The contestants for the 35th season of the renowned television show “Dancing With The Stars” have been revealed. The lineup features a mix of celebrities from various backgrounds who will be trading their usual roles for a chance at winning the coveted mirror-ball trophy through dance routines.
Prior to the official announcement on “Good Morning America,” participants like Maura Higgins, Ciara Miller, Jackson Olson, and Guillermo Rodriguez were already confirmed members of the cast. The reveal on the ABC morning show introduced twelve more stars, including familiar faces like Julia Stiles and Jenna Dewan, who will be showcasing their dancing skills on the upcoming season.
The diverse lineup consists of Hollywood stars, social media influencers, an Olympian, a Paralympian, and even a unique addition with Savannah Bananas exhibition baseball player Jackson Olson taking the stage. The anticipation is high for a dynamic and entertaining season as the contestants prepare to hit the dance floor.
The show, available for viewers in Canada on Disney+, is scheduled for a double premiere on September 15th and 16th. Each celebrity contestant has been paired with a professional dancer for the competition. Here is the full list of participants and their respective dance partners:
– Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik
– Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess
– Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten
– Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy
– Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach
– Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov
– Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart
– Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas
– Conner Leavitt and Adele Zaikman
– Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong
– Sarah Jane Nader and Hailey Bills
– Jackson Olson and Emma Slater
– Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson
– Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Chmerkovskiy
– Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa
– Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold
The lineup has sparked mixed reactions among fans on social media, with some expressing excitement over the contestants while others raising concerns about certain participants having prior dance experience. Notably, Jenna Dewan and Harry Shum Jr. bring significant dance backgrounds to the competition, leading to varied opinions among viewers.
In addition to the celebrity contestants, the upcoming season will introduce the winner of “Dancing With The Stars: The Next Pro,” Adele Zaikman, as a new professional dancer. Furthermore, Hailey Bills will make her debut as a pro dancer, creating a family connection as the niece of pro Jenna Johnson, who is married to Val Chmerkovskiy, another professional dancer on the show.