Alix Earle Joins ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Charli D’Amelio Tells Her to “Film Everything”
The TikTok star is stepping into Season 34 with a Mirrorball winner’s advice and a strategy to keep fans watching on and off the dance floor.
Los Angeles, July 28 EST: Alix Earle is headed to the ballroom and she’s not going quietly. The TikTok It-Girl (7.5 million strong and counting) has officially joined Season 34 of Dancing with the Stars, and she’s already got advice from someone who’s been there, done that, and walked away with the Mirrorball: Charli D’Amelio.
Charli’s one tip? Document everything.
“Take the Damn Videos, Alix”
In a conversation with People, Charli didn’t dish out technical dance tips or stress about judges’ scores. Her guidance was way more Gen Z-coded: “Share as much of the journey as possible.”
Basically: if you’re gonna sweat, cry, and (hopefully) slay on national television, you might as well get the content. Charli admits she barely filmed anything during her winning season in 2022 because rehearsals were so brutal. Big regret.
For a creator like Alix who’s built an empire out of unfiltered beauty recaps and chaotic weekend vlogs it’s advice that feels both natural and strategic. This isn’t just about dancing. It’s about shaping the storyline while you’re still in it.
From BeautyTok to Ballroom, With a Ring Light in Tow
Let’s be real: Alix Earle is not the first influencer to join the DWTS roster. But she might be the first to do it entirely on her own terms.
She’s already been teasing behind-the-scenes rehearsal content, including a now-viral TikTok where she tried (and fumbled) the trending “whisk” move. Pro dancers like Alan Bersten, Daniella Karagach, and Ezra Sosa flooded the comments with support and yes, fans are already shipping her with several potential partners.
The girl is playing the game before the first cha-cha. And it’s working.
Charli Was the Blueprint
Charli D’Amelio’s 2022 win was a game-changer. She proved that influencers aren’t just filler on DWTS they can dominate if they blend performance with the kind of real-time fan engagement that legacy celebs simply don’t do.
She also cracked open a new lane for creator contestants: one where dancing well matters, but so does how many people are watching you rehearse in a sports bra on Instagram Stories.
Now, Alix is clearly following that model maybe even upgrading it. She’s less polished than Charli, but arguably more relatable. Less pro, more party-girl-next-door. And that mix might be exactly what the DWTS crowd and ABC needs this fall.
What Else We Know About Season 34
Alongside Alix, this season’s cast includes Robert Irwin (yes, that Irwin), Whitney Leavitt, and Jen Affleck. The full list hasn’t dropped yet, but the vibes are clear: it’s influencer-heavy, youth-leaning, and very much built for Disney+ streaming eyes.
Alix has a high-school dance background, but no formal ballroom training just like a bunch of past finalists. What she does have is algorithm fluency and the kind of fanbase that will vote (and repost) like it’s their full-time job.
Dance + Story = The New Formula
The old DWTS formula? Learn to waltz, cry a little, maybe get booted in Week 3. The new formula? Learn to waltz and build a storyline that lives across TikTok, Instagram, and Hulu.
Charli’s advice wasn’t about the judges it was about the audience. And in 2025, that audience lives on their phones. If Alix keeps the content rolling, she’s not just staying in the competition she’s creating a cultural moment.
The show premieres this fall on ABC and Disney+, with episodes hitting Hulu the next day. Whether she wins or not, Alix Earle’s DWTS journey is going to be one to watchin the studio and on the For You page.
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