The 20th season of the hit dance competition series Dancing With the Stars premieres on September 16 with a star-studded lineup and returning fan-favorite pros.

September 3, 2025: Season 34 of Dancing With the Stars is set to premiere on Tuesday, September 16, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and Disney+, with next-day streaming available on Hulu. The upcoming season promises an exciting mix of celebrities from various backgrounds, including actors, athletes, and social media influencers, all competing for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.

Celebrity Contestants

The full cast was announced live on Good Morning America on September 3, 2025. The celebrity contestants for Season 34 include:

Hilaria Baldwin – Yoga instructor, podcaster, and entrepreneur, paired with pro dancer Gleb Savchenko.

Corey Feldman – Actor and musician, partnered with Jenna Johnson.

Danielle Fishel – Actress known for her role in Boy Meets World, dancing with Pasha Pashkov.

Jordan Chiles – Olympic gold medalist gymnast, teamed with Ezra Sosa.

Dylan Efron – Social media personality and brother of Zac Efron, partnered with Daniella Karagach.

Elaine Hendrix – Actress from The Parent Trap, dancing with Alan Bersten.

Scott Hoying – Pentatonix singer, paired with Rylee Arnold.

Lauren Jauregui – Singer and former member of Fifth Harmony, teamed with Brandon Armstrong.

Baron Davis – Former NBA All-Star, partnered with Britt Stewart.

Andy Richter – Comedian and actor, dancing with Emma Slater.

Alix Earle – Social media influencer, paired with Val Chmerkovskiy.

Robert Irwin – Wildlife conservationist and son of Steve Irwin, dancing with Mark Ballas.

Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt – Stars of the reality TV series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, partnered with Jan Ravnik and Witney Carson, respectively.

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Returning Professional Dancers

Season 34 will feature a mix of returning and new professional dancers:

Gleb Savchenko – Returning after a brief hiatus, previously involved in controversy.

Val Chmerkovskiy – Returning to the ballroom.

Daniella Karagach – Returning to the competition.

Jenna Johnson – Returning after a season away.

Pasha Pashkov – Returning for another season.

Alan Bersten – Returning to the show.

Rylee Arnold – Returning as a pro dancer.

Britt Stewart – Returning to the competition.

Mark Ballas – Returning from retirement for his first season back.

Emma Slater – Returning to the show.

Witney Carson – Returning to the competition.

Jan Ravnik – New addition to the pro lineup, known for his work as a backup dancer on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.

Hosts and Judges

The hosting duo of Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough will return for Season 34. The judging panel remains unchanged with Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough providing their expert critiques each week.