The cast has been announced and it is chock full of celebrities we know and love. Premiering on September 15th and 16th, theories on our future Mirrorball winners are already brewing and we thought, why not throw our top 5 predictions in the ring?!
Julia Stiles & Ezra Sosa
This actress not only defined the vibe of the 2000s, but our childhoods. The beloved Julia Stiles has been paired up with the energetic Ezra Sosa for this upcoming season. This duo is highly expected to take home the Mirrorball Trophy. Having starred in the beloved early 2000s film Save the Last Dance, diehard Julia Stiles fans are hoping that she’s able to clinch another dance-related win. Her personality is infectious and you can’t help but root for this shining star.
Harry Shum Jr. & Jenna Johnson
Now we all know that Harry Shum Jr. can bust a move! From "Glee" to the Step Up films, Shum has been gracing our screens with his amazing dance movies for decades. Finally on "Dancing With the Stars", Shum is considered a high contender for that Mirrorball win. In fact, on most betting polls, he ranks at #1 as the most likely winner. Aside from his background in dance, he is also paired with 2-time winner Jenna Johnson! This duo will surely bring fire and passion to the dance floor and are definitely the pair to look out for this season.
Jenna Dewan & Val Chmerkovskiy
Another Step Up alum takes the "DWTS" dance floor! Actress Jenna Dewan is another top contender for the Mirrorball. With her background in dance as a backup dancer for Janet Jackson, P!nk, Missy Elliott, and Christina Aguilera, Jenna is definitely a dancing pro! We are excited to see her light up that dance floor, especially because she’s paired up with 3-time mirrorball winner Val Chmerkovskiy. We’re curious to see Jenna and Val’s dancing development as the season progresses.
Taylor Hanson & Britt Stewart
While Taylor Hanson may not be a professional dancer like some of his other cast members, musicality is still running through his veins as a member of '90s pop/rock band Hanson. Having been paired with the talented Britt Stewart, this duo is considered more of an underdog pairing. Our fingers are crossed as we hope that this vibrant pairing is able to make it far this season.
Amber Glenn & Pasha Paskov
Everyone better watch out when Amber Glenn hits the floor this season. This Olympic gold medalist figure skater is not to be played with. Her energy is ferocious and alluring. Her experience on the ice and her pairing with Pasha Paskov may be the thing to tip the scales in Pasha’s favor — possibly leading him to his first Mirrorball win. Will those figure skating skills translate to the non-icy dance floor? We are positive they will! We implore everyone to keep an eye on Glenn as she exceeds everyone’s expectations.
Tune in to the 2-night Season 35 premiere of "Dancing With The Stars" starting September 15 at 8/7c on ABC & Disney+ (next day on Hulu)!
