{
  "id": 5128363,
  "title": "‘Dancing With the Stars’ Boss Explains Season 35’s ‘Mormon Wives’ Surprise, All-Female Pairing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/dancing-with-the-stars-boss-explains-season-35s-mormon-wives-surprise",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T16:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/dancing-with-the-stars-boss-explains-season-35-casting-decisions/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Executive producer Conrad Green of \"Dancing With the Stars\" Season 35 revealed the show's upcoming talent lineup, including an all-female pairing and additional couples. Green explained that the franchise cast new pros, Adele Zaikman and Conner Leavitt, after her win on \"The Next Pro\" spinoff. Zaikman and Leavitt's pairing was intentional to build hype for the flagship series. The season will feature 16 couples competing, expanding from 14 due to the show's popularity and logistical reasons. Two couples will be same-sex, including Sarah Jane Nader and Hailey Bills, with Nader's sister competing on \"DWTS\" Season 33. The two-part premiere of Season 35 will air on ABC and Disney+ on September 15-16.",
  "summary": "Executive producer Conrad Green also tells TheWrap about lining up a bigger cast for the ABC hit show's return The post ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Boss Explains Season 35’s ‘Mormon Wives’ Surprise, All-Female Pairing appeared first on TheWrap .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}