Emotional Predictions for 'DWTS' Season 35 Dedication Night Have Fans Divided

While Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars has yet to begin, fans' predictions for the show are well underway. Specifically, following last week's announcement of the full cast, a content creator shared their predictions of who the millennial-favorite stars would choose to honor for the show's Dedication Night, assuming they make it to that point in the competition. The post speculated that The Fresh Prince of Bel Air star Tatyana Ali would honor the late James Avery, who played her father on the show. The Instagram user also suggested that Julia Stiles would pay tribute to her late 10 Things I Hate About You co-star Heath Ledger, while Harry Shum Jr. would dedicate his number to late Glee co-stars Naya Rivera or Corey Monteith.'DWTS really said millennials, come collect your emotional damage,' the post's caption said. 'Dedication night is about to be absolutely disrespectful.' Fans were mixed though, with some noting that the cast members' relationship with co-stars of their past may be less significant than personal loved ones: However, others were emotional just at the thought of the proposed dedications. Related: 'DWTS' Fans Call Out 'Diabolical' Season 35 Pairings—Stars Defend the Casting Also joining Season 35 of DWTS include reality stars Conner Leavitt, Ciara Miller, and Maura Higgins along with Jimmy Kimmel Live! sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez and Step Up icon Jenna Dewan. Dancing with the Stars Season 35 premieres on Sept. 15 and Sept. 16 on ABC. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Copyright 2026 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved This story was originally published September 8, 2026 at 11:24 AM.