Full Guide to the Star-Studded Dancing with the Stars 20th Anniversary Season 34 Cast. Are you ready for another glittering race to the Mirrorball trophy? Season 34—and the milestone 20th anniversary—of ABC’s hit reality competition series Dancing with the Stars will (high-)kick off this Tuesday, September 16, live at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with episodes available the next day on Hulu. Returning to the ballroom are co-hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, as well as judges Carrie-Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough.
So, who can audiences expect to see fox-trotting and cha-cha-ing across the dance floor this season? We’ve got your Dancing with the Stars Season 34 primer, so you can pick your favorites and cheer them on all season long! And you never know… It’s usually someone you least expect who turns out to be a fantastic dancer. (Andy Richter?)
Here’s the complete list of Season 34 competitors—including a few pals from around the worlds of Disney!—and their professional-dancer partners.
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The Full Season 34 Cast:
Screen & Stage Veterans
- Corey Feldman, with partner Jenna Johnson
- Danielle Fishel, with partner Pasha Pashkov
- Elaine Hendrix, with partner Alan Bersten
- Andy Richter, with partner Emma Slater
Reality TV & Social Media Icons
- Jen Affleck, with partner Jan Ravnik
- Hilaria Baldwin, with partner Gleb Savchenko
- Alix Earle, with partner Val Chmerkovskiy
- Dylan Efron, with partner Daniella Karagach
- Whitney Leavitt, with partner Mark Ballas
Musical Powerhouses
- Scott Hoying, with partner Rylee Arnold
- Lauren Jauregui, with partner Brandon Armstrong
Sports Stars
- Jordan Chiles, with partner Ezra Sosa
- Baron Davis, with partner Britt Stewart
- Robert Irwin, with partner Witney Carson
Who to Watch:
- The Fan Favorite: Reality TV and social media stars often have a built-in fanbase, and this season’s most-followed contestants are no exception. Alix Earle and the stars of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt, are likely to bring a flood of votes from their massive online followings.
- The Athlete’s Edge: Historically, athletes have an advantage on the show due to their strength and discipline. Keep your eye on Jordan Chiles, a two-time Olympian who won a gold medal with Team USA at the Paris Olympics in 2024. Her physical prowess and competitive spirit could take her all the way to the finale.
- The Dark Horse: While we’re looking at you, Andy Richter, it’s worth noting that another contestant comes in with a recent reality TV victory. Dylan Efron was crowned one of the winners of the hit Peacock series The Traitors in 2025. Could his knack for strategy and gameplay translate to a win on the dance floor?
So, who are you rooting for this season?
Full Guide to the Star-Studded Dancing with the Stars 20th Anniversary Season 34 Cast
