Ciara Miller and Maura Higgins Join DWTS Season 35

Ciara Miller and Maura Higgins, both prominent reality television personalities, have been announced as the first contestants for the 35th season of Dancing With the Stars, set to premiere this fall on ABC and Disney, with episodes streaming the next day on Hulu.

The casting reveal took place during Hulu's Get Real House event on April 22, highlighting the duo's entry into the long-running competition series. Hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, the show pairs celebrities with professional dancers to perform choreographed routines, judged by Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli. Additional contestants and pro partners will be unveiled closer to the debut.

Miller, 30, gained recognition through her roles on Bravo's Summer House and Winter House since 2021, where she has been involved in notable romantic storylines. A former ICU nurse and model, she also appeared as a contestant on season three of Peacock's The Traitors. Recently, Miller has drawn attention following the public confirmation of a relationship between her ex-boyfriend, West Wilson, and her former friend, Amanda Batula, both Summer House cast members. In an interview last week, Miller expressed...