Dancing With The Stars: Who's Competing And What To Expect This Season

By Ridenour

18 Apr 2025

Hey there, fans of all things dance and sparkle! It’s finally here—the much-anticipated premiere of Dancing With the Stars! This is Season 25, and trust me, the competition is going to be fierce. The Mirror Ball Trophy is up for grabs, and we’re all itching to know who’s going to take home the glittery prize. But first, let’s talk about when you can tune in. The DWTS premiere episode is set to air tonight, Monday, September 18, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. EST on ABC. Don’t miss it!

So, what’s in store for this season? Well, buckle up because it’s shaping up to be one of the best yet! We’ve got a lineup of celebrity and professional dancer pairs that’s absolutely stacked. You’ll see Property Brothers star Drew Scott teaming up with the incredibly talented Emma Slater. Over in the corner, Shark Tank legend Barbara Corcoran is dancing with Keo Motsepe. And let’s not forget former Paralympic swimmer Victoria Arlen, who’s partnering with the ever-charismatic Valentin Chmerkovskiy. But wait, there’s more! Former NBA star Derek Fisher is stepping into the ballroom with Sharna Burgess, while Malcolm in the Middle star Frankie Muniz is dancing with Witney Carson. NFL powerhouse Terrell Owens is pairing up with Cheryl Burke, and Hollywood couple Nick and Vanessa Lachey are both taking the floor with Peta Murgatroyd and Maksim Chmerkovskiy. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! We’ve also got Pretty Little Liars star Sasha Pieterse with Gleb Savchenko, actor Jordan Fisher with Lindsay Arnold, singer Debbie Gibson with Alan Bertsen, wrestler Nikki Bella with Artem Chigvintsev, and violinist Lindsey Stirling with Mark Ballas. This is going to be epic, folks!

Now, let’s rewind for a second. Last season was full of surprises. When Season 24 kicked off in late March, everyone was buzzing about the competitors, including Glee star Heather Morris, who used to back up Beyoncé, Olympic figure skater Nancy Kerrigan, pro bull rider Bonner Bolton, and Olympic gymnast Simone Biles. But guess what? The final three weren’t who everyone expected. Instead of Heather and Simone, we saw Chicago Cubs player David Ross, NFL player Rashad Jennings, and Fifth Harmony singer Normani Kordei make it to the finale. Heather was shockingly voted off in Week 6, and Simone exited in the semifinals during Week 9. Rashad ended up taking home the trophy with his partner, Emma. Now, it’s time to see if history repeats itself or if this season will bring us some fresh faces in the finals. So, don’t forget to set your DVRs and tune in tonight at 8 p.m. EST on ABC for the Dancing With the Stars Season 25 premiere!

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