Dylan Efron Shares Heartwarming Story About His Family’s Connection to ‘Dancing with the Stars’
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Dylan Efron, the 33-year-old social media star, is gearing up for his appearance on season 34 of Dancing with the Stars alongside professional dancer Daniella Karagach. But what makes this season extra special for Dylan is the backstory involving his family’s connection to the show.
In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Dylan revealed that his mother, Starla Baskett, had a dream for his older brother Zac Efron to compete on the ABC series, long before Dylan himself was cast. Reflecting on his family’s excitement, Dylan shared, “My mom, her dream was Zac doing the show 20 years ago. So I’m really excited for my mom to be there.”
The new season of Dancing with the Stars is set to premiere on Tuesday, September 16th at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, with a simulcast on Disney+. Dylan expressed his anticipation for having his family in the audience during his performances, mentioning that it will be an emotional moment for him.
As the Efron brothers embark on their respective journeys, it’s worth noting that Zac Efron, 37, might find it challenging to pick sides this season. Pro Britt Stewart, who will be teaming up with NBA All-Star Baron Davis, was a principal dancer in all three High School Musical films, creating an added layer of connection to the Efron family through the beloved franchise.
Despite the competition heating up with an impressive cast, Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach are already establishing a strong bond. Dylan shared, “It’s nice, though. I think we understand how each other’s brains work when we’re training. We know when we’re tired, we get very distracted, a bit of ADD. It’s been fun.”
The season 34 lineup promises to deliver a thrilling competition with contestants like gold medalist Jordan Chiles, Hilaria Baldwin, Boy Meets World alum Danielle Fishel, Pentatonix singer Scott Hoying, and more. The anticipation is running high as the stars gear up to showcase their best performances.
In addition to the impressive cast, familiar faces are returning to the show as well. Co-hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro will be joined by judges Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli, adding to the star-studded lineup that fans can look forward to this season.
Don’t miss the premiere of Dancing with the Stars season 34 on Tuesday, September 16th at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, with the show available for streaming the next day on Hulu. It’s set to be a season filled with unforgettable performances, fierce competition, and heartwarming moments that fans won’t want to miss.
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