# Dancing With the Stars season 35 casting

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dancing-with-the-stars-season-35-casting
> Updated: 2026-08-20T20:29:47.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Cast announcements for season 35 of ‘Dancing With the Stars’ have begun, with several participants confirmed including Tyler Cameron, Jenna Dewan, Ciara Miller, Maura Higgins, Guillermo Rodriguez, and Jackson Olson. Conner Leavitt, from ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’, was later added to the roster. 

Professional dancer Witney Carson is set to return to the competition while pregnant. Additionally, judge Carrie Ann Inaba has shared details regarding her struggle with Sjögren’s disease, an autoimmune condition, noting that a flare-up caused her to miss the first night of the previous season. ABC is expected to reveal the full cast on ‘Good Morning America’ on September 2.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Conner Leavitt joins Dancing With the Stars season 35 cast

Conner Leavitt and Jenna Dewan are among the celebrities joining the cast of ‘Dancing With the Stars’ season 35, which features several returning reality stars and influencers.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/conner-leavitt-joins-dancing-with-the-stars-season-35-cast

### 2026-08-19: Dancing With the Stars announces new cast and judge health update

Dancing With the Stars announces season 35 cast members Tyler Cameron and Jenna Dewan, while judge Carrie Ann Inaba discusses managing Sjögren’s disease.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dancing-with-the-stars-announces-new-cast-and-judge-health-update

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