When Does ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 34 Start?

Some more good news for “Dancing With the Stars” fans, as ABC has announced an official premiere date for season 34. The big announcement was shared on the official “DWTS” Instagram account, and fans are already sharing their positive reactions.

‘DWTS’ Season 34 Premiere Date Announced

In the big announcement on Instagram, co-hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro are dressed in workout clothes while they are in a dance studio. The video continues, with the pair doing some stretches and other moves.

Then Hough declares, “This is just the warm-up.” The video comes to an end with the premiere date popping up on the screen, which will be September 16 on ABC.

Fans React to Premiere Date Announcement

It didn’t take long for fans to react to the season 34 premiere announcement, with one fan commenting, “Yaaaayyyy!!!! Finally!!!!!!” Another fan chimed in, “Counting down the DAYSSSSS🥹😍”

A third person commented, “CALENDAR IS MARKED.” Another fan kept it simple, saying, “OMG OMG OMG.”

It wasn’t just the fans of the show showing their excitement, as some of the pro dancers were also excited about the announcement. Britt Stewart said, “Let’s go!!! @dancingwiththestars 🔥🔥.” Rylee Arnold added, “ITS HERE!!!!!!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌.” While Brandon Armstrong commented, “This is amazing 🙌🏾🕺🏽.”

What We Know About Season 34 So Far

We are less than two months away from the “Dancing With the Stars” 2025 premiere. While the full cast announcement will take place on “Good Morning America” on September 3, we do have some early announcements already taking place.

The first cast member announced for season 34 was Robert Irwin, who is looking to keep the Mirrorball Trophy in the family after his sister, Bindi Irwin, won during season 21 when she was partnered with Derek Hough. Up next was TikTok star Alix Earle, and then it was confirmed that Whitney Leavitt and Jen Affleck from “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” would be competing on season 34 also.

No other cast members have been confirmed yet for the new season, but the rumors have been flying around regarding “The Traitors” star Dylan Efron, as well as “Boston Rob” from “Survivor” fame.

For the pro dancers, no one has been confirmed to be returning to the ballroom. The judges’ table will still feature Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli. “Dancing With the Stars” fans can expect guest judges to be sprinkled in throughout the season as well.