‘Dancing with the Stars’ tangoing over to Disney+ for seasons 31 and 32

BURBANK, California — After a powerful 30 seasons on ABC, “Dancing with the Stars” is transferring to a brand new residence on Disney+. The hit sequence acquired a two-season pickup and can premiere completely within the U.S. and Canada this Fall, making “Dancing with the Stars” the primary dwell sequence to debut on the streaming service.

“‘Dancing with the Stars’ has entertained followers for 16 years on ABC, and we’re excited to carry this beloved present completely to Disney+ because the platform’s first-ever dwell sequence,” stated Kareem Daniel, chairman, Disney Media and Leisure Distribution. “The present’s broad attraction, in addition to the overwhelming reputation of its Disney-themed competitors nights, make Disney+ the right residence for ‘Dancing with the Stars’ whereas persevering with to broaden our demographic attain.”

“‘Dancing with the Stars’ has been a beloved staple on ABC for 30 seasons and introduced a lot pleasure to tens of millions of viewers,” stated Dana Walden, Chairman of Leisure, Walt Disney Tv. “As we’re considerably increasing our unscripted slate at ABC, this can be a nice alternative to introduce this present to an entire new era of followers on Disney+. We’re so grateful to our unbelievable companions at BBC Studios and stay up for persevering with our relationship with them on this spectacular sequence, which can proceed to be overseen by Rob Mills and the gifted Walt Disney Tv Various group.”

“The truth that our iconic international format ‘Dancing with the Stars’ will now set the file as the primary dwell sequence on Disney+ represents a serious development alternative and a daring subsequent step ahead within the evolution of the franchise. This unprecedented transfer, mixed with our two-season pick-up, is a testomony to the confirmed energy of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and a convincing vote of confidence from our nice, supportive companions at Disney, displaying how a lot they worth and consider within the model,” stated Valerie Bruce, Basic Supervisor, BBC Studios, Los Angeles Productions.

Produced in entrance of a dwell viewers by BBC Studios’ Los Angeles manufacturing arm, the present pairs celebrities with educated ballroom dancers to compete in themed choreographed dance routines. “Dancing with the Stars” first premiered on ABC in 2005 and has grown into a global phenomenon and supply of fixed water cooler dialog. Throughout its Fall 2021 run, ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” ranked among the many Prime 5 unscripted sequence with Adults 18-49.

“Dancing with the Stars” joins the huge assortment of various content material and wealthy storytelling throughout The Disney Bundle, together with Disney+ Originals (“Turning Pink,” “The Mandalorian,” Marvel Studios’ “Loki” and “Olivia Rodrigo: driving residence 2 u” (a SOUR movie), Hulu Originals (“The Kardashians,” “The Lady from Plainville,” FX’s “Underneath the Banner of Heaven,” “Sweet,” “Conversations with Mates,” in addition to the extremely anticipated return of final summer season’s breakout hit “Solely Murders within the Constructing”); and dwell sports activities occasions together with NHL, UFC, and The Masters, every day studio reveals like “Stephen A’s World” and “SportsNation” and might’t-miss originals similar to “Man within the Area: Tom Brady.”

Disney is the dad or mum firm of this ABC station