'Dancing with the Stars' season 35: What to know about the cast, premiere date and more
A new crop of celebrities is trading their day jobs for dancing shoes as "Dancing with the Stars" gears up for season 35.
The new season brings a fresh celebrity cast, returning fan-favorite pros and a new addition to the professional lineup following the first-ever season of "Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro."
Here is everything to know about "Dancing with the Stars" season 35, including the cast, premiere date, judges, hosts and more.
When does 'Dancing with the Stars' season 35 premiere?
"Dancing with the Stars" season 35 will kick off with a two-night premiere Tuesday, Sept. 15, and Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.
Following the two-night premiere, the show will air Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.
Episodes will stream the next day on Hulu.
Who is in the 'Dancing with the Stars' season 35 cast?
The full celebrity cast and professional dancer pairings for season 35 were revealed on Wednesday exclusively on "Good Morning America."
This season's cast includes actresses Jenna Dewan and Julia Stiles, Savannah Bananas star Jackson Olson, chef Giada De Laurentiis, reality TV stars Maura Higgins, Ciara Miller and Tyler Cameron, singer Taylor Hanson, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" personality Guillermo Rodriguez and more.
Who is the new 'Dancing with the Stars' pro?
Adele Zaikman will join "Dancing with the Stars" season 35 as a pro after winning the inaugural season of "Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro."
Zaikman was crowned the winner during the series' Aug. 31 finale, earning a spot as a professional dancer in the "DWTS" ballroom.
She will be partnered with Conner Leavitt, the husband of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Whitney Leavitt.
Season 35 will also see the return of longtime pro Sharna Burgess, who will compete for the first time since season 30 in 2021.
Who are the 'Dancing with the Stars' season 35 judges?
Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli are returning to the judges' table for season 35.
Inaba and Tonioli have served as judges since the show's first season, while Derek Hough joined the judging panel in season 29 after previously competing as a professional dancer.
Who is hosting 'Dancing with the Stars' season 35?
Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough are returning as co-hosts for season 35.
Ribeiro joined the show as a co-host in season 31 after previously winning season 19 with pro Carson.
Julianne Hough, a two-time Mirrorball-winning former pro, returned to the ballroom as a co-host in season 32.
Who won 'Dancing with the Stars' season 34?
Robert Irwin and Carson won season 34 of "Dancing with the Stars," taking home the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy in November 2025.
Irwin and Carson finished ahead of fellow finalists Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy, Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa, Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach, and Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten.
The victory marked Carson's second Mirrorball Trophy after previously winning season 19 with Ribeiro.
Tune into "Dancing with the Stars" season 35 on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, followed by a special second episode Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 8 p.m. ET. Episodes stream the next day on Hulu.
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