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OMG!Is Olympic Gymnast Laurie Hernandez Joining ‘Dancing With the Stars’ for Season 23?

After winning gold at the Rio Olympics, gymnast Laurie Hernandez will now be vying for another coveted prize — the Mirror Ball Trophy!

The 16-year-old olympic star is joining Dancing With the Stars for the hit show’s upcoming Season 23, sources recently confirmed to [Entertainment Tonight](http://www.etonline.com/news/196633olympicgymnastlauriehernandezjoinsseason23dancingwiththestars/)_.

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Laurie at the Rio Olympics on Aug. 15, 2016.

Though the official DWTS celebrity lineup won’t be announced until Tuesday, Aug. 30 on Good Morning America, pro Mark Ballas previously sparked rumors Laurie will appear on the show with a tweet about the athlete. “I absolutely adore [Laurie] — just gorgeous. #StarPower #NeedADanceTeacher? #RioOlympics,” he wrote in early August.

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Laurie isn’t the only Olympian allegedly joining the reality dance competition next season. Earlier this month, reports surfaced that Laurie’s Final Five gymnastics teammate Simone Biles, 19, will also appear on the show!

Click through the gallery below to see all the DWTS winners through the years!