Dancing with the Stars: Key Developments on September 2, 2025

LOS ANGELES (September 2, 2025) - Fans and insiders alike stirred excitement for Dancing with the Stars Season 34 today, as social media sleuths and show professionals dropped new hints ahead of tomorrow’s official cast reveal on Good Morning America.

Eagle-Eyed Fans Pinpoint Mystery Pairings

Over the weekend, ABC’s official DWTS Instagram account rolled out a series of teaser images featuring contestants’ faces hidden behind mirrorballs. By Tuesday morning, dedicated viewers had zeroed in on several likely celebrity-pro pairings.

  • One image, showing a couple side by side holding mirrorballs over their faces, prompted speculation that Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles has been paired with pro dancer Ezra Sosa.
  • Another snap of a man buttoning a waistcoat beneath a woman’s hands led fans to conclude that influencer Robert Irwin is partnered with Witney Carson. These theories circulated widely on fan forums and prompted uproarious discussions about what surprises the ballroom may hold when the full lineup is unveiled tomorrow morning.

Tomorrow’s Cast Reveal on Good Morning America

Insider reports confirm that ABC will reveal the complete Season 34 cast on Good Morning America at 7 a.m. ET on Wednesday, September 3. The announcement will kick off DWTS’ milestone 20th anniversary season, which premieres on ABC and Disney+ at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, September 16.

Pros Share Their Dream Partners

Meanwhile, two veteran pros-Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov-sat down with Parade to reveal the celebrity partners they most hope to see step into the ballroom alongside them.

  • Both Karagach and Pashkov surprised many by naming same-sex pairings at the top of their wish lists, with Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Aniston, and even soccer legend Lionel Messi among the favorites. Pashkov quipped that while neither Messi nor rapper Eminem is likely to join the show, “if you’re asking me my dream partner, it’s gonna be a same-sex [pairing] with either one of them.”

With the cast reveal just 24 hours away, anticipation is at an all-time high as viewers prepare for the start of another season of glamour, competition, and mirrorball magic.