Everything We Know About Dancing With the Stars Season 35

Renewal Status, Possible Premiere, and Which Pros May Return

Okay DWTS fans, grab your glitter and your score paddles because Season 34 just wrapped up in a major way, and everyone is already asking the same question: Is “Dancing With the Stars” coming back for Season 35?

Short answer? Not officially yet.
Long answer? All signs point to yes.

The Season 34 finale on November 25 was a total voting frenzy. The top two finalists — Alix Earle with Val Chmerkovskiy and Robert Irwin with Witney Carson — pulled in a record-breaking number of votes, proving the fandom is stronger than ever.

So… what does that mean for Season 35?

Has DWTS Been Renewed for Season 35?

As of now, ABC has not officially renewed “Dancing With the Stars” for Season 35. But after more than 20 years on air and one of the strongest seasons in recent history, most fans (and insiders) fully expect it to return.

If the show follows its usual pattern, we can expect:

• Two-hour episodes

• Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. EST

• Airing on ABC and Disney+

• Streaming on Hulu the next day

Based on the traditional schedule, a September 2026 premiere seems likely—but again, nothing is confirmed yet.

 

 

 

 

 

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Why Season 35 Looks Very Promising

Season 34 didn’t just do well — it thrived. According to reports, it had the biggest premiere numbers since 2020 and then kept growing its audience for five straight weeks. Even better? The show pulled in Gen Z and younger millennial viewers, a group that had mostly left traditional TV. That’s huge.

In short: ratings are up, buzz is high, and the Mirrorball still shines bright.

Which Pros Might Return for Season 35?

While no official cast announcements have been made, a few pros have already dropped hints.

OG pro Louis Van Amstel openly said he wants to come back:

“I might be OG, but I ain’t done. If I’m asked back for Season 35, I’d say yes in a heartbeat.”

 

 

 

 

 

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Fan-favorite Jan Ravnik, who debuted in Season 34 and quickly gained popularity despite some tough criticism, also teased a possible return:

“We’ll see about that. It’s still a long way away… but I already know I’d miss it.”

And then there’s Rylee Arnold, who made it clear she’s ready for more sparkle:

“I would absolutely love to do another season — if not a bunch more — if they want me there.”

Translation: the pros are READY.

What We Still Don’t Know

As exciting as the buzz is, here’s what’s still under wraps:

• No official renewal confirmation

• No celebrity cast list

• No judges update

• No hosts confirmed

• No exact premiere date

But with the massive success of Season 34, it feels less like if Season 35 will happen — and more like when.