By Heather Halperin
Correspondent
Entering the ballroom for season 34 of “Dancing with the Stars” is another impressive group of celebrities. On Sept. 3, the cast was announced live on Good Morning America.
This season has it all, from social media influencers and professional athletes to Hollywood actors, eager and excited to step into the ballroom and compete for the ultimate prize, the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
This cast begins with two stars of the Hulu reality series “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” Jen Affleck, who is partnered with newcomer Jan Ravnik, and Whitney Leavitt, who will be dancing with previously retired pro Mark Ballas.
The next to join the cast are two celebrities with incredible athletic abilities. Olympic gymnast and medalist Jordan Chiles will dance with Ezra Sosa. Baron Davis, a former two-time NBA All-Star turned businessman, will partner with Britt Stewart.
These next stars hope to do their family name justice as they take to the stage. First, we have Hilaria Baldwin, a podcaster, author and wife of actor and film producer Alec Baldwin, dancing with pro Gleb Savchenko. Next, Dylan Efron, brother to actor Zac Efron and winner of season 3 of “Traitors,” is partnered with dance pro Daniella Karagach.
Writer, comedian, actor and talk show announcer, Andy Richter, is partnered up with pro Emma Slater this season.
You may recognize some of these iconic names from back in the day. ‘80s child acting star, known for his roles in “Stand By Me” and “The Goonies,” Corey Feldman will be dancing with pro Jenna Johnson this season.
Additionally, Danielle Fishel, most known for her iconic role as Topanga in the hit '90s show “Boy Meets World,” and again in the Disney Channel sequel “Girl Meets World,” is partnered this season with Pasha Pashkov.
Finally, for anyone who is a fan of the 1998 remake of “The Parent Trap,” they will have no trouble recognizing Elaine Hendrix, known for her role as Meredith Blake. She is taking to the dance floor with pro Alan Bersten.
There will also be some musicians hoping to shine on stage for another reason. Singer Lauren Jauregui, from the all-female music group Fifth Harmony, is partnered with Brandon Armstrong.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician and co-founder of the a cappella group Pentatonix, Scott Hoying, will be dancing with the youngest dancer to join the “Dancing with the Stars” pro team, Rylee Arnold.
It was shared on “Good Morning America” back in May that social media influencer Alix Earle would be joining the cast. The mystery of her pro partner was just revealed to be dance veteran Val Chmerkovskiy.
Robert Irwin, wildlife advocate, also announced at Disney Entertainment Television’s Get Real Event in April 2025 that he would be joining the cast, following his sister Bindi Irwin's lead, as she was the winner of season 21. However, it was just revealed that he is partnered with dance pro Witney Carson.
For anyone worried, do not be, co-hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough and judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough will all be returning for the new season.
Those looking forward to watching these celebrities fox trot and tango their way to the Mirrorball will not have to wait much longer. “Dancing with the Stars” will be premiering Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. on ABC and Disney+, with next-day streaming available on Hulu.
