He's making a brand-new television appearance on Channel Seven's Dancing with the Stars this year.

And Ben Cousins was all smiles as he arrived at dance rehearsals alongside his pro dance partner Siobhan Power on Monday.

The 45-year-old AFL legend looked very eager to head into practise, skipping into the dance studio carrying a large gym bag filled with dancewear.

As he arrived at the studio, the former Richmond player flaunted his bulging biceps in a basic blue short-sleeved T-shirt.

He also wore black active shorts which had yellow stripes on the side.

It wasn't long until he was joined alongside Siobhan, with the duo narrowly missing the heavy rainfall.

Siobhan has appeared on DWTS in the past alongside stars like Jamie Durie, Curtly Ambrose and Kris Smith.

She looked dressed for a high-intensity dance session, wearing black tights and a brown crop top while carrying an iced coffee for a caffeine boost.

Ben, who has been rebuilding his life in recent years after a fall from grace, announced he'd be appearing on the competitive dance show earlier this month.

The footballer says he was approached multiple times by Channel Seven's SAS Australia, which is known for signing up controversial public figures. 

Ben has so far refused, however he has agreed to do Dancing With The Stars this year, explaining that focusing on a new challenge will aid him in rebuilding his life. 

The athlete told the Herald Sun he previously agreed to do the dance competition back in 2008 before changing his mind. 

'I'm just in a pretty good space at the moment and am in a position to take on some new challenges and this has come along and probably for the first time in quite a while I am in a position to give it a go,' he said. 

'This worked for where I was at mentally and wanting to throw myself into something.'

When it comes to rebuilding his life, Ben says there is 'no quick fix' and he is willing to pay his dues. 

'It is certainly not lost on me, or forgotten, the hard work and commitment that it has taken to get back to where I am' he explained. 

'It is the long game... You don't just do something and then all of a sudden it changes overnight.'

The complete cast for Dancing with the Stars 2024 has finally been confirmed.  

In addition to Ben, four-time Gold Logie winner Lisa McCune is set to strut her stuff on the dance floor alongside beloved MasterChef favourite Julie Goodwin and former AFL WAG Nadia Bartel.

They will join singer Samantha Jade, SAS Australia's Ant Middleton, AFL legend Shane Crawford and Olympian and former senator Nova Peris.

Rounding out this year's competitors are comedian Nikki Osborne, Home and Away's James Stewart, Better Homes and Gardens presenter Adam Dovile and chef Hayden Quinn.

This year's stars are currently in rehearsal, with the show set to premiere on Channel Seven later this year.