Fashion Forecast: Why This Season’s Dancing Cast Will Redefine Red Carpet Goals
“Dancing With the Stars” cast reveal! Olympic sensation Jordan Chiles brings that athletic grace we adore, while nostalgic heartthrob Corey Feldman promises vintage glamour. Social media darlings Dylan Efron and Alix Earle will undoubtedly serve Gen-Z chic, and wildlife warrior Robert Irwin adds that rugged sophistication we can’t resist. The “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” stars Whitney Leavitt and Jen Affleck are poised to bring that reality TV drama and fashion evolution we crave. With Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough hosting alongside our beloved judging panel, season 34 premieres September 16th on ABC, promising sequins, transformations, and show-stopping style moments.
Jen Affleck
Pro partner: Jan Ravnik
Jen Affleck is best known for her role in the Hulu reality series “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.”
Affleck is also a well-known social media influencer and entrepreneur who has amassed over 2.5 million followers on TikTok, where she shares dance videos, lifestyle content, and glimpses of her life with her husband Zac and their three young kids.
Hilaria Baldwin
Pro partner: Gleb Savchenko
Hilaria Baldwin is a yoga instructor, podcaster and author who is married to actor Alec Baldwin.
The couple share seven children ranging in age from 2 to 12. Their family life was recently documented on the TLC reality series “The Baldwins.”
Jordan Chiles
Pro partner: Ezra Sosa
Gymnast Jordan Chiles made headlines at the 2024 Olympics when the bronze medal she won in the floor exercise final in Paris was stripped by the Court of Arbitration for Sport following a challenge by Romania.
Baron Davis
Pro partner: Britt Stewart
Baron Davis is a two-time NBA All-Star who was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in 1999.
After playing for multiple teams during his NBA career, including the Golden State Warriors, Davis is now a businessman and the founder of his own company, No Label.
Alix Earle
Pro partner: Val Chmerkovskiy
Alix Earle’s online influence has been dubbed the “Alix Earle effect,” referring to her ability to make products go viral. During the 2025 Super Bowl, Earle appeared in commercials for Carl’s Jr. and Poppi.
Dylan Efron
Pro partner: Daniella Karagach
Dylan Efron is a digital creator and reality TV star who most recently won season 3 of “Traitors.”
With his brother, actor Zac Efron, he co-produced and co-starred in the Emmy-winning eco-travel series “Down to Earth with Zac Efron” on Netflix.
Corey Feldman
Pro partner: Jenna Johnson
Corey Feldman rose to fame as a child star in the 1980s with roles in classic films including “Stand By Me,” “The Goonies,” “The Lost Boys” and 1990’s “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.”
Danielle Fishel
Pro partner: Pasha Pashkov
Danielle Fishel is an actress and director best known for her role as Topanga on the ’90s TGIF staple, “Boy Meets World.”
She later reprised the role for “Girl Meets World” on the Disney Channel and now hosts a podcast about the show, “Pod Meets World,” with two of her former co-stars.
Elaine Hendrix
Pro partner: Alan Bersten
Fans of the 1998 remake of “The Parent Trap” will recognize Elaine Hendrix as the actress who played Meredith Blake in the hit movie alongside Lindsay Lohan and Dennis Quaid.
Scott Hoying
Pro partner: Rylee Arnold
Scott Hoying is a Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician who co-founded the popular a cappella group Pentatonix.
As part of Pentatonix, Hoying has sold more than 13 million albums and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2023.
Robert Irwin
Pro partner: Witney Carson
Robert Irwin is a global advocate for wildlife and conservation, following in the footsteps of his dad, the late Steve Irwin.
Alongside his mom Terri Irwin and sister Bindi Irwin, Robert Irwin travels around the world to support conservation efforts through their nonprofit organization, Wildlife Warriors, and Australia Zoo in Beerwah, Queensland.
Whitney Leavitt
Pro partner: Mark Ballas
Whitney Leavitt is a social media influencer and entrepreneur who stars alongside fellow “DWTS” season 34 cast member Jen Affleck on “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.”
Leavitt, also a mom of three, has over 2.5 million followers on TikTok.
