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September 24, 2025

'Dancing with the Stars' season 34: Everything to know

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The ballroom is open for "Dancing with the Stars" season 34.

Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles, actress Danielle Fishel and author Hilaria Baldwin are among the celebrities competing on the new season of the hit dance competition series.

For the premiere show on Sept. 16, the celebrity cast and their pro partners performed dances, including the tango, cha cha, salsa and jive, according to ABC.

Season 34 also marks a special milestone for "DWTS" as it celebrates its milestone 20th anniversary.

Read on to see what you need to know about the new season.

What happened in the 'Dancing with the Stars' season 34 premiere?

The season premiere was highlighted by some impressive moves from this season's stars, including conservationist Robert Irwin's stunt of jumping off a car alongside his pro partner, Witney Carson. Judge Derek Hough called the performance "probably the best first dance I’ve ever seen on this show."

Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles also wowed in her dance to Beyoncé's "Break My Soul" with her partner Ezra Sosa. Other highlights included Alix Earle and pro Val Chmerkovskiy using a ring of fire while dancing to Britney Spears' "Circus," and actress Danielle Fishel and pro Pasha Pashkov performing an emotional tango to “Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)” by Kelly Clarkson, a meaningful performance over a year after Fishel revealed a breast cancer diagnosis.

Among other dances, Gleb Savchenko and Hilaria Baldwin also impressed with their Cha Cha to “Let’s Get Loud” by Jennifer Lopez.

The night concluded with Irwin and Carson at the top of the night's judge's leaderboard, tied with Whitney Leavitt and pro Mark Ballas. At the bottom of the board were Andy Richter and pro Emma Slater, along with actor Corey Feldman and pro Jenna Johnson.

Longtime judge Carrie Ann Inaba was absent from the ballroom for the premiere due to illness. Inaba made the announcement Tuesday on social media.

When does 'Dancing with the Stars' air?

PHOTO: Season 34 of "Dancing With the Stars" features celebrities including Danielle Fishel, Jordan Chiles, Dylan Efron and more.
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Season 34 of "Dancing With the Stars" features celebrities including Danielle Fishel, Jordan Chiles, Dylan Efron and more.

Season 34 of "Dancing with the Stars" premiered on Tuesday, Sept. 16.

The show airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET and PT on ABC and Disney+.

Meet the celebrity cast of 'Dancing with the Stars' season 34

Season 34 of "DWTS" will also be available for streaming the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.

Who is competing on season 34 of 'Dancing With the Stars'?

PHOTO: The season 34 "Dancing With the Stars" cast on "Good Morning America," Sept. 3, 2025.
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The season 34 "Dancing With the Stars" cast on "Good Morning America," Sept. 3, 2025.

In addition to Chiles, Fishel and Baldwin, the cast also includes social media stars Dylan Efron and Alix Earle, wildlife advocate Robert Irwin, Pentatonix star Scott Hoying, comedian Andy Richter, and Whitney Leavitt and Jen Affleck, stars of the reality TV series "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives."

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Other competitors include comedian Andy Richter and Fifth Harmony singer Lauren Jauregui

See the full cast list and photos HERE.

The full season 34 cast was revealed on "Good Morning America" on Sept. 3.

Are any new pro dancers joining season 34?

Jan Ravnik is the newest pro dancer to take his talents to the "DWTS" ballroom.

PHOTO: Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli appear in this image.
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Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli appear in this image.

Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough return as judges for season 34.

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Who won last season?

Joey Graziadei and his pro dance partner Jenna Johnson took home the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy at the end of season 33.

Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten came in second, while Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong followed in third place.

Who has been eliminated from the show so far?

Following the first double elimination on Sept. 23, the first two couples who were sent home were Feldman and Johnson, and former NBA star Baron Davis and his pro partner Britt Stewart.

See the remaining couples here.

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