Sharna Burgess Returns to Dancing With the Stars for Season 35
Sharna Burgess is officially returning to the Dancing With the Stars ballroom. The former Mirrorball Trophy champion will be back as a professional dancer for Season 35, marking her first full season with the ABC competition series since 2021.
The news was revealed on Good Morning America on August 24, 2026, giving long-time fans another reason to look forward to the upcoming season.
Sharna Burgess Returns to Dancing With the Stars
Burgess’ return comes after a five-year break from the regular DWTS lineup. Her most recent full season was Season 30 in 2021, when she competed with actor Brian Austin Green.
Now, the Australian ballroom dancer is set to bring her experience back to the competition.
Burgess has been an important part of the Dancing With the Stars franchise for years. She first appeared as a troupe member in Season 13 before becoming a professional dancer in Season 16 in 2013.
Her biggest achievement came in Season 27. Burgess partnered with radio personality Bobby Bones, and the pair ultimately won the Mirrorball Trophy despite receiving mixed scores from the judges during the competition. ABC confirmed their Season 27 victory at the time.
A Familiar Face for the Season 35 Ballroom
Sharna Burgess is not the only familiar professional returning for Dancing With the Stars Season 35.
Witney Carson is also back for the new season. Carson, who won Season 34 with Robert Irwin, has already been paired with Jimmy Kimmel Live! personality Guillermo Rodriguez. The pairing was announced on Good Morning America on August 17.
Burgess’ celebrity partner, however, has not yet been announced.
That detail could make the upcoming cast reveal even more interesting for fans. The complete Season 35 lineup of celebrities and professional dancers is scheduled to be revealed on Good Morning America on September 2.
Which Celebrities Are Already Confirmed for DWTS Season 35?
Several celebrity contestants have already been announced ahead of the full cast reveal.
The confirmed names include:
- Summer House star Ciara Miller
- Love Island alum Maura Higgins
- Savannah Bananas player and social media personality Jackson Olson
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! Personality: Guillermo Rodriguez
Rodriguez’s partnership with Carson is currently the first officially revealed celebrity-pro pairing for the season.
Meanwhile, the identities of the remaining celebrity contestants and their professional partners are being kept under wraps until the September announcement.
When Does Dancing With the Stars Season 35 Premiere?
Fans will not have to wait much longer after the cast reveal.
Season 35 of Dancing With the Stars is scheduled to begin with a two-night premiere on September 15 and 16, 2026. The season will air on ABC and stream on Disney+, with episodes also becoming available on Hulu afterward.
The return of Burgess adds another layer of anticipation to the new season. After years away from the regular competition, she will once again have the chance to compete for the Mirrorball Trophy.
What Sharna Burgess’ Return Means for DWTS Fans
Burgess’ comeback gives the new season a strong connection to the show’s earlier years.
She has competed with celebrities from a wide range of backgrounds and has already experienced both the challenges of the competition and the pressure of winning it all. Her Season 27 victory with Bobby Bones remains one of the more memorable chapters of her DWTS career.
Her return also comes as the franchise continues adding new faces. Former Dancing With the Stars: Junior professional Kamri Peterson is joining the Season 35 troupe, bringing another connection to the show’s history.
For now, one major question remains: Who will Sharna Burgess dance with?
Fans should get that answer when the complete Season 35 cast and professional pairings are revealed on Good Morning America on September 2.