dancing with the stars 2025 ( Season 34 )

Cast & Format Highlights

Celebrity Contestants

Season 34 brings a high-energy and eclectic mix of stars, from nostalgic ’90s icons to modern-day influencers and elite athletes:

• Elaine Hendrix (The Parent Trap)

• Danielle Fishel (Boy Meets World)

• Jordan Chiles, Olympic gymnast

• Andy Richter, comedian and actor

• Corey Feldman, ’80s film star

• Scott Hoying (of Pentatonix)

• Lauren Jauregui, former Fifth Harmony member

• Baron Davis, retired NBA star

• Hilaria Baldwin, yoga instructor and author

• Dylan Efron, content creator and Zac Efron’s brother

• Robert Irwin, wildlife conservationist

• Social media personalities Alix Earle, Jen Affleck, and Whitney Leavitt 

Pro Dancers & New Faces

• Jan Ravnik, a former backup dancer for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, joins as a new professional dancer this season.

• Returning professional dancers include Jenna Johnson, Val Chmerkovskiy, Emma Slater, Witney Carson, and Mark Ballas.

Hosts & Judges

• Co-hosts: Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough

• Judges: Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough 

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⏰ Premiere & Viewing Info

• Premiere Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET / PT

• Air Platforms: ABC and Disney+, with next-day streaming on Hulu 

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Quick Overview

Category	Details
Celebrities	Mix of actors, athletes, influencers, and entertainers
Pros	Includes a new pro (Jan Ravnik) and veteran pros
Hosts/Judges	Alfonso & Julianne; judges are Carrie Ann, Bruno, Derek
Premiere	Sept 16, 2025 (ABC, Disney+, Hulu for streaming)