DWTS Season 35: Savannah Bananas Player Jackson Olson Joins The Ballroom Cast!

A Savannah Bananas player is now officially joining the ballroom frenzy on DWTS Season 35. Yes, you read it right! It is growing quickly into one of the strangest casts to date. Fans are already going crazy on the internet when the popular dance competition added second baseman Jackson Olson to the upcoming season. Even though the baseball player is popular for his amazing athletic moves, many fans now want to see him in a disco setting. They also wonder if he can bring the same intensity to the ballroom.

Jackson’s casting announcement comes just after DWTS adds two huge reality TV bombshells to the lineup. Former Love Island star Maura Higgins and Summer House star Ciara Miller are also joining the new season. Also, both stars appear in different seasons of The Traitors, adding to the cast’s already chaotic and dramatic environment. Is it possible for a Savannah Bananas player to go above seasoned reality TV stars and grab the spotlight in Mirrorball this season?

DWTS: Season 35 Already Creates Drama Before The Ballroom Rehearsals Even Begin

Even before rehearsals start, Ciara Miller brings a lot of chaos from reality TV to DWTS. The Summer House star is currently in the middle of an online controversy. Fans are linking Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s shocking relationship issues to the famous Scandoval-style mess from Vanderpump Rules. Fans continue talking about the friendship breakup on social media. Meanwhile, Ciara is quietly improving her career by taking advantage of more opportunities coming her way.

She gets an important hosting role on Love Island USA: Aftersun in place of her DWTS casting. Meanwhile, Maura Higgins, who has been openly chasing the chance for years, enters the ballroom. Fans already expect constant drama, glamour, flirting, and viral moments from the Love Island favorite once the competition officially starts. The excitement is growing despite the fact that dancing is not her strong suit.

DWTS: Jackson Olson Brings More Energy Into The Ballroom

On May 12, Jackson Olson officially joined the cast of DWTS Season 35, and the internet is quickly buzzing about what this means for the competition. During games, Savannah Bananas players mix comedy, entertainment, and viral dance routines with baseball. Because of this, many fans think Jackson may already have an advantage in the competition. Many typical athletes struggle with rhythm and performance in the first few weeks of the competition. Also, his energetic personality matches perfectly the flashy environment that DWTS fans adore each season.

The latest casting announcement comes after ABC’s reveal of another big update for Season 35. A special “Good Morning America” broadcast with the whole celebrity roster will air on September 2. The new season is rumored to debut in mid-September, but the actual premiere date is still unknown. Also, the show keeps broadcasting on ABC and Disney+ every Tuesday night, with Hulu streaming the episode the next day.

Even after winning the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy with pro partner Witney Carson, last season’s winner Robert Irwin is still involved with the team. Now, Robert takes on yet another crucial part in the DWTS universe. He is the host of the brand-new spin-off series “Dancing With The Stars: The Next Pro,” which debuts on ABC on July 13, 2026, and then streams on Hulu before Season 35.

Fans are already debating over whether Jackson Olson will come out as the season’s hilarious underdog to the unexpected front-runner that no one expects. Even before rehearsals start, Season 35 seems to be packed with drama, with reality stars, athletes, and viral personalities all walking into the ballroom together. Keep coming back to TV Season & Spoilers for more updates.