Dancing with the Stars Season 35 Cast Announced Dancing with the Stars season 35 is set to return in the fall of 2026, with three cast members officially announced as of May 2026. The full lineup, including professional dancers and additional celebrities, will be revealed during a September 2026 broadcast of Good Morning America. Host Julianne Hough mentioned that fans have been reaching out to her via direct messages, expressing interest in joining the show. Ciara Miller, a former cast member of Bravo’s Summer House and a contestant on Peacock’s The Traitors, was among the first to be announced. She spoke to People in April 2026 about her preparation for the season, stating she would focus on yoga, Pilates, and running to build stamina. She also expressed her desire to partner with pro dancer Val Chmerkovskiy, a frequent collaborator on the show. Maura Higgins, a reality TV personality and model, joined the cast alongside Miller. Higgins, a former Love Island contestant and host of its spinoff Love Island USA: Aftersun, shared her excitement for the season during an April 2026 interview with Good Morning America. She emphasized her commitment to fitness and the opportunity to wear “sexy costumes.” Higgins also hinted at her hope to pair with Mark Ballas, her former The Traitors co-star, and potentially win the Mirrorball Trophy. The third announced contestant is Jackson Olson, a second baseman for the Savannah Bananas, an independent baseball team in Georgia, and a social media influencer. His casting was revealed during the Disney Upfronts event in May 2026. His girlfriend, Maggie Sajak—daughter of Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak—celebrated the news on Instagram, calling him “beyond proud.#dancing_with_the_stars #val_chmerkovskiy #maura_higgins #ciara_miller #julianne_hough
Ciara Miller Reflects on Community, Relationships, and Letting the Universe Handle It Ciara Miller, 30, found herself at the center of a storm when two of her closest friends from Bravo’s Summer House reality show—Amanda Batula and West Wilson—announced their romantic relationship in 2026. The revelation, which came after years of speculation, upended the dynamics of the show, where relationships among castmates have long been a recurring theme. For Miller, the situation was deeply personal. She had once been in a passionate relationship with Wilson, a sports journalist who joined the show to “shake things up,” and their bond had seemed genuine. Yet, as the cameras rolled, the complexities of their connection—and the fallout from their eventual separation—became a focal point of the series. The summer of 2024 marked a turning point. After a summer of intense emotional exchanges, Wilson told Miller he wasn’t ready to commit, and the two agreed to keep their distance. Despite this, their relationship remained a central storyline, with fans dissecting every interaction. When the show returned for its next seasons, Miller’s friendship with Batula became a source of comfort. The two shared a bond that transcended the show’s drama, often supporting each other through personal struggles. Batula even nudged Miller toward a rebound relationship, though Miller remained cautious. The situation took an unexpected turn in 2026 when Batula and Wilson confirmed their relationship. The announcement, made via matching Instagram posts, highlighted the evolution of their friendship into something more. For Miller, the public nature of the revelation was jarring. “To experience it so publicly is like another layer,” she said, describing the emotional toll of seeing her life unfold on screen.#ciara_miller #amanda_batula #west_wilson #kyle_cooke #summer_house
