Nick Carter joins "DWTS," is Paula Deen a contestant too?

Paula Deen may be taking off her apron and putting on her dancing shoes soon. The celebrity cook is joining the upcoming season of "Dancing With the Stars," according to Us Weekly.

ABC has yet to confirm the news, but we do know that Backstreet Boy Nick Carter will compete.

Season 21 will also feature jockey Victor Espinoza and Bindi Irwin, the 17-year-old daughter of late "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin.

Expect to find out more of the celebrity contestants on the morning of Sept. 2. The new season of "DWTS" premieres at 8 p.m. ET on Sept. 14 on ABC.

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