Introducing: The Official ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 35 Cast

Amber GlennJoy Malone//Getty ImagesABC always loves to throw an Olympian in the mix, and this season, it’s Blade Angel Amber, who revealed during an episode of House of Maher that “it’s been a dream of mine” to do DWTS “since I saw Meryl [Davis] do it in 2014.”Known for: 2026 Milano Cortina OlympicsDance experience: If you’ve seen Amber on the ice, then you know she’s a dancer at heart.Partner: Pasha PashkovCiara Millerpeacock//Getty ImagesCiara was rumored to be joining the cast for season 34, but this year, it’s finally happening! As she told Us Weekly when the rumors first began, “I want [a pro] who is hard on me. Like, ‘You got to get this down.’”Known for: Summer House, The Traitors, and Love Island USA: AftersunDance experience: Ciara actually grew up dancing, and revealed to Us Weekly that she took ballet for 10 years.Partner: Brandon ArmstrongAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowConner LeavittJC Olivera//Getty ImagesAfter cheering on his wife Whitney Leavitt during season 34, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives fan fave is now stepping into the ballroom himself (though let’s not forget that he already took the stage last year during Whitney’s Dedication Night dance).Known for: The Secret Lives of Mormon WivesDance experience: Aside from doing TikTok dances, Conner appeared in the off-Broadway dance show 11 to Midnight.Partner: Adele ZaikmanConnor WoodInstagramLast season, it was Alix Earle—but this season, the internet personality competing for the Mirrorball Trophy is Connor Wood, aka Fibula (who, btw, is good friends with DWTS alum Dylan Efron).Known for: Brooke and Connor Make a Podcast and Fibs & FriendsDance experience: If he has any, it’s news to me!Partner: Rylee ArnoldAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowEzra FrechGregg DeGuire//Getty ImagesIt wouldn’t be a season of DWTS without a few athletes, and in season 35, you can look forward to seeing two-time Paralympian Ezra Frech.Known for: Toyko 2020 Paralympics and Paris 2024 Paralympics (where he won two gold medals!)Dance experience: He competes in track and field, but as far as I know, he’s new to the world of dance.Partner: Daniella KaragachGiada De LaurentiisAxelle/Bauer-Griffin//Getty ImagesAny Food Network fans here? Then you’re well aware of Giada, who’s been a household name for decades.Known for: Giada at Home (among many other Food Network shows)Dance experience: Unclear, but I’m excited to see what moves she might have!Partner: Alan BerstenAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowGuillermo RodriguezSteve Granitz//Getty ImagesAs Jimmy Kimmel joked when his onscreen sidekick was announced: “Guillermo will become the first-ever parking lot security guard to dance with the stars.”Known for: Jimmy Kimmel Live! (though he first rose to fame while working as a parking lot security guard at the Hollywood Boulevard Masonic Temple studio)Dance experience: None that I know of, but I’m excited to see him bust out some moves!Partner: Witney CarsonHarry Shum Jr.Brianna Bryson//Getty ImagesYou know him for a million TV shows and movies, but did you know Harry was a professional dancer at the beginning of his career? Something tells us he’s still got it...Known for: Glee, Shadowhunters, Grey’s Anatomy, and Crazy Rich Asians, among othersDance experience: He served as a backup dancer for Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, and Madonna before transitioning to acting.Partner: Jenna ChmerkovskiyAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowJackson OlsonScott Kirkland//Getty ImagesBack in December 2025, Jackson replied to a fan who asked whether he would “go on Dancing With the Stars next season” with a video compilation of dance clips, which he captioned, “Long story short... yes, yes I would.” Dreams do come true!Known for: The Savannah Bananas baseball team and TikTokDance experience: Though he’s done plenty of choreography since joining the Savannah Bananas in 2022, Jackson surprisingly has no formal dance background.Partner: Emma SlaterJenna DewanAlberto E. Rodriguez//Getty ImagesJenna Dewan is stepping back into her dancing shoes! Jenna started her career as a professional backup dancer before becoming an actor. But dancing has always been in her DNA so we’re thrilled she’s back at it.Known for: Step Up, Witches of East End, and The Rookie, among othersDance experience: Where to begin! Jenna is an extremely experienced dancer, and rose to fame thanks to Step Up. She was also a backup dancer for Janet Jackson.Partner: Val ChmerkovskiyAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowJulia StilesJohn Nacion//Getty ImagesBeing in several iconic aughts movies, including Save the Last Dance. In fact, if she doesn’t recreate her dance from that movie, I will personally write a letter of complaintKnown for: “welcome to Juilliard.”Dance experience: Once again: Save the Last Dance.Partner: Ezra SosaMaura HigginsJohn Parra//Getty ImagesMaura was also rumored for months before her casting was announced. Back in March, she even told The Hollywood Reporter that DWTS would “be a huge challenge,” but one she was willing to take on. “I know I’d throw myself into it and all the looks and glitter,” she added.Known for: Love Island UK, The Traitors, and Love Island USA: AftersunDance experience: Maura told THR that she did “a bit of Irish dancing” when she was younger.Partner: Mark BallasAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowSarah Jane NaderJerritt Clark//Getty ImagesBrooks Nader’s sister is following in her footsteps and we can’t wait!Known for: Love Thy NaderDance experience: TBD, but we’ll find out!Partner: Hailey BillsTatyana AliEmma McIntyre//Getty ImagesBig news for Fresh Prince fans, because Tatyana will be joining her onscreen big brother, DWTS host Alfonso Ribeiro, in the ballroom.Known for: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and The Young and the RestlessDance experience: While she’s better known for her singing skills, let’s not forget that we have her to thank for the TikTok dance trend set to Doechii’s “Anxiety.”Partner: Jan RavnikAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowTaylor HansonGilbert Flores//Getty ImagesFans have been side-eyeing the middle Hanson brother ever since he showed up in the audience during season 34’s “Wicked Night” episode—and it seems that he is, indeed, hitting the stage this season.Known for: HansonDance experience: Seeing as he spends most of his time behind the keyboard while performing, this is a little unclear.Partner: Britt StewartTyler CameronUnique Nicole//Getty ImagesAlong with an Olympian, most seasons of DWTS include a member of Bachelor Nation...and this season, it’s Tyler, whose ready to compete six years after his ex, Hannah Brown, took first place in season 28.Known for: The Bachelorette, Special Forces, and Going Home with Tyler CameronDance experience: He competed on The Real Dirty Dancing back in 2022 (and finished as a runner-up!).Partner: Sharna Burgess