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'I'm excited and proud!': Gigi Hadid congratulates boyfriend Cody Simpson on joining Dancing with the Stars cast

PUBLISHED: 17:43 EST, 4 March 2014 | UPDATED: 22:30 EST, 4 March 2014

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He's the pop phenom who's sung his way into the hearts of millions of teenagers.

But now 17-year-old heartthrob Cody Simpson will be putting his dance moves to the test on the international stage as he joins the cast of Dancing with the Stars for the 18th season of the hit ABC show.

The celebrity cast was revealed on Good Morning America on Tuesday and it looks like Cody will have to dance off some stiff competition as he's pitted against pro athletes, as well as fellow singes and actors.

The big reveal: Good Morning America announced the Dancing with the Stars cast on Tuesday, including Australian pop phenom Cody Simpson

The hip BFF of Justin Bieber sported a trendy double denim ensemble to appear on America's favourite morning show, with ripped, baggy jeans, a classic white t-shirt and a silver chain.

His blonde locks were gelled into a quiff and he looked fresh faced and handsome.

His competition will include former pro hockey player Sean Avery, actress Candance Cameron Blue, comic Drew Carey, Olympic skaters Meryl Davis and Charlie White, Real Housewives of Atlanta star NeNe Leakes, The Wonder Years actress Danica McKellar, swimming legend Diana Nyad, snowboarder Amy Purdy, actor Billy Dee Williams and singer James Maslow.

One half of celebrity couple with Gigi Hadid, the Gold Coast star will have a new leading lady as he's partnered with 20-year-old American dance pro Witney Carson, the duo will be the youngest-ever couple to feature on the show.

Dance partners: Cody will be teamed up with Witney Carson for this year's show, they'll be the show's youngest couple

Puckering up! An American actress and dancer, Witney specialises in Latin ballroom dance

All that glitters! The blonde duo already look like they have great chemistry

Double denim! The hip youngster has a huge social media following and is likely to attract new fans to the show

Hands in the air: The 17-year-old tweeted about possibly appearing on the hit show back in December

The I Want Candy singer hinted that he might feature on the show back in December, but has only just confirmed that he accepted the offer and is clearly over the moon, tweeting: 'It's official people! Stoked to be announcing that I'm competing on this seasons 'Dancing With The Stars' with my lovely partner @witneycars. please get involved and root for us! would psyched to have your support and votes ladies and gents. cheeeeers!!!!!'

A social media lover the singer regularly documents his goings to his two million Instagram fans and 6.4 million twitter fans and will almost definitely attract a legion of new followers to the show.

While it remains to be seen what his dance moves are like the rangy teenager is definitely athletic.

Glitter balls! The full celebrity cast of Dancing with the Stars will feature pro athletes, singers and actresses

A former champion swimmer he earned two gold medals at the Queensland Swimming Championships in Australia and will definitely be one to watch.

On Sunday the blue-eyed babe was seen at the Vanity Fairs Oscar Party with his gorgeous girlfriend Sports Illustrated model Gigi.

They made quite an impression as they posed for photographs dressed to the nines.

The pair are long distance lovers, with Cody being based in Los Angeles while his girlfriend attends New York University, they look to spend even more time apart once Cody gets his dancing shoes on.

Young love: The Gold Coast heartthrob is dating Sports Illustrated model Gigi Hadid, they attend the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Sunday night

Hollywood's IT couple: The golden couple are long distance lovers with Gigi based in New York and Cody in LA

Selfie! The singer snapped a quick shot of himself thanking Marc Jacobs for his outfit

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Tintin, Sydney, Australia, 18 hours ago

with a little more weight on his frame he would look more handsome... love Gigi, so down to earth and sweet looking.

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mackay10, Madison, WI, USA, 19 hours ago

Gigi is beautiful...she has her mothers' looks!

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free speech rules, Springfield MO, United States, 20 hours ago

Gigi's adorable !!! What a bunch of no talent hacks signed up for that show though !! Come on, NeNe?????

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ian, ilford, 21 hours ago

Who is he?

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blownaway, Hamilton, Canada, 3 hours ago

no idea

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iamrlc, heaven, Australia, 21 hours ago

the girls are really cute, not sure who he is.

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LandOfStars, OC - USA, 22 hours ago

She looks like a baby Fergie.

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Jok, Melbourne, Australia, 22 hours ago

hes a funny looking kid

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Avis, PA, United States, 23 hours ago

Well done, Yolanda, well done. Yolanda Foster has certainly worked hard to make sure her daughter and daughter's boyfriend are always in the news. Connections. Connections. Connections.