'Dancing With the Stars' Just Revealed the Most Star-Studded Cast for Season 35
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Live from Hollywood, it's—almost— Dancing With the Stars ! Season 35 premieres on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, on ABC and Disney+.
Before new episodes begin, though, we have to talk about the cast. Ciara Miller, Maura Higgins, Jackson Olson , and Guillermo Rodriguezwere confirmed early. Then, on September 2, ABC announced the full cast and their professional partners.
Take a look at who's ready to hit the dance floor!
1) Ciara Miller
Partner:Brandon Armstrong
How you know her:Ciara made her debut on Bravo's Summer House in 2021 and has been on the reality series since. She also appeared on The Traitors US season 3, and co-hosted Love Island: Aftersun in 2026.
2) Guillermo Rodriguez
Partner:Witney Carson
How you know him:Guillermo was a parking lot security guard at the Hollywood Masonic Temple, where Jimmy Kimmel Live! was filmed. He went on to become a longtime on-air personality and comedian on the late-night show.
3) Jenna Dewan
Partner:Valentin "Val" Chmerkovskiy
How you know her:Jenna began her career as a backup dancer for Janet Jackson, Christina Aguilera, P!nk, and other artists. She later starred in the 2006 film Step Up, before appearing in other movies and TV shows. Jenna currently stars as Bailey Nune on The Rookie .
4) Harry Shum Jr.
Partner:Jenna Johnson
How you know him:Fans may recognize Harry for starring as Mike Chang on Glee , as well as for playing Dr. Benson on Grey's Anatomy . He has also appeared in other projects like Crazy Rich Asians, Voicemails for Isabelle, and Everything Everywhere All at Once.
5) Julia Stiles
Partner:Ezra Sosa
How you know her:Julia hit the Hollywood scene in the 1990s, starring in movies like 10 Things I Hate About You, Save the Last Dance, and The Prince and Me . She went on to appear on several TV shows and direct her first feature film, 2025's Wish You Were Here.
6) Jackson Olson
Partner:Emma Slater
How you know him:As the second baseman for the exhibition baseball team, the Savannah Bananas , Jackson is known for combining his love of sports and dancing. He has over 2 million followers on TikTok , where he documents different elements of his life.
7) Conner Leavitt
Partner:Adele Zaikman
How you know him:Appearing alongside his wife, Whitney Leavitt, on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives , Conner has developed a big following on social media. He performed in the off-Broadway show 11 to Midnight in early 2026, and started the Leavitt House Media production company with Whitney.
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8) Giada De Laurentiis
Partner: Alan Bersten
How you know her:As a celebrity chef, Giada has starred in several home-cooking shows on Food Network. She left the network in 2023 and currently owns four restaurants .
9) Maura Higgins
Partner:Mark Ballas
How you know her:Fans were first introduced to Maura in 2019, when she appeared on the fifth season of Love Island UK. She has since appeared on other reality competition shows, placing runner-up on The Traitors US season 4 in 2026.
10) Taylor Hanson
Partner:Britt Stewart
How you know him:As one-third of the band Hanson, Taylor has been in the music scene since the band's debut single "MmmBop" in the late 1990s. His band's latest album, Underneath: Complete , was released in October 2024.
11) Amber Glenn
Partner:Pasha Pashkov
How you know her:A member of the U.S. Figure Skating team, Amber was part of the team that won gold at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. She is also set to compete during the 2026-2027 skating season.
12) Connor Wood
Partner:Rylee Arnold
How you know him: Connor gained a following on social media as a stand-up comedian and podcaster. He currently hosts Brooke and Connor Make a Podcast , with new episodes dropping every week.
13) Tyler Cameron
Partner:Sharna Burgess
How you know him:Originally a contestant on The Bachelorette , Tyler now works in construction. His Amazon series, Going Home With Tyler Cameron , earned him a 2025 Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Instructional/How-To Program.
14) Tatyana Ali
Partner:Jan Ravnik
How you know her:Fans know Tatyana best for portraying Ashley Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air . She later appeared in shows like The Young and the Restless and Abbott Elementary , and released several songs over the years.
15) Ezra Frech
Partner:Daniella Karagach
How you know him:A two-time Paralympian, Ezra is known for his high jump, long jump and sprinting. He won gold at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris, and he also works as a motivational speaker and disability rights advocate.
16) Sarah Jane Nader
Partner:Hailey Bills
How you know her:Fans have seen the influencer on the Hulu reality series Love Thy Nader . Her sister Brooks competed on season 33 of Dancing With the Stars .
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