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The ballroom is heating up early. The first celebrity contestants for Dancing With the Stars Season 35 have officially been revealed\u2014and they\u2019re already creating buzz. <\/strong><\/p>\n Reality TV favorites Maura Higgins and Ciara Miller are set to compete for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy, marking the first confirmed names of the upcoming season, News.Az<\/a> reports, citing foreign media<\/a>.<\/p>\n The announcement came during Hulu\u2019s Get Real House Live event on April 22, where both stars shared their excitement\u2014and nerves\u2014about stepping onto the dance floor.<\/p>\n Maura, known for her appearances on Love Island and The Traitors, revealed this moment has been years in the making.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve been manifesting this,\u201d she said, explaining that joining the show was part of her vision board. Despite her excitement, she admitted the challenge ahead is real: \u201cI\u2019ve got two left feet\u2026 it might not go too well.\u201d<\/p>\n She also shared advice she received from former DWTS pro Mark Ballas, who warned her the competition would be \u201ctough.\u201d<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Summer House star Ciara Miller is embracing the opportunity as a fresh start.<\/p>\n \u201cI feel like I\u2019m opening a new chapter,\u201d she said in a video message, promising to bring her full energy to the dance floor. She also expressed excitement about competing alongside Maura, calling back to their shared time on The Traitors.<\/p>\n Season 35 follows a hugely successful previous installment, which drew 72 million votes in the finale. The last season crowned Robert Irwin and his partner Witney Carson as winners.<\/p>\n Robert\u2019s victory came after a dramatic finale, where he performed despite a rib injury\u2014proving just how demanding the competition can be.<\/p>\n The franchise is also expanding. A new spinoff, Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro, is expected to debut soon, with Robert Irwin as host and judges including Mark Ballas and Shirley Ballas.<\/p>\n The show will spotlight aspiring dancers competing for a chance to become future DWTS professionals\u2014meaning Season<\/a> 35 could introduce fresh faces both on and off the stage.<\/p>\n With early casting already generating attention and new formats being introduced, Season 35 is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable yet.<\/p>\n And if Maura Higgins\u2019 determination and Ciara Miller\u2019s fresh-start mindset are any indication, the competition may be fiercer\u2014and more entertaining\u2014than ever.<\/p>\n