Season 35 of Dancing With the Stars begins with a two-night premiere on September 15 and 16, featuring new contestants and a post-show after party.
Key facts
- •The season 35 premiere is split into two nights on September 15 and 16.
- •Contestants include Harry Shum Jr., Julia Stiles, Amber Glenn, Tyler Cameron, Ciara Miller, and Giada De Laurentiis.
- •The show will move to a regular Tuesday night time slot after the premiere week.
- •Robert Irwin will host a new after-show titled 'DWTS After Party' following the second night of the premiere.
- •Episodes are available live on ABC and Disney+, and on-demand on Hulu starting the next day.
Dancing With the Stars returns for its 35th season with a two-night premiere starting Tuesday, September 15, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. The first night features male celebrities competing, while the second night on Wednesday, September 16, showcases female contestants. Following the premiere, the show will shift to a regular weekly schedule on Tuesday nights at 8 p.m.
Competition Format and Cast
The season is co-hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, with a judging panel comprised of Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough. Celebrity contestants include actors Harry Shum Jr. and Julia Stiles, figure skater Amber Glenn, reality personalities Tyler Cameron and Ciara Miller, and chef Giada De Laurentiis. Each participant will dance to a number one song from their birth year. Eliminations will occur on both premiere nights, determined by a combination of judge scores and online fan voting.
Viewing and Streaming Options
The series airs live on ABC and is simulcast on Disney+. Episodes are also available to stream on Hulu the day after they air. Viewers can access ABC through over-the-air antennas or various live-TV streaming services, including DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, and Hulu + Live TV. Following the Wednesday premiere, a one-hour 'DWTS After Party' hosted by Robert Irwin will air at 10 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and Disney+.
Timeline
- Tuesday, Sept. 15The season 35 premiere begins at 8 p.m. featuring male celebrities.
- Wednesday, Sept. 16The second night of the premiere features female celebrities at 8 p.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 16The 'DWTS After Party' airs at 10 p.m.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Rolling Stone, Hollywood Reporter.
