Jenna Dewan joins Dancing with the Stars
The gist
Actress Jenna Dewan is competing on Dancing with the Stars season 35 with pro Val Chmerkovskiy.
Her dance background makes her a frontrunner, and some fans call it unfair.
How it unfolded
- Aug 20, 2026Tyler Cameron and Jenna Dewan were reported to be joining season 35 of Dancing With the Stars; E! News said it reached out to ABC but did not receive an immediate response.
- Aug 29, 2026Dewan, who has played Bailey Nune since season 3 of The Rookie, was reported to be competing; the full cast was to be announced live on Good Morning America on Sept. 2.
- Sep 2, 2026The season 35 cast was announced, with Dewan dancing alongside pro Val Chmerkovskiy.
Key terms
- quickstep
- A fast, light-hearted ballroom dance with flowing, syncopated steps, derived from the foxtrot and Charleston.
- DWTS
- An international television dance competition franchise based on the British series Strictly Come Dancing.
Source: Wikipedia