The judges' panel for season 35 of "Dancing With the Stars" is set, with Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli returning to evaluate a new slate of celebrity and professional dancers. Inaba and Tonioli have been part of the judging panel for all 35 seasons, while Hough, who began his tenure on the show two decades ago as a professional dancer, transitioned to a judging role in season 29.
Hough described the upcoming season as having a distinct energy. "You can expect what you know and love about 'Dancing With the Stars' but also an energized show," Hough stated on "Good Morning America" Tuesday. "We have so much momentum. The cast is incredible. The pros are energized."
Season 35 of "Dancing With the Stars" is scheduled to premiere with consecutive episodes on Tuesday, September 15, and Wednesday, September 16. The broadcasts will air at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with episodes available for streaming the following day on Hulu.
Thus far, announced celebrity contestants include Savannah Bananas second baseman Jackson Olson, "The Traitors" star Maura Higgins, and "Summer House" personality Ciara Miller. The complete cast will be revealed on Wednesday during "GMA."
Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough will reprise their roles as hosts for the season. Ribeiro highlighted the show's success in thoughtfully pairing celebrities with professional dancers, calling it the "magic" of the program. Julianne Hough hinted at a forthcoming themed night that she anticipates with excitement, mentioning, "The fashion is going to be really fun with one specific theme night."
The full cast reveal is set to take place on "Good Morning America" on ABC on Wednesday, September 2, between 7 and 9 a.m. ET. The Walt Disney Co. is the parent company of ABC News, Disney+, and Hulu.