Dancing with the Stars 2026 Cast Revealed: Meet the Season 35 Celebrities and Their Partners

The wait is over! Dancing with the Stars Season 35 has officially revealed its full celebrity cast, with the announcement airing live on Good Morning America on September 2, 2026.

This year's DWTS cast features a star-studded mix of actors, athletes, musicians, reality TV personalities, social media creators and celebrity chefs. The new season will see 16 celebrities compete for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.

Dancing with the Stars 2026 Cast

Here is the confirmed Dancing with the Stars Season 35 cast and their professional dance partners:

• Jenna Dewan — partnered with Val Chmerkovskiy
• Harry Shum Jr. — partnered with Jenna Johnson
• Ezra Frech — partnered with Daniella Karagach
• Amber Glenn — partnered with Pasha Pashkov
• Tatyana Ali — partnered with Jan Ravnik
• Julia Stiles — partnered with Ezra Sosa
• Giada De Laurentiis — partnered with Alan Bersten
• Connor Wood — partnered with Rylee Arnold
• Taylor Hanson — partnered with Britt Stewart
• Maura Higgins — partnered with Mark Ballas
• Tyler Cameron — partnered with Sharna Burgess
• Conner Leavitt — partnered with Adele Zaikman
• Ciara Miller — partnered with Brandon Armstrong
• Sarah Jane Nader — partnered with Hailey Bills
• Jackson Olson — partnered with Emma Slater
• Guillermo Rodriguez — partnered with Witney Carson

The complete lineup includes several familiar faces from television, film, sports and social media.

Jenna Dewan Joins DWTS

One of the biggest names in the DWTS cast 2026 is actress and dancer Jenna Dewan.

Known for movies such as Step Up and Take the Lead, Dewan already has significant dance experience. She will compete alongside professional dancer Val Chmerkovskiy.

Her dance background makes Jenna Dewan one of the contestants fans will be watching closely when the competition begins.

Harry Shum Jr. Competes on Dancing with the Stars

Harry Shum Jr. is another major addition to the Season 35 cast.

The actor and dancer is known for Glee, Shadowhunters and the Step Up movie franchise. Shum Jr. will be paired with Jenna Johnson.

With his extensive dance and performance background, Harry Shum Jr. could quickly become one of the season's standout competitors.

Julia Stiles and Giada De Laurentiis Join the Cast

Actress Julia Stiles is also heading to the ballroom. Known for films including 10 Things I Hate About You, Mona Lisa Smile, the Bourne franchise and Save the Last Dance, Stiles will dance with Ezra Sosa.

Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis is also competing this season. She will be paired with professional dancer Alan Bersten.

Their participation gives Season 35 an interesting combination of Hollywood experience and entertainment personalities.

Olympic and Paralympic Athletes Enter the Ballroom

Sports fans also have plenty to look forward to.

Paralympic track and field star Ezra Frech will compete with Daniella Karagach, while Olympic figure skater Amber Glenn will dance with Pasha Pashkov.

Both athletes bring high-level competitive experience to the ballroom, potentially making them strong contenders for the Mirrorball Trophy.

Tatyana Ali and Connor Wood

Tatyana Ali, best known for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, is joining the competition with professional dancer Jan Ravnik.

Social media personality and comedian Connor Wood will compete with Rylee Arnold.

The combination of established television stars and newer social-media personalities is one of the defining features of the 2026 DWTS cast.

New Professional Dancers and Returning Favorites

Season 35 also brings changes to the professional dancer lineup.

Hailey Bills has been promoted from the troupe to a professional dancer and will compete with Sarah Jane Nader. Adele Zaikman, winner of Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro, is also joining the professional lineup and will partner with Conner Leavitt.

Meanwhile, familiar professionals including Val Chmerkovskiy, Jenna Johnson, Daniella Karagach, Alan Bersten, Mark Ballas, Witney Carson and others are returning.

When Does Dancing with the Stars Start?

So, when does Dancing with the Stars start in 2026?

Dancing with the Stars Season 35 premieres Tuesday, September 15, 2026, followed by a second premiere episode on Wednesday, September 16.

Both episodes are scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+. Episodes will also be available to stream on Hulu the following day.

DWTS Season 35 Hosts and Judges

Fans can also expect familiar faces behind the scenes.

Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro return as hosts, while Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough return to the judges' table.

The returning hosts and judges will help guide the celebrities through another season of ballroom performances, eliminations and Mirrorball Trophy competition.

DWTS Cast Announcement on Good Morning America

The full Dancing with the Stars cast announcement was revealed on Good Morning America on September 2.

GMA viewers were introduced to the remaining celebrities and professional pairings, completing the Season 35 lineup after several contestants had already been announced ahead of the official reveal.

With Jenna Dewan, Harry Shum Jr., Julia Stiles, Giada De Laurentiis, Tatyana Ali, Ezra Frech, Amber Glenn and many more joining the ballroom, DWTS Season 35 is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about seasons yet.

Final Thoughts

The Dancing with the Stars 2026 cast brings together Hollywood stars, athletes, musicians, reality personalities and social media creators for a brand-new Mirrorball Trophy race.

With the Season 35 premiere arriving September 15, fans won't have to wait much longer to see these celebrity and professional pairings take the ballroom floor.

Who is your favorite DWTS Season 35 contestant?