Trending Now - ‘dancing With the Stars’ Welcomes Savannah Bananas Player for Season 35

WHO:

Variety - Jackson Olson, a second baseman for the Savannah Bananas, is a contestant on Season 35 of "Dancing With the Stars."

Variety - Other announced contestants include Maura Higgins from “The Traitors” and “Love Island,” and Ciara Miller from “Summer House.”

The Hollywood Reporter - Showrunner Conrad Green is involved in the production of "Dancing With the Stars."

WHAT:

Deadline - Season 35 of "Dancing With the Stars" will simulcast live across ABC and Disney+ and stream next-day on Hulu.

Deadline - The finale of Season 34 recorded 72 million votes, with nearly half a billion votes across the entire season.

Deadline - Jackson Olson is also a content creator known for his macro baseball insights and storytelling on family, relationships, and food.

Variety - Jackson Olson is hoping to excel in the ballroom during Season 35 of "Dancing With the Stars."

The Hollywood Reporter - The full cast of celebrities and professional dancers for Season 35 will be announced on "Good Morning America."

The Hollywood Reporter - ABC will debut a companion show titled "Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro," where dancers will compete for a spot on the pro cast.

WHEN:

Variety - The full cast announcement is scheduled for September 2.

The Hollywood Reporter - "Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro" will premiere in the summer.

WHY:

The Hollywood Reporter - The new spinoff show aims to showcase the various skills required to be a professional dancer on "Dancing With the Stars," beyond just ballroom or Latin dancing.

HOW:

The Hollywood Reporter - Conrad Green mentioned that the competition in "The Next Pro" will highlight skills such as group dancing, choreography, time management, and creating engaging routines suitable for social media.

(UPDATED May 13, 2026 04:17 UTC)

Season 35 of "Dancing With the Stars" is set to simulcast live across ABC and Disney+ and will be available for next-day streaming on Hulu. The finale of Season 34 saw an impressive 72 million votes, contributing to a staggering total of nearly half a billion votes throughout the entire season. In other news, Jackson Olson, known for his engaging content creation, shares macro baseball insights along with stories about family, relationships, and food.

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(UPDATED May 12, 2026 23:23 UTC)

Jackson Olson, a second baseman for the Savannah Bananas, is set to compete in Season 35 of "Dancing With the Stars," alongside other announced contestants like Maura Higgins and Ciara Miller. The full cast will be revealed on "Good Morning America" on September 2, and fans can look forward to a new companion show titled "Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro," which will premiere in the summer and feature dancers vying for a spot on the pro cast. Showrunner Conrad Green emphasized that this spinoff will showcase a variety of skills essential for professional dancing, including group dancing, choreography, and time management.