The participants for Season 35 of the popular show “Dancing With The Stars” have been revealed. The new lineup includes a mix of well-known personalities from various fields who will showcase their dancing skills and compete for the coveted mirror-ball trophy.
Before the official announcement on “Good Morning America,” several cast members had already been confirmed, such as Maura Higgins, Ciara Miller, Jackson Olson, and Guillermo Rodriguez. Additionally, twelve more stars were introduced on the ABC morning show, including Julia Stiles and Jenna Dewan, who are known for their acting roles in movies and TV shows.
The upcoming season promises an exciting mix of contestants, ranging from Hollywood heavyweights to social media influencers, an Olympian, a Paralympian, and even a unique participant like Savannah Bananas exhibition baseball player Jackson Olson. The show will premiere with a double episode on September 15 and 16 on Disney+ in Canada.
The full cast has been paired with professional dancers, creating engaging partnerships for the dance competition, as follows:
– Tatyana Ali with Jan Ravnik
– Tyler Cameron with Sharna Burgess
– Giada De Laurentiis with Alan Bersten
– Jenna Dewan with Val Chmerkovskiy
– Ezra Frech with Daniella Karagach
– Amber Glenn with Pasha Pashkov
– Taylor Hanson with Britt Stewart
– Maura Higgins with Mark Ballas
– Conner Leavitt with Adele Zaikman
– Ciara Miller with Brandon Armstrong
– Sarah Jane Nader with Hailey Bills
– Jackson Olson with Emma Slater
– Guillermo Rodriguez with Witney Carson
– Harry Shum Jr. with Jenna Chmerkovskiy
– Julia Stiles with Ezra Sosa
– Connor Wood with Rylee Arnold
Fans on social media have shared mixed opinions about the lineup, particularly discussing the advantage of experienced dancers like Dewan and Shum Jr. Some fans expressed excitement about the new participants, while others raised concerns about fairness and equal opportunities in the competition.
The upcoming season will feature the winner of “Dancing With The Stars: The Next Pro,” Adele Zaikman, marking a significant moment for the show. Additionally, Hailey Bills will make her debut as a pro dancer, continuing the family legacy in the ballroom as the niece of pro dancer Jenna Johnson, who is married to Val Chmerkovskiy.