Jackson Olson, Amber Glenn, and Ezra Frech join Dancing with the Stars

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Jackson Olson, Amber Glenn, and Ezra Frech join Dancing with the Stars
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Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars is scheduled to premiere on Tuesday, September 15. The latest cast announcement confirms that Savannah Bananas baseball player Jackson Olson, figure skater Amber Glenn, and track and field athlete Ezra Frech will compete as the season's featured athletes. These participants join previously revealed cast members Ciara Miller, Maura Higgins, and Guillermo Rodriguez in the ballroom competition. Athletes have historically demonstrated mixed success on the program, with 12 winning the Mirrorball Trophy since the show's inception. The new season will be broadcast on ABC and follows a two-night premiere schedule to begin the competition. Olson, who has gained a following for his performance-based style on the baseball field, plans to document his training on social media as he prepares for the upcoming televised dance performances.

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  • Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars begins on September 15.
  • Jackson Olson, Amber Glenn, and Ezra Frech are the identified athletes for this season.
  • The cast also includes Ciara Miller, Maura Higgins, and Guillermo Rodriguez.
  • Twelve athletes have won the competition since the show first aired.
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  • 12:30 PMYahoo SportsDancing With the Stars cast reveal: Savannah Bananas star Jackson Olson, Amber Glenn and Ezra Frech lead athletes on new season
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The 35th season of DWTS begins on Tuesday, September 15.

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