Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Alexis Ren Joins the Cast of 'Dancing with the Stars'

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2018 Rookie of the Year Alexis Ren will compete on the 27th season of 'Dancing with the Stars.'

Alexis Ren is trading in her bikini for ballroom dancing shoes!

The 2018 Sports Illustrated SwimsuitRookie of the Year is part of the cast of the 27th season of Dancing with the Stars. She will compete against other celebs like radio personality Bobby Bones and former NFL linebacker DeMarcus Ware for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy. 

"I hope mom is watching and smiling from above," Alexis wrote on an Instagram post about her involvment with the show. "Excited to be a part of @dancingabc let's do this @alanbersten."

Spoiler: The model and social media superstar may have a leg up on her fellow contestants! On her rookie SI Swimsuit shoot, she revealed that she is a classically trained ballerina and we know firsthand that she's not rusty at all! 

Season 27 of Dancing with the Stars premieres Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. We know who we'll be rooting for! 

See all of Alexis' stunning photos from SI Swimsuit 2018:

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Ola Vida.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Andi Bagus.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Monica Hansen Beachwear. Corset by Corsettery.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Indie Soul.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Dolcessa.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by INDAH CLOTHING.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Ola Vida.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by swim like a mermaid.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Top by Daniela Corte. Swimsuit by Cantik Swimwear.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Fox Swim.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Ola Vida.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Monica Hansen Beachwear.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Dolcessa.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Top by Daniela Corte. Swimsuit by Cantik Swimwear.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Indie Soul.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Fox Swim.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Andi Bagus.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by INDAH CLOTHING.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by swim like a mermaid.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Monica Hansen Beachwear.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Ola Vida.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by INDAH CLOTHING.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Private Party.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Ola Vida.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Andi Bagus.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Ola Vida.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Andi Bagus.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Fox Swim.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Ola Vida.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by INDAH CLOTHING.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Indie Soul.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Private Party.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Fox Swim.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Andi Bagus.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Norma Kamali