Dancing with the Stars: Season 35 Cast & Premiere!

Dancing with the Stars is set to dazzle audiences once again with season 35, premiering on September 15, 2026. The upcoming season will launch with a special two-night event, beginning on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. This announcement was made in July 2026.

Among the confirmed celebrity contestants are Ciara Miller and Maura Higgins, revealed in April 2026. They are joined by Jackson Olson and Guillermo Rodriguez, with more stars to be unveiled in September 2026 during a Good Morning America special. Fans can also anticipate the introduction of a new professional dancer, who will earn their spot through the 'Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro' competition.

Hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough are expected to return for their third season together, having co-hosted since season 32 in 2023. While the full lineup of professional dancers for season 35 has not yet been announced, fan favorites like Jan Ravnik, Rylee Arnold, and original pro Louis Van Amstel have expressed interest in returning. The judging panel for season 35 remains unconfirmed, though Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli were on the panel for season 34, which also featured guest judges and a return appearance by former host Tom Bergeron.