The celebrities have been selected and are now gearing up to master the dance routines.
The lineup for Season 35 of the popular show, “Dancing With The Stars,” was officially revealed recently. A mix of well-known personalities will be swapping their usual roles for a chance to shine on the dance floor and compete for the mirror-ball trophy.
Before the official announcement on “Good Morning America,” Maura Higgins, Ciara Miller, Jackson Olson, and Guillermo Rodriguez were already confirmed as part of the cast. Following this, an additional twelve stars were introduced on the ABC morning show, including Julia Stiles and Jenna Dewan.
The upcoming season promises a diverse cast with Hollywood stars, social media influencers, an Olympian, a Paralympian, and even a baseball player from the Savannah Bananas team, Jackson Olson, all set to showcase their dancing skills.
The show, which will be available in Canada on Disney+, will kick off with a double premiere on September 15 and 16.
The full cast list, along with their respective professional dance partners, includes:
– Tatyana Ali paired with Jan Ravnik
– Tyler Cameron paired with Sharna Burgess
– Giada De Laurentiis paired with Alan Bersten
– Jenna Dewan paired with Val Chmerkovskiy
– Ezra Frech paired with Daniella Karagach
– Amber Glenn paired with Pasha Pashkov
– Taylor Hanson paired with Britt Stewart
– Maura Higgins paired with Mark Ballas
– Conner Leavitt paired with Adele Zaikman
– Ciara Miller paired with Brandon Armstrong
– Sarah Jane Nader paired with Hailey Bills
– Jackson Olson paired with Emma Slater
– Guillermo Rodriguez paired with Witney Carson
– Harry Shum Jr. paired with Jenna Chmerkovskiy
– Julia Stiles paired with Ezra Sosa
– Connor Wood paired with Rylee Arnold
Fans have expressed mixed reactions on social media regarding the lineup. While some have questioned the casting of experienced dancers like Dewan and Shum Jr., others have praised the inclusion of talents like Stiles.
The upcoming season of “Dancing With The Stars” will introduce Adele Zaikman as the winner of “Dancing With The Stars: The Next Pro.” Additionally, Hailey Bills will make her debut as a professional dancer, continuing the family legacy as the niece of pro dancer Jenna Johnson.
This season will also feature the third same-sex pairing in the show’s history, with Bills teaming up with a celebrity contestant for an exciting dance competition.