Dancing with the Stars Season 35 is set to bring a new group of celebrities to the ballroom, with the complete 2026 cast and their professional dance partners now officially revealed.
The cast announcement was made during the September 2 episode of Good Morning America, ahead of the show’s two-night Season 35 premiere on September 15 and September 16.
From television stars and athletes to musicians, chefs and social media personalities, this year’s lineup features a diverse group of contestants competing for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.
Dancing with the Stars 2026 Cast and Professional Partners
The Season 35 lineup includes several familiar faces from television, entertainment, sports and social media.
Full DWTS Season 35 Celebrity-Pro Pairings
| Celebrity | Professional Partner |
|---|---|
| Tatyana Ali | Jan Ravnik |
| Tyler Cameron | Sharna Burgess |
| Giada De Laurentiis | Alan Bersten |
| Jenna Dewan | Val Chmerkovskiy |
| Ezra Frech | Daniella Karagach |
| Amber Glenn | Pasha Pashkov |
| Taylor Hanson | Britt Stewart |
| Harry Shum Jr. | Jenna Johnson |
| Julia Stiles | Ezra Sosa |
| Connor Wood | Rylee Arnold |
| Conner Leavitt | Adele Zaikman |
| Sarah Jane Nader | Hailey Bills |
| Ciara Miller | Brandon Armstrong |
| Maura Higgins | Mark Ballas |
| Jackson Olson | Emma Slater |
| Guillermo Rodriguez | Witney Carson |
Tatyana Ali, Tyler Cameron and Jenna Dewan Join the Lineup
Among the biggest names competing this season is Tatyana Ali, best known for her role on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. She will take the ballroom floor alongside professional dancer Jan Ravnik.
The Bachelorette alum Tyler Cameron will compete with Sharna Burgess, while chef and television personality Giada De Laurentiis has been paired with Alan Bersten.
Actress and dancer Jenna Dewan will partner with veteran professional Val Chmerkovskiy.
Paralympic athlete Ezra Frech will also compete, dancing with Daniella Karagach.
Olympic, Music and Television Stars Round Out the Cast
The new season also features Olympic figure skater Amber Glenn, who will dance with Pasha Pashkov.
Musician Taylor Hanson, a member of the band Hanson, is paired with Britt Stewart.
Actor and dancer Harry Shum Jr., known for his work on Grey’s Anatomy and Glee, will compete with Jenna Johnson.
Actress Julia Stiles joins the competition with professional dancer Ezra Sosa, while comedian and podcaster Connor Wood will partner with Rylee Arnold.
Conner Leavitt Joins Season 35 With New Pro Adele Zaikman
Conner Leavitt, husband of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Whitney Leavitt, will compete in Season 35 with Adele Zaikman.
Zaikman joins the professional lineup after winning the debut season of Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro.
Conner’s participation also comes one year after Whitney Leavitt competed on Season 34 alongside Mark Ballas.
Sarah Jane Nader Makes DWTS History With Hailey Bills
Love Thy Nader star Sarah Jane Nader will compete with professional dancer Hailey Bills.
The pairing marks only the second same-sex couple featured on Dancing with the Stars, while also representing Bills’ debut as a professional dancer after previously performing with the show’s troupe.
Sarah Jane is also following the path of her sister Brooks Nader, who competed on Season 33 with professional dancer Gleb Savchenko.
More Season 35 Pairings Revealed
Several previously announced contestants also learned their professional partners.
Summer House star Ciara Miller will dance with Brandon Armstrong, while Love Island alum Maura Higgins has been paired with Mark Ballas.
Higgins previously appeared with Ballas on The Traitors Season 4 and had expressed interest in being partnered with him.
Meanwhile, Jackson Olson of Savannah Bananas will compete with Emma Slater.
Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson Were the First Pair Announced
Late-night television personality Guillermo Rodriguez, known as Jimmy Kimmel’s longtime sidekick, was previously announced as the first celebrity contestant of the season.
He will compete alongside Witney Carson.
Carson won Season 34 with Robert Irwin and is also expecting a baby, making her partnership with the 55-year-old Rodriguez an unusual three-person dynamic in the ballroom.
Carson previously won her first Mirrorball Trophy in Season 19 alongside Alfonso Ribeiro.
Who Are the Dancing with the Stars Season 35 Hosts and Judges?
Alfonso Ribeiro is set to return as co-host alongside Julianne Hough.
The hosting team was confirmed during the September 1 episode of Good Morning America.
The judging panel will once again feature:
- Derek Hough
- Carrie Ann Inaba
- Bruno Tonioli
Together, the hosts and judges will oversee the celebrity performances throughout Season 35.
When Does Dancing with the Stars Season 35 Premiere?
Dancing with the Stars 2026 Premiere Date and Time
Dancing with the Stars Season 35 will premiere with a special two-night event.
- Premiere: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
- Second episode: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Network: ABC
- Streaming: Disney+
- Next-day streaming: Hulu
The new season will see the celebrity contestants and professional dancers compete for the Mirrorball Trophy as they attempt to impress the judges and viewers.
Final Takeaway
With stars including Tatyana Ali, Tyler Cameron, Jenna Dewan, Giada De Laurentiis, Harry Shum Jr., Julia Stiles and Amber Glenn, Dancing with the Stars Season 35 is shaping up to be one of the show’s most diverse lineups yet.
The addition of new professional Adele Zaikman, Hailey Bills’ debut as a pro, and the return of fan-favorite professionals adds further interest ahead of the September premiere.
Fans can tune in to ABC and Disney+ on September 15 at 8 p.m. for the start of the new Dancing with the Stars season.
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