Gone are the days when Dylan Efron was known only as the younger brother of Zac Efron. Not only was he a fan favorite on “The Traitors” season three, but he is also joining yet another hit reality competition series, “Dancing With the Stars,” for its upcoming season 34.
It was announced on September 3 that Efron would be one of the 14 celebrities competing for a mirror ball trophy. The announcement for the cast for “Dancing With the Stars” season 34 happened on “Good Morning America.” It premieres on ABC and Disney+ on September 16.
Here’s the Rest of the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Cast for Season 34
Of course, many fans are excited to see Efron lace up his dancing shoes to compete on the show. However, there are many others to keep an eye out for when “Dancing With the Stars” returns. The cast includes actors, athletes, and musicians.
According to ABC News, actors Corey Feldman and Danielle Fishel will be competing on the series. Fans know Fishel from “Boy Meets World,” while Feldman is recognizable due to his roles in “Stand by Me,” “The Goonies,” and more. “Parent Trap” actress Elaine Hendrix is also in the cast. Well-known yoga instructor and wife to Alec Baldwin, Hilaria Baldwin, is also joining the show.
The DWTS season 34 cast also features social media star Alix Earle, wildlife expert Robert Irwin, singer Scott Hoying, and comedian Andy Richter. “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” stars Whitney Leavitt and Jen Affleck are also on the series. Fifth Harmony singer Lauren Jauregui was also announced as a part of the cast.
Regarding athletes, gymnast Jordan Chiles and NBA star Baron Davis are also on season 34 of “Dancing With the Stars.”
Efron Continues Making a Name for Himself
Many celebrities want to compete on “Dancing With the Stars.” Not only is the show a personal challenge for many, but it also helps open doors to other opportunities. Regarding Efron, he’s been on a career high since appearing on “The Traitors” in early 2025. This is demonstrated by all the social media brand deals he has received since the show ended.
Efron spoke about his tenure on “The Traitors” on Radio Andy’s “Andy Cohen Live.” He said, “It’s been awesome because … a show like this, you’re putting your actual self out there.” Efron continued, “So the fact that people are accepting me is like the best gift I could ever ask for.”
Cohen mentioned that the show was also a platform for him to step out of his brother’s shadow. Efron replied, “It is. We’ve talked about it, but I’ve always been Zac’s brother, and I’ve always worn it with a badge of honor, but it is fun. Like, even when the first few episodes came out, it was, ‘Zac’s brother, Zac’s brother.’ By Episode 5, they were like, ‘Oh, Dylan.’ I was like, ‘Oh, that is my name.'”
