2026 ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Cast: Meet the Celebrities and Their Notable Roles

The 35th season of Dancing With the Stars premiered with a star-studded cast, including:

Contestants:

1. Maura Higgins

   • Partnered with: Mark Ballas
   • Background: Irish reality TV star known from Love Island U.K.

2. Ciara Miller

   • Partnered with: Brandon Armstrong
   • Background: Star of Bravo’s Summer House.

3. Jackson Olson

   • Partnered with: Emma Slater
   • Background: Baseball player for the Savannah Bananas.

4. Guillermo Rodriguez

   • Partnered with: Witney Carson
   • Background: Longtime sidekick to Jimmy Kimmel.

5. Giada De Laurentiis

   • Partnered with: Alan Bersten
   • Background: Celebrity chef and former Food Network star.

6. Taylor Hanson

   • Partnered with: Britt Stewart
   • Background: Member of the band Hanson, famous for the hit MMMBop.

7. Jenna Dewan

   • Partnered with: Val Chmerkovskiy
   • Background: Former backup dancer and star of Step Up.

8. Harry Shum Jr.

   • Partnered with: Jenna Johnson
   • Background: Known for roles in Glee and Crazy Rich Asians.

9. Julia Stiles

   • Partnered with: Ezra Sosa
   • Background: Star of 10 Things I Hate About You.

10. Tyler Cameron

    • Partnered with: Sharna Burgess
    • Background: Runner-up on The Bachelorette.

11. Tatyana Ali

    • Partnered with: Jan Ravnik
    • Background: Known for her role in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

12. Conner Leavitt

    • Partnered with: Adele Zaikman
    • Background: Featured in The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

13. Sarah Jane Nader

    • Partnered with: Hailey Bills
    • Background: Model from Love Thy Nader.

14. Amber Glenn

    • Partnered with: Pasha Pashkov
    • Background: Figure skater and Olympic gold medalist.

15. Connor Wood

    • Partnered with: Rylee Arnold
    • Background: Comedian and social media influencer.

16. Ezra Frech

    • Partnered with: Daniella Karagach
    • Background: Paralympic gold medalist in high jump and sprint.

The season kicked off with a two-night premiere, featuring a mix of well-known personalities from various fields, showcasing their dance skills in hopes of winning the coveted mirror ball trophy. Each contestant brings their unique background and experience to the dance floor, promising an exciting season ahead.