Who Is in the Cast of 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 35? Meet the Confirmed Contestants So Far

The first four celebrity contestants for Dancing With the Stars Season 35 have been named ahead of its September 15 premiere.

In a May interview with Entertainment Tonight, host Julianne Hough revealed she had been "getting a lot of people sliding into [her] DMs," expressing their interest in joining the next season.

When asked how DWTS is making things bigger and shaking it up for the next season, she explained, "You know what? I always say, 'Don't fix what isn't broken,' and Dancing With the Stars has always stayed consistent and true to who it is, and the voice of authenticity and craftmanship. And really, just like family."

Ahead of the new season's premiere, here's everything to know about the four confirmed celebrity contestants on DWTS.

During Hulu's Get Real House event on April 22, Disney named Ciara Miller as one of the first two celebrity cast members for DWTS Season 35.

"I am so excited to join Season 35 of Dancing With the Stars. I feel like this is the perfect moment," she shared in a video message. "I feel like I'm opening a new chapter, and I'm so excited to share it with all of you guys."

While at the fifth annual Las Culturistas Culture Awards in Los Angeles in June, Miller told E! News she had been focusing on her physical health before her DWTS debut.

"Looks are not indicative of being in shape," she said. "I do huff and puff going up the stairs, so I gotta get back into the gym and work on my stamina."

The Bravo star continued, "I'm just trying to get in shape because I don't want to be wheeled out on a stretcher. That'll be the saddest thing that happens."

Following her time on Bravo's Summer House, Miller joined the cast of Peacock's The Traitors Season 3.

Maura Higgins, who was part of the cast of Traitors Season 4, will also be making her way to the dance floor.

"I'm a strong believer in manifesting. I had it on my vision board," she said after her DWTS casting was announced. "And now it is happening, which I cannot believe, and I know it's going to be so, so hard. But because I really want to do it, I'm going to put my all into it."

Higgins' friend and DWTS pro Mark Ballas reportedly gave her advice ahead of the competition he described as a "marathon."

"He was like, 'it's intense,'" she told People in June. "I've never done anything like that. So I was like, oh, maybe I should relax before I go into training."

Jackson Olson became the third confirmed DWTS Season 35 cast member when his participation was announced on May 12.

"Jackson Olson is not just a standout second baseman for the Savannah Bananas; he's also a prolific content creator known for his macro baseball insights and captivating storytelling on family, relationships, food, and the journey of coming-of-age," his ABC bio reads. "With a keen eye for detail and a knack for weaving narratives that resonate deeply with audiences, Olson's social channels serve as a hub for inspiration, laughter and heartfelt reflection."

The description adds, "Whether he's sharing the joys of eating ballpark food or something over-the-top delicious, the triumphs and tribulations of love and family, or the intricacies of life on and off the field, Jackson Olson invites followers into his world with authenticity and warmth, leaving a lasting impression on all who engage with his content."

Reflecting on the DWTS opportunity, Olson admitted during an appearance on Good Morning America that he "never thought any of this was possible" as a kid.

"I was a shy kid that never danced, never put myself out there, never entertained, and found a passion for it ... I kind of manifested this whole thing," he said, adding his teammates were "all super pumped" when they heard about the news.

Jimmy Kimmel's right-hand man, Guillermo Rodriguez, confirmed his DWTS casting during the June 17 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!.

"Guillermo will become the first parking lot security guard to dance with the stars," Kimmel supported his sidekick during the episode of late-night chat show. "This is going to be great. Don't lose a single adorable pound."

"I'm excited. I'm very happy," Rodriguez responded.