All we know About Dancing With The Stars 2025 (Season 34)
Dancing With the Stars is officially stepping back into the spotlight—and it’s doing so with a wild twist. At Hulu’s first-ever Get Real! event, Robert Irwin, the beloved wildlife conservationist and son of the legendary Steve Irwin, was revealed as the first celebrity cast member for Season 34.
The announcement sent fans into a frenzy, especially as Robert’s entrance is like a nod to his sister Bindi Irwin, who won the Mirrorball in 2015. If this reveal is any indication, Season 34 is gearing up to be bigger and bolder than ever.
Fresh off an electrifying Season 33—the stage is set for a brand-new lineup of stars, twists, and unforgettable routines. Last year’s finale shattered records and brought in the show’s biggest audience in years, proving that DWTS is still a powerhouse in primetime. Now, with its 20th anniversary on the horizon, expectations are sky-high. Could this be the most spectacular season yet?
Get ready to dive into everything we know about Dancing with the Stars 2025—from confirmed cast members and returning judges to new rumors heating up the ballroom. Secrets, surprises, and sizzling routines await. Keep checking back—we’re updating this page with every major reveal, twist, and turn as the countdown to Season 34 continues.
Release date & Where to Watch
Dancing with the Stars will be available on both ABC and Disney+, with next-day streaming on Hulu. While the show traditionally premieres in the fall—usually around September or October—an official date for the upcoming season has yet to be announced.
What is Dancing with the Stars 2025 About?
Dancing with the Stars features celebrities teamed up with professional dancers as they compete in weekly dance-offs. Couples perform choreographed routines to impress both the judges and the audience. Scores from the judges are combined with viewer votes to determine who stays and who goes. Each week, the pair with the lowest combined score is eliminated, leading up to one final duo crowned as champions.
Who’s in the cast of Dancing with the Stars 2025?
Robert Irwin is the first celebrity confirmed for Season 34 of Dancing with the Stars. The 21-year-old wildlife conservationist and photographer made the surprise announcement during Hulu’s first-ever Get Real! event in Beverly Hills.
Appearing shirtless with a snake around his neck — a nod to his recent Bonds campaign — Irwin said in a video shared by Entertainment Tonight Instagram handle, “All I can say is, Crikey!”
At the event, Irwin shared his excitement about joining the show, recalling how he once watched his sister Bindi Irwin compete on DWTS and dreamed of doing the same. “I cannot tell you what an honor, what a privilege it is to be joining this season,” he said. “I am over the moon. Let's do this,” he added.
Robert Irwin, who co-hosted Wild But True and starred on Crikey! It's the Irwins, is the son of the late Steve Irwin. He works alongside his mom Terri and sister Bindi at the Australia Zoo. While he now steps into the ballroom spotlight, his sister famously won the Mirrorball Trophy in 2015 with partner Derek Hough.
The full cast lineup and pro partners for Season 34 will be revealed later.
Who’s Hosting & Judging Dancing with the Stars Season 34?
Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro are back to host Dancing with the Stars 2025, with Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough returning to the judges' panel.
Is There a Trailer for Dancing with the Stars 2025?
There’s no trailer just yet, but we’ll be sure to drop it here as soon as it’s released. Stay tuned!
Who won Dancing with the Stars Season 33?
The Bachelor alum Joey Graziadei won Dancing with the Stars 2024, taking home the Mirrorball Trophy with pro partner Jenna Johnson. They triumphed over Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten, who finished in second place. Other finalists included Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong, Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold, and Danny Amendola and Witney Carson.
Behind the Scenes
Dancing with the Stars is filmed in front of a live audience and produced by BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions. The show just wrapped a standout Season 33 on ABC, topping the charts among adults 18-49 in Live+Same Day ratings — a first in the show’s history. It also drew a younger crowd, posting its highest adults 18-34 numbers in four years. (via Deadline)
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