Variety September 02, 2026 • 20:53

Jenna Dewan Defends ‘DWTS’ Casting Amid Backlash: ‘Step Up’ Star and Ex-Janet Jackson Backup Dancer Says ‘I Do Not Know How to Ballroom Dance’ - Variety

By Ethan Shanfeld

'Step Up' star and former Janet Jackson backup dancer Jenna Dewan confronted backlash over her 'Dancing With the Stars' casting.

When the cast of “Dancing With the Stars” Season 35 was announced on Wednesday morning, a few of the names raised eyebrows among fans of the reality competition series.
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Jenna Dewan Defends ‘DWTS’ Casting Amid Backlash: ‘Step Up’ Star and Ex-Janet Jackson Backup Dancer Says ‘I Do Not Know How to Ballroom Dance’ - Variety

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