The curtain rises on Dancing With The Stars Season 35 as a fresh lineup of celebrities takes the stage, announced on Wednesday. Among the contestants are Julia Stiles, Jenna Dewan, and Harry Shum Jr., as well as Maura Higgins, according to the official cast reveal.
The announcement confirms a new season will feature familiar faces swapping their day jobs for sequins, choreography, and the pursuit of the mirror-ball trophy. The lineup highlights a mix of actors and performers stepping into the ballroom lights, with details on the full cast provided in the official reveal.
A composite image accompanying the release shows four celebrities in dance costumes posed on sparkly stairs, underscoring the festive, high-energy nature of the series’ return. The cast news was published on Sept. 2, and the report notes the participants are gearing up to compete in the current season’s format and challenges.
No additional specifics about each contestant’s individual partners, training plans, or premiere date were included in the brief accompanying the cast announcement. The focus remains on confirming the new slate of competitors and signaling that the show’s familiar competition structure will continue with this season’s cast.