Here's the latest on "Dancing with the Stars" Season 34 (2025):
What’s New in Season 34
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Premiere Date: The new season kicks off on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. It will air live on ABC and Disney+, with next-day streaming available on Hulu StatesmanPeople.comABCWikipedia.
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Hosts & Judges: Returning are hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro, alongside veteran judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough StatesmanPeople.comWikipedia+1.
Who’s Dancing This Season
Season 34 features a dynamic and diverse lineup of celebrities paired with pro dancers:
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Robert Irwin with Witney Carson (first announced and following in his sister Bindi’s footsteps) People.com+1ABC.
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Alix Earle with Val Chmerkovskiy DeciderPeople.comABC.
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Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt (“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives”) with Jan Ravnik and Mark Ballas, respectively Decider+1ABCABC7 Los Angeles.
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Hilaria Baldwin with Gleb Savchenko DeciderVultureABC7 Los Angeles.
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Jordan Chiles (Olympic gymnast) with Ezra Sosa DeciderVultureABC7 Los Angeles.
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Baron Davis (NBA star) with Britt Stewart DeciderVultureABC7 Los Angeles.
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Dylan Efron with Daniella Karagach DeciderVultureABC7 Los Angeles.
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Danielle Fishel ("Boy Meets World") with Pasha Pashkov DeciderGood HousekeepingABC7 Los Angeles.
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Elaine Hendrix ("The Parent Trap") with Alan Bersten DeciderVultureABC7 Los Angeles.
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Scott Hoying (Pentatonix) with Rylee Arnold DeciderVultureABC7 Los Angeles.
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Lauren Jauregui (formerly of Fifth Harmony) with Brandon Armstrong DeciderVultureABC7 Los Angeles.
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Corey Feldman with Jenna Johnson DeciderVultureABC7 Los Angeles.
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Andy Richter with Emma Slater DeciderVultureABC7 Los Angeles.
Adding to the star power, Jan Ravnik—one of Taylor Swift’s backup dancers from the Eras Tour—is joining as a new pro, generating buzz among fans IndiatimesVulture.
Why It Matters
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Celebrating 20 Years: Season 34 marks the show's 20th anniversary and continues the popular trend of simultaneous broadcast on both ABC and Disney+ Wikipedia+1.
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Exciting Cast: Audiences can expect a lively mix of athletes, actors, musicians, influencers, and reality stars—all competing for the Mirrorball Trophy.
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Aired Format: Episodes will launch with weekly Tuesday evening episodes at 8 p.m. ET/PT, keeping fans engaged with fresh performances and drama People.comStatesman.
