“Dancing With the Stars” Returns Sept. 16 With All-New Celebrity Cast

“Dancing With the Stars” Returns Sept. 16
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A brand-new group of celebrities is ready to step into the ballroom for season 34 of Dancing With the Stars. The full cast was announced live on Good Morning America on Wednesday, and it includes Olympic athletes, actors, singers, influencers, and reality stars.

Who is in the cast?

This season’s lineup features:

  1. Jordan Chiles (with Ezra Sosa) – Olympic gymnast and two-time medalist.
  2. Lauren Jauregui (with Brandon Armstrong) – Singer from the girl group Fifth Harmony.
  3. Dylan Efron (with Daniella Karagach) – reality star, producer, and brother of Zac Efron.
  4. Corey Feldman (with Jenna Johnson) – ’80s movie star from The GooniesStand By Me and more.
  5. Hilaria Baldwin (with Gleb Savchenko) – yoga instructor, podcaster, and wife of Alec Baldwin.
  6. Andy Richter (with Emma Slater) – comedian and longtime TV sidekick to Conan O’Brien.
  7. Danielle Fishel (with Pasha Pashkov) – best known as Topanga from Boy Meets World.
  8. Elaine Hendrix (with Alan Bersten) – actress famous for playing Meredith Blake in The Parent Trap.
  9. Scott Hoying (with Rylee Arnold) – member of the Grammy-winning group Pentatonix.
  10. Robert Irwin (with Witney Carson) – wildlife conservationist and son of the late Steve Irwin.
  11. Alix Earle (with Val Chmerkovskiy) – social media influencer and podcast host.
  12. Jen Affleck (with Jan Ravnik) – reality star from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
  13. Whitney Leavitt (with Mark Ballas) – also from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
  14. Baron Davis (with Britt Stewart) – two-time NBA All-Star.

When does the new season start?

Season 34 of Dancing With the Stars will premiere on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and Disney+. Episodes will also be available to stream the next day on Hulu.

Who will be hosting and judging?

Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough are back as co-hosts, while Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough return to the judges’ panel.

A mix of talent and star power

This season brings together a wide mix of talent—from Olympic gold medalists and Hollywood actors to online stars and reality TV favorites. Fans can look forward to exciting performances, emotional stories, and tough competition as the celebrities learn to dance with their professional partners.

The journey to the mirrorball trophy begins soon, and viewers will be watching closely to see who shines the brightest on the dance floor.