There are lots of changes ahead in season 29 of Dancing with the Stars on ABC. Longtime hosts Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews have been replaced by Tyra Banks, Derek Hough is helping out as a judge, Len Goodman will participate remotely, and the dancers will have to compete in the age of social distancing. How will all of this affect the ratings? Could Dancing with the Stars be cancelled or is it essentially guaranteed to be renewed for a 30th anniversary season? Stay tuned. *Status Update Below.
A competitive reality TV series, Dancing with the Stars is hosted by Tyra Banks, with Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba as returning judges. Six-time champion Derek Hough is new to the judges’ panel this season, replacing Len Goodman who will comment remotely. Celebrities competing in cycle 29 are Monica Aldama, Carole Baskin, Kaitlyn Bristowe, Vernon Davis, Anne Heche, Skai Jackson, Justina Machado, AJ McLean, Jeannie Mai, Jesse Metcalfe, Nelly, Nev Schulman, Charles Oakley, Chrishell Stause, and Johnny Weir. Professional dancers include Brandon Armstrong, Alan Bersten, Sharna Burgess, Cheryl Burke, Artem Chigvintsev, Val Chmerkovskiy, Sasha Farber, Jenna Johnson, Daniella Karagach, Keo Motsepe, Peta Murgatroyd, Pasha Pashkov, Gleb Savchenko, Emma Slater, and Britt Stewart.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s chances of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available.
11/24 update: You can see the latest night’s ratings in context.
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For comparisons: Season 28 of Dancing with the Stars on ABC averaged a 0.86 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 6.74 million viewers.
Note: These are the final national numbers (unless noted with an “*”). These are different from the fast affiliate numbers which are just estimates of the actual ratings. The final nationals are typically released within 24 hours of the programming or, in the case of weekends and holidays, a couple days later.
What do you think? Do you like the Dancing with the Stars TV series on ABC? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a 30th season?
*3/31/21 update: Dancing with the Stars has been renewed for a 30th season.
Tyra Banks and her new format needs to go. I don’t like watching the show because I feel she thinks it’s should be all about her and her dresses.
Worst season ever. I tried to watch but just couldn’t. Tyra is not right for this show, it’s not about her. Please bring back Tom and Erin they had class. I may not watch it next season either and I love the show.
They need a new host. Worst season ever
We heard that Tyra “bought in” to Dancing with the Stars. Why else would anyone hire her to host anything but a comic book convention? She’s a mess and needs to take a hike. If Tom and the producers had an issue, it can be repaired and he can be rehired. Whatever, get rid of Tyra sooner than later. She’s a bad cartoon character!
I think that Tyra Banks hurt ratings. Tom and Erin were significantly more personable and were always about the dancers. Whereas, Tyra was always about herself. Really need to consider bring big the fun dynamic duo back.
Tyra Banks is a downgrade for sure. Ridiculous outfits and poor interviewing skills. Not sure I will watch next season if she is back. Get Tom and Erin back.
Please continue DWTS , I love this show, I miss Tom Bergeron and Linn Goodmen a lot, love the professionals.
If Tyra comes back for season 30 I WILL NOT WATCH THE SHOW ANY LONGER.
This show is not her FASHION SHOW!
Hate her as a host!
Already stopped!
DWTS became a fashion show for Tyra which I found distracting. Miss Tom Bergeron.
I want it to come back for another season 30 if Tom and Earn Andrew to be the host I want Tyra to be canceled
We did not watch this season. We tried but Tara and her “outfits” were cartonish. Couldn’t stand her on AGT and Dancing with the stars is not about her. Miss Tom and Erin. Sonic watch again till Tara is gone.
Have to agree with the comments I have read. Tyra is the wrong host and I have given her the whole season to improve. It is not about her. I do miss Tom and Erin. Wonderful to see Derek as a judge.
It should come back without Tyra Banks. She acts as if the show is about her, not the dancers.
Tara the terrible! Didn’t she get the memo that it’s not about her! Bring back class to this show. Erin and Tom were the best,,,
Agree with the other posters. Tyra Banks is the wrong choice for the host. Speaks too fast, voice up and down is annoying. It’s supposed to be a dancing show, not a fashion show. Her costume fake walkway opening should not be part of the show. One time she looked like Big Bird and later it looked like a robot costume. This year we skip ahead and only watch the dancing. Already decided if the show does come back next season and Tyra is the host again we will not longer watch it. I understand the Covid situation has forced… Read more »
Agree 100%….Is this her show or a dancing show.