'Dancing with the Stars' Pro Sharna Burgess Returning to Ballroom for Season 35
Burgess returns after five years away, rejoining the pro lineup as ABC prepares to reveal the full season 35 cast on Sept. 2.
- On Monday, August 24, 2026, professional dancer Sharna Burgess announced on 'Good Morning America' that she will return to ABC's 'Dancing With the Stars' for the upcoming 35th season.
- Burgess, who won the Mirrorball Trophy in season 27 with partner Bobby Bones, left the ballroom after season 30 in 2021 and is returning after a five-year hiatus.
- Admitting she missed performing, Burgess said, "I need dance back in my life." She emphasized never wanting to displace current cast members while seeking her return.
- Fellow Mirrorball winner Witney Carson joins Burgess as a confirmed professional for season 35. Previously announced celebrities include 'Summer House' star Ciara Miller, 'The Traitors' alum Maura Higgins, and Savannah Bananas player Jackson Olson.
- Season 35 of 'DWTS' debuts with a two-night premiere on Tuesday, September 15, and Wednesday, September 16, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with episodes streaming the next day on Hulu.
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Sharna Burgess is Officially Returning to Dancing with the Stars
Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency / MEGA Sharna Burgess is heading back to the Dancing With the Stars ballroom. Returning to DWTS View this post on Instagram A post shared by Good Morning America (@goodmorningamerica) The professional dancer, 41, will return for season 35 of the ABC competition series, marking her first appearance as a competing pro since season 30 in 2021. The official Dancing with the Stars Instagram account announced her comeb…
‘Dancing with the Stars’ pro Sharna Burgess returning to ballroom for season 35 - Regional Media News
Sharna Burgess is officially returning to the Dancing with the Stars ballroom. On Monday, the longtime DWTS pro announced on Good Morning America that she will compete on the upcoming 35th season of the hit dance competition series, marking her first time competing on the show since season 30 in 2021. "I'm back! Some of you guys guessed it. Yes, I am here with a special announcement to finally confirm I'm back on Dancing with the Stars, baby," B…
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