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Fresh Prince Reunion on DWTS Season 35!
3 Sep
Summary
- Tatyana Ali joins Dancing With the Stars season 35.
- Alfonso Ribeiro, her Fresh Prince brother, cohosts the show.
- Ali had to keep her casting a secret from Ribeiro initially.

Tatyana Ali is joining the cast of Dancing With the Stars for season 35, marking a reunion with her "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" co-star Alfonso Ribeiro, who has been cohosting the show since season 31. Ali shared that keeping her casting a secret from Ribeiro was challenging due to non-disclosure agreements, but she is now thrilled about the reunion.
Ribeiro, who won season 19, has been offering Ali advice as she navigates the competition. He encourages her to fully experience and enjoy the process, noting how the show can be transformative. Ali has been paired with professional dancer Jan Ravnik, praising his work ethic and their easy communication.
"Dancing With the Stars" season 35 is scheduled for a two-night premiere on September 15 and 16, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. New episodes will be available for streaming on Hulu and Disney+ the following day. The "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" originally aired from 1990 to 1996.