Dancing with the Stars 2025: A Sparkling New Ballroom Adventure
The much-anticipated Dancing with the Stars 2025—also referred to as DWTS season 34—returns with a dazzling new lineup. The official DWTS cast reveal 2025 happened on Good Morning America (GMA) on September 3, marking the return of the beloved ballroom competition with a thrilling ensemble of celebrities. (People.com, ABC News, Vulture)
When Does Dancing with the Stars Start?
Season 34 premieres on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, airing at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, with next-day streaming options on Disney+ and Hulu. (People.com, EW.com)
Star-Studded Cast & Their Pro Dancers
Here’s the full DWTS cast 2025 and their dance partners:
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Robert Irwin (wildlife conservationist)—partnered with Witney Carson
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Alix Earle (social media influencer)—partnered with Val Chmerkovskiy
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Jen Affleck (The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives)—partnered with Jan Ravnik
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Whitney Leavitt (also from the Mormon series)—partnered with Mark Ballas
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Dylan Efron (The Traitors winner)—partnered with Daniella Karagach
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Danielle Fishel (Boy Meets World alum)—partnered with Pasha Pashkov
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Scott Hoying (Pentatonix singer)—partnered with Rylee Arnold
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Elaine Hendrix (The Parent Trap actress)—partnered with Alan Bersten
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Baron Davis (NBA All-Star)—partnered with Britt Stewart
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Corey Feldman (actor/musician)—partnered with Jenna Johnson
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Lauren Jauregui (Fifth Harmony singer)—partnered with Brandon Armstrong
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Andy Richter (comedian)—partnered with Emma Slater
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Hilaria Baldwin (yoga instructor and author, married to Alec Baldwin)—partnered with Gleb Savchenko
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Jordan Chiles (Olympic gymnast)—partnered with Ezra Sosa (People.com, Decider, Wikipedia, ABC News, EW.com, Vulture, The Independent)
More About the Cast Highlights
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Dylan Efron shares a special nod to his famous brother: his mom had always hoped Zac Efron would join DWTS. This season’s dance platform fulfills that dream in a touching way. (People.com)
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Hilaria Baldwin brings her grace and family-friendly appeal (including husband Alec Baldwin) to the dances, adding a personal flair. (ABC News, Vulture)
Hosts & Judges Returning
Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro will continue their roles as hosts, bringing charisma and dance experience to the helm. Judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough return to critique the competition with their signature style. (People.com, Wikipedia)
Where to Watch & Times to Know
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DWTS starts on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/PT every Tuesday.
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Streaming is available next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
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To catch the DWTS cast announcement 2025, tune into Good Morning America, which airs in the mornings—check local listings for exact timing. On GMA, fans watched the live reveal of this year’s DWTS season 34 cast. (People.com, ABC News, Decider)
Why This Season Stands Out
With a mix of nostalgia from stars like Corey Feldman and Danielle Fishel, athletic energy from Jordan Chiles, and social media buzz from Alix Earle and Dylan Efron, this DWTS 2025 cast promises to deliver a dynamic, diverse, and highly entertaining season. (EW.com, Vulture, People.com, The Independent)
In Summary
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Dancing with the Stars season 34 premieres September 16, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
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The DWTS 2025 cast announcement happened on Good Morning America earlier that day.
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The cast features an eclectic mix: Corey Feldman, Dylan Efron, Hilaria Baldwin, Danielle Fishel, Lauren Jauregui, Andy Richter, Baron Davis, Jordan Chiles, Whitney Leavitt, Alix Earle, and more.
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Hosting and judging duties continue in familiar hands—Hough, Ribeiro, Inaba, Tonioli, and Derek Hough.
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The season promises drama, dance, and refreshing star power.
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