Dancing With the Stars Renewed for Season 35 — First Two Celebrity Contestants Revealed

Get ready to dust off your dancing shoes — Dancing With the Stars has been officially renewed for Season 35, and the first two celebrity contestants have already been revealed.

Maura Higgins, best known for her appearances on "The Traitors," and Ciara Miller from Bravo's "Summer House" are the first celebrities confirmed for the upcoming season. Both shared their excitement about stepping onto the dance floor when the announcement was made during Hulu's unscripted programming event.

The new season is expected to premiere in fall 2026 on ABC and Disney+, likely returning to its familiar Tuesday night time slot. For the past few seasons, the show has been airing one season per year in the fall, a shift from its earlier days when it ran twice annually.

While the full cast has yet to be revealed, the rumor mill is already churning with speculation about which other celebrities might be lacing up their dance shoes. Several names have been floated in industry circles, though nothing has been confirmed beyond the initial two announcements.

The judging panel has not been officially confirmed either, but fans are expecting the return of familiar faces who have been mainstays on the show for several seasons now.

Stay tuned to CELEBTRENDING for updates as more contestants are announced throughout the summer.