Meet ‘DWTS’ Season 35 Cast, From ‘Dexter’ Emmy Nominee to ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star

Reality TV Sep 3, 2026

BY IQRA SIDDIQUI

Jenna Dewan, Harry Shum Jr., and Ciara Miller in Dancing with the Stars Season 35 cast announcement (ABC)

Now, no more sifting through unreliable reports, falling down half-baked X (Twitter) theory rabbit holes, or reading between the lines of celebrity interviews, because the Season 35 celebrity cast of Dancing with the Stars has officially been confirmed. On September 2, all 16 contestants and their pro dance partners were announced live on Good Morning America. Here’s who you will meet in the ballroom when the ABC show premieres on September 15.

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Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa

Julia Stiles, the Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actress best known for 10 Things I Hate About You, is partnered with Ezra Sosa.

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Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy

The Rookie, American Horror Story, and Step Up star Jenna Dewan is partnered with Val Chmerkovskiy.

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Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Abbott Elementary star Tatyana Ali is partnered with Jan Ravnik.

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Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart

Taylor Hanson, one-third of the pop-rock band Hanson, is partnered with Britt Stewart.

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Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach

Paralympic gold medalist and world-record holder Ezra Frech is partnered with Daniella Karagach.

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Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov

Olympic gold medalist and three-time U.S. national champion Amber Glenn is partnered with Pasha Pashkov.

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Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold

Comedian, podcaster, and social media personality Connor Wood is partnered with Rylee Arnold.

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Sarah Jane Nader and Hailey Bills

Love Thy Nader reality star Sarah Jane Nader is partnered with Hailey Bills. Interestingly, this marks the second all-female pairing and the third same-sex duo in DWTS history.

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Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess

Tyler Cameron, known for starring on The Bachelorette and serving as a judge on HGTV’s The Bachelor Mansion Takeover, is partnered with Sharna Burgess.

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Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten

Emmy Award-winning chef, cookbook author, and restaurateur Giada De Laurentiis, best known for her Food Network show Everyday Italian, is partnered with Alan Bersten.

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Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy

Grey’s Anatomy, Glee, and Step Up actor Harry Shum Jr. is partnered with Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy.

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Conner Leavitt and Adele Zaikman

Conner Leavitt, husband to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Whitney Leavitt, is partnered with Adele Zaikman, who won DWTS: The Next Pro.

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Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson

Guillermo Rodriguez, sidekick to host Jimmy Kimmel on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, is partnered with Witney Carson, who won the Mirrorball Trophy with Robert Irwin last season.

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Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas

Love Island and The Traitors star Maura Higgins is partnered with Mark Ballas.

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Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong

Ciara Miller, known for starring in Summer House and hosting Love Island USA: Aftersun, is partnered with Brandon Armstrong.

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Jackson Olson and Emma Slater

Savannah Bananas baseball star Jackson Olson is partnered with Emma Slater.

Meet ‘DWTS’ Season 35 Cast, From ‘Dexter’ Emmy Nominee to ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star

Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa

Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy

Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik

Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart

Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach

Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov

Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold

Sarah Jane Nader and Hailey Bills

Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess

Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten

Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy

Conner Leavitt and Adele Zaikman

Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson

Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas

Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong

Jackson Olson and Emma Slater

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