Cody Rigby Says 'Life Is Complete' as He Meets Mel C While 'Dancing with the Stars' 'Journey' Begins

The Peloton instructor, 34, who is among the dozens of starscast on season 30of the reality show, revealed to his fans that he met one of his pop music idols:Melanie “Mel C” Chisholm, a.k.athe Spice Girls' Sporty Spice, who will also be competing.

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“I can — I can just, I can leave from here, and I’m good to go,” he joked, before adding, “I hope you’re excited to join me on this journey for the next two-and-a-half months. Let’s see how long I last. But I’m excited! Your boy made it.”

“So excited to be joining the@dancingabccast ⭐️ Let’s go win the mirror ball 🕺🏻,” he captioned the post.

Rigbsy, who is known for his pop-themed rides and workouts with Peloton, previouslytold PEOPLEhe puts music front-and-center in his classes. The former professional dancer, who previously performed with stars likeKaty PerryandNicki Minaj, said his experience as a dancer helped his Peloton career.

“If you take my class, I’m a stickler for musicality — I want the push to go on the beat drop, and I want it to feel like the music,” he said.

Season 30 ofDancing with the Starspremieres Monday, Sept. 20, at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.

source: people.com