Dancing with the Stars (American TV series) season 34

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Dancing with the Stars
Season 34
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Promotional poster for season 34, featuring hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, and the celebrity cast
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No. of episodes2
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Original releaseSeptember 16, 2025 (2025-09-16) –
present
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Season 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

Couples

On 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 Leavitt 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] The full roster of celebrity participants and their partnerships was officially revealed on Good Morning America on September 3. [13] [14]

According to Parade , Artem Chigvintsev was not slated to return as a professional dancer this season. [15] Entertainment journalist Kristyn Burtt announced that Mark Ballas, [16] Britt Stewart, Brandon Armstrong, Rylee Arnold, Ezra Sosa, Emma Slater, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Daniella Karagach, Pasha Pashkov, Alan Bersten, Witney Carson, Gleb Savchenko, [17] and the reigning champion Jenna Johnson were slated to return. [18] Ballas will compete for the first time since winning the thirty-first season with Charli D'Amelio. [16] Before his appearance was confirmed, Savchenko implied that he was not invited back to Dancing with the Stars amid cheating allegations from his ex-girlfriend and season thirty-three partner, Brooks Nader. [19] Jan Ravnik, former backup dancer for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, joined the series as a first-time pro. [20] Although Sasha Farber did not return as a pro this season, he was involved with its social media marketing campaign. [21]

Cast of Dancing with the Stars (season 34)
Celebrity [14] NotabilityProfessional partnerStatusRef.
Baron Davis NBA point guard Britt Stewart Eliminated 1st & 2nd
on September 23, 2025		 [22]
Corey Feldman Film & television actor Jenna Johnson
Jen Affleck The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast member Jan Ravnik Participating
Hilaria Baldwin Yoga instructor, podcaster & entrepreneur Gleb Savchenko 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
Lauren Jauregui Fifth Harmony singer Brandon Armstrong Participating
Whitney Leavitt The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast member Mark Ballas Participating
Andy Richter Actor and comedian Emma Slater Participating

Hosts and judges

Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough returned as hosts for the season. [23] Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli returned as judges. [24] Inaba missed the season premiere due to an undisclosed illness; there was no replacement judge set in her place. [25] An official Dancing with the Stars podcast, hosted by season thirty-three winner Joey Graziadei, was launched on September 18, 2025. [26] He exclusively revealed all of the season's themes during the inaugural episode. [27] [28]

Dance troupe

Hailey Bills, Onye Stevenson, Carter Williams, and Jaxon Willard joined the show as first-time troupe members. [29] Bills is the niece of Jenna Johnson and a former pro on Dancing with the Stars: Juniors . [29] Williams was a top six finalist on the seventeenth season of So You Think You Can Dance . [29] Willard was a contestant on the second season of World of Dance . [29]

Scoring chart

The 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 (‡).

Color key:

  Eliminated
Dancing with the Stars (season 34) - Weekly scores
CouplePl.Week
1 [a] 21+234567891011
Alix & Val132134
Andy & Emma9‡1625
Danielle & Pasha121931
Dylan & Daniella102030
Elaine & Alan122133
Hilaria & Gleb142135
Jen & Jan1222†34
Jordan & Ezra1022†32
Lauren & Brandon132134
Robert & Witney15†22†37†
Scott & Rylee101828
Whitney & Mark15†22†37†
Corey & Jenna13th9‡15‡24‡ [b]
Baron & Britt101828 [b]
Notes
  1. ↑ Because Carrie Ann Inaba was absent this week, the couples were scored on a 20-point scale.
  2. 1 2 This couple was eliminated.

Weekly scores

Individual 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: Premiere

Individual 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. [30] There was no elimination this week; all scores were carried over to the following week. [31] 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. [25] The opening number, choreographed by Ray Leeper, was set to "Kill the Lights" by Whitney Myer. [31] The troupe also performed a number to "Just Keep Watching" by Tate McRae. [31]

Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Dancing with the Stars (season 34) - Week 1
CoupleScores [32] Dance [31] Music [31]
Jordan & Ezra10 (5, 5)Salsa"Break My Soul" — Beyoncé
Dylan & Daniella10 (5, 5)Cha-cha-cha"Milkshake" — Kelis
Elaine & Alan12 (6, 6)Cha-cha-cha"Woman" — Kesha, feat. the Dap-Kings Horns
Whitney & Mark15 (7, 8) [a] Tango"Golden" — Huntr/x
Baron & Britt10 (5, 5)Cha-cha-cha"U Can't Touch This" — MC Hammer
Alix & Val13 (7, 6)Cha-cha-cha"Circus" — Britney Spears
Scott & Rylee10 (5, 5)Tango"Abracadabra" — Lady Gaga
Danielle & Pasha12 (6, 6)Tango"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" — Kelly Clarkson
Jen & Jan12 (6, 6)Salsa"Nuevayol" — Bad Bunny
Corey & Jenna9 (4, 5)Tango"It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" — Billy Joel
Lauren & Brandon13 (7, 6)Tango"Yes, And?" — Ariana Grande
Andy & Emma9 (5, 4)Cha-cha-cha"Hold On, I'm Comin'" — Sam & Dave
Hilaria & Gleb14 (7, 7)Cha-cha-cha"Let's Get Loud" — Jennifer Lopez
Robert & Witney15 (8, 7)Jive"Born to be Wild" — Steppenwolf
Notes
  1. ↑ Bruno officially submitted a score of 8 for Whitney & Mark, but showed a 7 during the judges' reveal.

Week 2: One-Hit Wonders Night

Each couple performed one unlearned dance to a song by a one-hit wonder. [33] A double elimination took place this week. [34] 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. [33] 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. [33]

Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Dancing with the Stars (season 34) - Week 2
CoupleScores [35] Dance [33] Music [33] Result
Alix & Val21 (7, 7, 7)Jive"Mambo No. 5" — Lou Bega Safe
Danielle & Pasha19 (7, 6, 6)Cha-cha-cha"The Rhythm of the Night" — Corona Safe
Andy & Emma16 (6, 5, 5)Tango"It's Raining Men" — The Weather Girls Safe
Lauren & Brandon21 (7, 7, 7)Foxtrot"Lovefool" — The Cardigans Safe
Jordan & Ezra22 (8, 7, 7)Jive"Maniac" — Michael Sembello Safe
Corey & Jenna15 (5, 5, 5)Cha-cha-cha"Baby Got Back" — Sir Mix-a-Lot Eliminated
Jen & Jan22 (8, 7, 7)Quickstep"Take On Me" — a-ha Safe
Robert & Witney22 (8, 7, 7)Tango"Move Your Feet" — Junior Senior Safe
Elaine & Alan21 (7, 7, 7)Jive"Hey Mickey" — Toni Basil Safe
Baron & Britt18 (6, 6, 6)Samba"Return of the Mack" — Mark Morrison Eliminated
Whitney & Mark22 (7, 7, 8)Cha-cha-cha"Play That Funky Music" — Wild Cherry Safe
Hilaria & Gleb21 (7, 7, 7)Tango"What Is Love" — Haddaway Safe
Dylan & Daniella20 (7, 6, 7)Samba"Macarena (Bayside Boys Remix)" — Los del Río Safe
Scott & Rylee18 (6, 6, 6)Cha-cha-cha"Blue (Da Ba Dee)" — Eiffel 65 Safe

Week 3: TikTok Night

Each couple will perform one unlearned dance to a song that went viral on the social media platform TikTok. [36] The opening number will be set to "Apple" by Charli XCX and will feature season 31 champion Charli D'Amelio, with viral moves created by actor and content creator Kelley Heyer. [36] The troupe will perform a number to "No Broke Boys" by Disco Lines and Tinashe. [36] They will also perform a number with D'Amelio to "Savage" by Megan Thee Stallion, choreographed by Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy and Britt Stewart with viral moves created by content creator Keke Janajah. [36] D'Amelio will also perform with her season 31 pro partner Mark Ballas to "Assumptions" by Sam Gellaitry. [36]

Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Dancing with the Stars (season 34) - Week 3
CoupleScoresDance [36] Music [36] Result
Alix & ValQuickstep"Pop Muzik" — M/Robin Scott
Danielle & PashaFoxtrot"Manchild" — Sabrina Carpenter
Andy & EmmaFoxtrot"Northern Attitude" — Noah Kahan & Hozier
Lauren & BrandonCha-cha-cha"Work from Home" — Fifth Harmony, feat. Ty Dolla Sign
Jordan & EzraTango"Anxiety" — Doechii
Jen & JanCha-cha-cha"She's a Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)" — Carl Carlton
Robert & WitneySalsa"Million Dollar Baby" — Tommy Richman
Elaine & AlanTango"Gnarly" — Katseye
Whitney & MarkSamba"Shake Ya Ass (Radio Edit)" — Mystikal
Hilaria & GlebSamba"Shake It to the Max (Fly) [Remix]" — Moily, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea
Dylan & DaniellaFoxtrot"Yukon" — Justin Bieber
Scott & RyleeJazz"Like Jennie" — Jennie
Notes


    Dance chart

    The couples performed the following each week:

    Dancing with the Stars (season 34) - Dance chart
    CoupleWeek
    123
    Alix & ValCha-cha-chaJiveQuickstep
    Andy & EmmaCha-cha-chaTangoFoxtrot
    Danielle & PashaTangoCha-cha-chaFoxtrot
    Dylan & DaniellaCha-cha-chaSambaFoxtrot
    Elaine & AlanCha-cha-chaJiveTango
    Hilaria & GlebCha-cha-chaTangoSamba
    Jen & JanSalsaQuickstepCha-cha-cha
    Jordan & EzraSalsaJiveTango
    Lauren & BrandonTangoFoxtrotCha-cha-cha
    Robert & WitneyJiveTangoSalsa
    Scott & RyleeTangoCha-cha-chaJazz
    Whitney & MarkTangoCha-cha-chaSamba
    Corey & JennaTangoCha-cha-cha
    Baron & BrittCha-cha-chaSamba

    Ratings

    Viewership and ratings per episode of Dancing with the Stars (American TV series) season 34
    No.TitleAir date Rating/share
    (18–49)    		Viewers
    (millions)    		Ref.
    1"Premiere"September 16, 20251.1/175.38 [37]
    2"One-Hit Wonders Night"September 23, 20251.0/155.46 [38]
    3"TikTok Night"September 30, 2025TBDTBD [27] [39] [40]
    4"Disney Night"October 7, 2025TBDTBD [27] [39] [40]
    5"Dedication Night"October 14, 2025TBDTBD [27] [39]
    6"Wicked Night"October 21, 2025TBDTBD [27] [39]
    7"Halloween Night"October 28, 2025TBDTBD [27] [39]
    8"Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night"November 4, 2025TBDTBD [27] [39]
    9"20th Birthday Party"November 11, 2025TBDTBD [27] [39]
    10"Prince Night (Semi-Finals)"November 18, 2025TBDTBD [27] [39]
    11"Finale"November 25, 2025TBDTBD [27] [39]

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