Dancing With the Stars 2026 Cast: Meet the Season 35 Celebrities and Their Pro Partners

The Dancing with the Stars 2026 cast has officially been revealed, and Season 35 is bringing together actors, athletes, reality stars, musicians, television personalities and social media creators.

The full lineup was revealed on Good Morning America on September 2, 2026. This season features 16 celebrity contestants, each paired with a professional dancer as they compete for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.

When Does Dancing With the Stars 2026 Start?

Dancing with the Stars Season 35 will premiere with a special two-night event on September 15 and September 16, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET.

The show will air live on ABC and Disney+, while episodes will stream on Hulu the following day.

Dancing With the Stars 2026 Cast and Professional Partners

Here is the complete DWTS 2026 cast and their professional dance partners:

Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik

Best known for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Tatyana Ali is bringing her acting and performance experience to the ballroom. She will compete with professional dancer Jan Ravnik.

Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess

TV personality Tyler Cameron will dance with returning professional Sharna Burgess. Burgess is making her return to the competition after previously appearing on the show.

Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten

Celebrity chef and television personality Giada De Laurentiis will trade the kitchen for the ballroom alongside professional dancer Alan Bersten.

Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy

Actress and dancer Jenna Dewan is one of the season's most dance-experienced contestants. She will compete with Val Chmerkovskiy. Dewan is known for Step Up and her role on The Rookie.

Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach

Paralympic gold medalist Ezra Frech will take on a completely different challenge when he joins the ballroom with Daniella Karagach.

Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov

Olympic figure skating champion Amber Glenn will compete with professional dancer Pasha Pashkov. Her skating background could give her an interesting advantage when it comes to performance and musicality.

Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart

Hanson musician Taylor Hanson will bring his musical background to the ballroom with professional dancer Britt Stewart.

Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas

Reality star and model Maura Higgins will compete with returning professional Mark Ballas. Higgins is known for Love Island and The Traitors.

Conner Leavitt and Adele Zaikman

From The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Conner Leavitt will dance with Adele Zaikman, who earned her place on the professional lineup after winning Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro.

Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong

Summer House star Ciara Miller will compete with professional dancer Brandon Armstrong.

Sarah Jane Nader and Hailey Bills

Sarah Jane Nader from Love Thy Nader will dance with newcomer Hailey Bills. Their pairing is notable as another same-sex partnership in the show's history.

Jackson Olson and Emma Slater

Savannah Bananas personality Jackson Olson will compete alongside Emma Slater.

Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson

Jimmy Kimmel Live! personality Guillermo Rodriguez will enter the ballroom with professional dancer Witney Carson.

Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson

Actor and dancer Harry Shum Jr., known for Glee and Grey's Anatomy, will compete with Jenna Johnson.

Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa

Film and television actress Julia Stiles is joining the DWTS ballroom with professional dancer Ezra Sosa.

Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold

Comedian and podcaster Connor Wood will compete with Rylee Arnold.

Who Are the DWTS 2026 Judges and Hosts?

The returning hosts are Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough.

The judging panel features Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough.

What Makes the 2026 Season Special?

Season 35 has an especially diverse lineup. The contestants come from acting, music, professional sports, reality television, cooking and social media.

There are also several interesting storylines heading into the new season. Jenna Dewan already has extensive dance experience, while Olympic and Paralympic athletes Amber Glenn and Ezra Frech will bring elite competitive backgrounds to the ballroom.

The season also features the return of Sharna Burgess and the promotion of Hailey Bills and Adele Zaikman to the professional ranks.

Where Can You Watch Dancing With the Stars 2026?

Fans can watch Dancing with the Stars Season 35 live on ABC and Disney+.

The first two episodes will air September 15 and 16 at 8 p.m. ET. Following the two-night premiere, the show will continue on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET, with episodes available on Hulu the next day.

Final Thoughts

The Dancing with the Stars 2026 cast gives fans plenty of reasons to watch Season 35. With familiar television stars, athletes, musicians, reality personalities and new professional dancers, the competition could deliver plenty of memorable performances.

Now the big question is: Which celebrity will win the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy?

The ballroom opens September 15, 2026.

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