Italian American Giada De Laurentiis has officially joined the cast of Dancing with the Stars Season 35, partnered with pro dancer Alan Bersten. The Emmy winning chef, television host, and restaurateur built her career on Food Network with shows like Everyday Italian, becoming one of the most recognizable names in food and lifestyle media.
NIAF honored Giada De Laurentiis with the Leonardo da Vinci Award in Culinary Arts and Entertainment at our 47th Anniversary Gala. We're proud to see her step into a new spotlight this season and can't wait to cheer her on. Dancing with the Stars Season 35 premieres September 15 on ABC and Disney+.