Dancing with the Stars professional Karina Smirnoff has described Gavin DeGraw as a "great partner".
Writing in a blog for People, Smirnoff revealed that DeGraw has been "working really hard".
"He's got swagger and charisma, which always helps in the ballroom," she said. "I've had a blast rehearsing with him so far. He's funny and he's self-deprecating in many ways."
Smirnoff added that she thinks the cast for the new season of Dancing with the Stars is "great and very diverse".
"I think this season is going to be very competitive," she said. "I think people will be very pleasantly surprised when the show airs."
Dancing with the Stars will premiere on Monday, March 19 at 8/7c on ABC.
