Season of television series Dancing with the StarsSeason 34Promotional poster for season 34, featuring hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, and the celebrity castHosted by Alfonso Ribeiro Julianne Hough Judges Derek Hough Carrie Ann Inaba Bruno Tonioli No. of episodes4ReleaseOriginal network ABC Disney+ Original releaseSeptember 16, 2025 (2025-09-16) –presentSeason chronology← PreviousSeason 33
The thirty-fourth season of Dancing with the Stars premiered on ABC and Disney+ on September 16, 2025,[1] and is scheduled to conclude on November 25, 2025.[2] This season, marking the twentieth anniversary of the series, is the third to air live on both networks simultaneously, and was the first of ABC's unscripted programs to earn an official renewal for their 2025–26 schedule.[3] Alfonso Ribeiro returned to host the season, while former professional dancer and judge Julianne Hough returned as co-host.[4]
Cast CouplesOn April 22, 2025, during an upfront for Hulu's unscripted programming, Robert Irwin was announced as the first celebrity participant for the thirty-fourth season.[5] He is the younger brother of season twenty-one winner, Bindi Irwin.[6] Alix Earle joined the cast one month later.[7] On June 30, during The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' second season reunion special,[8] host Nick Viall revealed that Jen Affleck and Whitney Leitt were joining Dancing with the Stars.[9] Affleck announced the birth of her third child two days later;[10] she was eight weeks postpartum when the season premiered.[11] On August 25, Entertainment Tonight reported that Hilaria Baldwin joined the cast; People confirmed her appearance the following day.[12] Jordon Hudson was originally cast to compete on the season, but she declined due to conflicts of interest.[13] The full roster of celebrity participants and their partnerships was officially revealed on Good Morning America on September 3.[14][15]
According to Parade, Artem Chigvintsev was not slated to return as a professional dancer this season.[16] Entertainment journalist Kristyn Burtt announced that Mark Ballas,[17] Britt Stewart, Brandon Armstrong, Rylee Arnold, Ezra Sosa, Emma Slater, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Daniella Karagach, Pasha Pashkov, Alan Bersten, Witney Carson, Gleb Schenko,[18] and the reigning champion Jenna Johnson were slated to return.[19] Ballas competed for the first time since winning the thirty-first season with Charli D'Amelio.[17] Before his appearance was confirmed, Schenko said he was not cast to return to Dancing with the Stars amid cheating allegations from his ex-girlfriend and season thirty-three partner, Brooks Nader.[20] Jan Rnik, former backup dancer for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, joined the series as a first-time pro.[21] Although Sasha Farber did not return as a pro this season, he was involved with its social media marketing campaign.[22]
Cast of Dancing with the Stars (season 34) Celebrity[15] Notability Professional partner Status Ref. Baron Dis NBA point guard Britt Stewart Eliminated 1st & 2ndon September 23, 2025 [23] Corey Feldman Film & television actor Jenna Johnson Lauren Jauregui Fifth Harmony singer Brandon Armstrong Eliminated 3rdon September 30, 2025 [24] Hilaria Baldwin Yoga instructor, podcaster & entrepreneur Gleb Schenko Eliminated 4thon October 7, 2025 [25] Jen Affleck The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast member Jan Rnik Participating Jordan Chiles Olympic artistic gymnast Ezra Sosa Participating Alix Earle Social media personality Val Chmerkovskiy Participating Dylan Efron Reality television personality Daniella Karagach Participating Danielle Fishel Boy Meets World actress Pasha Pashkov Participating Elaine Hendrix Film & television actress Alan Bersten Participating Scott Hoying Pentatonix singer Rylee Arnold Participating Robert Irwin Wildlife conservationist & television presenter Witney Carson Participating Whitney Leitt The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast member Mark Ballas Participating Andy Richter Actor and comedian Emma Slater ParticipatingHosts and judges
Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough returned as hosts for the season.[26] Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli returned as judges.[27] Inaba missed the season premiere due to an undisclosed illness; there was no replacement judge set in her place.[28] An official Dancing with the Stars podcast, hosted by season thirty-three winner Joey Graziadei, was launched on September 18, 2025.[29] He exclusively revealed all of the season's themes during the inaugural episode.[30][31] Kym Johnson will serve as the guest judge for Dedication Night.[32]
Dance troupeHailey Bills, Onye Stevenson, Carter Williams, and Jaxon Willard joined the show as first-time troupe members.[33] Bills is the niece of Jenna Johnson and a former pro on Dancing with the Stars: Juniors.[33] Williams was a top six finalist on the seventeenth season of So You Think You Can Dance.[33] Willard was a contestant on the second season of World of Dance.[33]
Scoring chartThe highest score each week is indicated in bold green with a dagger (†), while the lowest score each week is indicated in italicized red with a double-dagger (‡).
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Eliminated Dancing with the Stars (season 34) - Weekly scores Couple Pl. Week 1[a] 2 1+2 3 4 5[b] 6 7 8 9 10 11 Alix & Val 13 21 34 23 24 Andy & Emma 9‡ 16 25 18‡ 18‡ Danielle & Pasha 12 19 31 21 21 Dylan & Daniella 10 20 30 23 23 Elaine & Alan 12 21 33 21 24 Jen & Jan 12 22† 34 19 23 Jordan & Ezra 10 22† 32 24† 24 Robert & Witney 15† 22† 37† 22 22 Scott & Rylee 10 18 28 22 21 Whitney & Mark 15† 22† 37† 24† 25† Hilaria & Gleb 11th 14 21 35 22 23[c] Lauren & Brandon 12th 13 21 34 18‡[c] Corey & Jenna 13th 9‡ 15‡ 24‡[c] Baron & Britt 10 18 28[c] Notes ^ The couples were scored on a 20-point scale due to Carrie Ann Inaba's absence. ^ The couples were scored on a 40-point scale due to the presence of a guest judge. ^ a b c d This couple was eliminated. Weekly scoresIndividual judges' scores in the charts below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli.
Week 1: PremiereIndividual judges' scores in the charts below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli.
Each couple performed one unlearned dance to a "personal anthem" of the celebrity.[34] There was no elimination this week; all scores were carried over to the following week.[35] Carrie Ann Inaba missed this episode due to an undisclosed illness, so the couples were judged on a 20-point scale instead of the usual 30-point scale.[28] The opening number, choreographed by Ray Leeper, was set to "Kill the Lights" by Whitney Myer.[35] The troupe also performed a number to "Just Keep Watching" by Tate McRae.[35]
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Dancing with the Stars (season 34) - Week 1 Couple Scores[36] Dance[35] Music[35] Jordan & Ezra 10 (5, 5) Salsa "Break My Soul" — Beyoncé Dylan & Daniella 10 (5, 5) Cha-cha-cha "Milkshake" — Kelis Elaine & Alan 12 (6, 6) Cha-cha-cha "Woman" — Kesha, feat. the Dap-Kings Horns Whitney & Mark 15 (7, 8)[a] Tango "Golden" — Huntr/x Baron & Britt 10 (5, 5) Cha-cha-cha "U Can't Touch This" — MC Hammer Alix & Val 13 (7, 6) Cha-cha-cha "Circus" — Britney Spears Scott & Rylee 10 (5, 5) Tango "Abracadabra" — Lady Gaga Danielle & Pasha 12 (6, 6) Tango "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" — Kelly Clarkson Jen & Jan 12 (6, 6) Salsa "Nuevayol" — Bad Bunny Corey & Jenna 9 (4, 5) Tango "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" — Billy Joel Lauren & Brandon 13 (7, 6) Tango "Yes, And?" — Ariana Grande Andy & Emma 9 (5, 4) Cha-cha-cha "Hold On, I'm Comin'" — Sam & De Hilaria & Gleb 14 (7, 7) Cha-cha-cha "Let's Get Loud" — Jennifer Lopez Robert & Witney 15 (8, 7) Jive "Born to be Wild" — Steppenwolf Notes ^ Bruno officially submitted a score of 8 for Whitney & Mark, but showed a 7 during the judges' reveal. Week 2: One-Hit Wonders NightEach couple performed one unlearned dance to a song by a one-hit wonder.[37] A double elimination took place this week.[38] The opening number, choreographed by Emma Slater, was set to "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)" by C+C Music Factory feat. Freedom Williams.[37] The troupe also performed numbers to "I Like to Move It" by Reel 2 Real feat. the Mad Stuntman and "Lady (Hear Me Tonight)" by Modjo.[37]
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Dancing with the Stars (season 34) - Week 2 Couple Scores[39] Dance[37] Music[37] Result Alix & Val 21 (7, 7, 7) Jive "Mambo No. 5" — Lou Bega Safe Danielle & Pasha 19 (7, 6, 6) Cha-cha-cha "The Rhythm of the Night" — Corona Safe Andy & Emma 16 (6, 5, 5) Tango "It's Raining Men" — The Weather Girls Safe Lauren & Brandon 21 (7, 7, 7) Foxtrot "Lovefool" — The Cardigans Safe Jordan & Ezra 22 (8, 7, 7) Jive "Maniac" — Michael Sembello Safe Corey & Jenna 15 (5, 5, 5) Cha-cha-cha "Baby Got Back" — Sir Mix-a-Lot Eliminated Jen & Jan 22 (8, 7, 7) Quickstep "Take On Me" — a-ha Safe Robert & Witney 22 (8, 7, 7) Tango "Move Your Feet" — Junior Senior Safe Elaine & Alan 21 (7, 7, 7) Jive "Hey Mickey" — Toni Basil Safe Baron & Britt 18 (6, 6, 6) Samba "Return of the Mack" — Mark Morrison Eliminated Whitney & Mark 22 (7, 7, 8) Cha-cha-cha "Play That Funky Music" — Wild Cherry Safe Hilaria & Gleb 21 (7, 7, 7) Tango "What Is Love" — Haddaway Safe Dylan & Daniella 20 (7, 6, 7) Samba "Macarena (Bayside Boys Remix)" — Los del Río Safe Scott & Rylee 18 (6, 6, 6) Cha-cha-cha "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" — Eiffel 65 Safe Week 3: TikTok NightEach couple performed one unlearned dance to a song that went viral on the social media platform TikTok.[40] The opening number was set to "Apple" by Charli XCX and featured season 31 champion Charli D'Amelio, with viral moves created by actor and content creator Kelley Heyer.[40] The troupe performed a number to "No Broke Boys" by Disco Lines and Tinashe.[40] They also performed a number with D'Amelio to "Sage" by Megan Thee Stallion, choreographed by Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy and Britt Stewart with viral moves created by content creator Keke Janajah.[40] D'Amelio also performed with her season 31 pro partner Mark Ballas to "Assumptions" by Sam Gellaitry.[40]
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Dancing with the Stars (season 34) - Week 3 Couple Scores[41] Dance[40] Music[40] Result Jen & Jan 19 (7, 6, 6) Cha-cha-cha "She's a Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)" — Carl Carlton Safe Lauren & Brandon 18 (6, 6, 6) Cha-cha-cha "Work from Home" — Fifth Harmony, feat. Ty Dolla Sign Eliminated Danielle & Pasha 21 (7, 7, 7) Foxtrot "Manchild" — Sabrina Carpenter Safe Jordan & Ezra 24 (8, 8, 8) Tango "Anxiety" — Doechii Safe Dylan & Daniella 23 (7, 8, 8) Foxtrot "Yukon" — Justin Bieber Safe Elaine & Alan 21 (7, 7, 7) Tango "Gnarly" — Katseye Safe Whitney & Mark 24 (8, 8, 8) Samba "Shake Ya Ass (Radio Edit)" — Mystikal Safe Scott & Rylee 22 (8, 7, 7) Jazz "Like Jennie" — Jennie Safe Hilaria & Gleb 22 (7, 8, 7) Samba "Shake It to the Max (Fly) [Remix]" — Moliy, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea Safe Andy & Emma 18 (6, 6, 6) Foxtrot "Northern Attitude" — Noah Kahan & Hozier Safe Robert & Witney 22 (8, 7, 7) Salsa "Million Dollar Baby" — Tommy Richman Safe Alix & Val 23 (8, 7, 8) Quickstep "Pop Muzik" — M/Robin Scott Safe Week 4: Disney NightTo celebrate the seventieth anniversary of Disneyland, each couple performed one unlearned dance to a song inspired by a Disney film or attraction.[42] The opening number, choreographed by Mandy Moore, was set to "Be Our Guest" from Beauty and the Beast (1991) and featured a guest appearance from Danny Gardner, who stars as Lumière on the North American tour of its accompanying stage musical.[42] The troupe performed numbers to "As Alive as You Need Me to Be" from Tron: Ares (2025) and "The Tiki Tiki Room" from Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room.[42] Nina West and the cast of Electric Bloom appeared in the audience.
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Dancing with the Stars (season 34) - Week 4 Couple Scores[43] Dance[42] Music[42] Disney film/attraction[42] Result Dylan & Daniella 23 (7, 8, 8) Quickstep "Life Is a Highway" Cars Safe Danielle & Pasha 21 (7, 7, 7) Quickstep "I Wan’na Be Like You (The Monkey Song)" The Jungle Book Safe Scott & Rylee 21 (7, 7, 7) Salsa "Bop to the Top" High School Musical Safe Alix & Val 24 (8, 8, 8) Viennese waltz "Once Upon a Dream" Maleficent Safe Hilaria & Gleb 23 (8, 7, 8) Quickstep "Cantina Band" Star Wars: A New Hope Eliminated Andy & Emma 18 (6, 6, 6) Viennese waltz "Le Festin" Ratatouille Safe Robert & Witney 22 (7, 7, 8) Cha-cha-cha "Try Everything" Zootopia Safe Elaine & Alan 24 (8, 8, 8) Quickstep "Space Mountain" Space Mountain Safe Whitney & Mark 25 (9, 8, 8) Foxtrot "The Room Where It Happens" Hamilton Safe Jordan & Ezra 24 (8, 8, 8) Quickstep "Special Spice" Tiana's Bayou Adventure Safe Jen & Jan 23 (7, 8, 8) Jazz "Friend Like Me" Aladdin Safe Week 5: Dedication NightIndividual judges' scores in the charts below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, Kym Johnson, Bruno Tonioli.
Each couple will perform one unlearned dance to honor the most influential figures and institutions in the celebrities' lives.[44] For the first time on the series, the friends and family members selected by each celebrity contestant will join them on the ballroom floor for their routines.[44] Two-time mirrorball champion Kym Johnson will return as a guest judge.[32] Troupe performances include "Mystical Magical" by Benson Boone and "Man I Need" by Olivia Dean.[44] Additional pro performances will be set to "Green Light" by Lorde, choreographed by Jenna Johnson and Britt Stewart, and "Back on 74" by Jungle, choreographed by Brandon Armstrong.[44]
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Dancing with the Stars (season 34) - Week 5 Couple Scores Dance[44] Music[44] Dedicated to[44] Result Alix & Val Contemporary "Sparks" — Coldplay Izabel Earle, Alix's younger half-sister Andy & Emma Salsa "Jump In the Line" — Harry Belafonte Cornelia Richter, Andy's daughter Danielle & Pasha Jive "Boy Meets World (Theme)" — Twenty Cent Crush feat. Phil Rosenthal William Daniels, Danielle's Boy Meets World co-star Dylan & Daniella Contemporary "Rewrite the Stars" — Zac Efron & Zendaya Olivia Efron, Dylan's younger sister Elaine & Alan Foxtrot "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" — Natalie Cole Lisa Ann Walter, Elaine's best friend and The Parent Trap co-star Jen & Jan Viennese waltz "Rescue" — Lauren Daigle Maria, Jen's mother Jordan & Ezra Viennese waltz "Daughters" — John Mayer Timothy Chiles, Jordan's father Robert & Witney Contemporary "You'll Be in My Heart" — Phil Collins Terri Irwin, Robert's mother Scott & Rylee Foxtrot "Parallel" — Scott Hoying Mark Hoying, Scott's husband Whitney & Mark Contemporary "Heal" — Jamal Roberts Conner Leitt, Whitney's husband Notes Dance chartThe couples performed the following each week:
Weeks 1–5: One unlearned dance Dancing with the Stars (season 34) - Dance chart Couple Week 1 2 3 4 5 Alix & Val Cha-cha-cha Jive Quickstep Viennese waltz Contemp. Andy & Emma Cha-cha-cha Tango Foxtrot Viennese waltz Salsa Danielle & Pasha Tango Cha-cha-cha Foxtrot Quickstep Jive Dylan & Daniella Cha-cha-cha Samba Foxtrot Quickstep Contemp. Elaine & Alan Cha-cha-cha Jive Tango Quickstep Foxtrot Jen & Jan Salsa Quickstep Cha-cha-cha Jazz Viennese waltz Jordan & Ezra Salsa Jive Tango Quickstep Viennese waltz Robert & Witney Jive Tango Salsa Cha-cha-cha Contemp. Scott & Rylee Tango Cha-cha-cha Jazz Salsa Foxtrot Whitney & Mark Tango Cha-cha-cha Samba Foxtrot Contemp. Hilaria & Gleb Cha-cha-cha Tango Samba Quickstep Lauren & Brandon Tango Foxtrot Cha-cha-cha Corey & Jenna Tango Cha-cha-cha Baron & Britt Cha-cha-cha Samba RatingsTikTok Night marked the first time in twenty years that Dancing with the Stars saw an increase in viewership for two consecutive weeks since its premiere episode.[45]
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