DWTS Season 34 Dazzles with Olympic Stars, Influencers, and ’90s Icons

3 September 2025

The glitter has returned to the ballroom. As Dancing with the Stars gears up for its 34th season, fans are buzzing over the star-studded cast unveiled during a lively sit-down on Good Morning America. This fall’s lineup brings together familiar faces, fresh talent, and unexpected pairings, a celebration of diversity, legacy, and competitive spirit.

Leading the way are Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles, diving into the dance world with seasoned pro Ezra Sosa, and Boy Meets World star Danielle Fishel, who reunites with childhood charm and forms with Pasha Pashkov. The energy of the ’90s continues with Elaine Hendrix of The Parent Trap, dancing beside Alan Bersten, and singer Lauren Jauregui from Fifth Harmony, partnered with Brandon Armstrong, whose past performances have made ballroom history.

The mix doesn’t stop there. Grinning into the limelight are comedian Andy Richter (with Emma Slater), Pentatonix vocalist Scott Hoying (with Rylee Arnold), The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives actresses Jenn Affleck and Whitney Leavitt partnered with Jan Ravnik and Mark Ballas respectively, and social media star Alix Earle stepping onto the dancefloor with Val Chmerkovskiy. Each pairing promises to bring a unique blend of story, style, and swag.

The cast also bridges generations. Corey Feldman known for ‘80s classics like The Goonies and Gremlins partners with Jenna Johnson, while NBA icon Baron Davis brings his athletic flair to the ballroom alongside Britt Stewart. Dylan Efron, fresh from The Traitors, brings reality TV energy with partner Daniella Karagach.

Robert Irwin continuing the wildlife legacy set by his sister Bindi’s Mirrorball Trophy win in Season 21 joins with Witney Carson, while yoga instructor and influencer Hilaria Baldwin takes on Gleb Savchenko as a pro partner, bringing calm and strength in unexpected measure.

Completing the dance line-up are the long-anticipated return of hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, and judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough back behind the podium combining nostalgia with seasoned expertise as they usher in the competition.

Season 34 promises high stakes as it airs on September 16, 2025, at 8pm ET on ABC and Disney+, with next-day streaming on Hulu. In a landscape where entertainment rapidly evolves, Dancing with the Stars remains a stage where celebrities and fans reconnect, celebrate skill, and reignite the joy of dance.

What’s compelling about this season is its variety. Olympians, reality TV personalities, teen idols, musicians, and influencers all converge in search of the Mirrorball Trophy and, more subtly, a platform of reinvention and reconnection. For Jordan Chiles, this season offers a chance to trade landings for lifts; for Alix Earle, a chance to step from livestreams into dance shoes; for Robert Irwin, a chance to honor his family’s legacy through movement; and for Barrett or Feldman it might well be a second coming in the spotlight.

DWTS Season 34 isn’t just about dances it’s about personal stories in motion. Will the gymnast’s discipline translate into dance finesse? Can a Would-Be influencer or mid-career artist find rhythm under pressure? How will dynamic duos like Elon-inspired social creators or retro icons handle the demands of choreography and critique?

Either way, the season is shaped not just by choreography but by the stories people carry onto the floor talent, heritage, fandom, and endurance all wrapped in sequins. This set of partnerships holds collision and potential, and audience engagement will no doubt follow every turn and twist until the Mirrorball Trophy finds its new owner.