Sadie Robertson of the popular “Duck Dynasty” family is one of the contestants on Dancing With the Stars season 19.
Robertson, who is also a model, is the granddaughter of Phil Robertson, founder of Duck Commander, and the daughter of Korie Robertson and Willie Robertson.
Born in June 1997, she’s currently 17 years old.
Robertson is paired with pro dancer Mark Ballas on “DWTS.”
The young star already came up with a nickname for her and Ballas, dbbing them the ‘Quack Pack."
“My dance skills kind of stay in my room . . . it’s only for me and my mirror to see!” she said in a video posted on Instagram.
“I’m more excited than nervous,” the Louisiana teen told Us Weekly when her casting was announced earlier this month. “I’m not really a shy person . . . but once the show actually starts, I’m sure I’m going to get nervous.”
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Willie is nervous for his daughter, telling Fox & Friends: “She came and asked me could she do it, and I said ‘Yes,’ and she started dancing right there… dancing all around the house. As a parent, you’re nervous… but I love her partner, love her dance partner.”
Sadie is also known as an athlete and Christian speaker.
Ballas is a choreographer, actor, and musician who has been on DWTS for 14 seasons, winning two times.
Robertson and Ballas are rumored to be dancing the Cha Cha Cha in the first week.
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