With Ciara Miller officially announced as one of the first contestants for Season 35 of “Dancing With the Stars,” Bravo fans now have a fresh reason to tune in.
The “Summer House” star becomes the latest Bravolebrity to step into the ballroom — joining a long list of Housewives and Bravo personalities who have taken on the competition over the years.
While some have surprised viewers with deep runs, others have exited early, making one thing clear: success on DWTS is far from guaranteed.
Here’s how every Bravo star has performed.
Lisa Rinna (Season 2)
Lisa Rinna partnered with Louis van Amstel and delivered one of the strongest early showings from a Bravo star, finishing in fourth place.
Denise Richards (Season 8)
Denise Richards competed alongside Maksim Chmerkovskiy but struggled to gain traction, ultimately placing 12th.
Lisa Vanderpump (Season 16)
Lisa Vanderpump teamed up with Gleb Savchenko and finished in 10th place.
NeNe Leakes (Season 18)
NeNe Leakes brought her signature personality to the ballroom with Tony Dovolani, landing in seventh place.
Kim Zolciak-Biermann (Season 21)
Kim Zolciak-Biermann also partnered with Tony Dovolani but withdrew mid-season due to health issues, finishing 11th overall.
Erika Jayne (Season 24)
Erika Jayne and Gleb Savchenko reached ninth place, with her performances drawing consistent attention.
Kenya Moore (Season 30)
Kenya Moore competed with Brandon Armstrong and finished in 10th place.
Teresa Giudice (Season 31)
Teresa Giudice partnered with Pasha Pashkov but exited early, finishing 15th.
Mauricio Umansky (Season 32)
Mauricio Umansky — who competed amid his separation from Kyle Richards — teamed with Emma Slater and placed ninth.
Ariana Madix (Season 32)
Ariana Madix delivered the strongest Bravo performance in recent years. Partnered with Pasha Pashkov, she finished in third place and earned widespread praise.
Phaedra Parks (Season 33)
Phaedra Parks competed with Val Chmerkovskiy and landed in eighth place.
What History Shows About Bravo Stars on DWTS
Looking across past seasons of “Dancing With the Stars,” a very clear pattern emerges: Bravo stars tend to land in the middle of the pack.
While several — including Lisa Rinna and Ariana Madix — have made strong runs, most have finished between seventh and 12th place.
That middle-ground performance isn’t necessarily a reflection of ability. Instead, it often comes down to fan voting power. Unlike athletes or longtime entertainers with built-in national audiences, Bravo personalities rely heavily on their existing fan bases — which can be passionate, but more niche.
It’s part of what makes each new casting announcement so interesting: the ceiling is there, but breaking through hasn’t come easy.
Can Ciara Miller Change the Narrative?
With this history, Bravo stars have proven they can hold their own — but rarely dominate the competition.
That’s what makes Ciara Miller such an intriguing addition to Season 35.
She brings a younger audience, strong on-camera presence, and the kind of athletic background that could translate well to the ballroom. If she connects with viewers early, she has a real shot to outperform many of her Bravo predecessors — and potentially make a deep run.
