The finale of the 34th season of Dancing With the Stars reached the highest viewing rates of the last decade, and the producers aim to continue this success in the 35th season. Producers Deena Katz and Conrad Green announced that they are working intensively on casting and themes for the new season. It was announced that famous names like Maura Higgins and Ciara Miller will be featured in the new season. Maura Higgins had previously expressed her desire to participate in the series, and this request was positively received by the producers. Ciara Miller was considered a suitable timing to join the program following developments in her personal life. Additionally, preparations for the side project called 'The Next Pro,' which focuses on the professional dancers of Dancing With the Stars, are ongoing. This spinoff aims to showcase the challenges behind the scenes and the versatile talents of the professional dancers. The producers, expressing hope for the Emmy awards, stated that the live broadcast format and high production quality of the program are appreciated by the award juries. The full cast and other details of the 35th season will be announced in the coming months.