Jesse Manton has proudly called Ballarat home since 2002, where he lives with his wife and their two children. As a selling agent with Buxton Ballarat, Jesse has built a strong reputation in the local community through his work helping families buy and sell homes across the region.

When the opportunity came up to take part in Dancing With Our Stars Ballarat 2026, Jesse saw it as a chance to step well outside his comfort zone while helping raise important funds for the Ballarat Foundation and the work it does to support local people and community initiatives.

While Jesse has no formal dance experience, he is embracing the challenge with determination, a sense of humour and a willingness to learn a few new moves along the way. His biggest challenge will likely be remembering the choreography and performing in front of a crowd, but he is motivated by the impact the event has on the community.

Jesse is incredibly grateful for the support of friends, family, colleagues and the wider Ballarat community as he takes to the dance floor for a great cause.