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
