As summer draws to a close and the fall TV season creeps closer, “Dancing With the Stars” fans are ready to learn more about this year’s competing cast members.
Throughout the year, the network confirmed season 35 would include Ciara Miller, Maura Higgins, Jackson Olson, and Guillermo Rodriguez. Several other cast members have been leaked throughout the year, including “Step Up” star Jenna Dewan and “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” cast member Conner Leavitt.
The full cast list comes out this week. But in the meantime, ABC is giving fans something to hold on to and speculate on.
This afternoon, “Dancing With the Stars” released five photos of this season’s pairings with everyone’s faces covered. See how other fans reacted and if you can guess the identities.
ABC Teases the First ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 35 Pairings
Already, there is plenty to look forward to for “Dancing With the Stars” season 35. Season 27 champion Sharna Burgess confirmed she is coming back to compete after five years away. Former “DWTS: Juniors” contestant Kamri Peterson is returning to the ballroom as a troupe member this year.
But now, there are teasers revealing the first five couples of season 35, leaving fans in a complete frenzy.
“Please remain calm. (Or don’t.) #DWTS,” the official “Dancing With the Stars” account teased. The show shared the first five teasers for this year’s contestants. Each dancer and celebrity contestant held a mirrorball in front of their face to mask their identity.
Of course, fans were not at all calm over the new teasers.
“Not calm at allll 👀,” the official DWTS tour account immediately wrote in the comments.
“SOMEONE START TELLING ME STAT I’M THE WORST AT THESE🤣” one fan jokingly demanded.
“PLEASE TAG ME WHEN SOMEONE FIGURES IT OUT HAHAHAH,” another added without a lack of calmness.
Other fans threw out their guesses, which encompassed virtually every celebrity under the sun. Some guesses included rumored contestants, including “Grey’s Anatomy” alum Harry Shum Jr. Other guesses seemed a little more out of left field.
‘The Next Pro’ Season Finale Arrives on ABC Tonight
While fans eagerly anticipate the full “Dancing With the Stars” season 35 cast reveal, there is plenty left to feel excited about. After premiering on July 13, “Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro” is down to its final three competitors.
Tonight, AJ Pritchard, Adele Zaikman, and Selena Hamilton will battle it out in hopes of becoming the next pro dancer for DWTS. Over the past week, viewers have seen plenty of online discourse involving AJ and current DWTS pro, Rylee Arnold. Fans agree it will be interesting to see how the season finale plays out.
Tune in and see which eager contestant will join the cast of powerful pros in the ballroom.
Tune into “Good Morning America” on Wednesday, September 2 to see the full cast revealed.
The big “Dancing With the Stars” season 35 premiere starts at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15 on ABC. The network will release a second episode the following night.
