‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 35: Full Cast, Pro Partners and Premiere Date Revealed

The full celebrity lineup for “Dancing with the Stars” season 35 was unveiled Wednesday on “Good Morning America,” confirming the 16 stars who will compete for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy this fall alongside their professional dance partners.

The Full Season 35 Cast and Partners

The confirmed cast spans actors, athletes, reality TV personalities and internet stars: Tatyana Ali, Giada De Laurentiis, Jenna Dewan, Ezra Frech, Amber Glenn, Taylor Hanson, Maura Higgins, Conner Leavitt, Ciara Miller, Sarah Jane Nader, Jackson Olson, Guillermo Rodriguez, Harry Shum Jr., Julia Stiles, Tyler Cameron and Connor Wood.

Familiar names headline the group. Julia Stiles, known for “10 Things I Hate About You” and the “Bourne” franchise, is paired with Ezra Sosa. Food Network host Giada De Laurentiis will dance with Alan Bersten, while “The Rookie” star Jenna Dewan is partnered with Val Chmerkovskiy. “Glee” alum Harry Shum Jr. is paired with Jenna Johnson, and “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” star Tatyana Ali will compete with Jan Ravnik. Hanson frontman Taylor Hanson is dancing with Britt Stewart, and “Bachelorette” alum Tyler Cameron is paired with Sharna Burgess. Four of the cast members — Maura Higgins, Ciara Miller, Jackson Olson and Guillermo Rodriguez — had already been confirmed in the weeks before the full reveal.

Three Notable Firsts This Season

A handful of details set season 35 apart from a typical cast announcement:

• A same-sex pairing returns. This is the first season since season 30 to feature a same-sex couple competing in the ballroom.
• Sharna Burgess is back. The longtime pro returns to the competition for the first time since that same season 30, now paired with Tyler Cameron.
• A “Next Pro” winner joins the main show. Adele Zaikman, who won the inaugural season of the spin-off competition “Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro” in an August 31 finale, becomes the first winner of that show to move directly into the main cast as a professional dancer.

Premiere Date and Where to Watch

Season 35 kicks off with a two-night premiere, Tuesday, September 15, and Wednesday, September 16, at 8 p.m. ET, airing on ABC and streaming simultaneously on Disney+ in both the US and Canada. After premiere week, the show moves into its regular Tuesday 8 p.m. ET slot, with episodes available on Hulu the day after they air. Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough return as co-hosts, and the judging panel remains unchanged with Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough. A new after-show, hosted by season 34 champion Robert Irwin, airs live immediately following the Wednesday premiere episode.

What Comes Next?

With the cast locked and rehearsals already underway, the next milestone is the September 15 premiere, when pairs perform for the first time. The mix of returning pros, a same-sex pairing back in the competition, and a “Next Pro” graduate joining the professional roster gives this cycle more storylines than a standard season opener.

FAQ

When does “Dancing with the Stars” season 35 premiere?

It premieres with a two-night event on Tuesday, September 15, and Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.

Who is on the “Dancing with the Stars” season 35 cast?

The confirmed cast includes Tatyana Ali, Giada De Laurentiis, Jenna Dewan, Ezra Frech, Amber Glenn, Taylor Hanson, Maura Higgins, Conner Leavitt, Ciara Miller, Sarah Jane Nader, Jackson Olson, Guillermo Rodriguez, Harry Shum Jr., Julia Stiles, Tyler Cameron and Connor Wood.

Who are the season 35 judges and hosts?

Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough return as judges, with Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough back as co-hosts.

Where can I watch “Dancing with the Stars” season 35?

It airs on ABC and streams live on Disney+, with episodes also available on Hulu the day after broadcast. The premiere with the Stars season 35?