The lineup for the upcoming Season 35 of the popular show “Dancing With The Stars” has been officially revealed. A diverse group of celebrities, including familiar faces like Maura Higgins, Ciara Miller, Jackson Olson, and Guillermo Rodriguez, will be showcasing their dance skills in pursuit of the coveted mirror-ball trophy.
The announcement, which took place on “Good Morning America,” introduced additional stars joining the cast such as Julia Stiles and Jenna Dewan. The lineup boasts a mix of Hollywood heavyweights, social-media personalities, Olympians, and even a unique participant like Savannah Bananas exhibition baseball player Jackson Olson.
The show, available on Disney+ in Canada, is set for a double premiere on September 15 and 16, promising an exciting and eventful season ahead. Each star has been paired with a professional dancer, including notable pairings like Tatyana Ali with Jan Ravnik and Tyler Cameron with Sharna Burgess.
Fans have shared mixed opinions on social media regarding the diverse lineup, especially noting the dance backgrounds of some participants like Dewan and Harry Shum Jr. Julia Stiles has also garnered praise from fans eagerly anticipating her performances on the show.
In a new twist, this season will showcase the winner of “Dancing With The Stars: The Next Pro,” Adele Zaikman, as well as the promotion of Hailey Bills to a pro dancer, making her part of the third same-sex pairing in the show’s history. Bills also has a familial connection to the show through her aunt, Jenna Johnson, who is married to fellow pro Val Chmerkovskiy.