Season thirty-four of Dancing with the Stars premiered on ABC and Disney+ on September 16, 2025, and concluded on December 2, 2025. This season, marking the twentieth anniversary of the series, was the third to air live on both networks simultaneously and the first of ABC's unscripted programs to earn an official renewal for their 2025–26 schedule. Season nineteen champion Alfonso Ribeiro returned to host the installment, while former professional dancer and judge Julianne Hough returned as co-host.
Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin and Witney Carson were crowned the champions, while social media personality Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy finished in second place, Olympic artistic gymnast Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa finished third, reality television personality Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach finished fourth, and actress Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten finished fifth. A holiday television special aired following the season finale.
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. He is the younger brother of season twenty-one winner, Bindi Irwin. Alix Earle joined the cast one month later. On June 30, during The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' second season reunion special, host Nick Viall revealed that Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt were joining Dancing with the Stars. Affleck announced the birth of her third child two days later; she was eight weeks postpartum when the season premiered. On August 25, Entertainment Tonight reported that Hilaria Baldwin joined the cast; People confirmed her appearance the following day. Jordon Hudson was originally cast to compete on the season, but she declined due to conflicts of interest. The full roster of celebrity participants and their partnerships was officially revealed on Good Morning America on September 3.
According to Parade, Artem Chigvintsev was not slated to return as a professional dancer this season. Entertainment journalist Kristyn Burtt announced that Mark Ballas, Britt Stewart, Brandon Armstrong, Rylee Arnold, Ezra Sosa, Emma Slater, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Daniella Karagach, Pasha Pashkov, Alan Bersten, Witney Carson, Gleb Savchenko, and the reigning champion Jenna Johnson were slated to return. Ballas competed for the first time since winning the thirty-first season with Charli D'Amelio. Before his appearance was confirmed, Savchenko said he was not cast to return to Dancing with the Stars amid cheating allegations from his ex-girlfriend and season thirty-three partner, Brooks Nader. Jan Ravnik, former backup dancer for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, joined the series as a first-time pro. Although Sasha Farber did not return as a pro this season, he was involved in other capacities.
+Cast of Dancing with the Stars (season 34) Celebrity Notability Professional partner Status NBA point guard Britt Stewart Film & television actor Jenna Johnson Lauren Jauregui Fifth Harmony singer Brandon Armstrong Yoga instructor, podcaster & entrepreneur Gleb Savchenko Scott Hoying Pentatonix singer Rylee Arnold The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast member Jan Ravnik Eliminated 6th Boy Meets World actress Pasha Pashkov Eliminated 7th Actor & comedian Emma Slater Eliminated 8th The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast member Mark Ballas Eliminated 9th Film & television actress Alan BerstenFifth place Reality television personality Daniella Karagach Fourth place Olympic artistic gymnast Ezra SosaThird place Social media personality Val ChmerkovskiyRunners-up Wildlife conservationist & television presenter Witney CarsonWinners
Hosts and judges Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough returned as hosts for the season. Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli returned as judges. Inaba missed the season premiere due to an undisclosed illness; there was no replacement judge set in her place. An official Dancing with the Stars podcast, hosted by season thirty-three winner Joey Graziadei, was launched on September 18, 2025. He revealed all of the season's themes during the inaugural episode, and later shared the freestyle songs for the season finale.
Kym Johnson served as the guest judge for Dedication Night. Jon M. Chu served as the guest judge for Wicked Night. Cheryl Burke served as the guest judge for Halloween Night. Flavor Flav served as a guest judge for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night. Tom Bergeron served as the guest judge for the 20th Birthday Party.
Dance troupe Hailey Bills, Onye Stevenson, Carter Williams, and Jaxon Willard joined the show as first-time troupe members. Bills is the niece of Jenna Johnson and a former pro on Dancing with the Stars: Juniors. Williams was a top six finalist on the seventeenth season of So You Think You Can Dance. Willard was a contestant on the second season of World of Dance.
Episodes
Scoring chart The highest score each week is indicated in with a dagger (), while the lowest score each week is indicated in with a double-dagger ().
Color key:
+Dancing with the Stars (season 34) - Weekly scores Couple Week121+234565+67891011 Robert & Witney 1st 22 22 35 36 71 38+3=41 38+38=76 40+2= 30+29=29+30+30=89 Alix & Val 2nd 13 21 34 23 24 35 35 70 39+4= 39+38=77 40 28+30=5830+30+30= Jordan & Ezra 3rd 10 32 24 32 71 34+4=38 38+40=78 37+2=39 27+30=57 29+30+30=89 Dylan & Daniella 4th 10 20 30 23 23 32 68 35+3=38 36+40=76 40+2= 27+28= 28+30+30=88 Elaine & Alan 5th 12 21 33 21 24 30 36 66 32+0=32 37+38=75 36 27+30=57 30+27+30= Whitney & Mark 6th 33 37+5=42 39+40= 40+2= 29+29=58 Andy & Emma 7th 16 25 28+1= 30+38= Danielle & Pasha 8th 12 19 31 21 21 29 36 65 33+2=3534+40=74 Jen & Jan 9th 12 34 19 23 29 32 61 32+2=34 Scott & Rylee 10th 10 18 28 22 21 30 28 58 Hilaria & Gleb 11th 14 21 35 22 23 Lauren & Brandon 12th 13 21 34 Baron & Britt 13th 10 18 28 Corey & Jenna Notes
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. There was no elimination this week; all scores were carried over to the following week. 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. The opening number, choreographed by Ray Leeper, was set to "Kill the Lights" by Whitney Myer. The troupe also performed a number to "Just Keep Watching" by Tate McRae.
Couples are listed in the order they performed. +Dancing with the Stars (season 34) - Week 1 Couple Scores Dance Music Jordan & Ezra 10 (5, 5) Salsa "Break My Soul" — Beyoncé Dylan & Daniella 10 (5, 5) Cha-cha-cha "Milkshake" — Kelis Elaine & Alan 12 (6, 6) Cha-cha-cha "Woman" — Kesha, feat. the Dap-Kings Horns Whitney & Mark 15 (7, 8) Tango "Golden" — Huntrix Baron & Britt 10 (5, 5) Cha-cha-cha "U Can't Touch This" — MC Hammer Alix & Val 13 (7, 6) Cha-cha-cha "Circus" — Britney Spears Scott & Rylee 10 (5, 5) Tango "Abracadabra" — Lady Gaga Danielle & Pasha 12 (6, 6) Tango "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" — Kelly Clarkson Jen & Jan 12 (6, 6) Salsa "Nuevayol" — Bad Bunny Corey & Jenna 9 (4, 5) Tango "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" — Billy Joel Lauren & Brandon 13 (7, 6) Tango "Yes, And?" — Ariana Grande Andy & Emma 9 (5, 4) Cha-cha-cha "Hold On, I'm Comin'" — Sam & Dave Hilaria & Gleb 14 (7, 7) Cha-cha-cha "Let's Get Loud" — Jennifer Lopez Robert & Witney 15 (8, 7) Jive "Born to be Wild" — Steppenwolf Notes
Week 2: One-Hit Wonders Night Each couple performed one unlearned dance to a song by a one-hit wonder. A double elimination took place this week. 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. 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.
Couples are listed in the order they performed. +Dancing with the Stars (season 34) - Week 2 Couple Scores Dance Music Result Alix & Val 21 (7, 7, 7) Jive "Mambo No. 5" — Lou Bega Safe Danielle & Pasha 19 (7, 6, 6) Cha-cha-cha "The Rhythm of the Night" — Corona Safe Andy & Emma 16 (6, 5, 5) Tango "It's Raining Men" — The Weather Girls Safe Lauren & Brandon 21 (7, 7, 7) Foxtrot "Lovefool" — The Cardigans Safe Jordan & Ezra 22 (8, 7, 7) Jive "Maniac" — Michael Sembello Safe Corey & Jenna 15 (5, 5, 5) Cha-cha-cha "Baby Got Back" — Sir Mix-a-Lot Eliminated Jen & Jan 22 (8, 7, 7) Quickstep "Take On Me" — a-ha Safe Robert & Witney 22 (8, 7, 7) Tango "Move Your Feet" — Junior Senior Safe Elaine & Alan 21 (7, 7, 7) Jive "Hey Mickey" — Toni Basil Safe Baron & Britt 18 (6, 6, 6) Samba "Return of the Mack" — Mark Morrison Eliminated Whitney & Mark 22 (7, 7, 8) Cha-cha-cha "Play That Funky Music" — Wild Cherry Safe Hilaria & Gleb 21 (7, 7, 7) Tango "What Is Love" — Haddaway Safe Dylan & Daniella 20 (7, 6, 7) Samba "Macarena (Bayside Boys Remix)" — Los del Río Safe Scott & Rylee 18 (6, 6, 6) Cha-cha-cha "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" — Eiffel 65 Safe
Week 3: TikTok Night Each couple performed one unlearned dance to a song that went viral on the social media platform TikTok. The opening number was set to "Apple" by Charli XCX and featured season 31 champion Charli D'Amelio, with viral moves created by actor and content creator Kelley Heyer. The troupe performed a number to "No Broke Boys" by Disco Lines and Tinashe. They also performed 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. D'Amelio also performed with her season 31 pro partner Mark Ballas to "Assumptions" by Sam Gellaitry.
Couples are listed in the order they performed. +Dancing with the Stars (season 34) - Week 3 Couple Scores Dance Music Result Jen & Jan 19 (7, 6, 6) Cha-cha-cha "She's a Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)" — Carl Carlton Safe Lauren & Brandon 18 (6, 6, 6) Cha-cha-cha "Work from Home" — Fifth Harmony, feat. Ty Dolla Sign Eliminated Danielle & Pasha 21 (7, 7, 7) Foxtrot "Manchild" — Sabrina Carpenter Safe Jordan & Ezra 24 (8, 8, 8) Tango "Anxiety" — Doechii Safe Dylan & Daniella 23 (7, 8, 8) Foxtrot "Yukon" — Justin Bieber Safe Elaine & Alan 21 (7, 7, 7) Tango "Gnarly" — Katseye Safe Whitney & Mark 24 (8, 8, 8) Samba "Shake Ya Ass (Radio Edit)" — Mystikal Safe Scott & Rylee 22 (8, 7, 7) Jazz "Like Jennie" — Jennie Safe Hilaria & Gleb 22 (7, 8, 7) Samba "Shake It to the Max (Fly) [Remix]" — Moliy, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea Safe Andy & Emma 18 (6, 6, 6) Foxtrot "Northern Attitude" — Noah Kahan & Hozier Safe Robert & Witney 22 (8, 7, 7) Salsa "Million Dollar Baby" — Tommy Richman Safe Alix & Val 23 (8, 7, 8) Quickstep "Pop Muzik" — M/Robin Scott Safe
Week 4: Disney Night To celebrate the seventieth anniversary of Disneyland, each couple performed one unlearned dance to a song inspired by a Disney film or attraction. The opening number, choreographed by Mandy Moore, was set to "Be Our Guest" from Beauty and the Beast (1991) and featured a guest appearance from Danny Gardner, who stars as Lumière on the North American tour of its accompanying stage musical. The troupe performed numbers to "As Alive as You Need Me to Be" from Tron: Ares (2025) and "The Tiki Tiki Room" from Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room.
Couples are listed in the order they performed.