The Dancing with the Stars 2026 cast guide opens with four confirmed celebrities ahead of the September 2 GMA reveal — reality stars, an athlete, and a late-night favorite entering the ballroom.

Higgins — Love Island UK and The Traitors alum — was among the first Season 35 names ABC confirmed at Hulu Get Real in April 2026 per Entertainment Weekly reporting.

Miller brings Summer House crossover buzz to the Dancing with the Stars 2026 cast guide — ABC announced her alongside Higgins in April before the full roster arrives on Good Morning America.

Olson — Savannah Bananas second baseman and social creator — joined during Disney Upfronts in May 2026. Deadline and EW tracked his casting as ABC athlete crossover for Season 35.

Rodriguez announced his Season 35 spot on Jimmy Kimmel Live in June 2026. ABC News confirmed the sidekick competes for the Mirrorball — a late-night crossover for the cast guide.