Maggie Sajak expressed excitement over the casting of her boyfriend, Jackson Olson, for season 35 [1] of Dancing With the Stars.

The announcement brings together the worlds of professional sports and reality television, highlighting the public profile of the Savannah Bananas infielder. As a high-profile couple, their presence at major events often draws significant media attention.

Sajak shared her reaction during the 2026 [2] ESPY Awards. Speaking in an interview with USA Sports' Renee Montgomery, she said the news was "so exciting" [3].

"I'm just so excited to support him through this whole journey," Sajak said [3]. "It's gonna be amazing, and everyone's just really excited to see him absolutely crush it" [3].

Olson, known for his role with the Savannah Bananas, will join the competitive ballroom dance series for its 35th [1] season. The casting adds another athlete to the show's long history of featuring sports stars who transition from the field to the dance floor.

Sajak, who is 31 [4], attended the 2026 [2] awards ceremony where the interaction took place. Her public endorsement signals a supportive transition for Olson as he prepares for the rigorous training and performance schedule required by the competition.

“"I'm just so excited to support him through this whole journey."”

The casting of Jackson Olson on Dancing With the Stars leverages the unique brand of the Savannah Bananas to attract a non-traditional sports audience to the reality competition. By announcing and reacting to this news at the ESPY Awards, the couple maximizes cross-platform visibility between sports honors and entertainment programming.