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Dancing With The Stars Enlists Former DWTS: Juniors Pro For Season 35

Dancing With The Stars Season 35 is set to debut with a familiar face from the Juniors edition.

By · Published August 3, 2026 at 00:27 UTC · Updated August 3, 2026 at 02:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: AOL.com · Yahoo · Deadline · Laughing Place · parade.com · Us Weekly · People.com · TVLine.

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The first-ever Dancing With The Stars convention closed with a reveal. The event, held on August 2, featured a surprise announcement about the upcoming season. Laughing Place was first to report that a new cast member had been added to the Season 35 troupe.

Later reporting from Us Weekly, People.com, parade.com and TVLine identified the new cast member as Kamri Peterson. Peterson is a former pro from Dancing With The Stars: Juniors. The casting director for Dancing With The Stars broke down the first Season 35 contestants.

The announcement marks a significant moment for the franchise, as it integrates a former Juniors pro into the main show's cast. The addition of Peterson to the Season 35 troupe is confirmed by multiple outlets.

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Who is the new cast member for Dancing With The Stars Season 35?

Kamri Peterson, a former pro from Dancing With The Stars: Juniors.

When was the new cast member announced?

The announcement was made on August 2, 2026, at the first-ever Dancing With The Stars convention.

Is Kamri Peterson the only former Juniors pro to join the main show's cast?

Yes, according to the casting director's breakdown of the first Season 35 contestants.

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