It’s official: Dancing With the Stars is returning for Season 35! ABC confirmed the news at Hulu’s Get Real event on April 22. Just a few weeks later, the network shared more information about the show’s schedule, and also gave an update on the cast.
Even though Season 35 won’t premiere for several months, we learned of the first two stars hitting the ballroom in April, and a third cast member was confirmed at the Disney Upfronts on May 12.
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