Jenna Dewan, Julia Stiles, Harry Shum Jr. and Giada De Laurentiis headline an exciting Season 35 lineup featuring diverse celebrity and professional pairings.

The Dancing with the Stars 2026 cast has now been unveiled, featuring such popular faces as Jenna Dewan, Julia Stiles, Harry Shum Jr. and Giada De Laurentiis. All the celebrities of Season 35 were revealed on Good Morning America on Wednesday, along with their professional dancers. The new season starts by having two episodes on September 15 and 16 on ABC and Disney+ and later have them stream on Hulu the next day.

Jenna Dewan Leads Star-Studded Season 35 Lineup

Jenna Dewan will certainly get a chance to utilize her training in dance as she competes against Val Chmerkovskiy in the dance challenge. She has appeared in Step Up and hence is likely to display some dancing skills in the competition. Julia Stiles will be partnered with Ezra Sosa, who was in the movie Save the Last Dance.

The ensemble cast includes Tatyana Ali alongside Jan Ravnik, Tyler Cameron along with Sharna Burgess and Taylor Hanson with Britt Stewart.

Giada De Laurentiis Takes on Ballroom Challenge

Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis will team up against Alan Bersten as a TV star who does not come from the world of entertainment and sports. She recognized on Good Morning America that dancing is more physically challenging than she had expected.

Her involvement brings yet another unique aspect to the Dancing with the Stars Season 35 lineup, which includes participants from the realms of television, movies, sports, music, and comedy.

New Celebrity-Professional Pairs Announced

The newly revealed partnerships include several contestants making their DWTS debuts. Ezra Frech will compete with Daniella Karagach, Amber Glenn with Pasha Pashkov, Conner Leavitt with Adele Zaikman, Sarah Jane Nader with Hailey Bills and Connor Wood with Rylee Arnold.

Key highlights from the 2026 cast:

  • Jenna Dewan returns to her dance roots with Val.

  • Julia Stiles joins the ballroom competition with Ezra.

  • Harry Shum Jr. partners with Jenna Johnson.

  • Giada De Laurentiis makes her DWTS competition debut.

  • The cast features stars across multiple entertainment fields.

Earlier Announcements Complete the DWTS Cast

There were some participants who were announced before the final reveal. Jackson Olson from the Savannah Bananas will be competing alongside Emma Slater, whereas Maura Higgins will dance alongside Mark Ballas. Ciara Miller will be dancing with Brandon Armstrong.

Jimmy Kimmel’s trusted companion, Guillermo Rodriguez, will make his first appearance on Dancing with the Stars with Witney Carson. Previously, Witney Carson mentioned that she will compete with her baby bump as she is expecting her third child.

Hosts, Judges and Premiere Schedule

The show will be hosted again by Ribeiro and Hough during season 35. Some other personalities who are expected to grace the panel include Bruno Tonioli, Carrie Ann Inaba and Derek Hough.

The show’s debut, which is going to be aired on September 15, will be followed by the second episode being aired on September 16. After that, the contest is going to be held every Tuesday, and its episodes will be aired on Hulu the day after.

Thus, Business Fortune believes that Season 35’s diverse cast will bring fresh energy, competition, and broad audience appeal.

 

FAQs

Who is in the Dancing with the Stars 2026 cast?

The Season 35 cast includes Jenna Dewan, Julia Stiles, Harry Shum Jr., Giada De Laurentiis, Tatyana Ali, Tyler Cameron, Amber Glenn, Taylor Hanson and others.

When does Dancing with the Stars Season 35 start?

Dancing with the Stars Season 35 premieres on September 15, 2026, with a second episode airing September 16.

Who is Jenna Dewan partnered with on DWTS Season 35?

Jenna Dewan will compete alongside professional dancer Val Chmerkovskiy during Season 35.

Who are the hosts and judges for DWTS Season 35?

Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough return as hosts, while Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli serve as judges.

Where can viewers watch Dancing with the Stars Season 35?

Season 35 episodes will air on ABC and stream on Disney+, with episodes becoming available on Hulu the following day.