Network: ABC.
Episodes: Nine (one hour).
Seasons: One.
TV show dates: October 7, 2018 — December 9, 2018.
Series status: Cancelled.
Performers include: Jordan Fisher and Frankie Muniz (hosts); Mandy Moore, Val Chmerkovskiy, and Adam Rippon (judges); Keo Motsepe, Artem Chigvintsev, Witney Carson, Brandon Armstrong, Hayley Erbert, Emma Slater, Gleb Savchenko, Cheryl Burke, Lindsay Arnold, Alan Bersten, Sasha Farber, and Jenna Johnson (dance mentors).
TV show description:
Like the parent-series, the Dancing with the Stars: Juniors TV show is a reality TV series dancing competition, in which celebrities and their professional ballroom dancer partners compete for the coveted Mirrorball trophy. In Dancing with the Stars: Juniors, of course, the celebrities are kids, as are their partners — professional junior ballroom dancers.
The teams learn choreographed routines, including the Cha Cha, Salsa, Foxtrot, and Jive, under the mentorship of Dancing with the Stars pros. Choreographer Mandy Moore, professional dancer Val Chmerkovskiy, and Dancing with the Stars: Athletes champion Adam Rippon judge their performances. The judges votes are combined with those of the studio audience to determine who will move on to the next episode and who will be eliminated.
Series Finale:
Episode #9 — The Finale (Holiday Special)
The night kicks off with all 12 Juniors kid couples, their mentors, judges Mandy Moore, Val Chmerkovskiy and Adam Rippon, and hosts Jordan Fischer and Frankie Muniz dancing to Whitney Myer’s “Dancing in the Stars.” For their first dance, the four finalist couples will each reprise a favorite dance they performed during the season, which will also feature their mentor. Each couple will perform a jazz, cha cha or salsa. For their second dance, each couple will perform a no-holds-barred freestyle to a special holiday-themed song. At the end of the night, based on the studio audience vote combined with the judges’ scores, one couple is crowned the champion and take home the all-new Juniors Mirrorball trophy.
First aired: December 9, 2018.
What do you think? Do you like the Dancing with the Stars: Juniors TV series? Should this ABC TV show have been cancelled or renewed for a second season?
DWTS Jr. was such a positive, uplifting family show. The child mentors were so professional and helpful to their partners and the adult mentors created such a wonderful bond with the kids!! It was a joy to watch. I looked forward to seeing it each week. Please bring it back SOON!!!
I loved dancing with the stars jr, I like it better than dancing with the stars which I never miss. I love watching kids reach down and pull something within them and achieve something that they didn’t know possible. I’ve coached kids for many years and it never cease to amaze me what kids can accomplish
They HAVE to bring DWTSJ back! I love the original & the juniors. Shows like these are so much better than the “un”reality TV out there & the other boring series being shown now. The only time I watch the “big 4”, on a regular basis, besides sporting events (depending on the season), is when DWTS, DWTSJ & a couple other similar shows air, along with the game shows they have brought back. I really miss the way TV was 3-4 decades ago (and longer). Thank goodness for some of the oldies networks. Even Disney Channel is better than most… Read more »
Loved it. The pros mentoring these children was wonderful to watch. Hope to see it back on soon
Absolutely loved it! I’d like it year round. I like it better than DWTS! And I’ve even seen DWTS on tour! While DWTS Jr. was on, it was the T.V. highlight of the week for my sister and me!
I really enjoyed DWTS Junior. The kids are so talented and so supportive of each other. I hope it’s renewed for another season.
I tried watching it a couple of different nights, but did not like it at all. I feel that type of dancing should be left to the adults. Let children be children they grow up to quickly as it is without trying to make them adults when they should be children.
I have really enjoyed watching these talented young folks. Looking forward to seeing the finality! They kids are all so great and fun to watch!! Keep it on TV. My grandchildren enjoy watching the show. It is a show all ages can enjoy!
Sky i vote sky she has been awsome!!!
Loved it could watch this show over and over!!
I love Dancing with the Stars Junior !!! The junior pros and mentors are great; I specially J T Church and Sky. I am rooting for them to win. I certainly hope you will renew this very entertaining show ❤️
I am enjoying it tremendously. its a good show to watch as family. bet its not easy to find child stars though to participate. please renew
Dancing with the stars jr. is cute but they should avoid obnoxious kids like Honey Booboo
do not like, would rather watch the adults
Loved it!!!