The celebrity lineup for Season 35 of the popular dance competition show, “Dancing With The Stars,” has been unveiled, featuring a mix of familiar faces embracing the challenge of learning new dance routines.
Prior to the official announcement on “Good Morning America,” there were already confirmations of Maura Higgins, Ciara Miller, Jackson Olson, and Guillermo Rodriguez joining the cast. The roster expanded with the addition of twelve more stars on the ABC morning show, including actress Julia Stiles and “The Rookie” star Jenna Dewan. The diverse lineup includes Hollywood heavyweights, social media personalities, an Olympian, a Paralympian, and even a baseball player from the Savannah Bananas team.
The upcoming season, which will premiere on Sept. 15 and 16 on Disney+ in Canada, promises to be an exciting and eventful one with a wide array of talents hitting the dance floor.
The full cast list includes renowned names like Tatyana Ali, Tyler Cameron, Giada De Laurentiis, Ezra Frech, Amber Glenn, Taylor Hanson, Conner Leavitt, Sarah Jane Nader, Harry Shum Jr., and Connor Wood, each paired with professional dancers for the competition.
Fans have shared mixed opinions on social media regarding the lineup, particularly noting the dance background of contestants like Jenna Dewan and Harry Shum Jr., who have extensive experience in the dance industry. Some fans expressed excitement over the inclusion of Julia Stiles in the competition.
Additionally, the upcoming season will introduce Adele Zaikman as the first winner of “Dancing With The Stars: The Next Pro.” The show will also feature Hailey Bills as a new pro dancer, marking the third same-sex pairing in the history of “Dancing With the Stars.” Bills, who is the niece of pro dancer Jenna Johnson, brings a familial connection to the ballroom competition.