Celebrities and professional dancers alike are days away from competing on Dancing With the Stars season 34, and fans are eagerly awaiting to see which stars will be hitting the ballroom.
Ahead of the season premiere, some cast members have already been announced — and others have caused plenty of speculation. Robert Irwin, son of the late Steve Irwin, was the first contestant to be confirmed by ABC in April.
When the news was announced, Robert reflected on watching the show when sister Bindi Irwin competed — and won! — in 2015. “I remember watching [her] on that show just thinking, ‘This is the coolest thing ever,’” Robert exclusively told Us Weekly at the time.
Influencer Alix Earle and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives stars Whitney Leavitt and Jen Affleck have since been confirmed as competing on the show.
Scroll down to see what we know about the Dancing With the Stars season 34 cast so far:
Robert Irwin
Robert Irwin Brendon Thorne/Getty Images
One month after Robert was announced as a cast member, he shared that he’s feeling all the feels ahead of his ballroom debut. “I’m just going to get real for a second, I’m so nervous,” Robert exclusively told Us in May. “I’m really nervous.”
Alix Earle
Alix Earle Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
The influencer was announced as a cast member in May. “I’ve always been a fan of Dancing With the Stars … I’m ready to challenge myself,” she said on Good Morning America at the time. “I think it’s gonna be a lot of fun.”
Whitney Leavitt
While filming The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 2 reunion, Whitney and costar Jen learned that they are competing on the show. Whitney and Jen jumped out of their chairs to celebrate.
Jen Affleck
After she and Whitney were announced as season 34 cast members, Jen had a teasing message for her costar. “I hope you know you’re going down!” Jen said. “Just kidding. Bring it on.”
Dylan Efron
Dylan Efron Maya Dehlin Spach/Getty Images
Rumors about Efron’s casting on season 34 were fueled when outlets including Just Jared reported in August that he was seemingly confirmed. Us has reached out to Dancing With the Stars for comment.
Hilaria Baldwin
People reported in August that Baldwin is expected to compete on Dancing With the Stars season 34. Us has reached out to Dancing With the Stars for comment.
Jan Ravnik
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour dancer was revealed in August to be joining the competition as the newest ballroom pro.
“Good morning, America. My name is Jan Ravnik, I’ve traveled all around the world with [the] Eras Tour and now I’m coming to the ballroom stage for Dancing With the Stars,” he said in a video shared on Good Morning America. “Mirrorball never goes out of style, and we are ready to win it.”
Dancing With the Stars season 34 premieres on ABC and Disney+ Tuesday, September 16, at 8 p.m. ET. Episodes are available to stream the next day on Hulu.
