Sarah Jane Nader, sister of Brooks Nader, is set to showcase her dancing skills on the popular television show *Dancing with the Stars*. With the highly-anticipated season 35 returning on ABC and Disney+ from September 15, Sarah Jane joins a new slate of celebrity contestants vying for the esteemed Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. This marks another chapter in the long-standing trend of family members competing on the dance floor throughout the show’s history.
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Brooks Nader previously competed on season 33 of the series in 2024, where she was paired with professional dancer Gleb Savchenko. During their time on the programme, Brooks and Gleb had a turbulent relationship, which culminated in their split in April 2025. Following in her sister’s footsteps, Sarah Jane Nader is now prepared to make her own mark this season. She has been paired with dancer Hailey Bills, making them the second all-female couple in the show’s history. This follows the memorable partnership of Jenna Johnson and JoJo Siwa in season 30.
Reflecting on this milestone, Sarah Jane expressed her excitement, describing the opportunity to compete alongside Hailey as both a “crazy opportunity” and an “honour”. The inclusion of sibling pairs in the competition has become a notable theme, emphasising the familial connections among the contestants.
Among the most successful sibling duos in the show’s history are Bindi and Robert Irwin. Both have competed and left their mark on *Dancing with the Stars*. Bindi won her season in 2015 while paired with Derek Hough, outshining competition from other talented dancers. A decade later, Robert captured the spotlight, winning season 34 with partner Witney Carson.
Another remarkable pair is Charli and Heidi D’Amelio, who made history during season 31 in 2022 as the first mother-daughter duo to compete together. Charli dazzled audiences with her performances and ultimately won her season, while Heidi was eliminated in week eight, showcasing the differing journeys within the same family.
Siblings Donny and Marie Osmond were among the early contestants to grace the show when it premiered, with Donny winning season 9 in 2009, while Marie secured third place in season 5. Similarly, brothers Nick and Drew Lachey brought their pop star flair to the dance floor, with Drew winning season 2 and Nick participating later in season 25.
The Kardashian family also jumped on the *Dancing with the Stars* bandwagon, with Kim and Rob Kardashian both taking part in different seasons of the show. While Kim was eliminated early on in 2008, Rob made it to second place in 2011, proving that competitive spirit runs strong within the family.
Additionally, siblings Jack and Kelly Osbourne have both competed, achieving similar results despite being in different seasons. Kelly secured third place in season 9, while Jack matched her performance in season 17.
However, it was the Carter brothers, Nick and Aaron, who faced both triumph and tragedy in their participation. While Nick returned to compete in season 21, Aaron, who sadly passed away in 2022, participated in season 9, making a notable impact on the viewers.
Finally, sisters Tamar and Toni Braxton showed the capability for success within their family, both having participated in the dance competition. While Toni reached eighth place in season 7, Tamar faced unfortunate health issues and withdrew in season 21, finishing in fifth place nonetheless.
As Sarah Jane Nader and her peers gear up for the new season, the connection among participants continues to celebrate talent that clearly runs in the family. As they compete for the ultimate accolade, audiences can anticipate a captivating display of rhythm, emotion, and the occasional sibling rivalry as *Dancing with the Stars* promises another enthralling season.