Season 35 of Dancing With the Stars is getting off to a strong start with a two-night premiere — and now fans know exactly what performances they can look forward to after that twist
ABC officially released details about how the pros and celebrities are kicking off the new season. During night one of the premiere on Tuesday, September 15, the male celebrities will hit the ballroom floor, each performing to a No. 1 song from the year they were born — and one male celebrity will be eliminated at the end of the night.
The following night, the female celebrities will make their debuts, performing to a No. 1 song from the year they were born — with another elimination at the end of the night.
There will also be a performance from the season 35 troupe — Carter Williams, Kamri Peterson, Onye Stevenson and Jaxon Willard. The 16 couples will be judged for the very first time this season by returning favorites Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough.
Keep scrolling for details on which song your favorite duo will be performing to when DWTS season 35 premieres:
Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star is performing a jive to “Knock on Wood” by Amii Stewart.
Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess
The Bachelorette alum’s first dance with Burgess will be a tango to “Are You Gonna Go My Way” by Lenny Kravitz.
Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten
“Venus” by Shocking Blue will be featured for the duo’s tango.
Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy
The Rookie star has a tango planned with “Call Me” by Blondie.
Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach
“Since U Been Gone” by Kelly Clarkson is the soundtrack for the pair’s tango.
Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov
The Olympic gold medalist will perform a cha-cha set to “Smooth” by Santana ft. Rob Thomas.
Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart
“Tell Her About It” by Billy Joel will be used for the singer’s quickstep.
Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas
The reality star has a foxtrot set to “Black Velvet” by Alannah Myles.
Conner Leavitt and partner Adele Zaikman
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives alum’s first dance is a salsa to “Whoomp! There It Is” by Tag Team.
Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong
The Summer House star has “Exhale (Shoop Shoop)” by Whitney Houston as the backdrop for her foxtrot.
Sarah Jane Nader and Hailey Bills
The Love Thy Nader star has “Sk8er Boi” by Avril Lavigne as the backdrop for her jive.
Jackson Olson and Emma Slater
The athlete will perform a cha-cha to “Wannabe” by Spice Girls.
Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson
Rodriguez is starting off with a cha-cha to “Mr. Big Stuff” by Jean Knight.
Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson
The actor is starting off with a cha-cha set to “Let’s Groove” by Earth, Wind & Fire.
Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa
The actress’ first dance is a quickstep to “9 to 5” by Dolly Parton.
Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold
The influencer and Arnold will perform a cha-cha to “I Like It, I Love It” by Tim McGraw.
Dancing With the Stars premieres with a two-night event on ABC and Disney+ starting Tuesday, September 15, at 8 p.m. ET.
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Alan Bersten
Brandon Armstrong
Britt Stewart
Ciara Miller
Daniella Karagach
Emma Slater
Ezra Sosa
Giada De Laurentiis
Harry Shum Jr.
Jackson Olson
Jan Ravnik
Jenna Dewan
Jenna Johnson
Julia Stiles
Mark Ballas
Maura Higgins
Pasha Pashkov
Rylee Arnold
Sharna Burgess
Tatyana Ali
Taylor Hanson
Tyler Cameron
Val Chmerkovskiy
Witney Carson
