Trending Now - ‘dancing With the Stars’ Season 35 Returns With New Contestants

WHO:

Deadline - Maura Higgins and Ciara Miller are the first contestants announced for Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars.

Variety - The show features women who may have been wronged by men on reality TV.

WHAT:

Deadline - Dancing with the Stars has been renewed for Season 35.

Variety - The announcement of the new season was made during the Get Real event.

WHERE:

Deadline - The announcement took place at Disney's Get Real unscripted TV event.

WHEN:

Deadline - Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars will return in the fall of 2026.

Variety - The announcement was made on Wednesday, April 20th, 2026.

WHY:

Variety - The show is focusing on themes related to women who may have been wronged by men on reality TV.

HOW:

Deadline - ABC is providing viewers a preview of what to expect in the upcoming season.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 01:24 UTC)

Dancing with the Stars has officially been renewed for Season 35, with the first contestants announced as Maura Higgins and Ciara Miller. This new season, set to return in the fall of 2026, will focus on themes related to women who may have been wronged by men on reality TV, and the announcement was made during Disney's Get Real unscripted TV event on Monday. ABC is giving viewers a sneak peek of what to expect in this upcoming season.