# 'Dancing with the Stars' season 35: Meet the celebrity cast and their pro dance partners

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-09-02 13:29 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Sources: 15 · Current Velocity: 21.3

## Executive Summary
Season 35’s star‑studded lineup and a first‑ever two‑woman team promise a ratings surge and fresh drama.

## Intelligence Brief
Viewers across the country will feel a surge of anticipation as season 35 of Dancing with the Stars prepares to air, while the announced celebrities stand to gain a high‑visibility platform that could boost their personal brands and future opportunities. Network executives and advertisers eye the expanded lineup as a chance to capture larger audiences and heightened social‑media buzz, making the success of the season a key factor in advertising revenue and the show’s longevity. The buzz traces back to the cast announcement that pairs recognizable actors, chefs and athletes with professional dance partners, and introduces a first‑ever two‑woman team, prompting producers to bend a long‑standing rule. This mix of entertainment and athletic talent sets the stage for a season that promises varied performance styles.


Yahoo reported that producers broke a rule to accommodate the historic two‑woman pairing, while another Yahoo piece highlighted a contestant with loose Cincinnati ties. ESPN noted the addition of a Savannah Bananas infielder and Olympic athletes, expanding the athletic representation. People listed Jenna Dewan, Julia Stiles, Harry Shum Jr. and Giada De Laurentiis among the competitors, and Entertainment Weekly echoed those names while adding further celebrity entries. Good Morning America debuted the full cast alongside their professional dance partners, and ABC News provided a detailed lineup.


ABC 7 New York and the Palm Beach Post each examined whether any Florida stars made the roster, underscoring regional interest. Upcoming episodes will reveal how the two‑woman team is scored and whether the athletic entrants translate into dance success, leaving audiences to watch for surprise pairings, rule interpretations and early voting trends.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Which celebrities are confirmed for season 35?
Jenna Dewan, Julia Stiles, Harry Shum Jr. and Giada De Laurentiis are among the competitors, as listed by People and Entertainment Weekly.

### What is notable about the competition format this season?
Producers have broken a rule to allow a historic two‑woman team, marking the first time such a pairing will compete, according to Yahoo.

### Which athletes are joining the cast?
A Savannah Bananas infielder and Olympic athletes have been added to the roster, as reported by ESPN.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Season, Stars, Savannah Bananas, Dancing, Olympians, Stars Boss Breaks Rules for Historic Two-Woman Team, Dancing With The Stars, Any Florida

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| TV Insider | ‘Dancing With the Stars’: Gleb Savchenko Reacts to Season 35 Absence | 2026-09-03 00:35 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxOZDlIVEFtTXBjN2MxdVhla1hqdXAwYnhLMHUxdExKS1FPMkdHMzNHY3lrcC1HOHVJOExiVUpxekF0R1VrRFBkdHRXUE8zMUtNVVZxSDBBVHZ3bHQydURMdm9BMXlQWVcta2gwNEx0UW1PQU5DYkxtWFA3NHY2bG9lTWhuYzNwR1BqREFQc1JYR3A0eE5OWVFjN1Vwbi1KY1Aw?oc=5) |
| IMDb | Sasha Farber Gives Insight Into ‘DWTS’ Exit in Now-Deleted Comment | 2026-09-03 00:35 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZkFVX3lxTFAwcnZXZVM3Q0lrSnVab1djRkhMNW0yOW15bjZMeU1fbFFxbnBfRGFzTjI4Y1JlUUhTdU43TF9wUU1SdTNpUmJLQVIwczhWQWhyaUwzS2ptZC1sMUlfeEJkS29nQWRKZw?oc=5) |
| usmagazine.com | Which ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Pros Will Not Return for Season 35? Gleb Savchenko and More | 2026-09-03 00:35 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxOMXpaWTFOdHNaYTc1ZUtIN3Rmc01XVFFWdmticGJmU3FjUHhmRDY5c3ptRkVtWEJJTWY1b3dINnNrd3R2NmZuQ0VkcjhTSXhfN2ZMSHEtb3Vma2wxQURZa040WTUwWmw5WHlKU0EtdmstVks0LVloeTBaUWstQ1JaZzg4SEc4VmhpQm9DZDdaSzJOTVh2SjhiY3RUSlJ2VEhGZjNF?oc=5) |
| People.com | Gleb Savchenko Addresses Fans After It Was Revealed He Won’t Return to Dancing with the Stars Season 35 | 2026-09-03 00:35 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxQY0k2d3Rlak5RY0VDYlFES0xsVWVPR2w1WVR0NDFZTXVmdHZiOE1PaWZNQjBMX0x4cmdyRm5OV2E2eTIzTzdvc0ttcEo0eWVOUnJaaVhhQlM3dUpPSUpXYjVnX25zc2pHS2tmSXc5VkRqajRLa29wOFJ5MDZNc04xT2lKekFJUVVDNUVZM21CVk1oZ1hudEpoaUdoWF9WalZRcUNvSzktUQ?oc=5) |
| Dallas News | Plano figure skater Amber Glenn to appear in 'Dancing with the Stars' | 2026-09-02 19:24 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxNYzlHaWNVVnM2NnplUnJTODMtQTVaRUg0MTJ1VlZjQ2VmeDBhZUdhVlBQQ2dWQVFvOXNLc20xUm8wa2pPVkpHSTVUWkhBRTFURHg2bklIbXRjYklWMWowZ1pDc2VPSWZlYl9jN1lzemVHbnBhQ0VaZkJnOVpNQlM5bXlleTl1ZUdYcUxqSzRaZmdnemR3b1ZEZ3Q1X0dvOU1tcTlrWTYzLXpvY09ZZTNWVE5PeGdBb01yclBj?oc=5) |
| TV Insider | Inside ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 35: Cast Reveals Ballroom Hopes & Rehearsal Updates | 2026-09-02 19:24 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxNMVpkZm9nNGNUd1ZDMHBvTTYySWtIOHZNVGptZVZfdU0wQlBtcWZMcEVTdkMwb25MTEVZdzBTZVpBSEtzaS1GZ1FoTFI5dHZ6S2wzbU91Vy1KeFJ3U3JjNTg0Ujcyc254OXZaZEhraHctcFlkSE1IUGFTUXRSTTRxcThEdFgzbUEwZ2hrdFZPMTRES0E?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Tatyana Ali and Alfonso Ribeiro to Reunite on ‘Dancing With the Stars' | 2026-09-02 14:08 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxOX1JkbExYRU1LSUJDZHdDM0pURXRIV1A3WnBXd1Q3bm1SbTRBNVZmdW9OckRFNkUzZV9RMG1JdmNfdjBqZ3hQblNEbTQ4aWxQV1RhTldrUEY2MnpfYkhEMzhBVzVBUGJhSURIV0FCdkNkdzZOa3duZnQxbFRaVTRvWS1GWUszc2xyWEwtRjZDRGtMbnRaZ3Rtb3dobUV5cWc?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Dancing with the Stars Boss Breaks Rules for Historic Two-Woman Team | 2026-09-02 14:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxQOWh4ZzVwY2xnd2R4SWFxcWlhcVJSZDRjR0tDTU1pOGUwU1NHbGMtVVpwVE1Cck5iOFBwVGpRTWZsVUIyaXBlU05kbU95Z1FUREQ0TEMxYnNjZVpkclVESGxHeEVZckQ2MHNwRDZvb00wR2xjeW9EOGFJZjVDczBlVHI0Yld4Q1NpOE4tWWRmczR0aFhDMXFsM1pR?oc=5) |
| espn.com | Savannah Bananas infielder, Olympians join 'Dancing With The Stars' cast | 2026-09-02 14:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizAFBVV95cUxOTlBqX3gyYUpzYWlIbTlCLW9iVXg4b2ZSWEZEYnNobDlNVWpzVUZZZFYtNVhKRGY2cEhDRzhIajBMUTRoTjNPNjhfTW5EX3RwZTdOejRKUWM5ZnFsQ2d2NjF0d0RKZDZJcktVUlBnMEs1UHc2RUFaTDNWRW51aVMwajdrdGZfSnBFSEdvd3RiOXpxcHVneHB4N0p1UGxBRkVpZU9FYm9iS21GYUlkX1g3WUlucGpzTmZBT19zbE1xc1ZpeFZ0aThCMFRMTm0?oc=5) |
| LehighValleyLive.com | ‘Dancing With the Stars’ announces 2026 cast: Where you’ve seen each celeb before | 2026-09-02 14:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0wFBVV95cUxOb0otVTFxdGQ1aTZreEFWUFkwYjRGTFZJVU95MThRWmkxV295SWZ2QnZWNkc4bHNHUVRZenBpZFo1bzF0TlpJdXctY3hXc1h0enhZUE9PN3RmeXNKZEtid3dseGtzWTBSekp2SFpPMlRxa3pHRUoyV09PZ0xxVTdFcDhjYlR0dG5oZ1pjcV9XcDA4Z1Vod0JCbE8wMlJjR3NCcGRhWmdQSUlsQ3FLdjlXM1VKekVSM0pEQWtnYkhLbWpxZW1LYmFQNENFenQtODlKNWp3?oc=5) |
| goodmorningamerica.com | ‘Dancing With the Stars’ reveals new celeb cast and their pro partners | 2026-09-02 14:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxPWXRLS295MzVQVmNWUC1VWGJPUFZFTDZMMzBxa19DNXg5OGdxcElIb1dfTVI3T3pBWEpaTWE1Xzc1MmpqODMxdmFsQzJsdktZX0pacWRicGdNT184bnVrTVotS2ZtdGFzbVNNZ3h3bFA2QVdpVGJ5SDBwT1BHLTFuY00xcUQxMVJtVlRmNnB5d1kxR3Npdk0wbnY3UGNoYlpBcllWUTItLXR4UdIBrwFBVV95cUxNV09JOHNOMkZubDlBV29GRUFWWi1fcFZnUG5VV0hsMzcxLTVoTzBXNzBCWU1WUmJPTXFuNW5XRlhuSWV4aU1xLWhqNzQ0RUVwd1VfSFpJYlYwdExvZV9IaDdaVVpRYWhqSEJvLU5OeUlTeUs1N3l4akhPQWM5ck9WNW9iNUNQQ1k2eThiUXBNVk1Uek9ZZFY4V3hhMHNRaFgyUzV6ZXUwNzM) |
| palmbeachpost.com | ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 35 cast reveal. Any Florida stars? | 2026-09-02 13:31 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3wFBVV95cUxPYng5Q2VOWEhWa1pxOEpET29UQmtVWWFLVkVSRWdNdzZJNXR0b0hyMWdNQ21WZzNPVTRCc0dBNnZ3Zy1GRWJYbEJIeWY0MTBGSjY0eXF1RXB0TzhSa0dwelNYRW5UVm1KdkxQNWg0NVFBZ0gzZzJuVW9mN1cycGREdW5RZDk0dzJrR3JWVzhRaFZjUXpZaUhuWGlRUFYzTE9ldUx0RXRuMmd6MHdRc29saG9aVERjQmQzaTcza0hzMW4xWWVTMFNleXpVWGZVbWhYUWp1UEpza0RwTUMwX2pN?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | 'Dancing with the Stars' cast includes celeb with Cincy ties (kinda) | 2026-09-02 13:31 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxNS2FTY3V1MmZjX2t1N1BsNmxPSzgtcVdxZ0pwVkFjUDdhZ3NlT0ctS2ZXQlladUxUWW45cTBrVGt4aVJWcUYtcExHODlNbzl6OER0QkMtdFFpSTVnTzZlXzg4Q1FGTGZRRm5jT0phUklBSjRvR1JsaU53VmdGYVJYaU8ydXA3TWRRZFljVzRtZXpUZ0xGdUVFZkw2SF8?oc=5) |
| People.com | ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 35 Cast Revealed: Jenna Dewan, Julia Stiles, Harry Shum Jr. and More Set to Compete | 2026-09-02 13:31 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxQTnJ6UXp5TE9zZGVkdnJDSjJ4UWdvM25CVVg4ZzZFaGhqcmo3b1B5MDJDcnFtVm15QzlsUU1rTEdVdGh1OTFEejVrTEFFYU9pc2tHc2x3cmxqYkZWZXVuVGhuQjlxdFJWdnVrM1N0emxWYXRBb1pscUlWNWRBeEg3ZTdjVjN1Q0l6?oc=5) |
| USA Today | 'Dancing with the Stars' 2026 cast revealed | 2026-09-02 13:31 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxQZTVFRUVSZTNrSk5hRU1ob1dMdFRDcHJhdHppcWhQVk15N2RadDFBUkRNUXZiX2VXbWEtVnFvZXhnMi0tTTdocjR0Tm9mTTNocTNwcEZvZWNTOXVVaWdIY2ZpQkhWYW1oS3F6MGFub0swSzEtOU1jeExvMGNUdDBfbThKVTdtUG41Q2dZVmIyakI0YU5GWExSZkpwRThUM3l6bHVHbmR1eDVOaTdOT3c?oc=5) |

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