Corey Feldman Joins “Dancing with the Stars” Season 34

Los Angeles, Sept. 3, 2025 - Former child star and musician Corey Feldman has been announced as one of the celebrity contestants for Season 34 of ABC’s hit dance competition Dancing with the Stars. The lineup was revealed Wednesday morning on Good Morning America.

Feldman, celebrated for his roles in classic 1980s films such as The Goonies and Stand by Me, will be partnered with professional dancer Jenna Johnson. The pairing marks Feldman’s first appearance on the series, which returns for its 20th anniversary on September 16. Fans caught a glimpse of Feldman in a promotional clip shared on the show’s social media, where he sported a dazzling purple ensemble complete with matching hat, drawing enthusiastic reactions in the comments section.

The full season 34 cast spans a diverse range of athletes, actors, musicians, and social media personalities. Notable competitors joining Feldman include:

Author and fitness influencer Hilaria Baldwin, paired with Gleb Savchenko
Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles, with partner Val Chmerkovskiy
NBA veteran Baron Davis, dancing alongside Emma Slater
“Boy Meets World” alum Danielle Fishel, teamed with Pasha Pashkov
Pentatonix vocalist Scott Hoying, with pro partner Witney Carson
Reality star Alix Earle, matched with Val Chmerkovskiy
Comedian Andy Richter, partnered with Britt Stewart
Wildlife advocate Robert Irwin, dancing with Witney Carson
Singer Lauren Jauregui, alongside Sasha Farber.

Judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough will return to the judging panel, while Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough resume hosting duties. Dancing with the Stars Season 34 premieres Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and streams the following day on Disney+ and Hulu.