Taylor Swift's Heartthrob Jan Ravnik Joins Dancing with the Stars!
EXCLUSIVE: Taylor Swift's Beloved Backup Dancer Jan Ravnik Steals the Spotlight in Dancing with the Stars
The world of ballroom dancing is about to get a whole lot sexier, and we can't wait! Taylor Swift's longtime backup dancer, Jan Ravnik, is trading in his touring days for a chance to shine on the coveted Mirrorball Trophy stage as a professional on the upcoming 34th season of Dancing with the Stars.
In an exclusive interview on Good Morning America, Ravnik revealed that he's leaving behind the thrill of performing on Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour (where he got to travel the world and slay the stages with T-Swift) for a new adventure in the ballroom. And let's just say he's bringing his A-game!
"I've traveled all around the world with Taylor, but now I'm coming to the ballroom stage for Dancing with the Stars," Ravnik said with a hint of mischief. "Mirrorball never goes out of style, and we are ready to win it!" The Slovenian-born dancer's enthusiasm is infectious, and we can't help but wonder who he'll be paired with on this sizzling season.
Ravnik's impressive resume boasts an array of A-list performances, including the Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Movie (which dropped in 2023), a James Bond tribute at the 97th Academy Awards alongside Margaret Qualley, Mariah Carey Christmas: The Magic Continues, and live shows with superstars like Bruno Mars. And let's not forget his sizzling appearances on stage with Paula Abdul during her Las Vegas residency – we're talking absolute perfection!
But it seems like Ravnik's talents have finally caught the attention of Dancing with the Stars producers, who are clearly swooning over his devilishly handsome looks and killer dance moves. According to a source close to The Scholarly Note (scholarlynote.com), "The show needed a replacement for Gleb [Savchenko], and Jan's availability came at the perfect time." And what's more, this insider reveals that Ravnik's 'incredible choreography' is about to take DWTS by storm!
We're talking about an individual who has won not one but two prestigious 'Best Dancer' awards in his home country of Slovenia. This star-studded resume includes competition victories and performances with the likes of Khalid, Luis Fonsi, Lewis Capaldi, DJ Khalid, and even a hand-picked spot for Mariah Carey's Apple TV Christmas Special in 2020. No wonder he was handpicked by none other than Taylor Swift herself to join her troupe!
Ravnik's style is as polished as it gets – think Red, White & Royal Blue actor Taylor Zakhar Perez meets absolute perfection. We can't help but wonder what the chemistry will be like when he takes on the ballroom with his new partner. And rumor has it that this newcomer to DWTS will make waves in the competition!
But let's get down to business – what really went down behind the scenes at Dancing with the Stars? According to insiders, longtime pro Gleb Savchenko, 41, was reportedly "fired" from the show after a tumultuous relationship drama involving model Brooks Nader. It seems that his infidelity allegations were the final straw for producers. The question on everyone's mind: Will Jan Ravnik be able to step up and bring home the coveted Mirrorball Trophy?
We're getting closer to finding out, folks! With only days left until the big reveal of Season 34's full lineup (September 3), we'll get a glimpse of who's competing alongside conservationist Robert Irwin – son of the late Crocodile Hunter star Steve Irwin – social media sensation Alix Earle, and the dynamic duo Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. And don't even get us started on Hilaria Baldwin joining the fray!
With Jan Ravnik officially joining the DWTS pro team, all eyes are on this newcomer to see if he'll bring home the trophy that's been eluding Gleb Savchenko for so long. Will his smooth moves and charming smile be enough to win over the judges? We can't wait to find out!
