American figure skater; Olympic team gold, triple World champion, quad axel pioneer
Olympic and world champion Alysa Liu has announced she will not compete this season to recalibrate her skating and artistry, with plans to return after refining her technique and personal growth.
The Independent and other outlets have revealed the full celebrity cast for Dancing with the Stars Season 35, with premieres on Sept. 15–16. Returning hosts and judges are set, including Alfonso Ribeiro, Julianne Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough. New and returning contestants include Julia Stiles, Guillermo Rodriguez, Ciara Miller, Maura Higgins, and more.
The Grand Prix season has opened with a flurry of results. Siao wins in France as Nakai and Beaudry-Cizeron post strong showings while Shaidorov’s Olympic title run faces a stumble. Russian entries compete as neutrals after recent sanctions shifts, and new rivalries emerge as the season begins to take shape.