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DWTS Pros Reunite Amid Off-Stage Drama
13 Sep
Summary
- Four Next Pro contestants are returning for season 35.
- A controversy involved AJ Pritchard's fiancée criticizing a fellow pro.
- Dancing With the Stars season 35 premieres September 15 and 16.

A group of four "Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro" contestants will appear together in the upcoming season 35 premiere. Season 35 welcomes back finalists Adele Zaikman, Allen Genkin, Selena Hamilton, and Erik Linder. Zaikman, the winner of "The Next Pro," expressed enthusiasm for reuniting and performing with her fellow contestants, promising an exciting show.
However, the return is overshadowed by off-camera drama involving dancer AJ Pritchard and his fiancée, Zara Zoffany. Zoffany publicly criticized Rylee Arnold, a fellow pro, after Arnold's performance with Pritchard. Zoffany accused Arnold of injuring Pritchard, leading to a concussion. Zoffany later issued an apology to Arnold via TikTok.
Dancing With the Stars season 35 is set to launch with a two-night premiere on ABC and Disney+. The special premiere event will air on Tuesday, September 15, and Wednesday, September 16, starting at 8 p.m. ET.