ZAC Efron will finally be making an appearance on Dancing With the Stars next week to cheer on his brother Dylan, The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal.
DWTS fans have been hoping Zac would pop up in the audience or backstage for weeks, and now they will finally be getting their wish.
Tuesday, October 14 will be Dedication Night, which is a special episode featuring friends and family members.
Dylan and pro partner Danielle Karagach will dance to Zac and Zendaya‘s song Rewrite the Stars from film The Greatest Showman. His dance will be dedicated to his sister Olivia.
“Zac will finally be in the ballroom at DWTS this Tuesday,” a source exclusively told The U.S. Sun.
“Producers have really wanted him to come for a while, but Dylan didn’t want it to take away from his own time on the show.
“Everyone felt this week made the most sense, and they are so excited it’s finally happening.”
Dylan previously told PEOPLE that it was his mom Starla’s dream 20 years ago for his older brother to compete in Dancing with the Stars, and she’s thrilled he’s now doing it.
She has been in the stands throughout the competition, along with his dad, David, and other siblings.
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Dylan seemed to drop a hint about Zac’s cameo in a post-performance interview during Disney Night.
Dylan, 33, danced the quickstep to Cars theme song Life is a Highway on October 7.
“Everyone thought you were going to do High School Musical tonight,” host Julianne Hough admitted afterward, referring to Zac’s first hit movie.
“I couldn’t – yeah, I have something special for next week, if I’m still here,” Dylan responded.
His partner Danielle looked shocked he’d let the information slip and threw him a look, as Julianne replied, “Oh! Good to know!”
IN ZAC’S SHADOW
Dylan previously admitted he was always conscious of Zac’s career growing up and never wanted to do anything to mess it up.
During an episode of the Therapuss podcast, he said, “I’ve been hyper-aware of how I present myself and stuff like that from a young age.”
He was a freshman when High School Musical premiered in 2005, and he remembers being supportive of his older sibling.
“I knew my brother was gonna be on a Disney show, so it was so exciting to me. To me, [that] was already my Super Bowl,” he said.
“So I always looked up to him. So then, when everyone else started looking up to him, [it] was like, of course, my big brother. That’s kinda how it always felt. I was never surprised that he became what he is.”
Zac has always been supportive of his brother stepping into the limelight and following in his footsteps as a celebrity.
Dylan previously appeared on reality show Traitors, and was declared one of the four winners alongside Gabby Windey, Dolores Catania, and Lord Ivar Mountbatten.
During the explosive season, Zac told E! News’ The Rundown, “I hope he does [win] because he’s so good at games. He always has been since we were kids. He’s like the game master.
“I don’t care what game it is. It can be a luck game like Yahtzee and he always gets Yahtzee on the first roll.”
He added, “If anyone can do this, it’s him. I’m rooting for him.”
Dylan is best known for producing episodes of Netflix’s Down to Earth with Zac and was a production coordinator on 2018’s Ready Player One.
He also worked as an assistant on Get Hard starring Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart, along with A Star Is Born with Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper.
Shawn Hatosy Joins Fire Country in a Game-Changing Role for Season 4
Fire Country fans, brace yourselves for a season packed with monumental changes! After the shocking loss of Vince (Billy Burke) in the explosive Season 3 cliffhanger, Season 4 will see the introduction of a new character set to shake up the dynamics at Station 42. Enter
Battalion Chief Brett Richards, played by none other than The Pitt star Shawn Hatosy.
In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, Fire Country creator Joan Rater shared that Hatosy’s character is a “fire station fixer” brought in to help Station 42 recover from the aftermath of Vince’s tragic death. Rater describes Richards as someone who is no stranger to personal loss and is determined to “break our fragile heroes all the way down in order to put them back together.” It’s clear Richards isn’t here to play nice—he’s going to challenge the station’s team like never before.
Shawn Hatosy Brings a Formidable Presence
Rater expressed her excitement over Hatosy’s involvement, especially given his packed schedule, including his recent role on Chicago P.D.. But Fire Country fans are in for a treat, as Hatosy will bring a whole new layer of intensity to the show. “We created this character who—literally his job is to come into stations that are struggling and diagnose what the problem is,” Rater explained. Chief Richards will undoubtedly shake things up at Station 42, and while the character is there to help, expect plenty of conflict, particularly with Bode (Max Thieriot) and Sharon (Diane Farr).
Richards’ no-nonsense, commanding presence is exactly what the team needs after Vince’s death, but it’s not going to be smooth sailing. “We wanted to create somebody to come in and sort of read the room,” Rater continued, hinting at the inevitable clashes that will arise, particularly with the strong personalities at Station 42.
The Aftermath of Vince’s Death and What’s Next for Station 42
Season 4 will be a turning point for the series, as Station 42 deals with not only the loss of Vince but also the turbulence introduced by their new chief. In addition to Hatosy’s dramatic entrance, fans will also witness the exit of Gabriela (Stephanie Arcila) in the premiere, though her departure may not be permanent, leaving the door open for future returns.
Fire Country Season 4 promises to be a rollercoaster of emotions, with new alliances, old tensions, and a fresh perspective on what it means to rebuild after a crisis. With Richards at the helm, the stakes are higher than ever, and viewers are in for a ride.
Mark your calendars! Fire Country Season 4 premieres Friday, October 17 at 8/7c on CBS.
