Dancing with the Stars season 35 cast braved a downpour on September 1 as they left The Dominick Hotel and headed to a downtown restaurant for a group dinner, the outlet reported.
Professional partners Mark Ballas, Jenna Johnson, Val Chmerkovskiy and a pregnant Witney Carson joined the evening, while newcomers Adele Zaikman and Hayley Bills also took part.
New celebrity competitors Jenna Dewan, Guillermo Rodriguez, Julia Stiles and Tyler Cameron arrived with their dance partners, adding fresh faces to the lineup.
Host Alfonso Ribeiro and judge Bruno Tonioli were spotted heading to the venue, further boosting the star‑studded atmosphere.
Former contestant Alan Richter attended as well; sources told the publication he will host the official DWTS podcast for the season.
The following morning the couples appeared on Good Morning America to announce the official cast, then walked a red carpet at a press event where JustJared.com covered the night.
Season 35 launches with a two‑night premiere on September 15 and 16 at 8 p.m. on ABC and Disney+, with episodes streaming the next day on Hulu; the DWTS After Party, hosted by season‑34 winner Robert Irwin, will air on September 16 and feature eliminated contestants and highlights. Fans can expect more behind‑the‑scenes moments as the competition unfolds.
