Dancing With Stars Reveals Diverse Season 34 Cast Including Olympians, Celebrities

The Season 34 premiere of "Dancing with the Stars" is set for September 16, featuring a star-studded lineup including Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles, social media influencer Alix Earle, conservationist Robert Irwin, and stars from "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt. Judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough return, with Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough hosting. Jordan Chiles plans to incorporate flips into her routines and noted that training for the show has been more challenging than the Olympics. Pro Mark Ballas has come out of retirement to compete again, while many fan-favorite pros are returning. The show will simulcast live on ABC and Disney+ and be available the next day on Hulu. The cast reveal and announcements were made primarily on "Good Morning America," building momentum for what is anticipated to be a major season.