Hailey Bills made her debut as a professional dancer on Dancing With the Stars Season 35, partnering with Sarah Jane Nader in one of the show’s rare same-sex pairings.
What to know
Bills, born May 18, 2006, previously appeared as a junior pro on Dancing With the Stars: Juniors and later joined the main show’s troupe for Season 34. She was promoted to pro status for Season 35.
She is the niece of longtime DWTS pro Jenna Johnson. Bills has trained since age 6, won awards at The Dance Awards, and previously studied at Brigham Young University while competing on the dance team.
Despite a strong background, Bills and Nader were eliminated on Premiere Night 2 after scoring 14 out of 30 for their jive. Bills remains part of the DWTS family and is expected to continue performing in group numbers.
Based on official cast information and reporting as of September 2026.
