# Dança dos Famosos 2026 season premiere

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dana-dos-famosos-2026-season-preparations
> Updated: 2026-08-16T18:41:28.000Z. Sources: 29. Developments: 3.

The 23rd season of the reality competition ‘Dança dos Famosos’ premiered on August 16, 2026, during the program ‘Domingão com Huck’ on TV Globo.

Following the initial announcement of participants such as Ticiane Pinheiro, Breno Ferreira, Junno Andrade, Otaviano Costa, and Lucas Guedez, the full cast of 16 participants was revealed during the premiere. The diverse lineup includes actors, singers, influencers, journalists, and athletes. Notable participants include Diego Martins, Kenya Sade, Mell Muzzillo, MC Livinho, Bruna Griphao, Giovana Cordeiro, Léo Foguete, Pedro Scooby, and Rita Guedes. Additionally, Gracyanne Barbosa and MC Livinho are returning to the competition after being unable to finish the 2025 season. Influencer Bianca Andrade is part of the cast, though she was absent from the live presentation due to a bacterial infection requiring hospitalization. Participant Rita Guedes appeared wearing sunglasses following eye surgery.

The season opening featured a performance by two-time champion Paolla Oliveira and current champion Silvero Pereira, performing a samba routine to the song ‘NUEVAYoL’ by Bad Bunny. The competition is hosted by Luciano Huck, who used the premiere to clarify recent controversies regarding potential censorship and a previous segment involving actor Cauã Reymond and betting advertisements, stating that no topics are prohibited on the program. The new season aims to boost viewership through high-profile guest appearances, including Xuxa. The judging panel features fixed members Ana Botafogo, Carlinhos de Jesus, Zebrinha, and Milton Cunha, supplemented by guest artistic judges.

## Claims

- The new season of Dança dos Famosos premiered on Sunday, August 16, 2026. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- The cast includes Ticiane Pinheiro, Junno Andrade, Diego Martins, Kenya Sade, Breno Ferreira, Mell Muzzillo, MC Livinho, Bruna Griphao, Giovana Cordeiro, Lucas Guedez, Léo Foguete, Pedro Scooby, Rita_ (corroborated by 10 sources)
- The 23rd season of Dança dos Famosos features 16 participants. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Gracyanne Barbosa and MC Livinho are returning to the competition after not completing the 2025 edition. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Bianca Andrade was unable to participate in the live cast presentation due to health issues. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The judging panel includes Ana Botafogo, Carlinhos de Jesus, Zebrinha, and Milton Cunha. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Dança dos Famosos 2026 premieres on Globo with new celebrity cast

The 2026 season of ‘Dança dos Famosos’ premiered on Globo, featuring a surprise opening by Paolla Oliveira and a new roster of 16 celebrity contestants.

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dana-dos-famosos-2026-16-participants-announced-on-domingo-com-huck

### 2026-08-14: Globo confirms cast for Dança dos Famosos 2026 season

Globo has confirmed the cast for the 23rd season of ‘Dança dos Famosos’, including Ticiane Pinheiro, Junno Andrade, and Breno Ferreira, set to premiere this Sunday on ‘Domingão com Huck’.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dana-dos-famosos-returns-with-ticiane-pinheiro-confirmed

### 2026-08-10: TV Globo to reveal 2026 Dança dos Famosos cast

TV Globo will reveal the 2026 'Dança dos Famosos' participant list on August 16, featuring singers, presenters, and actors.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tv-globo-to-reveal-2026-dana-dos-famosos-cast

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