Charo and Erika Jayne talk about competing on 'Dancing with the Stars'

Jennifer Matarese interviews Charo and Erika Jayne about competing on season 24 of "DWTS."

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Cue the music! The 24th season of "Dancing with the Stars" kicks off on Monday night!

This season, the stars are bigger than ever!
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Nick Viall, who just got engaged on ''The Bachelor,'' is competing on this season of ''Dancing with the Stars.''none

Actor and retired wrestler Mr. T is competing on this season of ''Dancing with the Stars.''none

Simone Biles, the 19-year-old gymnast who took home four gold medals at the Rio Olympics, is competing on this season of ''Dancing with the Stars.''none

Singer/actress/flamenco guitar player Charo is competing on this season of ''Dancing with the Stars.''none

Normani Kordei of the musical group Fifth Harmony is competing on this season of ''Dancing with the Stars.''none

NFL free agent Rashad Jennings, who most recently played on the New York Giants, is competing on this season of ''Dancing with the Stars.''none

Actress Heather Morris, best known for her role on ''Glee,'' is competing on this season of ''Dancing with the Stars.''none

''Saturday Night Live'' alum and ''The Middle'' actor Chris Kattan is competing on this season of ''Dancing with the Stars.''none

American figure skater Nancy Kerrigan is competing on this season of ''Dancing with the Stars.''none

Professional Bull Rider Bonner Bolton is competing on this season of ''Dancing with the Stars.''none

Former Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross is competing on this season of ''Dancing with the Stars.''none

''Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'' star Erika Girardi (also known as Erika Jayne) is competing on this season of ''Dancing with the Stars.''none

Among them, legendary singer, musician and actress Charo, along with Erika Jayne, a singer and cast member on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills."

Both revealed that they are doing to be dancing the Salsa on night one. Will Charo have an advantage with her Latin flair? She's hoping, but both said the competition is tough!

"Grab onto Keo, make sure I don't fall and break my butt!" Charo said.

Charo said that this competition has provided an opportunity for her to learn something new in her career and to work with someone, instead of always going solo.
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Erika Jayne said that it's a chance for her to step out of her "comfort zone" and learn something completely new.

One thing's for sure, these ladies are both thrilled with their professional partners. One mention of Keo, and Charo said that he is "caliente!"

Erika Jayne said that she's become friends with her pro partner Gleb in the process of rehearsing.

"He's beautiful, gorgeous to look at, but he's an incredible dancer, really patient, and a really good teacher," Erika Jayne said.

Don't miss the big premiere of "Dancing with the Stars" Monday night from 8:00-10:01 p.m. EST on ABC!