Hosts and judges confirmed for upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars

Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough have been named hosts for the 35th season of the ABC dance competition, and the judging panel will again feature Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli. The lineup was announced during a September 1 segment on Good Morning America, a day before the celebrity cast and professional partners are revealed.

"You can expect what you know and love about 'Dancing with the Stars' but also an energized show. We have so much momentum. The cast is incredible. It's gonna be an incredible season. I truly cannot wait," Derek Hough said on the broadcast.

Season 35 will launch with back-to-back episodes on Tuesday, Sept. 15 and Wednesday, Sept. 16, airing at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and streaming on Disney+, with the episodes becoming available on Hulu the following day.

Ribeiro, a former contestant who won the Mirrorball Trophy in Season 19, has co-hosted with Hough since Season 32. Hough, a six-time champion, joined the judging panel in 2020. Inaba and Tonioli have served as judges since the series began.

Four celebrity participants have been disclosed so far: Ciara Miller of "Summer House," Maura Higgins from "Love Island," Savannah Bananas player Jackson Olson, and Guillermo Rodriguez of "Jimmy Kimmel Live." Rodriguez will be paired with reigning champion Witney Carson, who recently announced she is expecting her third child. Professional dancer Sharna Burgess also returns after a five-year hiatus.

The new season will be broadcast on ABC and Disney+, with streaming on Hulu the next day.