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Surprises Greet New Season of ‘Dancing with the Stars’

The new season adds a celebrity cast, returning judges and hosts, and a pro from The Next Pro after Zaikman won its inaugural finale.

  • The two-night season 35 premiere of "Dancing with the Stars" kicks off on Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with the second episode airing Wednesday at the same time.
  • A fresh group of celebrities including actresses Jenna Dewan and Julia Stiles, chef Giada De Laurentiis, and "Jimmy Kimmel Live" personality Guillermo Rodriguez are competing this season.
  • Professional dancer Zaikman joins the lineup after winning the inaugural season of "The Next Pro," while longtime pro Sharna Burgess competes for the first time since 2021.
  • Returning as co-hosts, Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough lead the show, while judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli return to the judges' table.
  • Episodes will stream on Hulu the next day following broadcast, while The Red Carpet recently previewed the season with advice from former champions and a look inside the first-ever "DWTS" Con.
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Surprises greet new season of ‘Dancing with the Stars’

“Dancing with the Stars” is back and had plenty of surprises during the first of its two-night premiere.

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