Spectacular Moves Ahead: Dancing with the Stars Celebrates 20 Years with Star-Studded Cast

Get ready, get set, Samba. ABC recently announced the new cast and dancing pairs for season 34 of Dancing with the Stars. ’90s heartthrobs, athletes, influencers, musicians, reality TV stars, an Olympian, and a new ballroom dancer are just a few of the dancers who will hit the dance floor on September 16. Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough will return to host the new season that will mark the 20th anniversary of the show’s premiere

Jan Ravnik Joins Dancing with the Stars: Taylor Swift Tour Alum Partners with Jen Affleck

The newest ballroom dancer to join Dancing with the Stars is Jan Ravnik. Ravnik might be new to the competition, but his dancing skills are not novice. Before joining the cast, Ravnik was a backup dancer on Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour”.

Ravnik has shared the stage with many celebrities, but his dance partner will be Jen Affleck. Affleck is a content creator living her daily life with her family on #MomTok. Affleck is also on the Hulu reality show “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

Corey Feldman, Danielle Fishel, Elaine Hendrix & Andy Richter Join Dancing with the Stars Lineup

Corey Feldman is an actor and musician who is definitely not new to TV. Known for starring in The Goonies and The Lost Boys, Feldman has been on the big screen for over 50 years. His dance partner will be Jenna Johnson. Danielle Fishel was a childhood crush for many as Topanga in “Boy Meets World”. Fishel will be dancing alongside Pasha Pashkov.

Elaine Hendrix is famous for her role in “The Parent Trap“ as the stepmother from hell. She will be sharing the screen with ballroom dancer Alan Bersten. Andy Richter is an actor and Comedian. Richter has made many laughs in movies like Madagascar and Elf. Richter will be partnered with Emma Slater.

From Tik-Tok Dancing to Ballroom Dancing

Not one but two wives from the “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives“ TV Show will be on the cast this season. Whitney Leavitt is the second #MomTok mom and Mormon wife to join the cast. Leavitt will be dancing with Mark Ballas.

Alix Earle is one of the hosts of the “Hot Mess“ Podcast and a TikTok influencer. Online, Earle is famous for her get ready with me videos, relatable content, and the Alix Earle effect. Earle will be in the spotlight this season with professional dancer Val Chmerkovskiy.

Dylan Efron, Hilaria Baldwin & Robert Irwin Join Dancing With the Stars Season 34

Dylan Efron is a producer, reality TV star, and brother of wildcat Zac Efron. Crowned the winner of the third season of The Traitors in 2025, can Efron do it again and take the Mirrorball Trophy for season 34 of DWTS? He will be dancing with professional dancer Daniella Karagach.

Hilaria Baldwin is an author and reality TV star married to actor Alec Baldwin. Baldwin’s reality TV spotlight is juggling her husband and kids on the TLC reality show The Baldwins. Baldwin will be dancing with ballroom dancer Gleb Savchenko.

Robert Irwin is the son of legendary crocodile hunter Steve Irwin and brother of DWTS season 21 winner Bindi Irwin. Irwin has followed in his dad’s footsteps as a wildlife conservationist and TV host. Irwin’s dance partner will be Witney Carson.

They Can Hold a Note, But Can Their Feet Keep the Beat

Lauren Jauregi is a singer and songwriter from the group formally known as Fifth Harmony. Fifth Harmony is known for chart-topping songs like Sledgehammer and Work From Home, which feature Ty Dolla Sign. Joining Jauregi on stage will be ballroom dancer Brandon Armstrong.

Scott Hoying, a singer and songwriter known for his baritone voice, is a three-time Grammy winner. Hoying has broken music barriers and risen to success with his acappella group, the Pentatonix. The other half of Hoying duo for season 34 is dance partner Rylee Arnold.

Going For the Gold Again 

Jordan Chiles is a two-time gold medalist Olympic gymnast. Chiles and Team USA won the gold in the 2024 Paris Olympics in artistic all-around. Chile’s dance partner for the upcoming season will be Ezra Sosa.

Baron Davis is an NBA veteran point guard, a two-time All-Star, and a sports analyst. The Warriors, Clippers, Cavaliers and Knicks are a few of the teams Davis played for during his NBA run. Britt Stewart will join Davis as his dance partner.

Epic Showdowns: Vote Your Favorite Duo

Don’t forget to cast your vote for your favorite dancing duo! Based on the celebrities and dancing pairs, which dynamic duo will be the last dancers standing? Votes can be submitted online or via text, but only during the live voting window.

Dancing With the Stars season 34 will premiere live on ABC and Disney+ on September 16th. The next day, the episode will be available to stream on