The contestants for Season 35 of the popular show “Dancing With The Stars” have been unveiled. The lineup features a mix of well-known personalities from various fields who will trade their usual roles for the dance floor and a chance to win the coveted mirror-ball trophy.
Among the stars confirmed earlier were Maura Higgins, Ciara Miller, Jackson Olson, and Guillermo Rodriguez. The rest of the cast was revealed on “Good Morning America,” with familiar faces like Julia Stiles and Jenna Dewan joining the lineup.
The upcoming season promises an exciting mix of Hollywood heavyweights, social media influencers, Olympians, a Paralympian, and even a unique contestant in the form of Savannah Bananas exhibition baseball player Jackson Olson. The show, available in Canada on Disney+, is set for a double premiere on Sept. 15 and 16.
The full roster includes Tatyana Ali, Tyler Cameron, Giada De Laurentiis, Jenna Dewan, Ezra Frech, Amber Glenn, Taylor Hanson, Maura Higgins, Conner Leavitt, Ciara Miller, Sarah Jane Nader, Jackson Olson, Guillermo Rodriguez, Harry Shum Jr., Julia Stiles, and Connor Wood, each paired with professional dancers for the competition.
Fans on social media have expressed mixed reactions to the lineup, particularly noting the dance backgrounds of contestants like Jenna Dewan and Harry Shum Jr. Some fans have praised the selection of competitors, with special attention given to Julia Stiles.
The upcoming season will introduce Adele Zaikman as the winner of “Dancing With The Stars: The Next Pro.” Additionally, Hailey Bills will make her debut as a pro dancer, marking the third same-sex pairing in the show’s history. Bills, who is the niece of pro Jenna Johnson, adds a familial connection to the ballroom competition.
