SAVANNAH BANANAS’ JACKSON OLSON SLIDES INTO THE BALLROOM FOR ‘DANCING WITH THE STARS’ SEASON 35

• Internet personality and second baseman for the Savannah Bananas, Jackson Olson, joins Season 35 of “Dancing with the Stars” as a celebrity contestant.
• Maura Higgins, star of “The Traitors” and “Love Island,” and Ciara Miller, star of “Summer House,” were previously announced as the first celebrities to compete this season.
• The full cast of celebrities and professional dancers will be announced Wednesday, Sept. 2, exclusively on “Good Morning America.”
• “Dancing with the Stars” will simulcast LIVE this fall across ABC and Disney+ and stream next day on Hulu.
• “Dancing with the Stars” shattered records during its historic Season 34, culminating in the show’s best season finale in 10 years. For the second season in a row, “Dancing with the Stars” stands as the No. 1 entertainment series among Adults 18-49 and over 35 days of multiplatform viewing, averaging 10 million Total Viewers.
• Season 34 celebrated a record-breaking year, with 72 million votes in the finale and nearly half a billion votes across the season.
• The show is produced in front of a live audience by BBC Studios.
• About Jackson Olson: Jackson Olson is not just a standout second baseman for the Savannah Bananas; he’s also a prolific content creator known for his macro baseball insights and captivating storytelling on family, relationships, food, and the journey of coming-of-age. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for weaving narratives that resonate deeply with audiences, Olson’s social channels serve as a hub for inspiration, laughter and heartfelt reflection. Whether he’s sharing the joys of eating ballpark food or something over-the-top delicious, the triumphs and tribulations of love and family, or the intricacies of life on and off the field, Jackson Olson invites followers into his world with authenticity and warmth, leaving a lasting impression on all who engage with his content.
• Headshot HERE. Credit: Janet Taub, Planet Photo
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