“Dancing With the Stars” has officially unveiled its complete Season 35 cast — along with every celebrity’s professional dance partner. The lineup was announced on the Sept. 2 episode of “Good Morning America,” setting the stage for a two-night season premiere on Tuesday, Sept. 15, and Wednesday, Sept. 16, on ABC and Disney+.
Fifteen celebrities will compete for the Mirrorball Trophy this season, including actress Tatyana Ali, “Bachelorette” alum Tyler Cameron, celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis and Paralympian Ezra Frech. The season also marks a historic moment for the franchise, with only the second same-sex couple in the show’s history.
Full Season 35 Cast and Pro Partner Pairings
The newly announced celebrity-and-pro pairings include:
- Tatyana Ali (“Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”) with pro Jan Ravnik
- Tyler Cameron (“The Bachelorette”) with pro Sharna Burgess
- Giada De Laurentiis (chef) with pro Alan Bersten
- Jenna Dewan (actress/dancer) with pro Val Chmerkovskiy
- Ezra Frech (Paralympian) with pro Daniella Karagach
- Amber Glenn (Olympic figure skater) with pro Pasha Pashkov
- Taylor Hanson (Hanson) with pro Britt Stewart
- Harry Shum Jr. (“Grey’s Anatomy,” “Glee”) with pro Jenna Johnson
- Julia Stiles (actress) with pro Ezra Sosa
- Connor Wood (comedian/podcaster) with pro Rylee Arnold
A Family Affair: Conner Leavitt and Sarah Jane Nader Join the Cast
Rounding out the cast is Conner Leavitt, husband of “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Whitney Leavitt, who will dance with the show’s newest pro, Adele Zaikman. Zaikman earned her spot after winning the debut season of “Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro.” Conner Leavitt’s competition debut comes one year after his wife, Whitney, competed in Season 34 with pro Mark Ballas.
Sarah Jane Nader, star of “Love Thy Nader,” is also following in a family member’s footsteps. She will compete with pro Hailey Bills, marking only the second time in the show’s history that it has featured a same-sex couple, and Bills’ first season as a full-time pro after previously dancing in the show’s troupe. Nader’s casting comes two years after her sister, Brooks Nader, competed in Season 33 with pro Gleb Savchenko.
Previously Announced Cast Members and Their Partners
Several Season 35 competitors were announced earlier in 2026, with their pro partners now confirmed:
- Ciara Miller (“Summer House”) will dance with pro Brandon Armstrong
- Maura Higgins (“Love Island” alum) is paired with pro Mark Ballas, her former “The Traitors” costar
- Jackson Olson (Savannah Bananas) will compete with pro Emma Slater
- Guillermo Rodriguez (Jimmy Kimmel’s sidekick) was the first celebrity named to the season, paired with pro Witney Carson
Witney Carson’s Season Comes With a Twist
Carson, 32, is currently pregnant, making her pairing with Rodriguez, 55, what the show is calling an “unofficial trio.” Carson is a longtime fan favorite on the series — she won her first Mirrorball Trophy on Season 19 with Alfonso Ribeiro, and last year she won Season 34 alongside Robert Irwin.
Hosts and Judges for Season 35
Alfonso Ribeiro, now a Season 19 champion turned co-host, was confirmed to return alongside Julianne Hough on the Sept. 1 episode of “Good Morning America.” The pair will once again be joined by the judging panel of Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli.
How the Season 35 Cast Announcements Unfolded
The rollout of this season’s cast began back in April, when Maura Higgins, 35, and Ciara Miller, 30, confirmed their participation at Hulu’s “Get Real House” event.
“It’s the one show I really want to do,” Higgins said at the time, adding, “I manifested it real hard.” She also revealed she had turned down opportunities on the Irish version of the show and the UK’s “Strictly Come Dancing” so she wouldn’t jeopardize a spot on the American series. Higgins said she hoped to be paired with Mark Ballas, her former castmate on “The Traitors” Season 4 — a wish that ultimately came true.
Miller, who could not attend the event in person, called the timing the “perfect moment” to join the competition, saying, “I can’t wait to put my energy on the dance floor.”
Jackson Olson’s casting followed in May, drawing excitement from his girlfriend, Maggie Sajak — daughter of former “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak. Sajak celebrated the news on her Instagram Story, writing that she was “beyond proud” of the Savannah Bananas second baseman and adding, “The dance floor better get ready.”
When Does Dancing With the Stars Season 35 Premiere?
“Dancing With the Stars” Season 35 premieres Tuesday, Sept. 15, on ABC and Disney+ at 8 p.m. ET, with new episodes available to stream the next day on Hulu. The two-night premiere event continues Wednesday, Sept. 16.
With a mix of Hollywood veterans, reality TV personalities, Olympic and Paralympic athletes, and a historic same-sex pairing, Season 35 is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about lineups in the show’s recent history. Fans won’t have to wait long to see how the new pairings perform, with the Mirrorball Trophy race officially kicking off this month.
