13 ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Cast Predictions for Season 35
Another season of Dancing With the Stars has come and gone, and with so much buzz surrounding the 34th installment of the show, we’re already looking ahead to what’s to come in 2026. While ABC hasn’t officially announced a DWTS renewal yet, with the improved Season 34 ratings and increased chatter about the show, we can likely expect Season 35 to come next fall.
Should the show return, the full celebrity cast won’t be confirmed until closer to the premiere date, but we have some ideas about who could hit the ballroom next. Some of our predictions have already spoken about wanting to be on the show, while others are internet favorites.
Ahead of Season 34, four contestants were revealed before the full cast announcement, so it may just be a matter of months before we start learning who may be putting on their dancing shoes.
Scroll down to see our list of Season 35 predictions, and hop into the comments section to let us know if you agree. Who do YOU think will be part of next season’s cast?
Taylor Lautner
Taylor Lautner was a rumored Season 34 contestant in 2025, and while he didn’t end up competing on the show, he’d certainly be an excellent candidate for a future season.
We’ve had Harry Potter and Hunger Games stars on the show in the past, so grabbing cast members from the Twilight franchise is a logical step.
Tia or Tamera Mowery
DWTS loves nostalgia, so it would only be fitting for a 90s star to be part of the cast. Tia Mowery or her twin sister, Tamera Mowery, are great options to fill this void!
Jen Shah
Real Housewives stars have been staples on DWTS over the years, and with Jen Shah ending her prison sentence early, she’d certainly have a story to tell as a contestant.
Taylor Frankie Paul
With Taylor Frankie Paul starring on both The Bachelorette and Secret Lives of Mormon Wives in 2026, she’s pretty much a shoo-in for a DWTS casting call.
Tyler Hynes
It’s absolutely time we start flooding DWTS with Hallmark stars, and Tyler Hynes is the perfect guy to kick it off.
Cam Newton
Pretty much every season of DWTS has a retired athlete, and Cam Newton seems like a likely fit to fill that spot in the future. He’s already competed on Special Forces, so the ballroom could definitely be next.
Todd or Julie Chrisley
Todd Chrisley or Julie Chrisley could fill the “controversial” slot on a season of DWTS. They both served prison time until they were pardoned by Donald Trump in May 2025.
Giovanni Mazza
Various soap stars have made DWTS appearances over the years, but it’s been a while. General Hospital’s Giovanni Mazza could be the right person to change that.
Donna Kelce
Fresh off an appearance on Season 4 of The Traitors at the beginning of 2026, Donna Kelce could continue her reality television competition run on DWTS.
Chloe Kim
It’s pretty much a given that Season 35 will include a U.S. winter Olympian. We won’t know who goes viral until the 2026 Games in February, but snowboarder Chloe Kim is definitely an early favorite.
Gia Giudice
When Gia Giudice stopped by TV Insider to promote her Special Forces win, she confirmed that she’s dying to compete on DWTS, and we’re manifesting that for her!
Remi Bader
Recent seasons of the show tend to have at least one internet influencer in the cast, and Remi Bader would be a perfect person to cast next. She’s always been an open book, which is an important quality when competing on DWTS.
Bart Johnson
2026 will mark the 20th anniversary of High School Musical, so it’s time to bring back another cast member. Bart Johnson keeps the love for the movie alive on his podcast, so he’d be the perfect representative.
Lucas Grabeel is another good option, too!
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Can we stop adding social media influencers as "celebrities" for the show and keep it at current and former movie/TV/sports stars? Nothing against the influencers but they're not celebrities. They didn't do the work to get that title... They just propped up a camera in a bedroom their parents owned. 🤷🏾♀️
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Who? And who? And who? Sad what is considered a “Star” these days.
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I've only heard of about 3 or 4 of these people, couples and twins counting as 1. If they are not truly STARS (meaning extremely well known by all) please explain in detail who they are.
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Shan jaw and. Brandon Tamera and One of the new. Pros from last year. Taylor. Frankie Paul and mark ballas or Derek hough ‘Tia Marrioy and. Mac’s make it a return of the Derek hough and Mac show.
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Taylor launter and Emma For dwts season 35 remi ballaer and Shasha or Alan Donna kelce and Val Todd and Sharna the one listed on here Christy and Esso the pro who the opyliman last year. Bart Johnston. And. PETA Taylor Hines and Jenna
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I hope that Gia gudiunce and. Sasha Are paried together for dwts season 35 mark ballas and chole Kim please get mark on for another try it was so sad that he went home right before the finale that he needs to come back Whitney and genniva the soap opera star that is suggested on there
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