DANCING WITH THE STARS – “Finale” – Once again, the finale episode will have five couples competing for a chance at winning the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. The finalists will each perform a redemption dance assigned by our judges, plus an unforgettable freestyle routine. TUESDAY, NOV. 26 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless) ALFONSO RIBEIRO, JULIANNE HOUGH
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A new dazzling season of Dancing With the Stars returns tonight. If you’re excited to see the next group of celebrities take the dance floor, keep reading to find out what time new season will kick off, as well as more details about the contestants, professional dancers, judges, hosts and more.
Dancing With the Stars is ABC’s long-running dance competition that premiered in June 2005. The Bachelor star Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson won the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy in 2024. The finale attracted nearly 8 million viewers, marking the largest DWTS audience in more than three years, according to Variety.
On April 23, Robert Irwin, wildlife conservationist and son of the late “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin, was revealed as the first celebrity contestant for Season 34. Influencer and podcast host Alix Earle and Secret Lives of Mormon Wives stars Whitney Leavitt and Jen Affleck were announced shortly after.
A few weeks ago, ABC unveiled the entire celebrity and professional cast on Good Morning America. The lineup includes an Olympic gymnast, reality TV stars, beloved actors and actresses, a former NBA star, comedians and more. Here’s the full list of the songs and dances the contestants will perform during Week 1.
What Time Is The Dancing With the Stars Season 34 Premiere?
“Premiere – 3301” “Dancing with the Stars” returns for an all-new star-studded season! Co-hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, the series returns for season 33, featuring 13 new celebrities who are ready to hit the ballroom floor. TUESDAY, SEPT. 17 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT/PDT, 7:00-9:00 p.m. CDT), on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless) DANCING WITH THE STARS
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Dancing With the Stars Season 34 will premiere on Tuesday, Sep. 6, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+. New episodes will also be available to stream the next day on ABC.com and Hulu.
How To Watch Dancing With The Stars Season 34 On Cable
“Premiere – 3301” “Dancing with the Stars” returns for an all-new star-studded season! Co-hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, the series returns for season 33, featuring 13 new celebrities who are ready to hit the ballroom floor. TUESDAY, SEPT. 17 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT/PDT, 7:00-9:00 p.m. CDT), on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless) DEREK HOUGH, JULIANNE HOUGH, BRUNO TONIOLI
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Dancing With the Stars will air on ABC on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET. If you don’t have cable, you can watch ABC on live TV streaming services like Hulu+ Live TV, DirecTV Stream, FuboTV, and SlingTV, which offer free trials.
How To Watch Dancing With The Stars Season 34 On Streaming
DANCING WITH THE STARS – “Finale” – Once again, the finale episode will have five couples competing for a chance at winning the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. The finalists will each perform a redemption dance assigned by our judges, plus an unforgettable freestyle routine. TUESDAY, NOV. 26 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless) JOEY GRAZIADEI, JENNA JOHNSON
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DWTS will also available to stream on Disney+ with a subscription. Memberships cost $7.99/month for the basic plan (with ads) or $13.99/month for Disney+ Premium (no ads). Unfortunately, Disney+ is not offering a free trial.
New episodes will be available on demand the day after airing on ABC.com and Hulu. The most affordable Hulu bundle (with Disney+) starts at $10.99. You can also bundle Disney+, Hulu and Max for $16.99 per month, or Disney+, Hulu and ESPN for $29.99 per month.
Meanwhile, Hulu+ Live TV costs between $81.99 and $95.99 per month, depending on the bundle you select. Hulu+ Live TV is giving new subscribers a three-day free trial.
Who Are The Dancing With the Stars Season 34 Hosts?
DANCING WITH THE STARS – “Episode 3302″ – Oscars® Night” Hollywood glitz meets ballroom glamour when all 13 couples grace the stage with dazzling performances, dancing to iconic songs from Oscar®-nominated films. TUESDAY, SEPT. 24 (8:00-10:01 p.m. ET) on ABC(Disney/Eric McCandless) ALFONSO RIBEIRO, JULIANNE HOUGH
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Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough will return as co-hosts for Season 34. Hough, a former professional dancer and judge, joined as co-host in Season 32. Ribeiro, who won the Mirrorball trophy in Season 19, became a host in 2022 alongside Tyra Banks, who left the show before Season 32.
Who Are The Dancing With the Stars Season 34 Judges?
DANCING WITH THE STARS – “Finale” – Once again, the finale episode will have five couples competing for a chance at winning the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. The finalists will each perform a redemption dance assigned by our judges, plus an unforgettable freestyle routine. TUESDAY, NOV. 26 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless) CARRIE ANN INABA, DEREK HOUGH, BRUNO TONIOLI
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Longtime judges Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli, as well as DWTS veteran Derek Hough, will return to the judges’ panel for Season 34.
Who Are The Dancing With The Stars Season 34 Contestants And Pros?
DANCING WITH THE STARS – ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” stars Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa. (Disney/Andrew Eccles)
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On Sept. 4, ABC revealed the full lineup of celebrities and professional dancers competing for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy this fall. Check out the full list of contestants below:
- The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Jen Affleck and pro Jan Ravnik
- Author and wellness influencer Hilaria Baldwin and pro Gleb Savchenko
- Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles and pro Ezra Sosa
- NBA All-Star Baron Davis and pro Britt Stewart
- Social media personality Alix Earle and pro Val Chmerkovskiy
- Social media and reality TV star Dylan Efron and pro Daniella Karagach
- Actor and musician Corey Feldman and pro Jenna Johnson
- Boy Meets World actress Danielle Fishel and pro Pasha Pashkov
- Film and TV actress Elaine Hendrix and partner Alan Bersten
- Pentatonix singer Scott Hoying and pro Rylee Arnold
- Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin and pro Witney Carson
- Fifth Harmony singer Lauren Jauregui and pro Brandon Armstrong
- The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Whitney Leavitt and formerly retired pro Mark Ballas
- Comedian Andy Richter and pro Emma Slater
Check out the official trailer for DWTS Season 34 below.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/monicamercuri/2025/09/16/what-time-does-dancing-with-the-stars-season-34-premiere-how-to-watch-tonight/
