After weeks of fan speculation, the cast for Dancing With the Stars Season 34 has been revealed ahead of the premiere on the 2025 TV schedule. As per usual, there is a mix of athletes, reality stars, actors, influencers, and singers. There's even a pro returning after a few seasons. Perhaps one of the most exciting additions to the cast this season is ‘90s icon Danielle Fishel. And apparently, her addition to the show has been in the making for a long time.
Considering Fishel’s impact on ‘90s and early ‘00s television, it’s a surprise that she hasn’t competed on DWTS already. Her role as Topanga Lawrence (and later, Matthews) on Boy Meets World from 1993 to 2000 remains a favorite to this day. So much so that she reprised the role for Disney Channel revival Girl Meets World from 2014 to 2017. Fishel admitted to Us Weekly that she’s actually been asked on numerous occasions over the years to compete on DWTS, but it was never the right time:
