Who is Joe Buck? ESPN announcer to be guest judge on 'Dancing with the Stars' for its first-ever 'Super Bowl Night'

It's going to be quite a transition for Joe Buck! On Tuesday night (October 13), the ESPN "Monday Night Football" announcer will be a guest judge on the reality show "Dancing with the Stars". Buck, aged 57, will be sitting alongside Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli at the judges' table for the TV series' maiden "Super Bowl Night."

Joe Buck's illustrious broadcasting career

Joe Buck, the son of the legendary sportscaster Jack Buck, began gaining popularity as he made his debut during the 1994-95 season of the National Football League (NFL) and called a full slate of games for FOX Sports, according to ESPN. He is now in his 29th season calling NFL games. In 2022, Buck was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame.


Buck has also delved into baseball and golf broadcasting. He has called 24 World Series, 22 Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star games, and five of golf's US Opens, besides hosting his own shows.

Joe Buck's wife and family

Buck is married to Michelle Beisner, who is a reporter at ESPN and was once a Denver Broncos cheerleader. Beisner had joined ESPN in 2014 and currently works as an NFL features reporter at the broadcaster.

Prior to that, Beisner was a studio host and field reporter for the NFL Network from 2006 to 2014. She also co-hosted ESPN’s The Russo and Steele Automotive Auctions and was a reporter for the Champ Car World Series.

Before entering sports journalism, Beisner was an actor and dancer. Between 1997 and 2003, she was a member of the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders. Buck and wife Beisner live in St. Louis, Missouri, according to TV Insider. The couple share two children, sons Blake and Wyatt.

Joe Buck was previously married to Ann Archambault, from 1993 until 2011. They share two daughters, Natalie and Trudy.

When and where to watch 'DWTS'?

"Dancing with the Stars" is bringing to fans its first-ever "Super Bowl Night," where the 11 remaining pairs will perform routines that are set to include songs from past Super Bowl halftime shows. "DWTS", currently in its 35th season, airs on Tuesdays at 8 pm eastern time (ET) on ABC. The show is also available for streaming on Disney+. Episodes also stream on Hulu the next day.