ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” returns for its 34th season on Tuesday, Sept. 16,
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ABC’s veteran competition series Dancing with the Stars, which returns for its 34th season on Tuesday, Sept. 16 on ABC and Disney+, has unveiled the latest lineup of celebrity contestants ready to hit the ballroom floor. This fall’s roster includes actors, athletes, reality and social media personalities, singers, comedians, and even a wildlife conservationist — a mix that reflects the show’s trademark variety. The stars preparing to strut their stuff are:
- Jen Affleck (The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives) – with partner Jan Ravnik
- Hilaria Baldwin (author and wellness influencer and Alec Baldwin’s wife) – with Gleb Savchenko
- Jordan Chiles (Olympic gold medalist) — with Ezra Sosa
- Baron Davis (NBA All-Star) – with Britt Stewart
- Alix Earle (Social media personality) – with Val Chmerkovskiy
- Dylan Efron (influencer; Zac Efron’s brother) — with Daniella Karagach
- Corey Feldman (actor) — with Jenna Johnson
- Danielle Fishel (Boy Meets World) — with Pasha Pashkov
- Elaine Hendrix (The Parent Trap actress) — with Alan Bersten
- Scott Hoying (Pentatonix singer) — with Rylee Arnold
- Robert Irwin (Wildlife conservationalist) with Witney Carson
- Lauren Jauregui (Fifth Harmony singer) — with Brandon Armstrong
- Whitney Leavitt (The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives) with Mark Ballas
- Andy Richter (comedian) — with Emma Slater
Once a top 10-rated entry on ABC (and initially just a summer entry), Dancing with the Stars has shifted downward over the years but remains a staple of reality competition television. Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, returning to host are Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, while Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli once again take their places behind the judges’ table.
Will original host Tom Bergeron, who is still sorely missed, make a rumored appearance in this upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars? While ABC has not confirmed anything, this particular fan remains hopeful – and is rooting for a resounding yes.