After weeks of fan speculation, Dancing With the Stars has officially confirmed of the cast members of Season 35. Dancing With the Stars‘ returns live to both Disney+ and ABC on September 15. Here’s who will compete for this year’s mirrorball trophy.
Like past seasons, a few celebrities were confirmed ahead of the Good Morning America announcement. Summer House star Ciara Miller and Traitors star Maura Higgins were the first celebrities of the season to be announced, followed by Savannah Bananas player Jackson Olsen. Jimmy Kimmel Live star Guillermo Rodriguez was also revealed ahead of the big cast announcement.
Meet The Celebrity Cast of ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 35
Ciara Miller
Summer House star Ciara Miller was one of the first announced for the ballroom this season. After rising to fame on Summer House, Ciara has expanded her career into high-fashion modeling, hosting, and taking part in other reality shows.
Maura Higgins
Love Island UK alumni Maura Higgins was one of the first announced for the ballroom this season. She recently rose to fame in America after finishing as runner-up on The Traitors US.
Jackson Olsen
This celebrity has risen to fame as part of the barnstorming exhibition baseball team the Savannah Bananas. For those who may not know, the Savannah Bananas are known for their form of baseball, called Banana Ball, which emphasizes showmanship, fan participation, and quick-paced games.
Guillermo Rodriguez
Also announced ahead of the Good Morning America cast reveal was Jimmy Kimmel Live star Guillermo Rodriguez. Guillermo first joined Jimmy Kimmel Live! in 2003 and has remained a staple ever since. He originally worked as a security guard in the show’s parking lot and has since made the change to being a featured star on the late night show.
Amber Glenn
Winter Olympic medalist Amber Glenn may be hitting the ballroom this fall. She recently made headlines as part of Team USA’s figure skating team at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Conner Leavitt
Last season, fans got to follow the journey of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Whitney Leavitt, and it seems like her family isn’t done with the competition show. Now, her husband Conner Leavitt is joining the ballroom cast this season.
Connor Wood
This celebrity is a stand-up comedian known online as Fibula. He gained a following on TikTok during the COVID-19 pandemic with comedic videos about unemployment and everyday life.
Ezra Frech
Celebrity Ezra Frech is known for competing in the Paralympics in the high jump, long jump and sprinting categories. He won two gold medals at the 2024 Summer Paralympics. Frech was born without most of his left leg (missing a knee and fibula) and missing fingers on his left hand.
Giada De Laurentiis
This celebrity is known for being an Emmy-winning Italian-American chef, entrepreneur, writer, and TV personality. For those who may not be familiar, this chef is known for her popular Food Network cooking shows like Everyday Italian and Giada at Home.
Harry Shum Jr
Actor Harry Shum Jr may be waltzing into the ballroom this fall. Known best for his roles of Mike Chang on Glee, and Magnus Bane on Shadowhunters.
Jenna Dewan
An insider confirmed Dewan’s involvement in Dancing With The Stars in August. She is no stranger to the world of dance, as known through her role in Step Up. She began her career as a backup dancer for Janet Jackson at only 18 years old. She later performed with Christina Aguilera, *NSYNC, Pink, and Missy Elliot. It is unknown if she has ballroom dance experience.
Julia Stiles
This celebrity rose to fame in the ’90s and early 2000’s for her roles in movies like Save the Last Dance, Mona Lisa Smile, and The Prince and Me. She has also acted in the Bourne movie series as Nicky Parsons, Hamlet, Silver Linings Playbook, and Hustlers.
Sarah Jane Nader
Sister of Brooks Nader is waltzing into the ballroom this fall. Sarah Jane Nader is known for being part of reality TV shows, Love Thy Nader. She has also made appearances on House of Stassi, Project Runway, and Sherri.
Tatyana Ali
Actress and singer Tatyana Ali is apart of the cast of Dancing With the Stars 2026. For those who may not know, she is best known for her role of Ashley Banks on setcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Taylor Hanson
This celebrity is known best as a musician as part of pop rock band Hanson. He sings both lead and backup vocals, plays keyboard, guitar, harmonica, and piano. He previously was lead singer of the group Tinted Windows.
Tyler Cameron
The same US Weekly insider that confirmed Jenna Dewan’s involvement in Dancing With the Stars confirmed The Bachelorette star Tyler Cameron. He recently competed on the FOX dance competition series, The Real Dirty Dancing. He can also be seen dancing on TikTok. His inclusion in the DWTS cast comes nearly five years after friend and former Bachelor Matt James competed on the series on Season 30.
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