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Dancing with the Stars Season 34: Celebrities and Pros Revealed!

9/3/2025

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Summary

Dancing Stars Return

Season 34 of "Dancing with the Stars" was announced on September 3, 2025, on Good Morning America.
The season premieres on September 16, featuring 14 celebrities, including Jordan Chiles and Alix Earle.
Professional dancers include Jan Ravnik and champion Mark Ballas, hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough.
The competition airs on ABC and Disney+, with episodes streaming on Hulu the next day.

Summary

Ballas Competes Again

Mark Ballas returns to compete in Season 34 after retiring in 2023, having won three Mirrorball Trophies.
The cast includes animal activist Robert Irwin and TikTok star Alix Earle, known for her "Get Ready With Me" videos.
Early announcements also feature Whitney Leavitt and Jennifer Affleck from "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives."

History

Historical Context

"Dancing with the Stars" premiered on June 1, 2005, on ABC, transforming reality television by merging dance with celebrity culture. The show, inspired by the British "Strictly Come Dancing," has featured over 500 contestants across 32 seasons, significantly influencing global entertainment trends and reflecting evolving viewer preferences, particularly with the rise of social media influencers.

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Dancing Stars Return

Season 34 of "Dancing with the Stars" was announced on September 3, 2025, on Good Morning America.
The season premieres on September 16, featuring 14 celebrities, including Jordan Chiles and Alix Earle.
Professional dancers include Jan Ravnik and champion Mark Ballas, hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough.
The competition airs on ABC and Disney+, with episodes streaming on Hulu the next day.

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