The lineup for Season 35 of the popular TV show “Dancing With The Stars” has been officially revealed, bringing together a diverse group of celebrities ready to swap their day jobs for the dance floor. The announcement was made on Wednesday on “Good Morning America,” unveiling a mix of familiar faces and new additions to the cast.
Among the stars already confirmed before the announcement were Maura Higgins, Ciara Miller, Jackson Olson, and Guillermo Rodriguez. Following the initial reveal, twelve more celebrities were introduced, including actress Julia Stiles and “The Rookie” star Jenna Dewan, among others. The cast features a range of talents, from Hollywood heavyweights to social media personalities, an Olympian, a Paralympian, and even a unique addition in the form of a baseball player from the Savannah Bananas team.
The upcoming season, set to air on Disney+ in Canada, will have a double premiere on September 15 and 16. Each celebrity contestant has been paired with a professional dancer, creating excitement for the audience as they anticipate the performances to come.
Fans have taken to social media to express their opinions on the star-studded lineup. Some have raised concerns about contestants like Jenna Dewan and Harry Shum Jr., who have extensive dance backgrounds, while others have shown enthusiasm for the diverse group of competitors, particularly praising the inclusion of Julia Stiles.
In a new twist for the upcoming season, the winner of “Dancing With The Stars: The Next Pro,” Adele Zaikman, will make her debut as a professional dancer. Additionally, Hailey Bills, who previously appeared as a troupe member, will now step up as a pro, marking the third same-sex pairing in the show’s history. Bills also has a family connection to the show, being the niece of pro dancer Jenna Johnson, who is married to fellow pro Val Chmerkovskiy.
