sentences:  Mannix appeared as a contestant on Channel 7's series of "Dancing with the Stars" in its twelfth season during 2012 where he came fifth with professional dance partner Melanie Hooper.Mannix tours regularly with former Kids in the Kitchen lead singer, Scott Carne, and their Absolutely 80s ensemble, playing their hit songs from the 1980s era.In 2016, Mannix was cast as "Buddy," a leading role in the successful stage musical "We Will Rock You" based on the music of Queen and written by Ben Elton.