Tatyana Ali, Ciara Miller, Harry Shum Jr. and More Join ‘DWTS’ Season 35
By The DivaGals | September 2, 2026 | Celebrity & Culture
Darlings, grab your glitter, call your glam squad, and get ready to swoon! The ballroom is officially open for Dancing with the Stars Season 35, and the cast reveal just set our fabulous meters off the charts. This season is serving glitz and sequins along with major star power, timeless nostalgia, and serious, serious rhythm.
First up, let’s talk about the original 90s royalty stepping onto the floor: the iconic Tatyana Ali! From making us fall in love on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to serenading us with classic pop hits, Tatyana is taking her effortless elegance straight to the dance floor. Honey, we already know her lines are going to be crisp, her hair will be laid, and her mirrorball ambition is undeniable!
Speaking of pure heat, Ciara Miller is bringing total Summer House glam to the ballroom! We’ve watched her serve flawless looks and unfiltered drama on Bravo, but now she’s trading high fashion for high steps alongside pro Brandon Armstrong. Ciara has that magnetic, effortless “it-girl” presence that commands every room she walks into. Expect legs for days, fierce Latin hips, and enough charisma to light up all of Los Angeles.
Now, if you want to talk about elite movement, look no further than Harry Shum Jr.! From his jaw-dropping moves on Glee to his cinematic brilliance, Harry is a trained performer who knows how to tell a story through dance. His musicality alone will give the judges goosebumps!
And can we get a moment of silence for the ultimate dance goddess joining the lineup? Jenna Dewan is officially in the building! The Step Up legend and queen of movement is teaming up with Val Chmerkovskiy, and this power duo is going to be unstoppable. A professional dancer in her own right, she moves with raw power and breathtaking grace. Watching her take on the ballroom will be an absolute masterclass in performance.
But wait, darlings—the ultimate feel-good moment of this reveal belongs to Julia Stiles! Julia got the sweetest, most epic boost of encouragement from her Save the Last Dance family. Her legendary co-stars Kerry Washington and Sean Patrick Thomas showered her with love, reminding us all that Sara and Derek’s bond is forever. Hearing Kerry and Sean cheer her on as she steps back into the dance spotlight gives us all the warm, early-2000s nostalgia we could ever ask for!
The rest of the contestants are Amber Glenn, Conner Leavitt, Connor Wood, Ezra Frech, Giada De Laurentiis, Guillermo Rodriguez, Jackson Olson, Maura Higgins, Sarah Jane Nader, Taylor Hanson and Tyler Cameron.
Season 35 is shaping up to be a legendary showdown packed with beauty, grace, and fierce competition. Dust off your judging paddles, because this season is going to be pure magic!
Watch Dancing With the Stars, Season 35 premiere, starting September 15 on ABC.
Photo credit: Andrew Eccles/ABC
