Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars is in full swing, and I’m already determined to figure out who I think is making it to the finale this year! I’m obsessed with the cast already and can’t wait for the rest of the season!
So far on this season of dancing with the stars, the celebrities still competing are:
- Amber Glenn (Olympic figure skater) with Pasha
- Harry Shum Jr. (from Glee and Grey’s Anatomy) with Jenna
- Jenna Dewan (TV star) with Val
- Connor Wood (comedian) with Rylee
- Ciara Miller (from Summer House, Traitors and Love Island) with Brandon
- Taylor Hanson (singer) with Britt
- Guillermo Rodriguez (from Jimmy Kimmel) with Whitney
- Ezra Frech (Paralympic track and field medalist) with Daniela
- Jackson Olsen (Savannah Bananas player) with Emma
- Julia Stiles (movie star) with Ezra
- Tatyana Ali (Fresh Prince of Bel Air) with Jan
- Maura Higgins (from Traitors and Love Island) with Mark
- Tyler Cameron (from The Bachelorette) with Sharna
the celebrities who have already been eliminated include:
- Giada De Laurentiis (from Food Network) with Alan
- Sara Jane Nader (model) with Hailey Bills
- Taylor Hanson (singer) with Britt
- Connor Leavitt (from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives) with Adele
After watching the week-three episode, I was so impressed with everyone’s improvement and definitely think my top four are solid contenders for the Mirrorball!
In no particular order, the first person I think is making it to the finale is none other than Amber Glenn. Her week one dance was literally so impressive, and she’s already improved so much in such a short period of time. Plus, she already has strength and flexibility from her figure skating background that I think really shows! I also absolutely love her energy, and her pairing with Pasha is perfect.
Another person I think is a shoo-in for the finale is Paralympic athlete Ezra Frech! His first dance was impressive, but his week two dance was incredible and really showcased his personality. His improvement really showed this week! I love his story and how hardworking he is. I think he is gonna be a fan favorite for lots of people throughout the season. I also think Daniella’s choreo has been a perfect match for his vibe and that they work well together.
I also think movie star Julia Stiles has what it takes to make it to the finale. Even though she struggled with confidence last week, her partner Ezra is so supportive. She showed so much improvement this week and looked like she was having so much more fun! I also think she has a huge fan base (myself included) for her movies like 10 Things I Hate About You and Save The Last Dance that will keep her feeling confident and help her stay in the competition.
Lastly, I think that Harry Shum Jr. has a great chance of being in the finale. I’ve never watched Glee or Grey’s Anatomy before seeing him on DWTS, but I can confidently say that I’m already a fan. He is so charismatic and clearly has a background in dance that will help him go far. And obviously having the incredible Jenna Johnson as your pro helps too. Though he has dance experience, he definitely has room for improvement and is already showing growth. So, I am really excited to see him continue to compete this season.
Though I’m only covering the top four, I have to give Connor Wood and Rylee an honorable mention! I am so obsessed with this duo. They totally match each other’s energy and I love their TikTok content as well as their dances. I’m not sure that Connor will make it all the way to the finale just because of how stiff the competition is, but I will definitely be voting for these two to go as far as possible!
I’m excited to see how my predictions unfold as the season continues! You can watch along Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.