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The giant mirror ball is returning to the Alphabet Network. Dancing with the Stars is coming home to ABC after just one year as a Disney+ original.
Debuting in 2005, Dancing with the Stars was a staple of the ABC schedule until last year when it was announced that the competition series had been renewed for seasons 31 and 32 but was also moving to the Disney+ streaming service. The last episode to air on network television was in November 2021.
The DWTS show was once one of ABC’s top-rated shows, but those days were long gone, and the series hasn’t reportedly made money for the network in several years. However, it draws viewers to the network and potentially exposes them to other ABC programming. Disney’s hope likely was that the move to Disney+ would entice viewers to subscribe to the streaming service. The company didn’t release any viewer numbers, so it doesn’t appear that strategy was successful.
When Dancing with the Stars resurfaces on ABC for its 32nd season, network viewers may notice there have been some changes. Alfonso Ribeiro, the host of America’s Funniest Home Videos, joined the series for its 31st season and interviewed contestants after their performances. Tyra Banks served as the primary host, having joined the show for season 29.
In March, Banks announced that she wouldn’t be returning to DWTS, and Ribeiro has now been promoted to host. Show veteran Julianne Hough will take over the interviewing duties.
Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough will return to the judges’ table. Original judge Len Goodman passed away last month at the age of 78.
A premiere date for season 32 of Dancing with the Stars and the contestants will be announced later.
What do you think? Have you enjoyed watching DWTS over the years? Are you glad to hear that it’s returning to ABC?
My wishes came true. It tanked on the + channel and Tyra Banks is out. Love Alfonso. Will miss Len so much. RIP Len. I just might start watching again but they need to get some bigger celebrities. Try some that have wanted to do this show for a long time. Quit waiting until they are going to get voted off first.
I’m sooooo happy it’s coming back to ABC! I didn’t buy Disney Channel.
3rd year they have found a way to lure me back for one more season. Wonder what they’ll come up with for season 33
I can’t wait to see DWTS again on ABC.
I am so happy they are returning to regular tv programming and WITHOUT Tyra Banks!! She was awful as a host and more concerned about herself!!! Good riddance!! Good luck on the show’s return to regular programming!!!
Made no sense whatsoever to move this online, millions were watching this on abc every week.
Great timing can’t wait to see it and enjoy.
I’m so happy DWTS is coming back to ABC. I don’t subscribe to Disney+, so wasn’t able to watch it. Julianne and Roberto will be fantastic hosts. Will miss Len Goodman very much. May he rest in peace.
I was devastated when Dancing with the Stars moved to Disney!!!! My favorite show ever and have watched it since the beginning show!! I only have Antenna TV so I didn’t see any of last season when they were on Disney and missed it so much. I AM SO HAPPY NOW THAT THEY’RE COMING BACK TO ABC!!!! SO HAPPY!!! THANK YOU!!!❤️❤️
2nd attempt. I am elated that DWTS is coming back to ABC. I knew it wouldn’t do well on Disney+. Julianne and Roberto will be fantastic hosts. Will miss Len Goodman very much.
I’m glad about this ! I’ll watch again.
I watched Dancing with the stars until it switched over to Disney+. Welcome back to ABC, I am thrilled to see it back on where it belongs!!!!!
To be honest, after biting the bullet and subscribing to Disney +; I discovered and enjoyed several of the Marvel Series. Now breathlessly waiting for Dareedevil Born Again
Wouldn’t work well on Disney+
I am elated that DWTS is coming back to ABC. I knew it would work well on Disney+. And also glad the Tyra Banks is gone. It should be a good season with Roberto and Julianne as hosts. Will miss Len Goodman terribly though. Hopefully the writers strike doesn’t affect return of the show. I’ve heard that the reality shows will not be affected by the strike. Fingers crossed.
Let me know when you’re going to bring back Tom Bergerons . maybe I’ll start watching again!