The 360 | Sean Spicer on ‘DWTS’: Smooth move or misstep?
The cast for the 28th season of ABC’s popular show “Dancing With the Stars” was announced on Wednesday. The lineup includes the types of celebrities that fans have come to expect, such as supermodel Christie Brinkley, actor James Van Der Beek and former Super Bowl MVP Ray Lewis. The involvement of one cast member, however, has been the source of controversy: former Trump administration press secretary Sean Spicer.
Spicer reportedly turned down an offer to appear on “Dancing With the Stars” after he left the White House in 2017. Since then he has pursued a series of professional opportunities, including releasing a book, shooting a talk show pilot and becoming a correspondent for “Extra.” He also holds a leadership position at a pro-Trump super-PAC.
Spicer’s defenders argue that the backlash ignores the substantial portion of the country that supports the president. Others point to the fact that the show has a history of featuring prominent conservative figures, like former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay and ex-Texas Gov. and current Secretary of Energy Rick Perry.
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