Following the season 34 finale, the producers of Dancing With the Stars have officially released the complete details for the upcoming 2026 live tour. The announcement, teased on official social media channels, confirms an expanded list of dates and a full roster of participating professionals and special guests. The tour is scheduled to launch in January 2026, with new cities added due to high demand.
The hosting structure for the tour will feature pro dancer Emma Slater as the primary emcee. She will be assisted by a rotation of celebrity cohosts, including Danielle Fishel, Andy Richter, and Elaine Hendrix. The professional dance cast is comprised of Brandon Armstrong, Alan Bersten, Val Chmerkovskiy, Daniella Karagach, Jenna Johnson, Pasha Pashkov, Britt Stewart, and Ezra Sosa. Troupe member Hailey Bills is also confirmed to be part of the traveling company.
In addition to the core cast, the tour will feature special appearances in select markets by public figures from various fields. These guest stars include social media personality Alix Earle, actor Dylan Efron, Olympic medalist Jordan Chiles, wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin, and former DWTS pro Witney Carson. This diverse group is expected to draw in wider audiences for specific performances.
One professional dancer who will not be part of the tour is Rylee Arnold. The 20-year-old pro issued a statement clarifying that her absence is a personal decision based on health considerations. She cited the challenges of managing her Type 1 diabetes while on a rigorous touring schedule as the primary reason for sitting out this year. Despite her absence from the tour, Arnold has publicly expressed her desire to return to the television show for future seasons, dismissing online speculation about her departure as unfounded rumor.
