Dancing With the Stars unveils Season 35 cast ahead of September premiere

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Dancing With the Stars unveils Season 35 cast ahead of September premiere

Nicole Hardy · 2026-09-03T07:20:21.373Z

Two-night premiere already feels like a lot, but I'll take any excuse for more dance numbers before winter sets in.

43 sourcesUpdated Sep 3, 2026

DWTS Season 35 will launch with a two-night premiere on September 15 and 16, airing on ABC and Disney+ with Hulu streaming the following day. The celebrity lineup features Jenna Dewan, Julia Stiles, Harry Shum Jr., Tatyana Ali, Ciara Miller, Tyler Cameron, Maura Higgins, Guillermo Rodríguez, Taylor Hanson, Jackson Olson, and Giada De Laurentiis, among others, paired with a mix of veteran and new pro dancers. Returning hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough will co-host, with judges Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli back at the table. The season introduces notable pro changes, including Hailey Bills as a new pro, Sharna Burgess returning, Witney Carson dancing while pregnant, Adele Zaikman debuting as a pro, and Gleb Savchenko not appearing. DWTS is expanding ancillary offerings with the DWTS After Party for the second premiere night. The cast also features regional representation, with Jenna Dewan and Jackson Olson representing Connecticut.

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