"Dancing with the Stars" is finally back!
The beloved dancing competition series, which first debuted in 2005, kicks off its 35th season Tuesday as 16 new celebrities compete for the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
This season's cast features athletes, actors, reality TV and social media stars, like "Step Up" actress Jenna Dewan and "10 Things I Hate About You" actress Julia Stiles. "The Bachelorette" contestant Tyler Cameron, who has Cincinnati ties, is also competing this season.Ready to see some celebrities show off their best dance moves? Here's what to know about "Dancing with the Stars" season 35.
When does 'Dancing with the Stars' start season 35?
Season 35 kicks off with a two-night premiere on Tuesday, Sept. 15, and Wednesday, Sept. 16.
During "Premiere: Night One," all the male celebrities
will take the ballroom floor and perform to the No. 1 song from the year they were born, according to an ABC press release. At the end of the night, one celebrity will be eliminated.
The same goes for the female celebrities during "Premiere: Night Two," with one elimination occurring at the end of the night on Sept. 16.
What time does 'Dancing with the Stars' season 35 air?
Season 35 premieres at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+ on Sept. 15 and Sept. 16.
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See the 'Dancing with the Stars' season 35 release schedule
Following the two-night premiere, new episodes will air every Tuesday on ABC and Disney+.
Historically, the dancing show has aired its finale in November. Last season ended with a three-hour finale on Nov. 25, where Robert Irwin and Witney Carson were crowned the winners. In season 33, the finale aired Nov. 26, 2024, in which Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson took home the mirrorball trophy.
Which celebrities will perform during 'Premiere: Night One'?
All the male celebrity contestants will perform during the "Dancing with the Stars" season 35 opener. Take a look.
- Tyler Cameron, "The Bachelorette" runner-up. His partner is Sharna Burgess.
- Conner Leavitt, "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" cast member. His partner is Adele Zaikman.
- Jackson Olson, Savannah Bananas second baseman. His partner is Emma Slater.
- Guillermo Rodriguez, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" sidekick. His partner is Witney Carson.
- Taylor Hanson, "Hanson" singer. His partner is Britt Stewart.
- Ezra French, Paralympian athlete. His partner is Daniella Karagach.
- Harry Shum Jr., "Glee" and "Grey's Anatomy" actor. His partner is Jenna Johnson.
- Connor Wood, comedian, influencer and podcaster. His partner is Rylee Arnold.
Which celebrities will perform during 'Premiere: Night Two'?
All the female celebrity contestants will perform during night two of "Dancing with the Stars" season 35. Take a look.
- Tatyana Ali, actress and singer. Her partner is Jan Ravnik.
- Jenna Dewan, actress and dancer. Her partner is Val Chmerkovskiy.
- Maura Higgins, reality television personality. His partner is Mark Ballas.
- Sarah Jade Nader, "Love Thy Nader" star. Her partner is Hailey Bills.
- Julia Stiles, actress and director. Her partner is Ezra Sosa.
- Amber Glenn, Olympic skater. Her partner is Pasha Pashkov.
- Giada De Laurentiis, Food Network star. Her partner is Alan Bersten.
- Ciara Miller, "Summer House" star. Her partner is Brandon Armstrong.
How to vote for 'Dancing with the Stars' contestants
Voting for the first two episodes will open only for the couples who are competing in their respective episode: male celebrities on Tuesday and female celebrities on Wednesday.
Fans will be able to vote during the live simulcast of the show. During this time, online voting will be available to fans on dwtsvote.abc.com. Fans can also vote for their favorite celebrity duo by text with the celebrities' respective numbers.
According to ABC, live viewer votes from each night will be combined with the judges' scores to determine who may be in jeopardy of elimination.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: 'Dancing with the Stars' returns tonight. Only these celebs will perform
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