Ciara Miller and Maura Higgins will compete on 'Dancing With the Stars'

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Ciara Miller and Maura Higgins will be among the stars competing for the Mirrorball Trophy.“Summer House’s” Miller and “The Traitors” contestant Higgins — both publicly betrayed by men they trusted on their shows — are the first celebrities joining Season 35 of “Dancing With the Stars.” Disney announced the new season Wednesday during Hulu’s Get Real House event in Los Angeles.Miller joins the cast less than a month after it was revealed that her “Summer House” castmate and ex-boyfriend, West Wilson, was dating her friend on the show, Amanda Batula.

She teased her “DWTS” news with an Instagram video in which she wrote out her “Next Chapter 2026” to-do list, which included “prioritizing” herself, “taking risks” and “Dancing With the Stars.” Entertainment & Arts Everything you need to know about ‘Summer House’s’ Amanda Batula and West Wilson, and the drama behind their newly public romance.Higgins, who lost Season 4 of “The Traitors” in the finale after being blindsided by her friend and co-star Rob Rausch, rose to prominence on “Love Island” in 2019.Higgins shared her excitement in a video on Instagram, saying, “Please pray for me.” “Get me on that dance floor.

I want to win the trophy,” Higgins said.“I’ve manifested this.”Higgins told reporters at the Get Real House event that Mark Ballas is her dream partner.

The announcement comes after a landmark season of “DWTS,” which saw a record-breaking number of fan votes.In November, The Times spoke with “DWTS” showrunner Conrad Green, who attributed the ratings spike to reviving “communal viewing experiences.” Hollywood Inc.

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