Sharna Burgess Returns to Dancing with the Stars for Season 35

Professional dancer Sharna Burgess is returning to "Dancing with the Stars" for its 35th season, marking her first appearance as a pro on the show in five years. The announcement was made on Monday, August 24, 2026, with Good Morning America confirming the Australian dancer will rejoin the professional lineup. Burgess, who last competed in Season 30 in 2021, is the second pro confirmed for the upcoming season, following Witney Carson.

Burgess's return comes after a five-year hiatus from the ballroom. She had been absent since Season 30, where she was paired with her fiancé, actor Brian Austin Green. According to reports, producers had approached her about participating in a previous season, but she was not ready at the time, focusing instead on other projects and her family life. Over time, she began to miss dancing and realized she wanted to return to the show. Reconnecting with the "Dancing with the Stars" community at the recent DWTS Con 2026 further reminded her of the importance of the ballroom in her life.

Burgess stated that she had one condition for her return: she would not want another professional dancer to lose their position to make room for her. She indicated that...