Dancing With the Stars is returning for its 35th season with a special two-night premiere event. Hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough will guide viewers through the opening episodes, which split competitors by gender across Tuesday and Wednesday broadcasts. Each night will follow a two-hour format and conclude with one elimination based on judge scores and audience voting.
The premiere airs at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, with multiple viewing options available to audiences. Disney+ will stream the episodes live as they air, while Hulu offers next-day access. For those without cable, free trials are available through streaming services like DirecTV and Fubo, which both carry ABC programming.
This season features an impressive lineup of celebrity contestants, including actors Harry Shum Jr. and Julia Stiles, figure skater Amber Glenn, and celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis. Participants will perform dances set to number-one hits from the year they were born, creating an eclectic musical experience spanning decades. Following Wednesday’s competition, Robert Irwin will host a one-hour after-show exclusive to that broadcast.
After the premiere concludes, the show will transition to its regular Tuesday night schedule. Viewers can watch through traditional broadcast, major streaming platforms, or live-TV services, ensuring accessibility regardless of their preferred viewing method.
Originally reported by Rollingstone →
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