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DWTS season 35 news
The gist
Dancing with the Stars season 35 premiered September 15 on ABC and Disney+.
The two-night opener drew 6.67 million viewers, the most since 2020.
How it unfolded
- Apr 22, 2026Ciara Miller and Maura Higgins were announced as the first celebrity participants during a Hulu unscripted upfront.
- May 2026Jackson Olson joined the cast at a Disney original programming upfront.
- Jun 17, 2026TMZ reported Guillermo Rodriguez joined the cast; Jimmy Kimmel confirmed his appearance later that day.