It’s time to cha-cha back to the ballroom (or waltz if you prefer to take things a bit slower).
Dancing With the Stars is readying for its return, and that means announcing the full cast of contestants, as well as their pro partners. Good Morning America revealed the full lineup of famous faces on Wednesday morning.
Nine additional celebrities are joining the previously announced Robert Irwin, Alix Earle, Whitney Leavitt, and Jenn Affleck. The list includes major ’90s nostalgia hits, a talk-show favorite, and a 2024 Olympian who has something to prove.
Just some of the notable names joining the season 34 cast are The Parent Trap actress Elaine Hendrix, Boy Meets World star Danielle Fishel, Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles, and former Conanannouncer and collaborator, Andy Richter.
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The cast will also welcome a new pro dancer to the mix this season after promoting Ezra Sosa to pro status last season. Jan Ravnik, best known for his prominent role as a backup dancer on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, will be showing off his moves in the ballroom.
Host Alfonso Ribeiro and cohost Julianne Hough will return for the season, and Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough will return to the judges’ table.
Dancing With the Stars taps its way back into living rooms on Tuesday, Sept. 16, airing live at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, and streaming the next day on Hulu. Check out the full cast and their professional dance partners below.
Robert Irwin
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Robert Irwin, conservationist and son of TV personality Steve Irwin, will be paired with Witney Carson. Irwin continues the family legacy in the ballroom, dancing in the footsteps of his sister Bindi, who was crowned the champion of season 21 back in 2015.
Alix Earle
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Alix Earle, social media influencer and host of the podcast, Hot Mess, was previously announced as part of the cast. Earle will be partnered with Val Chmerkovskiy.
Jenn Affleck
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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jenn Affleck was announced as a cast member over the summer. Allen is a massive fan of DWTS. She’s paired with pro dancer Jan Ravnik.
Whitney Leavitt
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Whitney Leavitt, who has the ignominious fate of often receiving the “villain cut” on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, is joining her costar Jenn Affleck on season 34, as was announced on the season 2 Secret Lives reunion special. She will be dancing with Mark Ballas.
Danielle Fishel
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Danielle Fishel, best known as Cory’s childhood love Topanga on both Boy Meets World and Girl Meets World, is taking her talents to the ballroom with pro partner Pasha Pashkov.
Andy Richter
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The comedian beloved for his role as Conan O’Brien’s sidekick on Late Night, The Tonight Show, and CONAN, Andy Richter will be dancing with pro Emma Slater.
Scott Hoying
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Scott Hoying is probably more familiar to audiences’ ears than their eyes as the baritone of acapella quintet Pentatonix. Hoying will dance with Rylee Arnold.
Hilaria Baldwin
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A yoga instructor and entrepreneur, Hilaria Baldwin is best known as the wife of actor Alec Baldwin, to whom she has been married since 2012. The couple share seven children. Baldwin will dance with Gleb Savchenko, no Spanish accent required.
Dylan Efron
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As the younger brother of Zac Efron, Dylan Efron has a lot of (high school) musical choreography to live up to. Efron is an influencer and most recently, he appeared on season 3 of The Traitors (and was declared one of the winners). He is partnered with Daniella Karagach.
Jordan Chiles
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The ballroom loves an Olympian, and season 34 welcomes gymnast Jordan Chiles, who, along with her teammates, won the Team Gold at the 2024 Olympics. Chiles also was awarded a bronze medal in the floor exercise event, which subsequently became a point of legal contention that Chiles has since appealed. Let’s hope the DWTS play more fair when they evaluate her moves with pro partner Ezra Sosa.
Baron Davis
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Two-time NBA All-Star Baron Davis joins the long line of talented (and tall!) professional basketball players to step onto the dance floor. Davis will be partnered with Britt Stewart.
Elaine Hendrix
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Actress Elaine Hendrix is beloved for her iconic performance as evil stepmom-to-be Meredith Blake in the 1998 The Parent Trap starring Lindsay Lohan. Though she’s also featured on the Dynasty reboot, recently acted opposite Lohan in Freakier Friday, and more. Hendrix will show off her moves with partner Alan Bersten. (And we fully expect real-life bestie and Abbott Elementary star Lisa Ann Walters to show up to cheer her on with some ABC synergy).
Corey Feldman
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A musician and actor, Corey Feldman is best known for his career as a child star in 1980s classics such as The Goonies, Stand By Me, Gremlins, and The Lost Boys. Feldman will partner with Jenna Johnson.
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