Zac Efron Makes Surprise ‘DWTS’ Appearance to Support Dylan Efron

Avery Thompson November 18, 2025, 9:10 pm

Zac Efron with his sister Olivia on 'Dancing With the Stars' — ABC

What To Know

Zac Efron made his first Dancing With the Stars appearance during the November 18 episode.
His little brother, Dylan Efron, has made it to the Season 34 Semifinals.
Fans had been wondering when (and if) Zac would appear on the show to support his brother.

There he is! Zac Efron showed up in the ballroom to support his little brother, Dylan Efron, at the Dancing With the Stars Semifinals on November 18. This marked his first time in the ballroom this season.

Zac was seated in the audience, holding his and Dylan’s little sister, Olivia, as they cheered on their sibling. The High School Musical alum was all smiles after Dylan’s first performance with pro Daniella Karagach on Prince Night.

DWTS fans have been wondering for weeks when Zac would show up in the ballroom for Dylan. He gave everyone a hint ahead of his surprise appearance during the November 18 episode by encouraging his 59 million Instagram followers to vote his little brother into the Season 34 finale.

Earlier in the season, Dylan honored a special member of his family — his little sister — on Dedication Night. However, he made sure to give his brother a shoutout. He danced a beautiful routine to The Greatest Showman‘s “Rewrite the Stars,” which Zac performed with Zendaya in the 2017 film. The Traitors winner danced with his 5-year-old sister.

Julianne Hough with Zac Efron on 'Dancing With the Stars'

Julianne Hough / Instagram

Dylan was previously asked why his older brother had been absent from the DWTS audience for much of the season. “Hey, he’s doing his thing,” Dylan told Extra before adding that Zac was “supporting me every day.”

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Dylan is competing for a spot in the Season 34 Finals alongside Whitney Leavitt, Jordan Chiles, Robert Irwin, Elaine Hendrix, and Alix Earle. The Season 34 finale will air on November 25 and feature three rounds of competition, including the instant dances and the highly anticipated freestyles.

Now the question is: If Dylan makes it to the Season 34 finale, will Zac be in the ballroom to see if his little brother takes home the Mirrorball trophy? Time will tell!

Dancing With the Stars, Season 34, Tuesdays, 8/7c, ABC