Hilaria Baldwin Readies for Ballroom Spotlight: DWTS Season 34 Beckons

After delighting fans with lighthearted dance clips, Hilaria Baldwin, mother of seven and former yoga instructor, is reportedly set to make her debut on Season 34 of Dancing with the Stars. While ABC hasn’t confirmed her appearance outright, recent reports from People and Decider suggest the ballroom is her next stage.People.comDecider

Dancing into the Spotlight

Over the past few weeks, Hilaria has been playfully hinting at a possible ballroom turn. She’s shared videos featuring choreographed kitchen routines with husband Alec Baldwin, including a fun take on Dirty Dancing, playful jives, and partner spins—all while tagging the possibility of DWTS involvement.People.com The couple’s spirited exchanges have only fueled speculation.

When fans began “manifesting” her appearance on the show—yes, that’s the word she used—Hilaria smiled and played along. In an interview with Extra, she said, “It’s been a lot of fun manifesting,” before teasing that Alec would happily approve under the right conditions. “She’s a fun-seeking person. And I want her to go and do anything she wants to do,” the actor replied.People.com

What This Means for DWTS Season 34

If confirmed, Hilaria would join a diverse field of celebrity contestants including Robert Irwin, Alix Earle, and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives stars Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt.People.com+1 Her dance background lends credibility—she was a member of NYU’s ballroom team during her college years—suggesting she’s no stranger to choreography.DeciderPeople.com

The season is set to premiere on Tuesday, September 16 on ABC and Disney+, with next-day streaming available on Hulu.People.comDecider This year’s edition marks not only DWTS’s 20th anniversary, but also its third season streaming live across two major platforms simultaneously.Wikipedia

Why It Matters

Hilaria’s turnout would mark her second reality TV venture of 2025. Earlier this year, she and Alec opened their family life to cameras on TLC’s The Baldwins, capturing both joyous milestones and emotional tension as Alec confronted legal challenges that were ultimately dismissed.People.com Dancing with the Stars offers a different kind of stage—a combination of glam, performance, and public vulnerability.

Her participation resonates beyond glitz. It showcases a celebrity embracing joy—through dance and self-expression—after navigating serious scrutiny. Still, reality TV skeptics may question whether Hilaria’s dance background gives her an edge over other novices. Regardless, her authenticity and openness remain at the heart of her appeal.

What to Watch For

• Who will be her professional partner? Fans speculate possible pairings across social media and forums.

• Will her prior dance training give her competitive advantage—and how will she evolve across weeks of rigorous rehearsals?

• Can she use her platform to celebrate artistry and family life, while pushing beyond controversy?