Updated September 23, 2026: The Dancing With the Stars Season 35 cast is now 13 celebrities strong after Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten were eliminated in Week 2. The season began with 16 celebrity-pro couples, making the current roster one of the key DWTS search topics for viewers following the 2026 competition.
ABC announced the complete Season 35 lineup in September. The cast spans television, film, music, sports, food, reality TV and social media, while Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough return as co-hosts and Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough return as judges.
Who is in the DWTS Season 35 cast?
| Celebrity | Professional partner | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Julia Stiles | Ezra Sosa | Competing |
| Jenna Dewan | Val Chmerkovskiy | Competing |
| Tatyana Ali | Jan Ravnik | Competing |
| Taylor Hanson | Britt Stewart | Competing |
| Ezra Frech | Daniella Karagach | Competing |
| Amber Glenn | Pasha Pashkov | Competing |
| Connor Wood | Rylee Arnold | Competing |
| Tyler Cameron | Sharna Burgess | Competing |
| Harry Shum Jr. | Jenna Johnson | Competing |
| Guillermo Rodriguez | Witney Carson | Competing |
| Maura Higgins | Mark Ballas | Competing |
| Ciara Miller | Brandon Armstrong | Competing |
| Jackson Olson | Emma Slater | Competing |
| Giada De Laurentiis | Alan Bersten | Eliminated Week 2 |
| Sarah Jane Nader | Hailey Bills | Eliminated Week 1 |
| Conner Leavitt | Adele Zaikman | Eliminated Week 1 |
Hosts and judges
Hosts: Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough. Judges: Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough. The regular Season 35 schedule is Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with next-day streaming on Hulu.
New and returning professional dancers
Season 35 also expands the professional roster. Adele Zaikman joined the main cast after winning Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro, while Sharna Burgess returned to the main competition after her previous DWTS run.
Why the Season 35 cast is driving search
Several names have their own large search audiences. Tatyana Ali brings decades of television recognition, Ezra Frech arrives as a Paralympic gold medalist, Tyler Cameron comes with a major reality-TV audience, and Taylor Hanson brings a long-running music fan base. The result is a cast where viewers can search by both the show and the celebrity: Tatyana Ali DWTS, Ezra Frech DWTS, Tyler Cameron DWTS and Giada DWTS.
Our Week 2 scores guide tracks how those names are performing, while our DWTS time and streaming guide covers when to watch.
FAQ
How many celebrities started DWTS Season 35?
Sixteen celebrity-pro couples started the season.
How many contestants remain?
Thirteen celebrity-pro couples remain after three eliminations.
Who is Ezra Frech's DWTS partner?
Ezra Frech is partnered with Daniella Karagach.
Who is Tatyana Ali's DWTS partner?
Tatyana Ali is partnered with Jan Ravnik.
Source: ABC Season 35 cast announcement.
