'DWTS' Fans Are Convinced This Star Is on Season 35-Here's Why
Is Jackson Olson from the Savannah Bananas joining next season of Dancing With The Stars?
Speculation started back in April when the baseball star alluded to having a big secret he couldn't share with fans just yet.
"I have been so happy the last couple months and everything feels so new and exciting for the first time in a long time," Olson wrote on Instagram. "My life is going to change a lot in the next year but in the best ways possible (yes there are a couple ways👀) and I can't wait to share all of it with you soon."
In the comment section, DWTS judge Derek Hough commented, "👀."
Rumors intensified on Thursday, May 7 when Olson posted an Instagram Reel of himself dancing underneath the text, "Jackson when can you share the secret you've been keeping from us?"
"Soon…👀," Jackson captioned the post, adding #secret, #baseball, #NYC, #reveal.
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In the background of the video, which was filmed on a baseball field, eagle-eyed fans noticed a small mirrorball tucked in the corner of the dugout.
Others claimed in the comment section that Olson's original caption was "Don't Worry guys i Will tell you Soon," capitalizing the letters of DWTS before changing it to be less obvious.
The last big hint? Olson put the hashtag for New York City in his post, and Disney and ABC's Upfront is in NYC on Thursday, May 12. The Upfront is used to showcase the network's upcoming lineup of shows for the fall, including DWTS.
If announced at the Upfront, Olson would be the third confirmed contestant for the upcoming season-following reality stars Maura Higgins and Ciara Miller.
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Olson first expressed his desire to join the reality competition show in a TikTok posted in December 2025.
"Jackson, would you go on Dancing With the Stars next season?" read the text above his head in a mock-interview style video. Shaking his head, Olson replied: "No I wouldn't, it's just not my style."
The video then cut to a montage of clips featuring Olson showing off his best dance moves.
"Long story short…yes, yes I would," he captioned the post.
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This story was originally published May 8, 2026 at 2:48 PM.