"What is the commencement date for the upcoming season of 'Dancing with the Stars'?"
The long-awaited return of ABC's popular reality competition show, Dancing with the Stars, is just around the corner. Season 34 kicks off on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, with the premiere airing live on ABC and streaming on Disney+.
This season promises to be as exciting as ever, with a diverse cast of celebrities ready to showcase their dancing skills. Among the contestants are Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles, The Goonies alum Corey Feldman, and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives co-stars Whitney Leavitt and Jennifer Affleck.
Jennifer Affleck, who had an emotional reaction when she learned she was cast on the show, revealed that she has been a fan of Dancing with the Stars for a long time. In an interview with DECIDER this week, she expressed her surprise about being on the show and questioned how she got cast. Despite her initial shock, she considers her casting a "pinch me moment."
Scott Hoying is partnered with Rylee Arnold, Corey Feldman with Jenna Johnson, Danielle Fishel with Pasha Pashkov, Baron Davis with Britt Stewart, Whitney Leavitt with Mark Ballas, and Robert Irwin with Witney Carson. Hilaria Baldwin is partnered with Gleb Savchenko, Alix Earle with Val Chmerkovsky, and Elaine Hendrix with Alan Bersten. Lauren Jauregui is partnered with Brandon Armstrong, and Dylan Efron is partnered with Daniella Karagach.
The judges for this season include Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Toniolo, and Derek Hough. Alfonso Rbeiro and Julianne Hough return as hosts for the new season. The Season 34 premiere can also be streamed live on Disney+, and next-day streaming is available on Hulu.
For those who can't wait to see their favourite celebrities take to the dance floor, the Season 34 premiere of Dancing with the Stars airs live on ABC on Tuesday, September 16. Don't miss out on the excitement!
