The ballroom is officially ready for another season of competition. Dancing With the Stars Season 35 has revealed its complete cast, bringing together actors, athletes, reality stars, musicians, chefs and social media personalities for another shot at the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
The new season features 16 celebrity contestants paired with professional dancers, including several familiar DWTS favorites and a few notable newcomers. The full lineup was revealed September 2, with the season set to begin with a special two-night premiere on September 15 and 16.
Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa
Actress Julia Stiles is entering the ballroom with professional dancer Ezra Sosa. Best known for films such as 10 Things I Hate About You, Save the Last Dance and the Bourne franchise, Stiles brings an interesting connection to dance-focused entertainment.
Her partnership with Sosa could be one of the season’s most closely watched combinations, particularly because Stiles already has experience portraying a dancer on screen.
Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy
Jenna Dewan is perhaps one of the most natural celebrity contestants in the cast. The actress and dancer rose to fame through Step Up after working as a backup dancer for major artists.
She will compete alongside longtime DWTS professional Val Chmerkovskiy, creating one of the season’s most intriguing pairings.
Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star Tatyana Ali is also heading to the ballroom. Ali has built a successful career across television, film, Broadway and music.
She will dance with Jan Ravnik, the former Taylor Swift Eras Tour backup dancer who joined the DWTS professional lineup recently.
Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart
Music fans will recognize Taylor Hanson, one-third of the pop-rock group Hanson. The singer became internationally famous with his brothers through the massive hit “MMMBop.”
Hanson will trade the concert stage for the ballroom floor with professional dancer Britt Stewart.
