Jenna Dewan, Julia Stiles, Taylor Hanson Join DWTS Season 35

The celebrity and professional dancer pairings for Season 35 of the Emmy-nominated reality competition 'Dancing With the Stars' were officially revealed on Wednesday morning. This season's cast includes a diverse group of personalities from various fields, such as actors, athletes, and reality television stars. Among the notable celebrity contestants announced are Jenna Dewan, known for her roles in 'Step Up' and 'The Rookie', and Harry Shum Jr., who gained fame from 'Glee' and 'Shadowhunters'. Also joining the competition is Taylor Hanson, a member of the Grammy-winning musical group Hanson. Other confirmed celebrity participants include actor and comedian Billy Eichner, 'The Bachelorette' alum Charity Lawson, and former NFL player Jason Kelce. The lineup also features actor and comedian Joel Kim Booster, model and television personality Winnie Harlow, and actor and comedian Jamie-Lynn Sigler. Additionally, the cast will include country music artist Lainey Wilson, actor and comedian Barry Williams, and reality television personality and chef Gordon Ramsay's daughter, Tilly Ramsay.

Alongside the new celebrity contestants, 'Dancing With the Stars' will welcome back a roster of fan-favorite professional dancers. The returning pros for Season 35 include Val Chmerkovskiy, who has won the competition multiple times, and his wife Jenna Johnson. Other returning professional dancers are Peta Murgatroyd, Artem Chigvintsev, Britt Stewart, and Alan Bersten. The show will also feature the return of pros Daniella Karagach, Pasha Pashkov, and Emma Slater. This season marks a significant return for several professional dancers who have been integral to the show's success in previous years, promising a high level of skill and entertainment for viewers. The announcement was made on 'Good Morning America', a long-standing partner for revealing the 'Dancing With the Stars' cast.

'Dancing With the Stars' Season 35 is set to premiere on September 17, 2024, on ABC and will also be available for streaming on Disney+. The show's format typically involves celebrity contestants being paired with professional dancers, and each week they perform a series of ballroom dances. They are then judged by a panel of experts and receive scores, which are combined with public votes to determine who stays in the competition. Elimination occurs weekly until a champion is crowned. The show has a history of producing popular winners and has been a staple in reality television programming for nearly two decades, consistently drawing a large audience with its blend of celebrity appeal, dance artistry, and competitive drama. The anticipation for Season 35 is high, with fans eager to see how this new ensemble of stars and seasoned professionals will fare on the dance floor.