On Wednesday, September 2, “Good Morning America” revealed the official lineup of professional dancers and their celebrity partners for “Dancing With the Stars” season 35. The new season brings a star-studded mix of reality TV stars, athletes, musicians, and comedians, all ready to showcase their moves on the ballroom floor for a chance to take home the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
For Bravo fans, this season of DWTS is especially exciting after “Summer House” star Ciara Miller was one of the first celeb contestants announced for the new season. However, her professional partner remained a mystery until now, when GMA announced that she’ll be dancing with professional dancer Brandon Armstrong.
Now that the Miller’s pro partner has been revealed, her “Summer House” castmates and Bravo family are reacting to the news.
Ciara Miller’s ‘Summer House’ Castmates Share Excitement as She’s Partnered With DWTS Pro Brandon Armstrong
It’s official! “Summer House” star Ciara Miller will be partnered with professional dancer Brandon Armstrong for season 35 of “Dancing with the Stars!”
After “Good Morning America” revealed the professional dancers alongside their celebrity partners for the new season, Miller took to Instagram to share a first look at herself with Armstrong. The pair already look like a winning duo, with Miller posing next to Armstrong in a stunning pink feathered dress during a promotional shoot.
“GET READY FOR US @dancingwiththestars ✨,” her caption read.
In the comment section of her post, several of her “Summer House” castmates shared how excited they were to watch Miller on the ballroom floor with Armstrong.
Carl Radke wrote, “LFG!!!!!!” While Kyle Cooke wrote, “Get it girlllll.”
In another post where Miller poses on her own, her former castmate Paige DeSorbo shared, “I’m gidddddy af” and Hannah Berner wrote, “Can we just vote now tho.”
Several stars within the Bravo universe also rallied behind Miller and Armstrong ahead of their DWTS debut.
“Southern Charm” star Venita Aspen wrote, “LFG!!!!!!!” And her former castmate Olivia Flowers shared, “👏👏👏.” RHONJ star Dolores Catania called Miller a “Queen,” while Ariana Madix, who competed on season 32 of DWTS, commented with “🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.”
Fans in the comment section hoped to see some of these familiar Bravo faces in the audience cheering Miller on, especially her “Summer House” castmates like Radke and Cooke.
Miller is officially returning to the Hamptons for season 11 of “Summer House.” She confirmed her return during an episode of “Love Island USA Aftersun” in July. “I have ‘Summer House’ to shoot — Season 11. I gotta get back to the Hamptons,” she shared via Deadline.
Miller Reveals Who Will Cheer Her on In the Audience During DWTS
Speaking to E! News the same day as the DWTS official cast announcement, Miller revealed which of her “Summer House” co-stars are likely to attend a taping of the show.
“Well, I know for a fact Mia [Calabrese] is coming; she booked her flight. Lindsay [Hubbard] is coming,” Miller began, adding, “I hope to have the whole ‘Summer House’ cast come at one point, but I definitely know they’ll probably be there for like, the first week.”
Miller also shared that she would like to invite her former co-stars, Paige DeSorbo and Hannah Berner, and fans could expect Dolores Catania there as well.
DWTS Season 35 Official Lineup
Miller isn’t the only reality TV star competing on this season of “Dancing With the Stars.” Maura Higgins, who first gained fame on “Love Island UK” and later appeared on “The Traitors US” season 4 (which Miller also competed on in season 3), was also announced as a contestant. She is officially partnered with Mark Ballas.
In fact, Higgins and Ballas may have a small advantage as they both appeared on the same season of “The Traitors.”
The season will also see “The Bachelorette” star Tyler Cameron with returning pro Sharna Burgess, “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Connor Leavitt, who is paired with “Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro” winner Adele Zaikman, (Conner’s wife, Whitney Leavitt competed last year) and “Love Thy Nadar” star Sarah Jane Nader, who is partnered with Hailey Bills. Sarah’s sister, Brooks Nader, competed in season 33.
Professional athletes this season include Paralympian gold medalist in track and field Ezra French, partnered with Daniella Karagach, and Olympic gold medalist figure skater Amber Glenn, who is partnered with pro Pasha Pashkov.
“The Rookie” actress Jenna Dewan (who has prior dancing experience) is partnered with Val Chmerkovskiy, “Save the Last Dance” actress Julia Stiles is partnered with Ezra Sosa, “Grey’s Anatomy” star Harry Shum Jr. will be dancing with Jenna Johnson, and “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” actress Tatyana Ali is partnered with Jan Ravnik.
Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis is also competing this season with her partner Alan Bersten, and comedian Connor Wood will be dancing alongside pro Rylee Arnold. Taylor Hanson of the band Hanson is partnered with Britt Stewart.
Lastly, fans were already teased that Savannah Bananas baseball player Jackson Olson would also be starring in season 35 and is officially partnered with Emma Slater. Late-night sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez was also announced as a contestant before GMA’s official cast lineup and will be partnered with Witney Carson.
