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Olympian Ilona Maher Wanted 'Tough' Alan Bersten as Her 'DWTS' Partner


Olympic rugby sevens athlete Ilona Maher exclusively breaks down her ‘Dancing With the Stars’ training sessions with pro partner Alan Bersten

I wanted Alan because I had seen that he can be tough on his partners, which is scary, but also I’ve always responded well to that with coaching and whatnot,” Maher, 28, exclusively told Us Weekly on Wednesday, September 4. Olympic bronze medalist Stephen Nedoroscik, Tori Spelling and more celebrities are ready to battle it out for the mirrorball trophy on season 33 of Dancing With the Stars. The ABC reality competition series was officially renewed in May, and the first season 33 contestant, Olympic gymnast and viral sensation Stephen Nedoroscik, was announced in August.

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