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ABC leaves former mayor Eric Adams off Dancing with the Stars cast

By The Likely · Updated Oct 3, 7:05 AM ET · Drawn from 7 sources · Written by AI, checked against sources

ABC unveiled its 16-celebrity cast for season 35 of Dancing with the Stars on September 2, leaving former New York City mayor Eric Adams off the roster. The series launched its two-night premiere on September 15.

How we got here

  1. Adams discussed his mayoral tenure and future after leaving office in an exit interview. Abc7Ny
  2. Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as mayor of New York City. CBS News
  3. Adams attended a Sports Illustrated party in New York, which his spokesperson described as networking. Thecut
  4. The full celebrity cast for Dancing with the Stars season 35 was unveiled. ABC News
  5. Season 35 began its two-night premiere, with the second night scheduled for September 16. Abc
  6. A published season schedule listed remaining episode dates, including an October 6 episode and November 24 finale. Lohud
  7. Mariah Carey Night was scheduled from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. EDT. Detpress
  8. The announced season schedule set the finale for this date. Lohud

What's likely next

  1. Eric Adams appears on Dancing with the Stars Season 35Very likely89%▲ from 7% yesterday

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