The contestants for Season 35 of the popular TV show “Dancing With The Stars” have been officially revealed. The cast was introduced on Wednesday with a mix of well-known personalities stepping into the world of sequins and dance routines for a chance to win the mirror-ball trophy.
Among the confirmed participants before the announcement on “Good Morning America” were Maura Higgins, Ciara Miller, Jackson Olson, and Guillermo Rodriguez. Subsequently, twelve more stars were unveiled on the show, including Julia Stiles and Jenna Dewan.
The lineup features a diverse group, from Hollywood celebrities to social media influencers, an Olympian, a Paralympian, and even a baseball player like Jackson Olson from the Savannah Bananas. The upcoming season, set to premiere on Sept. 15 and 16 on Disney+ in Canada, promises an exciting dance floor spectacle.
Each contestant has been paired with a professional dancer as follows:
– Tatyana Ali with Jan Ravnik
– Tyler Cameron with Sharna Burgess
– Giada De Laurentiis with Alan Bersten
– Jenna Dewan with Val Chmerkovskiy
– Ezra Frech with Daniella Karagach
– Amber Glenn with Pasha Pashkov
– Taylor Hanson with Britt Stewart
– Maura Higgins with Mark Ballas
– Conner Leavitt with Adele Zaikman
– Ciara Miller with Brandon Armstrong
– Sarah Jane Nader with Hailey Bills
– Jackson Olson with Emma Slater
– Guillermo Rodriguez with Witney Carson
– Harry Shum Jr. with Jenna Chmerkovskiy
– Julia Stiles with Ezra Sosa
– Connor Wood with Rylee Arnold
The announcement of the cast has sparked mixed reactions among fans on social media. Some praised the selection of participants, especially Julia Stiles, while others expressed concerns about contestants like Jenna Dewan, who have prior dance experience. The upcoming season will also feature Adele Zaikman, the winner of “Dancing With The Stars: The Next Pro,” and Hailey Bills, who will be part of the third same-sex pairing in the show’s history.
Overall, the new season of “Dancing With The Stars” promises an exciting blend of talent and entertainment for viewers to enjoy.
