2026 ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Lineup: Meet the Celebrities and Their Famous Roles

Dancing With the Stars Season 35 Celebrity Cast

Dancing With the Stars returns for its 35th season with a star-studded lineup aiming for the mirror ball trophy. The season kicks off with a two-night premiere on September 15, airing on ABC and Disney+.

Returning Judges & Hosts

• Judges: Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli.
• Hosts: Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough.

Celebrity Contestants

1. Maura Higgins

   • Partner: Mark Ballas
   • Bio: Reality TV star from Love Island U.K. and The Traitors finalist.

2. Ciara Miller

   • Partner: Brandon Armstrong
   • Bio: Known for Bravo’s Summer House, she has also competed on The Traitors.

3. Jackson Olson

   • Partner: Emma Slater
   • Bio: A baseball player for the Savannah Bananas, who has over 3 million social media followers.

4. Guillermo Rodriguez

   • Partner: Witney Carson
   • Bio: Known for his role as Jimmy Kimmel’s sidekick and comedian.

5. Giada De Laurentiis

   • Partner: Alan Bersten
   • Bio: Celebrity chef and former Food Network host with her own lifestyle brand.

6. Taylor Hanson

   • Partner: Britt Stewart
   • Bio: Member of pop-rock band Hanson, famous for their hit “MMMBop.”

7. Jenna Dewan

   • Partner: Val Chmerkovskiy
   • Bio: Actress and dancer known for Step Up and The Rookie.

8. Harry Shum Jr.

   • Partner: Jenna Johnson
   • Bio: Known for his role on Glee and films like Crazy Rich Asians.

9. Julia Stiles

   • Partner: Ezra Sosa
   • Bio: Starred in 10 Things I Hate About You and made her directorial debut recently.

10. Tyler Cameron

    • Partner: Sharna Burgess
    • Bio: Runner-up on The Bachelorette and reality TV star.

11. Tatyana Ali

    • Partner: Jan Ravnik
    • Bio: Starred in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

12. Conner Leavitt

    • Partner: Adele Zaikman
    • Bio: Reality star from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

13. Sarah Jane Nader

    • Partner: Hailey Bills
    • Bio: Model and reality TV personality, marking the show’s third same-sex pairing.

14. Amber Glenn

    • Partner: Pasha Pashkov
    • Bio: Olympic figure skater and three-time U.S. national champion.

15. Connor Wood

    • Partner: Rylee Arnold
    • Bio: Comedian and social media star known as Fibula.

16. Ezra Frech

    • Partner: Daniella Karagach
    • Bio: Paralympic athlete, gold medalist in high jump and 100 meters.

Premiere Dates

• Mark your calendars for the premiere on September 15!