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What Did Demi Moore Think of Rumer Willis Joining Dancing With the Stars? And Who Turned Down the Show Before?

Exclusive: Rumer Willis reveals to E! News how her mom reacted to her new gig on the ABC reality hit

By Tierney Bricker Feb 24, 2015 11:00 AMTags
Watch: Is Demi Moore Excited for Rumer Willis on "DWTS"?

Mother knows best!

After Dancing With the Stars revealed its line-up of celebrity contestants for season 20, set to kick off on March 16, there was arguably one name that really caught people's attention more than any other: actress and singer Rumer Willis, the oldest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore

And when E! News chatted with Rumer after the big reveal, we had to know what her mom thought of her new primetime gig. 

While she hasn't had a chance to fully talk with her mom yet as the news of her joining DWTS had to be kept "under wraps," Rumer told us, "She's just really excited and supportive and I think that's the most important thing that anybody can ask for, is just the support and love from your family."

Aw!

Watch: Why Suzanne Somers Thought She'd Never Do "DWTS"

Aside from Rumer, 25, other celeb contestants heading to the ballroom this season include football player Michael Sam, Hunger Games star Willow Shields, and actress and bestselling author Suzanne Somers, who revealed to E! News that she'd been asked to join the show before.

"I actually never thought I'd be on this show," she admitted. "I've been asked before, but it never worked out with my schedule." Her professional partner Tony Dovolani added, "I'm glad it worked out this time!"

So scheduling aside, why did Suzanne, 68, decide to finally say yes to DWTS

"Sometimes all the stars line up and I am opening with my own show in Vegas on May 23," she explained. "I thought, what a perfect way to get in shape!"

To hear more from Rumer and Suzanne about joining the show, watch our interviews with them above!

DWTS' new season premieres Monday, March 16 on ABC.

—reporting by Mike Wilber