is returning for its 31st season this year, and is bringing all the fun dancing action to Disney+.The entertainment studio's streaming platform announced the premiere date for the reality dancing competition series during the virtual Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour on Wednesday, and revealed exactly when fans will get a chance to see a whole new slate of stars duke it out on the dance floor for the Mirrorball Trophy.Hosted by Tyra Banks and newcomer (and former champion) Alfonso Ribeiro, season 31 of is slated to kick off Sept. 19!Judges Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough are all set to return to guide and score a whole new yet-to-be-announced group of celebs and their pro partners.Meanwhile, Disney+ also announced the premiere dates for their other upcoming shows and series set to hit the platform later this year:.
‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 31 on Disney+: Everything to Know About the New Episodes
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Hitting the dance floor — on a different platform. Season 31 of Dancing With the Stars will premiere in fall 2022 on Disney+ after more than a decade on ABC.
“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,” Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution chairman Kareem Daniel said in a statement in April 2022 when the news was first announced, making it the first live series to debut on the streaming service.
“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+,” Walt Disney Chairman of Entertainment Dana Walden said in the press release, adding that DWTS has brought “so much joy to millions of viewers” during its time on the air.
Despite the sudden move, DWTS‘ judges and professional dancers were quick to share their excitement for the new format with fans. “It’s an exciting new chapter for the show and for the streaming world in general. Now the west coast can vote in real-time. I’m excited for the show possibilities over at Disney+ and am daydreaming about how we’re going to pull of quick changes and set changes with no commercial breaks!” Cheryl Burke told Us Weekly exclusively in May 2022. “I think it’s great that we’ll have an opportunity for potential new fans to discover us and know that this change will give our loyal followers from over the last 30 seasons something to look forward to as well. Just imagine what Disney Night on DWTS will look like now?!”
Pro-turned-judge Derek Hough echoed those sentiments later that month, telling Entertainment Tonight
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