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'Dancing with the Stars' reveals celebrity cast and pairings for season 35

The lineup features 16 couples including actors, athletes, and reality personalities ahead of a two-night premiere in September.

Updated Sep 2, 2026 · 13:19 UTC2 reports

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ABC announced the 16 celebrity contestants and their professional dance partners for season 35 of 'Dancing with the Stars.'
The celebrity roster includes Julia Stiles, Harry Shum Jr., Jenna Dewan, Guillermo Rodriguez, and athletes Amber Glenn and Ezra Frech.
Season 35 will debut across ABC and Disney+ with a two-night premiere on September 15 and 16, accompanied by a new live after-show hosted by Robert Irwin.

Season 35 features 16 competing couples, including actors Julia Stiles, Harry Shum Jr., Jenna Dewan, and Tatyana Ali, alongside TV personalities Giada De Laurentiis and Guillermo Rodriguez.[The Hollywood Reporter]
The competition includes Paralympic gold medalist Ezra Frech, Olympic figure skater Amber Glenn, and Savannah Bananas player Jackson Olson.[ABC News · The Hollywood Reporter]
The new season premieres with a two-night broadcast on September 15 and 16 on ABC and Disney+, with on-demand streaming following on Hulu the next day.[ABC News · The Hollywood Reporter]
Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough will return as co-hosts, while Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough return to the judges' table.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Professional dancer Sharna Burgess returns following a five-year hiatus, Witney Carson returns while pregnant, and Hailey Bills was promoted to pro in a pairing with Sarah Jane Nader, marking the show's third same-sex duo.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Longtime pro Gleb Savchenko was not included in the season 35 cast roster.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Season 34 winner Robert Irwin will host a newly introduced live after-show broadcast following the second premiere episode on September 16.[The Hollywood Reporter]