Dancing with the Stars (American TV series) season 34

Dancing with the Stars
Season 34
Promotional poster for season 34, featuring hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough
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Judges
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Season chronology

The thirty-fourth season of Dancing with the Stars will premiere on ABC and Disney+ on September 16, 2025.[1] This season, marking the twentieth anniversary of the series, will be the third to air live on both networks simultaneously, and was the first of ABC's unscripted programs to earn an official renewal for their 2025–26 schedule.[2] Alfonso Ribeiro will return to host the season, while former professional dancer and judge Julianne Hough will return as co-host.[3]

Cast

Couples

On April 22, 2025, during an upfront for Hulu's unscripted programming, Robert Irwin was announced as the first celebrity participant for the thirty-fourth season.[4] He is the younger brother of season twenty-one winner, Bindi Irwin.[5] Alix Earle joined the cast one month later.[6] On June 30, during The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' second season reunion special, host Nick Viall revealed that the majority of the cast auditioned for Dancing with the Stars;[7] Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt were selected to join the thirty-fourth season.[8] The full roster of celebrity participants and their partnerships will be officially revealed on Good Morning America on September 3.[9]

According to Parade, Artem Chigvintsev was not slated to return as a professional dancer this season.[10] Alexis Warr, who was a troupe member for the thirty-first season, joined the British program Strictly Come Dancing as a first-time pro for their twenty-third series.[11] Gleb Savchenko later implied that he was not invited back to Dancing with the Stars amid cheating allegations from his ex-girlfriend and season thirty-three partner, Brooks Nader.[12] Entertainment journalist Kristyn Burtt announced that Britt Stewart, Brandon Armstrong, Rylee Arnold, Ezra Sosa, Emma Slater, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Daniella Karagach, Alan Bersten, Witney Carson, and the reigning champion Jenna Johnson were slated to return.[13] Burtt also ignited rumors that Mark Ballas would compete for the first time since winning the thirty-first season with Charli D'Amelio.[13][14]

Cast of Dancing with the Stars (season 34)
Celebrity Notability Professional partner Status Ref.
Jen Affleck The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast member TBA Participating
Alix Earle Social media personality & model TBA Participating
Robert Irwin Wildlife conservationist & television personality TBA Participating
Whitney Leavitt The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast member TBA Participating

Hosts and judges

Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough will return as hosts for the season.[15] Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli will return as judges.[16]

References

  1. ^ Schwartz, Ryan (July 17, 2025). "ABC Sets Fall Premiere Dates for 9-1-1: Nashville, High Potential, Grey's and More — Most Scripted Shows Held for October". TVLine. Archived from the original on July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  2. ^ Porter, Rick (April 22, 2025). "Dancing With the Stars Renewed for Season 34, Reveals First Contestant". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 22, 2025. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  3. ^ "Dancing with the Stars Renewed for Season 34 and Reveals First Celebrity Cast Member" (Press release). Disney General Entertainment Content Press. April 22, 2025. Archived from the original on May 22, 2025. Retrieved May 22, 2025 – via ABC.
  4. ^ Bernabe, Angeline Jane (April 22, 2025). "Robert Irwin joins Dancing with the Stars season 34". Good Morning America. Archived from the original on April 23, 2025. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
  5. ^ Seemayer, Zach (May 5, 2019). "Steve Irwin's Lookalike Son Robert Wants to Be on Dancing With the Stars (Exclusive)". Entertainment Tonight. Archived from the original on May 15, 2019. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
  6. ^ Longeretta, Emily (May 22, 2025). "Influencer Alix Earle Joins Dancing With the Stars Season 34". Variety. Archived from the original on May 22, 2025. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  7. ^ Fell, Nicole (June 30, 2025). "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Reunion Surprise: Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt Joining Dancing With the Stars". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on July 1, 2025. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  8. ^ Patton, Tess (July 1, 2025). "Dancing With the Stars Taps 2 Mormon Wives Stars for Season 34". TheWrap. Archived from the original on July 1, 2025. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  9. ^ Orfanides, Effie (July 17, 2025). "DWTS Fans Are Freaking Out Over Major Announcement". Parade. Archived from the original on July 19, 2025. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  10. ^ Jakiel, Olivia; Brody, Lanae (July 16, 2025). "Source Reveals If Artem Chigvintsev Is Slated to Return to DWTS This Season (Exclusive)". Parade. Archived from the original on July 19, 2025. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  11. ^ "Strictly Come Dancing announces two new Professional Dancers" (Press release). BBC. July 27, 2025. Archived from the original on July 27, 2025. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  12. ^ Goldberg, Madison E.; Blackwelder, Carson (August 12, 2025). "Gleb Savchenko Says He Wasn't Invited Back to Dancing with the Stars, Implies It Is Because of Brooks Nader's 'Lie'". People. Archived from the original on August 12, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  13. ^ a b Turner, Ashley (August 18, 2025). "New DWTS Season 34 Details Released". EntertainmentNow. Archived from the original on August 19, 2025. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  14. ^ Carey, Stacy (August 18, 2025). "Beloved Retired DWTS Pro's Possible Season 34 Comeback Has Fans Buzzing". Parade. Archived from the original on August 19, 2025. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  15. ^ Nardino, Meredith (May 22, 2025). "Dancing With the Stars Season 34: Cast, Premiere Date and More". Us Weekly. Archived from the original on May 22, 2025. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  16. ^ Roots, Kimberly (August 18, 2025). "Dancing With the Stars Judges, Hosts Set for TVLine Spotlight Conversation in New York". TVLine. Archived from the original on August 21, 2025. Retrieved August 21, 2025.

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