*“Dancing with the Stars” is moving back to ABC from Disney+ for its upcoming 32nd season.
We reported previously, via CNN, that Disney announced last spring the dance competition show was moving to Disney+ in the US and Canada starting in the fall of 2022. At the time, Kareem Daniel, chairman of Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution said the move will help Disney+ “expand our demographic reach.”
In 2005, “Dancing with the Stars” premiered on Disney-owned network ABC. The new season will simulcast across both ABC and Disney+ for Season 32 and will be available the next day on Hulu, Deadline reports.
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“Welcoming Dancing with the Stars back to ABC offers us the unique opportunity to capitalize on the breadth of Disney Entertainment and reach audiences across all our platforms,” said Craig Erwich, president, Disney Television Group. “Wherever viewers want to watch, we have a home for them to tune in and root for their favorite couple in the ballroom.”
“Season 31 gave us the opportunity to introduce Dancing with the Stars to a new generation of fans on Disney+, and we are excited to build on that with our partners at ABC and Hulu,” added Alisa Bowen, president, Disney+. “We’re looking forward to giving our viewers a front-row seat to the dance floor on another great season of the first-ever live series on Disney+.”
“It’s a privilege for Dancing with the Stars to become the first live series simulcast on ABC and Disney+,” said Valerie Bruce, general manager, BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions, per Deadline. “This demonstrates the belief that ABC and Disney have always shown in our iconic format and how it’s become a pop-culture powerhouse with millions of fans.”
Meanwhile, Tyra Banks is out as host of the show and Julianne Hough is joining “Dancing with the Stars” as a co-host. Alfonso Ribeiro will emcee the 32nd season which will feature Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough as judges.
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