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Season 35 of Dancing With The Stars Brings Fresh Faces
USAThursday, April 23, 2026
ABC’s ballroom drama is back, and the cast mixes familiar faces with fresh excitement.
- Maura Higgins – The Love Island UK 2019 star, who stunned audiences as a “Faithful” on The Traitors US last year.
- Ciara Miller – A five‑season regular on Summer House, also a former Traitors contestant. Rumors of a romance involving her friend Amanda Batula and ex‑partner West Wilson have stirred gossip.
The previous season shattered viewership records, especially among younger fans, and its finale became the most‑watched in nearly a decade.
Production team
- BBC Studios – The series’ production house.
- Conrad Green – Showrunner & executive producer.
- Supporting crew: Ryan O’Dowd, Krystal Whitney, Alex Cross, Jenny Groom, Deena Katz, Quinn Lipton.
Fans can anticipate a season brimming with surprises, new pairings, and a test of how these reality‑show personalities navigate the rigors of ballroom dance.
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