ABC's long-running dance competition series "Dancing With the Stars" has unveiled its Season 35 cast, featuring a diverse lineup of celebrities from various fields. The talented group includes actress and dancer Jenna Dewan, who is set to compete with professional partner Val Chmerkovskiy after her breakout role in the hit film "Step Up." Dewan's return to dance roots comes as she prepares to face off against seasoned competitors.

Julia Stiles, known for her starring role in the 2001 film "Save the Last Dance," will be paired with professional dancer Ezra Sosa. The actress is looking forward to a new challenge and admitted that the experience has been tougher than expected. "The dancing is a lot rougher than I thought it would be," she joked on Good Morning America.

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Harry Shum Jr., who has appeared in TV shows such as "Glee" and "Grey's Anatomy," will team up with professional partner Jenna Johnson. The actor is eager to showcase his dance skills and compete for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy. Meanwhile, celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis is also taking on the ballroom challenge, competing against Alan Bersten.

De Laurentiis, who has built her culinary empire through various TV shows and cookbooks, revealed that she underestimated the physical demands of dance. "I figured my grandmother was a dancer and I thought maybe I got some of those genes - definitely not," she quipped on GMA.

The new season promises to be an exciting ride with a mix of actors, athletes, reality TV stars, and musicians competing for the top prize.

The Season 35 cast includes Tatyana Ali, Tyler Cameron, Ezra Frech, Amber Glenn, Taylor Hanson, Conner Leavitt, Sarah Jane Nader, and Jackson Olson. The new season will kick off with a two-night premiere on September 15 and 16, followed

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Viewers can catch the full lineup of celebrities and their professional dance partners on ABC and Disney+, with select episodes available to stream on Hulu the following day. Fans are in for a treat as the show promises to deliver high-energy performances, stunning choreography, and plenty of surprises throughout the season.

Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli will once again serve as judges for the competition, providing expert feedback and guidance to the contestants. With its unique blend of entertainment, athleticism, and heart, "Dancing With the Stars" is sure to captivate audiences this season.