Dancing with the Stars Season 35 premieres Tuesday, September 15, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+. A second premiere episode follows Wednesday, September 16, at the same time, and it’s all being framed as the advent of not one but two opening nights.
According to ABC, the male celebrities dance Tuesday, followed by the female celebrities Wednesday. Each contestant’s first routine features a No. 1 song from their birth year, and each night ends with an elimination. Two partnerships, then, will barely have unpacked before their seasons end.
Among those hoping for a considerably longer stay are Julia Stiles, Jenna Dewan, Giada De Laurentiis, and Taylor Hanson. Reality television contributes Ciara Miller, Maura Higgins, and Tyler Cameron, while Savannah Bananas star Jackson Olson joins the competition, too. Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough return as hosts. Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli will handle the judging.
And, for folks who spent the summer following Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro, there’ll be a familiar face on the stage. Winner Adele Zaikman makes her debut as a professional partner alongside Conner Leavitt, husband of former contestant Whitney Leavitt. Sharna Burgess returns as well, competing for the first time since 2021.
Dancing with the Stars season 35 cast
- 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 Johnson
- Julia Stiles with Ezra Sosa
- Connor Wood with Rylee Arnold
Dancing with the Stars season 35 FAQ
When does Dancing with the Stars Season 35 premiere?
Dancing with the Stars Season 35 premieres Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET. The two-night premiere continues Wednesday, September 16, at the same time.
Where can I watch Dancing with the Stars Season 35?
ABC and Disney+ carry Dancing with the Stars Season 35, with episodes streaming the following day on Hulu. The premiere episodes arrive on Hulu Wednesday, September 16, and Thursday, September 17, respectively.
Who are the Dancing with the Stars Season 35 hosts and judges?
Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough return as co-hosts for Season 35. Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli return to the judges’ table.
