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Guillermo Rodriguez Joins DWTS Season 35 Celebrity Lineup

6/19/2026

Summary

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Guillermo Rodriguez was announced on June 17, 2026 as the fourth celebrity contestant for Dancing with the Stars Season 35 on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
He joins Maura Higgins, Ciara Miller and Jackson Olson as the season’s celebrity lineup.
ABC will reveal the celebrity-pro pairings on September 2, 2026 on Good Morning America.
Season 35 will premiere in fall 2026 on ABC and Disney+, with next-day streaming on Hulu, after Season 34’s finale drew 72 million votes.

History

Historical Context

Since its June 1 2005 debut on ABC, Dancing with the Stars—adapted from the UK’s Strictly Come Dancing—proved a ratings hit, prompting a 2022 shift of season 31 to Disney+ before returning to ABC for season 32 while streaming simultaneously. The franchise, now licensed in 60 territories, announced its 2026 Season 35 lineup, continuing its cross-platform strategy.

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Story summary

Guillermo Rodriguez was announced on June 17, 2026 as the fourth celebrity contestant for Dancing with the Stars Season 35 on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
He joins Maura Higgins, Ciara Miller and Jackson Olson as the season’s celebrity lineup.
ABC will reveal the celebrity-pro pairings on September 2, 2026 on Good Morning America.
Season 35 will premiere in fall 2026 on ABC and Disney+, with next-day streaming on Hulu, after Season 34’s finale drew 72 million votes.

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