‘Summer House’ star Ciara Miller joins long lineage of Black stars to compete on ‘Dancing with the Stars’

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Ciara Miller from Bravo’s “Summer House” is set to compete on “Dancing With the Stars” this fall for season 35.

Ciara Miller is moving on. Weeks after making headlines for a messy love triangle with her Bravo “Summer House” co-stars, Miller was announced as the latest celebrity contestants ont he upcoming season of “Dancing With The Stars.” The announcement came courtesy of Rob Mills, Disney’s head of unscripted television, at an event promoting Hulu’s reality programming slate.

“There’s an old phrase: The best way to get over a lover is to dance with a stranger,” Mills said, per Variety.

“Dancing with the Stars” is set to return this fall on ABC and Disney+, with next-day streaming on Hulu, and the full celebrity lineup will reportedly be announced at a later date. In the meantime, let’s take a moment to honor the Black stars who came before her and made the ballroom their own. From Mirror Ball champions to unforgettable fan favorites, here’s the Black excellence that’s lit up that dance floor over the years:

Emmitt Smith — Season 3 champion

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Amber Riley — Season 17 champion

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Alfonso Ribeiro — Season 19 champion

Hulu's Get Real House — BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 22: Alfonso Ribeiro attends Hulu’s Get Real House at Casa Lago on April 22, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) – Credit: Photo Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images

Rashad Jennings — Season 24 champion

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 22: Rashad Jennings attends Hulu’s Get Real House at Casa Lago on April 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)

Jordan Fisher — Season 25 champion

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 20: Jordan Fisher attends 2025 Dramatists Guild Foundation Gala at The Ziegfeld Ballroom on October 20, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Manoli Figetakis/Getty Images) – Credit: Photo Manoli Figetakis / Getty Images

Iman Shumpert — Season 31 champion

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Zendaya – Season 16 runner-up

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Master P— Season 2

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Jerry Rice— Season 2

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Laila Ali— Season 4

Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov - Fight Night - VIP Guests — LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 11: Commentator Laila Ali ahead of the Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov Fight Night at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 11, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Netflix) – Credit: Photo Tristan Fewings / Getty Images

Mel B— Season 5

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 19: Mel B attends the Mel B Celebrates New Global Brand Ambassador Role With Revive Collagen In Los Angeles at Soho House Holloway on March 19, 2026 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Revive Collagen) – Credit: Photo Tommaso Boddi / Getty Images

Warren Sapp — Season 7