Hitting the dance ground — on a distinct platform. Season 31 of Dancing With the Stars will premiere in fall 2022 on Disney+ after greater than a decade on ABC.
“The present’s broad enchantment, in addition to the overwhelming recognition of its Disney-themed competitors nights, make Disney+ the proper residence for Dancing with the Stars whereas persevering with to develop our demographic attain,” Disney Media and Leisure Distribution chairman Kareem Daniel mentioned in an announcement in April 2022 when the information was first introduced, making it the primary dwell collection to debut on the streaming service.
“As we’re considerably increasing our unscripted slate at ABC, this can be a nice alternative to introduce this present to a complete new era of followers on Disney+,” Walt Disney Chairman of Leisure Dana Walden mentioned within the press launch, including that DWTS has introduced “a lot pleasure to thousands and thousands of viewers” throughout its time on the air.
Regardless of the sudden transfer, DWTS‘ judges {and professional} dancers have been fast to share their pleasure for the brand new format with followers. “It’s an thrilling new chapter for the present and for the streaming world normally. Now the west coast can vote in real-time. I’m excited for the present prospects over at Disney+ and am daydreaming about how we’re going to tug of fast modifications and set modifications with no industrial breaks!” Cheryl Burke instructed Us Weekly solely in Might 2022. “I feel it’s nice that we’ll have a chance for potential new followers to find us and know that this variation will give our loyal followers from during the last 30 seasons one thing to look ahead to as nicely. Simply think about what Disney Night time on DWTS will appear like now?!”
Professional-turned-judge Derek Hough echoed these sentiments later that month, telling Leisure Tonight that although he was initially confused by the announcement, “inside 10 seconds, I used to be very, very enthusiastic about it. I feel that’s the place a number of issues are transferring towards.” He continued, “It’s extra alternative for extra performances, extra dances, extra creativity so I’m enthusiastic about that too.”
Additionally making the transfer to Disney+ is Tyra Banks, who shall be joined by season 19 winner Alfonso Ribiero as hosts for the brand new season. “Dancing with the Stars has been such an essential a part of my life for thus a few years, and I’m ecstatic to formally re-join this tight-knit household as cohost,” the Recent Prince of Bel-Air alum mentioned in an announcement in July 2022. “Tyra and I’ve a longstanding friendship that I hope will resonate with all the followers at residence as we kick off this new season on Disney+.”
The supermodel, for her half, gushed about her new cohost shortly after the information was introduced. “I’ve recognized Alfonso since I used to be 19 years outdated and he all the time places a smile on my face at any time when I see him,” Banks mentioned in an announcement on the time. “Having such a fun-loving, longtime good friend as cohost warms my coronary heart. Bantering backwards and forwards with him dwell goes to be a lot enjoyable!”
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