A new season of Dancing With The Stars is just a few weeks away. ABC has revealed four celebrity contestants and two pros. The full cast list will be announced on Good Morning America on Wednesday, September 2, though the network allegedly already spoiled the identity of the new pro competing on DWTS: The Next Pro. However, die-hard fans spotted a huge clue that hinted at a 90s sitcom star competing on Season 35. Keep reading to find out more details.
DWTS Season 35 Confirmed & Rumored Cast
ABC used to keep the celebrity contestants competing on Dancing With The Stars a closely held secret, waiting to reveal it at the last moment. But that’s changed in the last few years. The network began releasing a few names months before the premiere to keep fans excited. There are four confirmed celebrities competing on Season 35.
Summer House star Ciara Miller, Love Island UK contestant Maura Higgins, Savannah Bananas star Jackson Olson, and Jimmy Kimmel Live sidekick Guillermo Rodríguez will compete for the Len Goodman Mirrorball trophy. Fan-favorite pro dancer Witney Carson recently revealed that she’s paired with Guillermo Rodríguez. Sharna Burgess is the other confirmed pro dancer so far.
Yet, there are many unconfirmed leaks and rumors about the star-studded Season 35 cast. The alleged cast includes several movie and television stars, social media influencers, and one pro dancer’s family member. Reality star Sarah Jane Nader, Bachelorette alum Tyler Cameron, singer Taylor Hanson, and Step It Up star Jenna Dewan are a few of the rumored celebrities.
One rumored Season 35 celebrity has a close relationship with one of the hosts. Alfonso Ribeiro spent six seasons playing Carlton, the annoying, older brother of Tatyana Ali’s Ashley on the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The comedy launched rapper Will Smith’s acting career. The cast staged a reunion in 2020 to celebrate 30 years since the show premiered. A reboot on Peacock ran for four seasons.
Tatyana Ali is allegedly finally competing on Season 35, and fans believe they spotted proof.
Fans Spot Huge Clue 90s Sitcom Star Joining New Season
Tatyana Ali and another 90s movie icon, Julia Stiles, are reportedly among the Season 35 cast. ABC hasn’t confirmed it, but they may not need to. The celebrities and their pro partners have begun practice sessions ahead of the September premiere. The celebs and dancers wear masks to hide their identities, but the masks are nothing to social media sleuths.
Celebrity photographer Melanie Miller posted a video of a contestant leaving the dance studio in a black BMW. While the celebrity’s face was hidden, fans connected the ring she was wearing to the same one Tatyana Ali was wearing in an Instagram video.
@itsmelaniemiller We’ve got a “ring”er #dwts #tatyanaali #dancingwiththestars
DWTS fans love the idea of Tatyana Ali and Alfonso Ribeiro reuniting, years after playing siblings on The Fresh Prince. Are social media investigators correct in spotting the clue identifying the actress? Stay tuned for an official cast reveal.
Dancing With The Stars returns for a two-night premiere on Tuesday, September 15, and Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 8 PM Eastern.
Jennifer Havener grew up in a small town in Upstate New York. She earned her B.A in Writing & Literature from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. She always knew watching reality TV shows and soap operas, particularly ‘Days of Our Lives’, would come in handy someday. When she’s not writing, she’s playing with her dogs, Lola and Ruger