'Dancing with the Stars' Season 22 Update: 'The Bachelor' Ben Higgins' Request Granted to be Part of Show; Len Goodman Coming Back in March 2016

"Dancing with the Stars" season 22 will start on March 21, 2016, with Ben Higgins of "The Bachelor" possibly appearing in the up and coming episodes of the reality dance contest.

In a press conference for "The Bachelor," Higgins made some remarks about his willingness to take on any difficult tasks brought on by his role as the star of a reality show. During his reality show stint, Higgins was able to show off his talent in dancing together with Kaitlyn Bristowe in one of the most unforgettable dates.

Newest "Dancing with the Stars" season 22 is also rumored to have other celebrity contestants such as Rashad Jennings of the "New York Giants." In a recent interview with the TMZ, the "Giants'" running back said he loves the dance reality series and hopes that the show's producer can offer him the opportunity to show his hidden dancing skills on the stage along with other celebrities.

"Dancing with the Stars' newest season will welcome back ex-judge Len Goodman following a year of break from the judges' table. Goodman confirmed this via Twitter, posting a remark that he felt good about the reaction of the people who are welcoming him back to the series. He even made a joke saying, "Be careful what you wish for," addressing the competitors and pros who have been waiting for his comeback.

Some of the stars from other reality shows have appeared already in "Dancing with the Stars" including Sean Lowe, Trista Sutter, Jake Pavelka, Melissa Rycroft and Chris Soules.

However, Pro Derek Hough is unlikely to return for the new season based on his interview with E! News wherein he appeared to be uncertain when asked about his possible return to the series following his season 21 win with Bindi Irwin, Fashion & Style reported.

"Dancing with the Stars" will return to ABC on March 21, 2016.

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