Dancing with the Stars is set to return this fall for its 31st season but the show won’t be on ABC. The competition series, which will now air on Disney+, will find Tyra Banks sharing hosting duties with Alfonso Ribiero, the current host of America’s Funniest Home Videos on ABC.
Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough will all be back on the judging panel when the 31st season premieres this fall.
Disney+ revealed more about the return of the series in a press release.
“Tyra Banks is back as host and executive producer of “Dancing with the Stars” for her third consecutive season. Joining her as co-host is “DWTS” season 19 Mirrorball Champion Alfonso Ribeiro. Expert judges Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough also resume their seats on the ballroom floor. The season 31 premiere date on Disney+ will be announced at a later date.
“‘Dancing with the Stars’ has been such an important part of my life for so many years, and I am ecstatic to officially re-join this tight-knit family as co-host,” said Ribeiro. “Tyra and I have a longstanding friendship that I hope will resonate with all of the fans at home as we kick off this new season on Disney+.”
“I’ve known Alfonso since I was 19 years old and he always puts a smile on my face whenever I see him,” said Banks. “Having such a fun-loving, longtime friend as co-host warms my heart. Plus, he’s won the competition before, so he knows exactly what the stars are going through. Bantering back and forth with him live is going to be so much fun!”
“Dancing with the Stars” is the hit series hosted by supermodel and businesswoman Tyra Banks and actor and television personality Alfonso Ribeiro in which celebrities are paired with trained ballroom dancers to compete in themed choreographed dance routines that are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts, including Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough.
After an impressive 30 seasons on ABC, “Dancing with the Stars” moves to its new home on Disney+, premiering exclusively in the U.S. and Canada this fall, and making “Dancing with the Stars” the first live series to debut on the streaming service.”
A premiere date for Dancing with the Stars season 31 will be announced later.
What do you think? Are you excited about the return of Dancing with the Stars? Do you plan to watch the series on its new home of Disney+?
Very very disappointed that Disney Decided to put dancing with the stars on Disney. When you live in rural areas and get for reception Shannon Disney Channel is not an option. I actually purchased disney bundle with hulu and ESPN and after 6 months of it buffering I finally had to cancel my subscription.. I’ve been watching dancing with the stars since the 1st season. I’m very disappointed that I will no longer be able to watch it. Bad decision.
First off. I was under the impression that Tyra Banks had been fired as executive producer and host. So not sure what happened. Smart move bringing on Alfonso Ribeiro. Would have been smarter to make him the only host. But doesn’t matter anyway, as I also will not be watching it. I refuse to subscribe to Disney+. Hope the ratings tank.
No. I won’t be watching. Especially on Disney+. After all the BS with Johnny Depp and also leaving Tyra on the show it won’t be worth watching. If it was just Alfonso it would be 500x better.
No I will not watch it. I have since season 1, and loved the show until Tom and Erin left. I reluctantly watched but absolutely will not subscribe to Disney to see this declining show.
WILL NOT BE WATCHING.
No Iam not going to pay for Disney just to watch a show that the kids could care less about bad move , and I bet your ratings drop