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Dancing With the Stars Embraces Diversity and Family Ties in Season 34
11 Oct
Summary
- Possibility of first same-sex pairing in future season
- Rylee Arnold joins cast, continuing family tradition
- Fantasy league launched for fans to predict eliminations
As of October 11th, 2025, Dancing With the Stars is preparing for a thrilling new season, with several notable changes and additions. Executive producer Ryan O'Dowd has teased the possibility of pairing two men for the first time in a future season, echoing the historic all-female partnership between JoJo Siwa and Jenna Johnson years ago.
The show is also embracing its family legacy, with Rylee Arnold returning to the cast. This continues the tradition of relatives sharing the spotlight, like the Hough and Chmerkovskiy siblings, adding familial flair to the competition. Meanwhile, judge Carrie Ann Inaba is enthusiastically welcoming a star-packed season 34, featuring notable names like Robert Irwin and influencer Alix Earle, alongside returning fan-favorite pros.
As viewers brace for this thrilling season, Us Weekly is launching a fantasy league where fans can predict weekly eliminations and compete for fun prizes, further amplifying the excitement around this celebrated dance competition.
