'Dancing with the Stars' Season 35 hosts and judges revealed

USA Today • September 1, 2026 • entertainment

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"Dancing with the Stars" Season 35 will feature returning hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, with Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli resuming their roles as judges.
The lineup announcement was made on "Good Morning America" on September 1, a day before the full cast and pro partners are revealed.
The season premieres with back-to-back episodes on September 15 and 16, airing on ABC and Disney+, with streaming available on Hulu the following day.
Four celebrities have been announced so far, including Ciara Miller, Maura Higgins, Jackson Olson, and Guillermo Rodriguez, who will be partnered with reigning champion pro Witney Carson.
Sharna Burgess returns as a pro after a five-year hiatus, having previously won a Mirrorball Trophy in Season 27.