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Dancing With the Stars is stepping up to the plate with a surprise casting announcement. The ABC competition series has officially revealed that Jackson Olson of the Savannah Bananas is joining the season 35 cast. Known for blending athleticism with over‑the‑top comedy, the Georgia‑based baseball team has turned viral performances into a phenomenon—and now, Jackson is bringing that same charisma straight to the ballroom. He’ll be dancing alongside fellow newly announced cast members Maura Higgins and Ciara Miller. Fans had their suspicions long before the official confirmation. Earlier this year, DWTS judge Derek Hough fueled speculation after sharing the stage with Jackson during a Savannah Bananas game in March. During the performance, Derek tossed Jackson a mini mirrorball. Jackson has also made it clear that this was his dream move. The 28‑year‑old previously said he’d choose Dancing With the Stars over The Bachelor in a 2025 podcast interview. Full Story: https://www.eonline.com/news/1431745/dancing-with-the-stars-jackson-olson-of-savannah-bananas-joins-season-35 #enews #dancingwiththestars #savannahbananas About: The E! News team brings you the latest breaking entertainment, fashion and Pop Culture news. Featuring exclusive segments, celebrity highlights, trend reports and more, the E! News channel is the only destination Pop Culture fans need to stay in the know. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/enewssub Connect: For More News - https://eonline.us/3MASskW E! News App - https://eonline.onelink.me/yMtl/4ead5017 Shopping - https://eonline.com/news/shop Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/enews/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/enews/ X - https://x.com/enews/ TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@enews