Dancing With the Stars is bringing back a familiar face for its upcoming 35th season. Professional dancer Sharna Burgess is officially returning to the ABC competition series, marking her first competitive season as a pro since Season 30 in 2021.
The news was announced Monday during Good Morning America, confirming that Burgess will once again compete for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy. While her return is official, her celebrity partner has not yet been announced.
Sharna Burgess Returns for Dancing With the Stars Season 35
Burgess has been one of the most recognizable professional dancers in Dancing With the Stars history. She has competed across 14 seasons of the popular ABC series and has built a strong fan base throughout her time on the show.
Her return for Dancing With the Stars Season 35 comes after several years away from the professional lineup. Burgess last competed during Season 30 in 2021, when she was paired with actor Brian Austin Green.
The upcoming season will give fans another opportunity to see Burgess take the ballroom floor and compete for another Mirrorball Trophy.
Her Season 35 celebrity partner remains a mystery for now. Fans will have to wait until the official cast announcement to learn who will be dancing alongside her.
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Dancing With the Stars Season 35 Cast
Several celebrities have already been confirmed for the new season. The early lineup includes Savannah Bananas player Jackson Olson, Jimmy Kimmel Live! sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez, The Traitors alum Maura Higgins and Summer House star Ciara Miller.
Guillermo Rodriguez has already been paired with defending champion Witney Carson, adding another interesting partnership to the upcoming season.
The complete cast of celebrities and their professional dance partners will be announced Wednesday, September 2, on Good Morning America. The announcement will reveal the remaining partnerships, including Burgess’ celebrity partner.
The Season 35 professional lineup will also feature the winner of Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro. The competition series is currently searching for its next professional dancer.
The final four contestants are Allen Genkin, Selena Hamilton, AJ Pritchard and Adele Zaikman. The winner will be revealed during the competition’s August 31 finale.
Sharna Burgess’ Dancing With the Stars History
Sharna Burgess first joined Dancing With the Stars as a professional during Season 16. Her first celebrity partner was actor Andy Dick.
She quickly became a regular part of the show’s professional cast and continued competing in subsequent seasons.
One of the biggest moments of Burgess’ career came during Season 27, when she and country radio personality Bobby Bones won the Mirrorball Trophy. Their victory generated significant discussion among viewers and became one of the more debated wins in the show’s history.
Burgess was not part of the professional lineup for Season 28 but later returned for Season 29. She partnered with actor Jesse Metcalfe that season before competing with Brian Austin Green in Season 30.
Her partnership with Green was particularly notable because the two were romantically involved in real life. They ultimately finished in 13th place.
After Season 30, Burgess stepped away from the competitive professional lineup. However, she later revealed that she had discussed the possibility of returning with producers.
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Burgess Previously Hinted at Her Return
Earlier this summer, Burgess suggested that a comeback could happen. She revealed that producers had previously checked in with her about potentially returning for Season 34.
Although there was no formal offer at the time, Burgess said she would be interested if the opportunity came again.
That possibility has now become reality, with Burgess officially confirmed for Season 35.
When Does Dancing With the Stars Season 35 Premiere?
Dancing With the Stars Season 35 will premiere with a special two-night event on Tuesday, September 15, and Wednesday, September 16.
Both episodes will air at 8 p.m. on ABC and stream on Disney+.
With Sharna Burgess returning, a new professional dancer waiting to be crowned and several celebrity partnerships still under wraps, Season 35 is shaping up to be an exciting new chapter for the long-running dance competition.
Fans will learn Burgess’ celebrity partner and the complete Season 35 lineup on September 2 during Good Morning America.
Are you excited to see Sharna Burgess return to Dancing With the Stars?
