However, that might change when season 35 airs in 2026, as DWTS producers have their eyes set on beloved cast members from Netflix’s hit show, Love on the Spectrum.

“They’re eyeing a couple of people from Love on the Spectrum.

“It’s a no-brainer, as the cast is basically universally beloved. The Netflix and ABC teams work closely together.

“So it’s a great pairing,” an insider exclusively told The U.S. Sun, before adding: “It would also make history as the first autistic contestants to be featured on the show.”

As far as what candidates would most likely get chosen, the source claimed that there are two stars in particular who are being considered.

“In terms of who would be the most likely candidates to make the cut, both Tanner and Connor’s teams are in talks with DWTS to see if they can work out a deal and make it happen.

“It might be an either/or situation, or both, but there’s a chance both guys would be on it.

“There’s also an added layer of support for them if they are both on it at the same time.

Connor and Tanner from Love on the Spectrum, posing with a third man.
Robert Irwin poses with Tanner and Connor from Love on the SpectrumCredit: Instagram/tannerwiththe_tism
 

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Judge Derek Hough smiles with Connor and Tanner on the DWTS setCredit: Instagram/tannerwiththe_tism
 

Four individuals, including Connor and Tanner from Love on the Spectrum, posing for a photo.
Connor and Tanner poses with Mark Ballas and his partner, Whitney, on DWTSCredit: Instagram/tannerwiththe_tism
“They would be the two guys in the running for next year,” the source added.

The Netflix reality stars tested out their ballroom shoes by attending a taping of DWTS on Tuesday.

Connor Tomlinson, 26, and Tanner Smith, 26, both attended the live DWTS filming this week and proudly documented their journey on the dance floor.

The pair posed with their “favorite” contestant this season, Robert Irwin, as well as other dancers, including Dylan Efron, Emma Slater, and Andy Richter.

They also got a chance to talk with judge Derek Hough, who teased that fans have to “see them on the dance floor” next season.

“Spent a night among the stars,” Connor gushed of his night out on the town in Los Angeles.

 

LOVE IS LOVE

Connor and Tanner both became breakout stars when they opened up about their journey to find love on the Netflix reality series, Love on the Spectrum.

Both Connor and Tanner joined the show in its second season, which aired on the streaming platform in 2024.

Season 3 of the series aired earlier this year, and season 4 is expected to come out in early 2026.

Connor from Love on the Spectrum and a woman in a red dress are seated at a round table, smiling at each other.
Connor in episode one of season three of Love on the SpectrumCredit: © 2025 Netflix, Inc.
 

Tanner Smith and Connor Tomlinson posing at the Netflix "Love on the Spectrum" ATAS Official event.
Tanner Smith and Connor Tomlinson attend Netflix Love on the Spectrum ATAS Official at Netflix Tudum Theater on April 01, 2025, in Los Angeles, CaliforniaCredit: Getty