Can the McKnight twins compete on 'Dancing with the Stars'?

The McKnight twins have applied to be on 'Dancing with the Stars' at least three times, but the show's producers have rejected them due to concerns about splitting the votes between the twins.

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Twin YouTubers Pursue 'Dancing with the Stars' Comeback

Q: What connections do the McKnight twins have to 'Dancing with the Stars'?

The twins have several connections to the show, including pro dancers and past competitors. Bailey's husband's cousin, Sadie Robertson, and violinist Lindsey Stirling, a family friend, have both performed on 'DWTS' in the past.

Q: Why are the McKnight twins eager to compete on 'Dancing with the Stars'?

The McKnight twins have a "lifelong dream" of competing on 'Dancing with the Stars'. They have prior dance experience from participating in their high school's drill team and are determined to fulfill their dream of appearing on the show.

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Summary

Brooklyn and Bailey McKnight have applied for 'Dancing with the Stars' multiple times
They have connections to past 'DWTS' contestants and pros
The show has rejected them due to concerns about splitting the votes

Twin YouTubers Pursue 'Dancing with the Stars' Comeback

On October 21, 2025, twin YouTubers Brooklyn and Bailey McKnight attended the 'Dancing with the Stars' taping, which had a Wicked Night theme. The sisters, who are "huge fans" of the show, have been trying to land a spot on the competition for years.

According to Bailey, she and Brooklyn have applied to be on 'DWTS' at least three times, but the show's producers have repeatedly rejected them, citing concerns about splitting the votes between the twins. The sisters have even tried to convince the producers to do an "iconic duos season" to accommodate them, but their efforts have been unsuccessful so far.

Despite the setbacks, the McKnights remain determined to make their 'DWTS' debut. They have prior dance experience from participating in their high school's drill team, and they have several connections to the show, including pro dancers and past competitors. Bailey's husband's cousin, Sadie Robertson, and violinist Lindsey Stirling, a family friend, have both performed on 'DWTS' in the past.