Dancing With the Stars Season 35: The Full Cast Is Here

Who was already confirmed before the full reveal?

Four celebrities were announced individually in the weeks leading up to the full cast reveal: Maura Higgins, known from Love Island and The Traitors, Ciara Miller from Summer House, Jackson Olson, a Savannah Bananas player and internet personality, and Guillermo Rodriguez, Jimmy Kimmel's longtime sidekick on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Who else is confirmed in the full Season 35 cast reveal?

The complete roster, revealed on Good Morning America, includes Giada De Laurentiis, Jenna Dewan, Julia Stiles, and Amber Glenn, an Olympic gold medalist and three-time U.S. national figure skating champion who's also the reigning 2024-2025 Grand Prix Final champion, making her one of the leading American figure skaters of her generation heading into the competition.

When does the season actually premiere?

A two-night premiere event, Tuesday, September 15, followed by a second night on Wednesday, September 16, both at 8/7c, before the show settles into its regular weekly Tuesday 8/7c time slot for the rest of the season, airing simultaneously on ABC and Disney+ for the fourth consecutive season.

Who won the previous season, for context on what this new cast is up against?

Season 34 was won by wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin, alongside professional partner Witney Carson, defeating influencer Alix Earle and gymnast Jordan Chiles in the finale. That season ran 12 episodes total, from September 16 to December 2, 2025.

Are the judges and hosts staying the same for Season 35?

Yes, entirely unchanged. Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli return to the judges' table, while Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough return as hosts, marking their fourth consecutive season together in those roles.

What's the genuine milestone happening with a returning professional dancer?

Witney Carson, the same pro who won Season 34 alongside Robert Irwin, is entering Season 35 while pregnant, making her the first professional dancer in the show's history to compete on Dancing With the Stars while expecting. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, she explained her decision directly: "I love dance. I love to compete. I love being on the show, and I also love being a mom, and I want to grow my family." Fellow professional dancer Daniella Karagach discovered she was pregnant during an earlier season as well, though Carson's case marks the first time a pro has actually competed on the show while pregnant rather than stepping back once the pregnancy was known.

How does this season's casting reflect the show's typical mix of celebrity backgrounds?

Fairly consistent with the show's established pattern of blending reality television personalities, athletes, and entertainment figures. This season specifically draws from reality TV, Higgins and Miller, professional sports, Olson and Glenn, and established Hollywood careers, De Laurentiis, Dewan, and Stiles, giving the ensemble real range across different kinds of existing fame and audience recognition.

Is there any indication of how professional dancer pairings have been decided?

Some pairings have already been revealed alongside the celebrity cast announcements, including Guillermo Rodriguez being partnered with Witney Carson specifically, though full pairing details for every competitor weren't necessarily included in the same announcement as the celebrity names themselves.

Frequently asked questions

When does Dancing With the Stars Season 35 premiere? A two-night event on Tuesday, September 15, and Wednesday, September 16, 2026, both at 8/7c.

Who are the newly confirmed cast members beyond the first four announced? Giada De Laurentiis, Jenna Dewan, Julia Stiles, and Olympic figure skater Amber Glenn.

Are the judges and hosts returning for Season 35? Yes, Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli return as judges, with Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough returning as hosts.

What historic milestone is professional dancer Witney Carson making this season? She's the first professional dancer to compete on the show while pregnant.