Julianne Hough Reveals Dancing With the Stars' Season 35 Frontrunners

Julianne Hough Teases She "May Not Be Single" At Emmys 2026Several Dancing With the Stars contestants are already waltzing their way to the head of the competition. Just days before the ABC reality series' season 35 debut, cohost Julianne Hough teased which famous faces have impressed her with their fancy footwork. "We've had some rehearsals," she exclusively told E!'s Justin Sylvester during Live From E!: 2026 Emmys on Sept. 14. "I will say we have the frontrunners, which we've seen." (See every star on the Emmys 2026 red carpet here.) Among those ballroom talents, Hough listed Jenna Dewan, Harry Shum Jr. and Amber Glenn before adding, "But I will say Taylor Hanson's got some moves and a great head of hair. And Tatyana Ali, she's amazing." However, the 38-year-old noted it's way too early to call a winner. (Season 35 premieres tomorrow, Sept. 15, on ABC.) "I think we're gonna have to watch," Hough encouraged fans. "I think this one's gonna keep us on our toes for sure."As for which season 35 hopefuls—including Julia Stiles, Jackson Olson, Ciara Miller, Tyler Cameron and more—are most likely to spark dating rumors with their DWTS pro? Sylvester put his money on Sarah Jane Nader, who's dancing with female pro Hailey Bills, to which Hough quipped, "Isn't she dating someone right now?" But that wasn't the only possible romance bombshell she dropped.Disney/Ser BaffoAs the Footloose alum, who was previously married to retired NHL player Brooks Laich from 2017 to 2022, coyly added, "I might not be single. There's a lot to discuss off camera." For now, Hough is focused on celebrating DWTS' 2026 Emmy Award nominations, including Outstanding Reality Competition program, especially since the show hasn't been recognized by the academy in recent years. (See the full list of 2026 Emmy winners here.) "This is our first time we've been nominated in 10 years," she told E!. "We're very excited." While fans wait for tomorrow's Dancing With the Stars season 35 premiere, keep reading to see all the celebrities who stepped out on the red carpet at the 2026 Emmys.Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesZendayain custom Prada. Randy Shropshire/NBCIsa BrionesRandy Shropshire/NBCLaw Roachin Givenchy. Randy Shropshire/NBC via Getty ImagesJulianne Houghin Antonio Grimaldi. Randy Shropshire/NBCSepideh MoafiRandy Shropshire/NBCQuinta Brunsonin Christian Cowan, Jimmy Choo shoes and Marco Bicego jewelry. Randy Shropshire/NBCAlan CummingKevin Mazur/Getty ImagesOdessa A'ZionMonica Schipper/Getty ImagesHannah EinbinderMonica Schipper/Getty ImagesChase Infinitiin Louis Vuitton. Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesJean SmartAmy Sussman/Getty ImagesEmmy RossumKevin Mazur/Getty ImagesDakota Fanningin Carolina Herrera. Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesElle FanningMonica Schipper/Getty ImagesKate O'FlynnAmy Sussman/Getty ImagesMatthew Rhys & Keri Russellin Khaite (Russell). Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesEmma D'ArcyRandy Shropshire/NBC via Getty ImagesSelena Gomezin Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co. jewelry. Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesSarah Michelle Gellar & David BoreanazAmy Sussman/Getty ImagesThomas Dohertyin Brunello Cucinelli. Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesNoah WyleRandy Shropshire/NBC via Getty ImagesRachel SennottAmy Sussman/Getty ImagesKristen Bellin Alberta Ferretti. Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesLisa Kudrowin Celine. Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesSheryl Lee Ralphin Sergio Hudson. Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesJason SegelMonica Schipper/Getty ImagesCailee Spaenyin Miu Miu. Jesse Grant/NBC via Getty ImagesKatherine LaNasain custom Louis Vuitton. Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesNoah Kahanin Bode. Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesMariska Hargitayin Monse. Don't miss the Emmy Awards 2026 live telecast tonight, Sept. 14, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC and streaming on Peacock. E!'s red carpet kicks off at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT.