ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” Season 35 Cast Announcement
ABC has unveiled the lineup for the highly anticipated Season 35 of “Dancing With the Stars,” featuring a diverse group of 16 celebrities vying for the prestigious Mirrorball Trophy. The cast includes actors, musicians, athletes, social media stars, and even a celebrity chef.
Full Cast Reveal
The full cast was announced on “Good Morning America,” introducing a mix of familiar faces and new contestants:
- Actors: Julia Stiles, Jenna Dewan, Tatyana Ali
- Musicians: Taylor Hanson
- Athletes: Ezra Frech, Amber Glenn
- Reality Stars: Tyler Cameron, Maura Higgins
- Social Media Personalities: Ciara Miller, Jackson Olson
- Celebrity Chef: Giada De Laurentiis
This season follows a record-setting Season 34, where Robert Irwin took home the trophy.
Competitors with Dance Backgrounds
Several contestants bring their dance or athletic expertise to the ballroom:
- Jenna Dewan: Paired with Val Chmerkovskiy.
- Harry Shum Jr.: Competing with Jenna Johnson, known for his dance skills on “Glee.”
- Amber Glenn: An Olympic figure skating champion dancing with Pasha Pashkov.
- Ezra Frech: A Paralympic gold medalist, partnered with Daniella Karagach.
- Taylor Hanson: Competing alongside Britt Stewart.
- Julia Stiles: Known for her roles in “10 Things I Hate About You” and “Save the Last Dance,” she will dance with Ezra Sosa.
A Mix of Entertainment Backgrounds
The season also features contestants from various entertainment avenues:
- Tyler Cameron: The former “Bachelorette” star partnered with Sharna Burgess.
- Maura Higgins: The runner-up from “The Traitors” will dance with Mark Ballas.
- Ciara Miller: From “Summer House,” partnered with Brandon Armstrong.
- Sarah Jane Nader: From “Love Thy Nader,” dancing with Hailey Bills.
- Jackson Olson: From Savannah Bananas, partnered with Emma Slater.
- Guillermo Rodriguez: A familiar face from “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” paired with reigning champion Witney Carson.
Professional Dancers & Judges
The professional lineup includes returning favorites like Daniella Karagach, Mark Ballas, Jenna Johnson, and Witney Carson. Newcomers Adele Zaikman and Hailey Bills will also join the main cast. The judging panel will feature Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough, with Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough as co-hosts.
Premiere Details
Season 35 kicks off with a two-night premiere on September 15 and 16, airing at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+. Episodes will be available for streaming on Hulu the following day.
For more updates, follow the links to the official announcements!
