The full celebrity cast for “Dancing With the Stars” Season 35 will be revealed on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, during ABC’s Good Morning America, giving fans their first complete look at the stars and professional dancers competing this fall.
ABC confirmed on Sept. 1 that Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough will return as co-hosts, while Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli will return to the judges’ table.
The full cast announcement arrives just two weeks before the show’s new season begins.
When Is the ‘DWTS’ Season 35 Cast Announcement?
The complete Season 35 lineup will be announced during the Sept. 2 broadcast of Good Morning America.
GMA airs on ABC from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. ET, although ABC has not announced the exact time during the two-hour program when the cast reveal will take place.
Fans who want to see the announcement live should therefore tune in for the full morning broadcast.
The reveal is expected to include the remaining celebrity contestants as well as their pairings with the professional dancers.
Several participants have already been announced ahead of the full reveal, giving viewers an early preview of what to expect from the new season.
Some Season 35 Celebrities Are Already Confirmed
ABC has already revealed several names joining the ballroom.
Among the confirmed contestants are Maura Higgins, known for her reality television appearances, Ciara Miller, and Savannah Bananas player Jackson Olson.
Another announced celebrity is Guillermo Rodriguez, best known to television audiences from Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Rodriguez has already been paired with professional dancer Witney Carson, making them one of the first confirmed celebrity-pro partnerships of Season 35.
The rest of the pairings are expected to be announced during Wednesday’s Good Morning America reveal.
Hosts and Judges Return for Season 35
Fans should see plenty of familiar faces when the competition returns.
Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough will again serve as co-hosts after becoming an established part of the show’s current era.
Meanwhile, Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli will return as judges.
The trio has become central to the modern version of Dancing With the Stars, offering scores and critiques as celebrities progress through the competition.
Derek Hough has already teased strong energy surrounding Season 35, with both celebrity contestants and professional dancers preparing for another competitive year in the ballroom.
Sharna Burgess Makes Her Return
One of the biggest developments on the professional-dancer side is the return of Sharna Burgess.
Burgess is returning as a competing pro for the first time since Season 30 in 2021.
She has a long history with the show and previously won the Mirrorball Trophy with Bobby Bones during Season 27.
Her return gives longtime viewers another reason to follow the new season, particularly once her celebrity partner is officially announced.
Season 35 will also feature Adele Zaikman, who earned a place in the professional lineup after winning Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro.
That adds another new element to the ballroom alongside the returning veterans.
When Does ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 35 Premiere?
Season 35 is scheduled to begin with a two-night premiere.
The first episode will air on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. ET, followed by another episode on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. ET.
The show will be available on ABC and Disney+, with episodes also expected to stream on Hulu the following day.
The back-to-back premiere gives the season an unusually busy opening and will quickly introduce viewers to the new celebrity partnerships.
What to Expect on Sept. 2
The Sept. 2 cast reveal is likely to be the biggest Dancing With the Stars announcement before premiere night.
Online rumors have already circulated about possible contestants, but the Good Morning America reveal will provide the official lineup.
Fans can expect confirmation of the remaining celebrities, professional dancers and pairings competing for the Season 35 Mirrorball Trophy.
With familiar hosts and judges, Sharna Burgess returning to competition, several celebrities already confirmed and more names still to come, Season 35 is shaping up to be another major fall television event.
For viewers who want the full lineup as soon as it becomes official, Good Morning America on Wednesday morning will be the broadcast to watch.
