Season 35 of 'Dancing With the Stars' announced with judges Inaba, Hough and Tonioli
ABC revealed the judging panel, hosts and initial celebrity lineup for the upcoming season, which will debut with back-to-back episodes on Sept. 15 and 16.
The judging panel for season 35 of "Dancing With the Stars" will consist of Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli. Inaba and Tonioli have served together on the panel for all 35 seasons, while Hough, a former professional dancer on the show, joined as a judge in season 29.
Derek Hough told "Good Morning America" that the new season will retain the show's familiar elements but will also feature a more energized presentation, adding that the cast and professional dancers are "incredibly" motivated.
Season 35 is set to premiere with consecutive episodes on Tuesday, Sept. 15, and Wednesday, Sept. 16, airing at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and streaming on Disney+ and Hulu the following day. The announced celebrity participants include Savannah Bananas second baseman Jackson Olson, "The Traitors" star Maura Higgins and "Summer House" star Ciara Miller, with the full roster to be revealed on "GMA" on Sept. 2.
Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough will return as hosts. Ribeiro highlighted the importance of pairing celebrities with professional dancers, while Hough hinted at a themed night focused on fashion that she is looking forward to.