Season 35 of "Dancing With the Stars" Announces Celebrity and Pro Pairings
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.
ABC disclosed the celebrity lineup and their professional dance partners for the 35th season of "Dancing With the Stars" on "Good Morning America" on September 2. The roster features reality-show alumni, athletes and actors, alongside seasoned dancers with notable backgrounds. Jenna Dewan, a former backup dancer for Janet Jackson who has hosted "World of Dance" and judged "Come Dance with Me," will compete with partner Harry Shum Jr., who has performed with Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez and Mariah Carey.
Returning professional Witney Carson, who won the previous season, will dance while pregnant with partner Guillermo Rodriguez. Sharna Burgess, a former champion who last appeared in 2011, returns to partner with Tyler Cameron. Adele Zaikman, winner of "Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro," joins the pro roster with partner Conner Leavitt. New professional Hailey Bills, previously a troupe member, will form the show's second same-sex partnership with Sarah Jane Nader.
The season will launch with a live two-night premiere on Tuesday, September 15, and Wednesday, September 16, airing on ABC and streaming on Disney+.