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ABC Unveils New Cast For Latest Season Of ‘Dancing With The Stars’

In less than two weeks ABC’s hit reality competition series Dancing With The Stars is headed back to the ballroom! While some cast members have already been revealed, the network unveiled the full lineup this morning!

The season will feature the following pairings:

Baron Davis and Britt Stewart

Baron Davis is a two-time NBA All-Star, serial entrepreneur, investor and creator of thought-provoking content and digital platforms.

DANCING WITH THE STARS – ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” stars Baron Davis and Britt Stewart. (Disney/Andrew Eccles)

Robert Irwin and Witney Carson

Robert Clarence Irwin was born on Dec. 1, 2003. Like his late father, Steve Irwin, he is a passionate wildlife conservationist, and the energy he brings to his work at Australia Zoo is contagious. Irwin is determined to protect wildlife and inspire others through his work behind, and in front of the lens as a nature photographer and TV presenter.

DANCING WITH THE STARS – ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” stars Robert Irwin and Witney Carson. (Disney/Andrew Eccles)

Alix Earle and Valentin Chmerkovskiy

Alix Earle is a social media personality and construction company heiress who became famous for her “Get Ready With Me” videos on TikTok.

DANCING WITH THE STARS – ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” stars Alix Earle and Valentin Chmerkovskiy. (Disney/Andrew Eccles)

Jennifer Affleck and Jan Ravnik

Jen Affleck is a social media influencer and reality television star known for her role in Hulu’s hit reality TV series “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” When she is not filming her TV show or her next viral TikTok, she and her husband, Zac Affleck, are spending quality time with their two children: daughter Nora and son Luca, with another on the way.

DANCING WITH THE STARS – ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” stars Jennifer Affleck and Jan Ravnik. (Disney/Andrew Eccles)

Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas

Whitney Leavitt — the “breakout star” (Vulture) of Hulu’s “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” — touts an audience of 3.1 million-plus across TikTok and Instagram. She just wrapped season two of the show, which premiered with 5 million views after five days of global streaming. The 32-year-old mom of three has been featured by Vulture, ”Jimmy Kimmel Live,” People Magazine, Glamour and more.

DANCING WITH THE STARS – ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” stars Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas. (Disney/Andrew Eccles)

Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold

Scott Hoying is a three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning and Emmy® Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, arranger and artist.

While studying music at USC, he discovered his passion for a cappella and started the a cappella group, Pentatonix. The vocal quintet quickly rose to international fame and has collaborated with Kelly Clarkson, Dolly Parton, Maren Morris, Jennifer Hudson, Stevie Wonder and Andrea Bocelli, among others.

DANCING WITH THE STARS – ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” stars Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold. (Disney/Andrew Eccles)

Emma Slater and Andy Richter

Andy Richter is an actor, comedian and writer, best known for his years as Conan O’Brien’s sidekick on “Late Night,” “The Tonight Show” and “CONAN.” He is currently the host of “The Three Questions” podcast, as well as the SiriusXM show “The Andy Richter Call-in Show.” As an actor, he has appeared in films such as “Elf” and “Madagascar,” as well as television shows such as “Andy Richter Controls the Universe,” “Andy Barker, P.I.” and “Arrested Development.”

DANCING WITH THE STARS – ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” stars Emma Slater and Andy Richter. (Disney/Andrew Eccles)

Daniella Karagach and Dylan Efron

Dylan Efron is a producer, content creator and outdoor enthusiast known for his compelling presence across digital media and television. In 2025, Efron was crowned the winner of the third season of “The Traitors,” where his authenticity and sharp gameplay earned him a Critics’ Choice nomination for Male Star of the Year. Originally from California, Efron began his career behind the scenes on major films like “American Sniper” and “A Star Is Born,” before stepping into his own spotlight as a creator, athlete and media personality whose work continues to engage and inspire a global audience.

DANCING WITH THE STARS – ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” stars Daniella Karagach and Dylan Efron. (Disney/Andrew Eccles)

Gleb Savchenk and Hilaria Baldwin

Hilaria Baldwin is an entrepreneur, host and author. She was the Host of The Baldwins, a reality show on TLC about the behind-the- scenes look at her and Alec’s lives with 7 children. She’s also the author of Manual Not Included; Glowing Up: Recipes to Rock Your Natural Beauty with her daughter Carmen; and The Living Clearly Method. Hilaria lives in NYC with her husband Alec and 7 kids.

DANCING WITH THE STARS – ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” stars Gleb Savchenk and Hilaria Baldwin. (Disney/Andrew Eccles)

Jenna Johnson and Corey Feldman

Feldman is proudly celebrating his 50th anniversary in entertainment. From a career that has garnered over 100 theatrical films — 18 of which were No. 1 at the box office — along with over 100 television appearances, five TV series, 20 U.S. tours with various bands, three Billboard Top 40 hits, multiple viral videos, and a historic “Today Show” performance that became the most-viewed musical act on the show at the time, Feldman’s legacy continues to evolve.

As one of the original stars of “The Goonies,” Feldman is also helping to celebrate the film’s 40th anniversary by co-producing a new docuseries that chronicles the refurbishment of the iconic Goonies house — a nostalgic landmark for fans across generations.

DANCING WITH THE STARS – ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” stars Jenna Johnson and Corey Feldman. (Disney/Andrew Eccles)

Pasha Pashkov and Danielle Fishel

Danielle Fishel is best known for her iconic role as Topanga on the ’90s TGIF staple “Boy Meets World.” She would later reprise the role for “Girl Meets World,” a millennial reboot that ran for three seasons on Disney Channel. Since 2017, Fishel has moved behind the camera, directing over 50 episodes of multicamera television, including Disney Channel’s “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” and “Raven’s Home” (for which she was nominated for two Emmys®), ABC’s “Shifting Gears” and NBC’s “Lopez vs. Lopez.” She also co-hosts the hit iHeart podcast “Pod Meets World,” alongside her best friends and former costars Will Friedle and Rider Strong. Additionally, Fishel is passionate about her clean and affordable hair care line, Be Free by Danielle Fishel, which is available online and through QVC.

DANCING WITH THE STARS – ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” stars Pasha Pashkov and Danielle Fishel. (Disney/Andrew Eccles)

Jordan Childs and Ezra Sosa

Jordan Chiles is a renowned gymnast and two-time Olympian. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she helped secure a silver medal for Team USA with a standout performance. A passionate advocate for body positivity and mental health, Chiles inspires young athletes around the globe. In 2022, she became one of only three Black gymnasts to sweep the podium at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships; and the following year, she earned two NCAA individual titles with UCLA while embarking on a new chapter as a Nike athlete. Returning to elite competition in 2024, Chiles played a key role in leading Team USA to a gold medal at the Paris Olympics, cementing her status as a trailblazer in the sport.

DANCING WITH THE STARS – ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” stars Jordan Childs and Ezra Sosa. (Disney/Andrew Eccles)

Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten

An icon to generations, she is beloved for her unforgettable roles in Disney’s “The Parent Trap,” SNL’s “Superstar,” and the cult classic “Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion.” She also dazzled as the legendary Alexis Carrington in The CW’s hit “Dynasty” reboot and frequently collaborates with Denis Leary in projects like FX’s “Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll,” Universal’s “Erase,” and FOX’s Super Bowl campaign “Dogs Playing Poker.”

DANCING WITH THE STARS – ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” stars Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten. (Disney/Andrew Eccles)

NOT PICTURED: Lauren Jauregui From “Fifth Harmony” and Brandon Armstrong

Multiplatinum Cuban American singer-songwriter Lauren Jauregui began as one-fifth of the award-winning, arena-filling and chart-dominating Fifth Harmony. Projecting her voice across popular culture, she has collaborated with everyone from Halsey and Steve Aoki to Ty Dolla $ign. She dropped her first solo single, “Expectations,” during 2018, generating over 100 million streams, and contributed “Invisible Chains” to “Birds of Prey: The Album.”

The pairs will be judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts, including Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough.

Co-hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, the series returns for its milestone 20th anniversary TUESDAY, SEPT. 16 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), simulcast LIVE on ABC and Disney+, and available next day on Hulu. “Dancing with the Stars” is produced by BBC Studios.

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