The ballroom is back! Season 35 of “Dancing with the Stars” is bringing together actors, athletes, entertainers, reality stars and more as they compete for the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy!
The brand-new cast was officially announced on “Good Morning America” on September 2, and we are HERE for this lineup.
And can we talk about the ’90s “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” reunion?!
Tatyana Ali is officially heading to the ballroom! The 47-year-old actress, singer, producer and entrepreneur is best known for playing Ashley Banks on the beloved sitcom alongside Will Smith and current “DWTS” co-host Alfonso Ribeiro, who played her TV brother, Carlton Banks.
Tatyana’s impressive career extends far beyond “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” She has appeared in films including “Glory Road,” starred on “Abbott Elementary,” performed on Broadway in the award-winning production of “Fences,” released music, authored a book and is a five-time NAACP Image Award winner. She has also used her platform to advocate for Black maternal health.
And another major name joining the ballroom is Julia Stiles.
The Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actress, director, writer and producer is best known for her breakout role as Kat Stratford in the classic 1999 teen comedy “10 Things I Hate About You,” starring opposite the late Heath Ledger.
Her impressive credits also include “Dexter,” “The Bourne” franchise, “Mona Lisa Smile,” “Hustlers,” “Silver Linings Playbook,” and “Save the Last Dance.” She made her feature directorial debut in 2025 with “Wish You Were Here.”
HERE’S THE FULL SEASON 35 CAST:
- Jenna Dewan & Val Chmerkovskiy
- Julia Stiles & Ezra Sosa
- Tatyana Ali & Jan Ravnik
- Harry Shum Jr. & Jenna Johnson
- Giada De Laurentiis & Alan Bersten
- Taylor Hanson & Britt Stewart
- Amber Glenn & Pasha Pashkov
- Ezra Frech & Daniella Karagach
- Tyler Cameron & Sharna Burgess
- Ciara Miller & Brandon Armstrong
- Maura Higgins & Mark Ballas
- Guillermo Rodriguez & Witney Carson
- Conner Leavitt & Adele Zaikman
- Sarah Jane Nader & Hailey Bills
This season also features Olympic gold medalists, a Paralympic gold medalist, reality TV favorites, a Savannah Bananas star and more!
And history will be made as reality star Sarah Jane Nader and Hailey Bills become the third same-sex pairing in “Dancing with the Stars” history.
HOSTS: Alfonso Ribeiro & Julianne Hough
JUDGES: Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli & Derek Hough
Season 35 premieres Tuesday, September 15, and Wednesday, September 16, on ABC!
So, DWTS fans… WHO ARE YOU ROOTING FOR?!
