Olivia is a natural beauty and a talented dancer! Wishing her success! I very much hope to see her one day joining DWTS.

Here is the Dancing With The Stars: The Next Pro Trailer which premiers July 13, 2026.

I don’t know anything about dance and competitions but Hailey announced she’s working at Ryze this “season.” I looked at the dates and seems it would coincide with DWTS - does anyone know what this is and does it prevent her from doing DWTS?? If so I’ll be so sad! I didn’t think she would jump to pro (even though she should) so fast but at least would love her to be on troupe again.

An interview with Bruno Tonioli and Julianne Hough discussing DWTS early struggles.

• Hough and Tonioli credited the show's authenticity, storytelling and focus on transformation for its lasting success since its 2005 debut.
• More than two decades after the show first aired, both admitted that, at the time, they weren't sure it would take off. From casting to the first live episodes, there were plenty of doubts along the way.

The rest of the article can be found on People website.

DWTS Bruno and Julianne Interview

For a project I'm going I trying to see what the most performance dances over the 34 season, which started out fine. If the dance wasn't performed that season it is marked N/A, if it was performed but wasn't score I labeled it Group since those were group performances.

But I hit a small snag starting with season 7. This was the first season with team dances. I got confused, should I consider it couple as its own dance adding 3 to the total score or only one per team? Using season 7, I'm currently counting Team Paso as 1 extra dance and The Cha-Cha as 1 extra dance, does that feel right?

Then I got to season 9 which had relays for the first week and come the final a megamix where the finalists with a V. Waltz, Samba and Jive. 3 couples doing a similar routine with 3 different scores.

I know I'm not showing every dance, but I've gotten up to season 11 so far. How do you you guys think I should count as a dance?

DWTS pros did great! Special shout out to Gleb - he killed all his performances! Gleb and Rylee have so much dance chemistry! Gleb and Witney were effortlessly perfect in their dance!

Here are all other performances by DWTS pros:

Group dance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKGr0f5SD-c

Witney & Jan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5nOUFAw1Dc

Rylee & Jan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ziyAZ0ZQbo

Gleb & Witney https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydgjMPruzw0

A special crossover event between American Idol Season 24 and Dancing With the Stars (DWTS) is scheduled for Monday, May 4, 2026. Gleb Savchenko, Rylee Arnold, Jan Ravnik, and Witney Carson will dance alongside the Top 5 contestants.

Original Idol judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson are returning for this episode, with Abdul serving as a guest judge. Top 5 Contestants (American Idol): Braden Rumfelt, Chris Tungseth, Hannah Harper, Jordan McCullough, and Keyla Richardson.

I just wanted to take a moment to acknowledge what a great experience I had at Chicago. The role of Roxy was perfect for Whitney! She was sassy, fun, and all around sold the character. Mark got a huge standing ovation, and “we both reached for the gun” was my favorite of the show. It’s hard to forget they put on as many shows as they do, and to still have the stamina and professionalism to make it happen enjoyable for each audience. Afterwards I had the brief but awesome moment to meet Whit. I got to tell her about my young niece who loved DWTS and dreamed of broadway. #bellawanderson Our family leaves decorative rocks for her, and Whitney graciously accepted one. I’ve been to tons of shows, but there was something so special about this one. Like everyone involved didn’t want to be anywhere else. I truly believe Whit is a star and can’t wait to see what she does next! Please enjoy these photos. I have cross posted because I am still so excited!

Maura Higgins and Ciara Miller are the first contestants announce for season 35! Here are my first impressions from the HULU event.

Do I like the heavily promoted Maura? I would like to share my reservations here.

• There was absolutely no need to make disrespectful comments towards Gleb just to please Brooks. Gleb is a well-known part of DWTS family. Maura's comment (repeated multiple times to different journalists) was absolutely unnecessary and borderline toxic. Although I am sure Brooks will pay her back generously…

• It is possible that she will be paired with Mark. Mark is consistently paired with celebrities with strong fanbases, but first and foremost with talented dancers. She did well on Dancing on ice, but not exceptionally well. Also, she is taller than Mark, even without heels.

• I don’t exclude that she will be paired with Alan or Brandon. Regardless of who she will be paired with, I am not rooting for her.

Ciara Miller, on the other hand, is very interesting to me. Tall, gorgeous, ICU-nurse-turned-model, it will be really interesting to watch her journey on DWTS. I would love her to be paired with Gleb!

I look forward to learn more about the season 35 cast. I hope we will have some cool stars joining the team!

I swear during this past season of dwts, deux m posted about a blind about cheating that occurred with someone on dwts. Anyone remember that or have any insight? I don’t remember ever seeing who it ended up being.

Alfonso "tinks" he knows the next contestant on DWTS. Camera pans to Maura Higgins.

The first two contestants announced for Dancing With The Stars are Ciara Miller from Summer House and Maura Higgins from Love Island. Both women have also been on Traitors, Ciara season 3 and Maura season 4.

DWTS Annoucement Ciara & Maura

*The DWTS fan refers to “A Night to Remember" tour, which began in December 2018 and ran through February 2019. Dancers included Witney, Emma, Jenna, Alan, Gleb, Artem, Sasha, Brandon, Hayley, and Britt.

These are my expectations:

1. I absolutely expect and hope that Gleb will be in the DWTS group. I hope he is not punished for finally responding to all the insults and humiliation and lies that the Naders put him through. If he is not there, we will know that DWTS threw him to the wolves to please the Naders. 🤮🙄🙁
2. The Hough and the Ribeiro families will be there in full force. I think Hayley could also join the team. I expect Julianne and Alfonso to announce The Next Pro spinoff.
3. I don’t exclude the possibility of Sasha and Janel being there to hard launch their relationship.
4. Jan will be there and will be treated as the best thing that ever happened to DWTS.
5. I do believe there will be a pre-taped section from the pros on tour and Robert Irwin.
6. I expect the introduction of Rob Rausch and Maura Higgins as the contestants for DWTS season 35.

I am hoping that DWTS will not disappoint me 😊