Dancing with the Stars Season 35 cast has been revealed with 16 celebrities from film, television, sports, food and social media. Julia Stiles, Giada De Laurentiis, Amber Glenn and Savannah Bananas player Jackson Olson headline the new lineup, as reported by Baltimore Chronicle
ABC confirmed the complete lineup after its live reveal on Good Morning America. The original Baltimore report was published by WMAR 2 News. The full roster and premiere details appear in the official ABC announcement and Good Morning America cast guide.
Dancing with the Stars Season 35 cast and partners
The DWTS Season 35 cast mixes experienced performers with celebrities entering unfamiliar territory. Several contestants already have strong dance or athletic backgrounds.
- Tatyana Ali — Jan Ravnik
- Tyler Cameron — Sharna Burgess
- Giada De Laurentiis — Alan Bersten
- Jenna Dewan — Val Chmerkovskiy
- Ezra Frech — Daniella Karagach
- Amber Glenn — Pasha Pashkov
- Taylor Hanson — Britt Stewart
- Maura Higgins — Mark Ballas
- Conner Leavitt — Adele Zaikman
- Ciara Miller — Brandon Armstrong
- Sarah Jane Nader — Hailey Bills
- Jackson Olson — Emma Slater
- Guillermo Rodriguez — Witney Carson
- Harry Shum Jr. — Jenna Johnson
- Julia Stiles — Ezra Sosa
- Connor Wood — Rylee Arnold
Jenna Dewan and Harry Shum Jr. arrive with significant professional dance experience. Olympians Ezra Frech and Amber Glenn bring elite competitive backgrounds.
Jackson Olson gives the season one of its most unusual contestants. The Savannah Bananas second baseman is also a popular social media creator.
When Dancing with the Stars Season 35 premieres
The Dancing with the Stars Season 35 premiere will run across two consecutive nights.
| Date | Episode | Time | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 15 | Premiere night 1 | 8 p.m. ET | ABC, Disney+ |
| September 16 | Premiere night 2 | 8 p.m. ET | ABC, Disney+ |
| Next day | Streaming | On demand | Hulu |
ABC says both premiere episodes will run from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET. In Baltimore, viewers can watch through ABC affiliate WMAR 2.
After the opening event, regular episodes are scheduled for Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET. Hulu will carry episodes the following day.
Who will judge Dancing with the Stars in 2026
Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough return to the judging panel. Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough remain the co-hosts.
The mix of Olympic champions, actors, reality personalities and experienced dancers creates several early contenders. Season 35 begins September 15.
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