DWTS' Sasha Farber Shouts Out This Pro After His Season 35 Absence

Sasha Farber Breaks Silence on DWTS Season 35 AbsenceSasha Farber is passing the baton. Though the Dancing With the Stars pro was not cast on season 35—which he said was not by choice—he proved there are no hard feelings by praising another dancer that made it onto the roster instead. "The Dancing With the Stars cast announcement was so bloody good," he shared in a Sept. 4 TikTok video. "I mean, the celebs are gonna be phenomenal, and it literally ticks every box of genre and style." Farber—who last competed on season 33 with Bachelorette star Jenn Tran—made it clear he doesn't hold his absence against the dancers, especially newcomer Hailey Bills, Jenna Johnson's niece who participated in the DWTS troupe last year. In fact, he offered a special shoutout to the 20-year-old, who is paired with Love Thy Nader reality star Sarah Jane Nader this season for her first time competing as a pro. "I'm also so excited for Hailey to be a pro," he said. "I mean, she is phenomenal. I'm so ex cited to watch her shine. You watch, she's going to kill it."Ultimately, he's looking forward to cheering on the cast, which includes actors like Jenna Dewan, Harry Shum Jr., Julia Stiles and Tatyana Ali. "I know who I'm voting for," he said. "I mean, I want to know who you are voting for, because I have my idea—I have two or three." He added, "I'm super excited, and this is going to be a season for the books. Let's go!"Photo by Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty ImagesFarber raised eyebrows earlier this week when he revealed that it was "not my choice" to be left off the season 35 cast, per a since-deleted TikTok comment, according to Us Weekly. He also "liked" multiple comments from fans, including one that read, "Idk I feel like Sasha is one of the best male pros and I don’t get why he’s not on this season again." In addition to Farber, Gleb Savchenko was also absent from the season 35 cast announcement, which was unveiled on Good Morning America Sept. 2. "Guys, you can stop telling me you’re sorry," Savchenko wrote on Instagram Sept. 2. "I’m good."Disney/Andrew EcclesRead on to see all the celebs and pros who are ready to jive for season 35, which premieres Sept. 14 on ABC.Disney/Andrew EcclesJulia Stiles & Ezra SosaYou won't hate this news—the 10 Things I Hate About You star will be saving the last dance for her pro partner.Disney/Andrew EcclesGiada De Laurentiis & Alan BerstenCha-cha-chopping away... The celebrity chef will be turning up the heat this season.Disney/Andrew EcclesHarry Shum Jr. & Jenna JohnsonWhat did you miss on Glee? The actor taking his musical talents to the dance floor.Disney/Andrew EcclesTaylor Hanson & Britt StewartThe former '90s teen heartthrob will hope to MMMBop his way to the top of the leaderboard on season 35.Disney/Andrew EcclesTatyana Ali & Jan RavnikThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actress will be bringing her fresh moves to the dance floor.Disney/Andrew EcclesJenna Dewan & Val ChmerkovskiyTwenty years after starring in Step Up, the dancer is stepping up to the challenge.Disney/Andrew EcclesAmber Glenn & Pasha PashkovThe 2026 Olympic figure skater will take her skills from the ice to the ballroom.Disney/Andrew EcclesEzra Frech & Daniella KaragachThe Team USA Paralympic track and field athlete will show off his athleticism on DWTS.Disney/Andrew EcclesSarah Jane Nader & Hailey BillsAfter sister Brooks Nader competed on season 33, the Love Thy Nader star is trying her hand. Disney/Andrew EcclesConnor Wood & Rylee ArnoldThe comedian, also known as Fibula on social media, is ready to earn more applause on DWTS.Disney/Andrew EcclesConner Leavitt & Adele ZaikmanThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star is following in the footsteps of wife Whitney Leavitt—who competed on season 34.Disney/Andrew EcclesTyler Cameron & Sharna BurgessThe Bachelor Nation star is trading in roses for rumbas.Disney/Andrew EcclesJackson Olson & Emma SlaterThe Savannah Bananas baseball player is stepping up to the plate, bringing his dance moves from the diamond to the ballroom.Disney/Andrew EcclesGuillermo Rodriguez & Witney CarsonThe Jimmy Kimmel Live! star is ready to learn some new moves.Disney/Andrew EcclesCiara Miller & Brandon ArmstrongThe Summer House star is prepping for her turn in the ballrom. "Looks are not indicative of being in shape," Ciara exclusively told E! News in June. "I do huff and puff going up the stairs, so I gotta get back into the gym and work on my stamina."Disney/Andrew EcclesMaura Higgins & Mark BallasThe Love Island UK alum is hoping her love for DWTS doesn't betray her as she manifested this experience. "I have a vision board and I redo it every year," she told E! News in May. "This year is the first year that I stayed at home by myself on New Year's Eve. I did not go out at all. I made myself a bowl of pasta and a glass of red wine and I redid my vision board for the year. Dancing With the Stars was already on it from the year before. However, I added five more Dancing With the Stars on the board."