'DWTS' Season 35 Contestants: 16 Celebs & Pro Partners, Revealed (Including a Same-Sex Pairing!) | Just Jared

The full cast for season 35 of DWTS (aka Dancing with the Stars) was revealed a few weeks back, and we’ll finally get to watch their first dances tonight on the premiere!

This year, there are 16 celebs vying for the Mirror Ball trophy, and only one will prevail.

There are Olympians competing this year, reality TV stars, a celeb chef, two stars with extensive dance experience and more. In addition, this season will feature a same-sex dance pairing of two women!

Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough will return as judges, and Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough are returning as co-hosts.

DWTS season 35 will kick off its new season with a two-night premiere tonight, with another episode on Wednesday, September 16, at 8:00 p.m. on ABC and Disney+. There will be a live after show, DWTS After Party, hosted by season 34 winner Robert Irwin on Wednesday (September 16). He’ll be “checking in with eliminated contestants and breaking down the best moments” with DWTS alumni!

We’re breaking down the full cast list here for you to see.

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