Jen Affleck Joins Dancing with the Stars Season 34

New York, Sept. 3, 2025 - Jen Affleck, known for her leading role on Hulu’s hit series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, has officially been announced as a competitor on Season 34 of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. The new season premieres Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and Disney+, with next-day streaming on Hulu.

Affleck will share the ballroom with fellow celebrities including social media influencer Whitney Leavitt, former Olympian Jordan Chiles, and more, all vying for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy under the judging panel of Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough. Co-hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough will return to guide viewers through the competition.

Her participation marks Affleck’s continued crossover from reality television into primetime competition, following her breakout popularity and candid portrayal of marriage and motherhood on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. The announcement comes as her Hulu series’ reunion special recently revealed insights into her personal journey and relationship challenges, further elevating public interest in her follow-up appearance on Dancing with the Stars.

Season 34 of Dancing with the Stars kicks off on ABC and Disney+ on Sept. 16, with new episodes available for streaming on Hulu the following day.