'Dancing With the Stars' Season 35 Adds Savannah Bananas Player
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jackson Olson, second baseman for the Savannah Bananas, is joining Season 35 of ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars,” alongside previously announced contestants Maura Higgins and Ciara Miller; the full cast will be revealed on September 2.
- Disney+ will become the exclusive streaming platform for the Banana Bowl, airing live this October, as part of an expanded collaboration with the Savannah Bananas announced at the Disney upfronts.
- “Dancing With the Stars” Season 35 will continue to be hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, with judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough; the show is produced by BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions.
- Season 34 champions Robert Irwin and Witney Carson will not only be remembered for their win but Irwin will also host the upcoming “Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro” this summer.
- The Banana Bowl, known for its unique blend of athleticism and entertainment, will feature all six teams competing with signature on-field showmanship, making it one of the league’s biggest performances to date.