{"id":111554,"date":"2025-09-03T13:18:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T13:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/111554\/"},"modified":"2025-09-03T13:18:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T13:18:11","slug":"dancing-with-the-stars-season-34-full-cast-announced-live-on-gma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/111554\/","title":{"rendered":"Dancing with the Stars season 34: Full cast announced live on GMA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Your support helps us to tell the story<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-1uza6dc-0 cKWiEj\">From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it&#8217;s investigating the financials of Elon Musk&#8217;s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, &#8216;The A Word&#8217;, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-1uza6dc-0 cKWiEj\">At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-1uza6dc-0 cKWiEj\">The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.<\/p>\n<p>Your support makes all the difference.Read more<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/dancing-with-the-stars-0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dancing with the Stars<\/a> has gathered a new lineup of celebrity guests who will be shimmying and shaking their way onto season 34.<\/p>\n<p>The full cast was unveiled on Good Morning America on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>In April, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/robert-irwin\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Robert Irwin<\/a>, son of the late zookeeper <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/steve-irwin\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Steve Irwin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/arts-entertainment\/tv\/news\/dancing-with-the-stars-robert-bindi-irwin-b2738093.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">became the first high-profile name to join the cast.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The 21-year-old Australian isn\u2019t the first in his family to compete on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/abc\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ABC<\/a>\u2019s hit dancing competition series. His older sister Bindi, 26, won the mirrorball trophy in 2015 with her professional ballroom partner, Derek Hough.<\/p>\n<p>In May, influencer Alix Earle, 24, was announced as the second name on the call sheet.<\/p>\n<p>Here is this year\u2019s cast in full, plus their pro dancer pairings :<\/p>\n<p>Jordan Chiles (with Ezra Sosa) \u2014 Gold medal-winning Olympic gymnastLauren Jauregui (with Brandon Armstrong) \u2014 Fifth Harmony singerDylan Efron (with Daniella Karagach) \u2014 Reality TV personality and brother of actor Zac EfronCorey Feldman (with Jenna Johnson) \u2014 Eighties film star of Gremlins, The Goonies and Stand by MeHilaria Baldwin (with Gleb Savchenko) \u2014 Yoga instructor, podcaster and wife of actor Alec BaldwinAndy Richter (with Emma Slater) \u2014 Comedian and former sidekick of Conan O&#8217;BrienDanielle Fishel (with Pasha Pashkov) \u2014 Star of Boy Meets WorldElaine Hendrix (with Alan Bersten) \u2014 Actor known for her role as Meredith Blake in the 1998 remake of The Parent TrapScott Hoying (Rylee Arnold) \u2014 Pentatonix singerRobert Irwin (Witney Carson) \u2014 Wildlife conservationist and son of the late Steve Irwin Alix Earle (with Val Chmerkovskiy) \u2014 Social media influencer and host of the Hot Mess podcast Jen Affleck (with Jan Ravnik) \u2014 Star of The Secret Lives of Mormon WivesWhitney Leavitt (with Mark Ballas) \u2014 Also from The Secret Lives of Mormon WivesBaron Davis (with Britt Stewart) \u2014 Two-time NBA All-Star<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/177452_6575_v1.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"'Dancing with the Stars' is hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/>&#8216;Dancing with the Stars&#8217; is hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough (Disney)<\/p>\n<p>Season 34 of DWTS will welcome back co-hosts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/alfonso-ribeiro\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alfonso Ribeiro<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/julianne-hough\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Julianne Hough<\/a>, in addition to the returning judging panel made up of Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/bruno-tonioli\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bruno Tonioli<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Pro dancer Mark Ballas is returning from retirement to compete this season.<\/p>\n<p>The latest season saw former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/arts-entertainment\/tv\/news\/dancing-with-the-stars-2024-season-33-dwts-anna-delvey-b2614781.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Bachelor star Joey Graziadei and his partner Jenna Johnson<\/a> coast through the competition to win the coveted mirrorball trophy. Olympic rugby star Ilona Maher and her partner Alan Bersten came in second, followed closely by Disney star Chandler Kinney and partner Brandon Armstrong, who placed third.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/arts-entertainment\/tv\/news\/dwts-results-winner-chandler-kinney-dancing-with-stars-b2655075.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Maher\u2019s win over Kinney left several viewers fuming<\/a>, as many felt the Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin actor had outperformed the athlete in both of the final dances.<\/p>\n<p>DWTS season 34 will premiere on ABC and Disney+ Tuesday, September 16, at 8 p.m. ET. 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