Here’s the Rumored Cast for ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 34 originally appeared on Parade.
Normally, at this point in time, Dancing with the Stars has only revealed one of the celebrities who will be hitting the ballroom floor, competing for the highly sought-after Len Goodman Mirror Ball Trophy. But this year, ABC and the dance competition have revealed four names to date for Season 34, premiering Tuesday, Sept. 16, on ABC. That said, there are plenty of other celebs who have yet to be confirmed, and the rumor mill is turning away as to who may be hitting the dance floor this fall.
Here’s everyone who is rumored for the cast of Dancing with the Stars Season 34 in 2025.
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Dancing with the Stars Cast for Season 34 (2025)
Robert Irwin
Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin was the first contestant to be revealed back in April when the announcement was made on Good Morning America. Robert will be following in the footsteps of his sister Bindi Irwin, who took home the Mirrorball Trophy in Season 21 alongside her professional partner, Derek Hough.
“I cannot tell you what an honor, what a privilege it is to be joining this season,” Robert said at Hulu’s “Get Real!” event, where he promoted his casting news. He also recalled how, at 11 years old, he watched his sister have “the most incredible time” on the DWTS dance floor. “I just thought, ‘One day that’s gonna be me.’ I have these little dreams, and now that dream is a reality. I am over the moon. Let’s do this.”
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Alix Earle
Next to be revealed on May 22 was social media star Alix Earle, who has long been a fan of DWTS.
“I used to watch it when I was so young with my grandma,” Earle told Lara Spencer and Michael Strahan. “When this opportunity came to me, it was like, ‘What can I do next? Where can I take this?’ I’m ready to challenge myself. I think it’s going to be a lot of fun. It was a very obvious answer to say yes.”
Alix has a little dance background, having danced competitively until her sophomore year of high school, but never ballroom.
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Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt
On July 1, the next two names of cast members were disclosed during the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives reunion special. BothJen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt will be leaving Utah behind for L.A. to compete on DWTS this fall.
Even before it was official, Jen took to Instagram to show her love for the dance competition. See her here with Rylee Arnold and Ezra Sosa.
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And Whitney more recently posted: ” Get ready cause I do be comin for that mirrorball.”
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Taylor Lautner
The one rumor that Parade can put to rest is that Taylor Lautner will be joining the cast. A source exclusively told Parade that “there is no truth whatsoever” to the claims that the Twilight star is heavy in talks to appear on DWTS this season.
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Grant Ellis
Grant Ellis is a name being bandied, considering how much people from Bachelor Nation have appeared on the series in the past. When Parade brought up the subject to the Season 29 lead, he confirmed that if asked, he wouldn’t say no!
“It’s something that I would love to do, but whatever’s going to happen is going to happen,” Grant exclusively told Parade.
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Leslie Fhima
If not Grant, Leslie Fhima, who competed on The Golden Bachelor and is currently appearing on Bachelor in Paradise, would be a natural. She was a dancer, choreographer and dance instructor.
Faith Martin
Another great possibility would be Faith Martin, also from Gerry Turner’s Golden season. She shared that she won “Dancing with the Tri-City Stars” in Richland, WA, in 2015. One of these two ladies could also fulfill the quota to have a senior in the dance competition.
Kelsey Anderson
As the winner of Season 28 of The Bachelor, Kelsey spent a lot of time in the DWTS ballroom last season. She staked her spot to support fiancée Joey Graziadei, who went on to win the competition. What’s to say but that she caught dance fever?
In an interview with Swoon, Kelsey said, “[Maybe I’ll] get my Dancing with the Stars moment. Maybe I’ll win.”
And since the couple currently resides in Los Angeles, Kelsey wouldn’t even have to commute. In fact, Season 33 saw both Joey and Jenn Tran compete, so it’s possible there could be multiple celebrities from The Bachelor franchise competing.
Dylan Efron
As for celebrities, Dylan Efron, brother of actor Zac Efron, has said he’s open to the idea of competing on Dancing with the Stars after his successful run winning The Traitors. Dylan has no dance experience, so he would be one of the contestants that we love, who comes in and learns how to ballroom dance from scratch.
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Cynthia Bailey
Pro dancer Val Chmerkovskiy recently shared that his Got to Get Out co-star and Real Housewives of Atlanta alum would be a welcome addition to DWTS. “I think Cynthia would do well on Dancing With the Stars,” he told TVInsider.
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag
The idea for Spencer and Heidi to join the celebrity cast was initially broached by judge Derek Hough last January after the reality TV couple lost their home in the Pacific Palisades wildfire. The former pro and current judge posted on Spencer’s Instagram, “Not sure if you’re into it, but I think you both would be great on DWTS’s next season. Just sayin 🙏.”
And Derek isn’t the only one! More recently, MaksimChmerkovskiy teased that he might come out of retirement to partner with Heidi.
Boston Rob Mariano
Dylan Efron isn’t the only member of The Traitors cast to come under consideration for a slot on the upcoming season of DWTS. Everyone’s favorite Survivor villain “Boston” RobMariano was broached that very subject by Access Hollywood at the Kentucky Derby. And the former winner gave a very sly response when asked if the two of them might be seen in the ballroom.
“I cannot confirm or deny anything,” he said with a cheeky grin.
We know Rob has the moves when it comes to manipulating his fellow castmates. But it remains to be seen if he has any dance moves.
Victor Webster
While social media may not be buzzing about Victor Webster, the actor wasn’t averse to volunteering himself as a possible candidate for Season 24 of DWTS. He had just brushed up on some dancing skills for the latest Hallmark Hannah Swensen Mystery, Pie to Die For.
“You know why I would do it?” he said in an interview with EntertainmentNow. “I’m not a reality TV guy, and that’s more of a competition show, but my goddaughter wants me to be on that show so badly. Once a month [she asks], ‘Will you go? Will you go on?’ Like, I can’t just snap my fingers, sweetheart, and then be on Dancing with the Stars. But if somebody asked me to do it? For her, I would.”
And it’s easy to imagine that Victor’s Hallmark fans would follow him over to Dancing with the Stars.
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Here’s the Rumored Cast for ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 34 first appeared on Parade on Jul 30, 2025
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