Dancing with the Stars has confirmed its Season 35 lineup of judges and hosts. The long-running dance competition will return to ABC and Disney+, with Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough back as hosts. While Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli will return as judges.
Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli are officially returning to the judges’ table
The announcement was made during the September 1 episode of Good Morning America. The update came one day before fans get to know the complete cast and their professional partners on September 2.
In the segment, Derek said, “You can expect what you know and love about Dancing with the Stars, but also an energized show. We have so much momentum. The cast is incredible. The pros are energized. They’re motivated, they’re excited, they’re ready to compete. The cast is incredible. It’s gonna be an incredible season. I truly cannot wait. Truly, this is just magic in a bottle and continues to create magic every single season. So, here we go!”
Inaba and Tonioli have been part of Dancing with the Stars since its debut in 2005, serving as original judges on Season 1. Derek joined the show as a professional dancer in Season 5 in 2007 before returning as a judge in Season 29 in 2020.
Though the cast has not yet been fully revealed. ABC has already confirmed several celebrities for the upcoming season. They will take on challenging routines, including the jive, salsa, tango, and contemporary. Among the confirmed contestants are Summer House star Ciara Miller, Traitors alum Maura Higgins, Savannah Bananas entertainer Jackson Olson, and Jimmy Kimmel’s sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez, reports Page Six. Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars will kick off with a two-night premiere on September 15 and 16. Both episodes will air at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.
