ABC Announces Full Celebrity and Pro Dancer Lineup for DWTS Season 35

ABC Announces Full Celebrity and Pro Dancer Lineup for DWTS Season 35

ABC announced the full roster of celebrity contestants and their professional dance partners for Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars, with the premiere scheduled for September 15 and 16, from New York City. Earlier announcements had confirmed that Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough would host the season, while Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli would return as judges. The network also revealed that the cast would feature a mix of reality-TV personalities, athletes and actors, and that the season would debut with back-to-back episodes on September 15 and 16.

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Alfonso Ribeiro Julianne Hough Derek Hough Carrie Ann Inaba Bruno Tonioli ABC Good Morning America Disney+ Hulu

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New York City, United States

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September 02, 2026
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DWTS Season 35 Announces Celebrity Contestants and Professional Partners
DWTS Season 35 Announces Celebrity Contestants and Professional Partners

Good Morning America • 02 Sep 14:03

ABC revealed the full lineup of celebrities and their professional dance partners for season 35 of Dancing with the Stars, set to premiere on Sept. 15 and 16.

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DWTS Season 35 Announces Celebrity Contestants and Professional Partners
DWTS Season 35 Announces Celebrity Contestants and Professional Partners

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 02 Sep 12:45

ABC revealed the full lineup of celebrities and their professional dance partners for season 35 of Dancing with the Stars, set to premiere on Sept. 15 and 16.

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Season 35 of "Dancing With the Stars" Announces Celebrity and Pro Pairings
Season 35 of "Dancing With the Stars" Announces Celebrity and Pro Pairings

Variety • 02 Sep 12:25

ABC revealed the full roster of celebrity contestants and professional dancers for the upcoming season, including returning and new participants, with the premiere set for September 15-16.

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Dancing with the Stars season 35 lineup announced with reality stars, athletes and entertainers
Dancing with the Stars season 35 lineup announced with reality stars, athletes and entertainers

Yahoo • 02 Sep 10:55

Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars will premiere on September 15, featuring a diverse cast that includes reality-TV personalities, athletes and actors, alongside returning judges and hosts.

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Season 35 of 'Dancing With the Stars' announced with judges Inaba, Hough and Tonioli
Season 35 of 'Dancing With the Stars' announced with judges Inaba, Hough and Tonioli

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 01 Sep 17:18

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.

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

USA Today • 01 Sep 13:30

Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough will host Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars, while Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli return as judges; the season premieres on Sept. 15.

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

Yahoo News New Zealand • 01 Sep 12:39

Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough will host Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars, while Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli return as judges; the season premieres on Sept. 15.

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