‘Dancing With the Stars’ Has the Most Iconic Cast for Season 35

Partner: Britt Stewart

How you know him: As one-third of the band Hanson, Taylor has been in the music scene since the band’s debut single “MmmBop” in the late 1990s. His band’s latest album, Underneath: Complete, was released in October 2024.

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Partner: Alan Bersten

How you know her: As a celebrity chef, Giada has starred in several home-cooking shows on Food Network. She left the network in 2023 and currently owns four restaurants.

Partner: Adele Zaikman

How you know him: Appearing alongside his wife, Whitney Leavitt, on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Conner has developed a big following on social media. He performed in the off-Broadway show 11 to Midnight in early 2026, and started the Leavitt House Media production company with Whitney.

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Partner: Hailey Bills

How you know her: Fans have seen the influencer on the Hulu reality series Love Thy Nader. Her sister Brooks competed on season 33 of Dancing With the Stars.

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Partner: Valentin “Val” Chmerkovskiy

How you know her: Jenna began her career as a backup dancer for Janet Jackson, Christina Aguilera, P!nk, and other artists. She later starred in the 2006 film Step Up, before appearing in other movies and TV shows. Jenna currently stars as Bailey Nune on The Rookie.

Partner: Jenna Johnson

How you know him: Fans may recognize Harry for starring as Mike Chang on Glee, as well as for playing Dr. Benson on Grey’s Anatomy. He has also appeared in other projects like Crazy Rich Asians, Voicemails for Isabelle, and Everything Everywhere All at Once.

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Partner: Ezra Sosa

How you know her: Julia hit the Hollywood scene in the 1990s, starring in movies like 10 Things I Hate About You, Save the Last Dance, and The Prince and Me. She went on to appear on several TV shows and direct her first feature film, 2025’s Wish You Were Here.

Partner: Emma Slater

How you know him: As the second baseman for the exhibition baseball team, the Savannah Bananas, Jackson is known for combining his love of sports and dancing. He has over 2 million followers on TikTok, where he documents different elements of his life.

Partner: Mark Ballas

How you know her: Fans were first introduced to Maura in 2019, when she appeared on the fifth season of Love Island UK. She has since appeared on other reality competition shows, placing runner-up on The Traitors US season 4 in 2026.

Partner: Pasha Pashkov

How you know her: A member of the U.S. Figure Skating team, Amber was part of the team that won gold at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. She is also set to compete during the 2026-2027 skating season.

Partner: Rylee Arnold

How you know him: Connor gained a following on social media as a stand-up comedian and podcaster. He currently hosts Brooke and Connor Make a Podcast, with new episodes dropping every week.

Partner: Sharna Burgess

How you know him: Originally a contestant on The Bachelorette, Tyler now works in construction. His Amazon series, Going Home With Tyler Cameron, earned him a 2025 Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Instructional/How-To Program.

Partner: Jan Ravnik

How you know her: Fans know Tatyana best for portraying Ashley Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. She later appeared in shows like The Young and the Restless and Abbott Elementary, and released several songs over the years.

Partner: Daniella Karagach

How you know him: A two-time Paralympian, Ezra is known for his high jump, long jump and sprinting. He won gold at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris, and he also works as a motivational speaker and disability rights advocate.