‘Dancing With the Stars’ Is Moving to Disney+ for Seasons 31 & 32

Meredith Jacobs
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There is a major change in store for Dancing With the Stars moving forward: It’s moving to Disney+!

After 30 seasons on ABC, the dance competition has received a two-season pickup and will premiere exclusively on Disney+ in the U.S. and Canada this fall. That makes Dancing With the Stars the first live series to debut on the streaming service.

“Dancing with the Stars has entertained fans for 16 years on ABC, and we are excited to bring this beloved show exclusively to Disney+ as the platform’s first-ever live series,” Kareem Daniel, chairman, Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution, said in a statement. “The show’s broad appeal, as well as the overwhelming popularity of its Disney-themed competition nights, make Disney+ the perfect home for Dancing with the Stars while continuing to expand our demographic reach.”

Added Dana Walden, Chairman of Entertainment, Walt Disney Television, “Dancing with the Stars has been a beloved staple on ABC for 30 seasons and brought so much joy to millions of viewers. As we’re significantly expanding our unscripted slate at ABC, this is a great opportunity to introduce this show to a whole new generation of fans on Disney+. We’re so grateful to our incredible partners at BBC Studios and look forward to continuing our relationship with them on this spectacular series, which will continue to be overseen by Rob Mills and the talented Walt Disney Television Alternative team.”

Dancing With the Stars is produced in front of a live audience by BBC Studios’ Los Angeles production arm. It pairs celebrities with trained ballroom dancers to compete in themed choreographed dance routines.

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“The fact that our iconic global format Dancing with the Stars will now set the record as the first live series on Disney+ represents a major growth opportunity and a bold next step forward in the evolution of the franchise. This unprecedented move, combined with our two-season pick-up, is a testament to the proven power of Dancing with the Stars and a resounding vote of confidence from our great, supportive partners at Disney, showing how much they value and believe in the brand,” said Valerie Bruce, General Manager, BBC Studios, Los Angeles Productions.

Dancing With the Stars premiered on ABC in 2005. When Season 30 aired in the fall 2021, it ranked among the Top 5 unscripted series among adults 18-49.

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    OrangeTree

    One more show I will no longer be watching! 😡

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    OrangeBike

    This really stinks. I have watched Dancing with the Stars from the beginning and loved it. When Tyra took over it was more than bad. I couldn’t hardly watch her but I loved the dancing. Just let me say one thing. Please get someone to design her clothes, they are awful and look awful on her. Now the decision to continue watching has been taken from me. I don’t have Disney+ and won’t add it. Things happen for a reason. Sad I will no longer enjoy the dancing.

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    OliveLocomotive

    I think they are going to lose a lot of viewers with this move. I am not willing to pay for yet another channel to add to my already too expense cable package!

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    adambravo

    Well, sorry--I already subscribe to enough streaming services. I might buy Disney+ for a month to binge, but I'm not sure it's worth paying to watch Tyra Banks.

    I would love to see Insider run a poll on this...

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    GoldFlame

    This tells me that the ratings weren’t good enough for ABC to keep it. Or maybe they were. Who knows? Either way, fine by me. I stopped watching when they fired Tom and Erin. They have Tyra Banks to thank if it is because of poor ratings.

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    OrangeWeights

    People are not going to be happy that they will have to pay for the streaming service. Personally, they would have to pay me to watch that drivel. It’s long past it’s sell by date

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    PurplePopsicle

    I'm a senior who can't afford the streaming services. Another show I won't be able to see.

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    GoldTrumpet

    Let's see how loyal broadcast TV viewers are when they have to pay to see their favorite programs.

    Is this a test to see if the broadcast viewers will migrate over to a streaming service? Looks like someone is testing the streaming waters.

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    BlueBeer

    I don't subscribe to Disney and this won't encourage me to do so - the judges have become obnoxious with their antics - just like the judges on The Masked Singer.

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    RedSushi

    Should go back to the two night show with a results show featuring dancing/musical guests PLZ and bring back the orchestra and Tom Bergeron. Make Maks Chmerkofsky a judge too.

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      GoldFlame

      Tom Bergeron has said he would never return. I can’t blame him. The way they treated him was so wrong.

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    RedQuill

    I hate that it is moving and will lose viewers because of the additional cost. i don't like Tyra Banks as host.....she was good with fashion show but not this beloved dancing show.

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    CyanRaindrop

    This is the beginning of the end!

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    BlueBox

    It says at the bottom, Season 31, Fall 2021. REALLY?