Dancing With the Stars Reveals Full Season 35 Celebrity Cast
Dancing With the Stars has revealed the full celebrity lineup for Season 35, setting the stage for a two-night premiere on September 15 and 16 on ABC and Disney+.
Sixteen Celebrities Join the Competition
The new season features 16 contestants from entertainment, sports, social media, reality television and other areas of popular culture. The announced cast includes Jenna Dewan, Julia Stiles, Tatyana Ali, Tyler Cameron, Giada De Laurentiis, Ezra Frech, Amber Glenn, Taylor Hanson, Conner Leavitt, Sarah Jane Nader, Harry Shum Jr., Connor Wood, Maura Higgins, Ciara Miller, Jackson Olson and Guillermo Rodriguez.
The broad mix reflects the program’s continuing strategy of combining established actors and performers with athletes, reality personalities and digital creators.
Two-Night Premiere Set for September
ABC and Disney+ will carry the two-night premiere on Tuesday, September 15, and Wednesday, September 16, beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern. After the opening events, the series is scheduled to continue on Tuesdays.
Episodes will also stream on Hulu the following day, giving the competition a wider distribution footprint across traditional television and streaming.
Professional Partners Add Another Layer
The celebrities will be paired with professional dancers for the competition. Returning professionals and newer members of the dance team will help shape the season’s routines and storylines.
The format remains centered on weekly performances, judging and audience participation as contestants compete for the Mirrorball Trophy. The combination of dance ability, personality and viewer support has long been a central part of the program’s appeal.
Why the Cast Matters
Reality and competition television depends heavily on recognizable personalities who can attract audiences beyond the core fan base. This year’s lineup gives the show multiple entry points, from film and television viewers to sports and social-media audiences.
Jenna Dewan and Julia Stiles bring acting backgrounds, while athletes such as Paralympic champion Ezra Frech and Olympic figure skater Amber Glenn introduce competitive sports credentials. Musicians and television personalities add further variety.
ABC and Disney+ Expand the Reach
The simultaneous ABC and Disney+ premiere demonstrates how entertainment networks are increasingly treating broadcast television and streaming as connected distribution channels rather than separate products.
For viewers, the arrangement provides flexibility. Fans can watch the live broadcast or use Disney+ for streaming, while Hulu offers next-day access to episodes.
Season 35 Begins Soon
With the complete cast now public, attention will shift to rehearsals, opening-night routines and early predictions about which celebrities could become serious contenders. The two-night premiere will provide the first opportunity for viewers to see the partnerships in action.
The new season arrives after strong audience interest in the previous installment, giving ABC and Disney+ another opportunity to turn a long-running television format into a major fall entertainment event.
Sources: ABC News and ABC official press information. Hudson Tribune Entertainment | ABC News
