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Blair said on \"GMA\" that she is \"feeling good\" now and is ready to compete.

\"I'm really happy -- to really do things that are pushing stamina and being visible,\" she said. \"I'm grabbing at every joy we have in life.\"

The actress, who will partner with Sasha Farber for season 31, also shared what she believes will be some of her biggest challenges while competing.

\"The truth is when I am trying new things I get a lot of spasticity, dystonia ... and I am okay,\" she said. \"This is a process of me getting out and moving.\"

\"I am really nervous if I lose my partner's touch,\" she continued. \"I am used to having a counterbalance of my dog or a cane or at home my abilities are much more seamless than out and about, so this is this is a bit of a flop sweat.\"

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PHOTO: Selma Blair during an appearance on GMA, Sept. 8, 2022.
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Blair says she has no dance experience going into the competition but promised, \"I'm gonna really work my best.\"

Check out the full season 31 celebrity cast of \"Dancing with the Stars\" here.

Check out the full list of celebrity-pro pairs here.

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