Dancing with the Stars made its debut on ABC on June 1, 2005. The show is an American version of the UK’s Strictly Come Dancing and showcases celebrities teaming up with professional dancers to perform choreographed routines.
Each week, the judges and audience score and vote, and the couple with the lowest score is eliminated until only the final winning team remains.
Dancing With The Stars (DWTS), the renowned reality competition series is making a triumphant return to its original network, ABC, for the upcoming season. While the show aired its 31st season on Disney+, viewers have eagerly been waiting for its return to ABC, where they have been watching and passionately voting for their favorite competitors for countless years.
Here’s everything you need to know about the new installment:
Dancing with the Stars Season 32 Cast
- Charlie Albone – Better Homes and Gardens Landscaper
- Christie Whelan Browne – Actor
- Emily Weir – Home and Away Actor
- Gavin Wanganeen – AFL legend
- Issa Schultz – The Chase Australia Supernerd
- James Magnussen – Olympic Medallist
- Laura Byrne – Podcaster and radio host
- Mary Coustas – Comedian and actor
- Matt Preston – Presenter and food journalist
- Paulini – Performer
- Phil Burton – Singer
- Pia Miranda – Actor
- Sally Pearson – Olympic Gold Medallist and 7NEWS presenter
- Virginia Gay – Actor
Other professional dancers, including Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov, Witney Carson, and Lindsay Arnold, all welcomed new additions to their families in May. Arnold had even announced her pregnancy during the semifinals of Season 31. Despite these changes, the talented dancers remain committed to their craft and are sure to bring their A-game to the dance floor.
Dancing with the Stars Season 32 Judges
These judges will be supervising the show:
- Craig Revel Horwood
Craig has performed all around the world in shows, including Moulin Rouge, Cats, and Jesus Christ Superstar. He has also directed, and choreographed blockbuster plays like Guys and Dolls, Miss Saigon, and West Side Story.
In the UK, Craig is most known for serving as a judge on each of the 20 seasons of Strictly Come Dancing. Craig will serve as a judge for the third season of Dancing With The Stars Australia.
- Todd McKenney
From the young age of three, Todd had a natural talent for dancing. He trained in various styles, including jazz, tap, acrobatics, and ballroom dancing at his mother’s dance studio in Perth. Todd’s hard work and dedication paid off when he represented Australia in Latin and ballroom dancing competitions, winning multiple international championships.
One of Todd’s most remarkable accomplishments was playing Peter Allen in The Boy from Oz, delivering over 1,000 performances across the country.
- Sharna Burgess
Sharna has participated in over 14 seasons of Dancing With The Stars in both the United States and Australia. Sharna danced with NFL star Josh Norman, Backstreet Boy Nick Carter, and her future husband Brian Austin Green as she competed on Dancing With The Stars as a professional dancer. In 2018, Sharna and American radio personality Bobby Bones won the prestigious mirror ball trophy.
- Mark Wilson
The Tattersall’s Australian DanceSport Championship is one of the major competitions Mark has judged. Additionally, he manages Queensland’s biggest dance studio for both theatrical dance and DanceSport, where Mark continues to develop future champions.
Mark has been a judge on Dancing With The Stars for 13 seasons.
Dancing with the Stars Season 32 Schedule
It’s official: Season 32 of “Dancing” will be returning to ABC, and fans can also catch it live on Disney+. This will be the first time a TV show airs simultaneously on both platforms. After the initial airing, episodes will be available on Hulu the following day. According to ABC’s upfronts announcement on May 16, “Dancing” will air every Monday at 8/7c, starting in mid-September and concluding just before Thanksgiving.
Dancing With The Stars Season 31, which aired from September to November 2022, showcased an array of talented celebrities competing for the iconic Mirrorball trophy alongside professional dancers. The season culminated with Charli D’Amelio and Mark Ballas emerging as the winners.
Although the season received mixed reviews after its move to Disney+, the show has made significant adjustments to satisfy its audience. While some viewers appreciated uninterrupted episodes, others were disappointed due to a lack of access to the digital subscription. However, the show has now addressed this concern, bringing joy to the latter group of viewers.
Who Will Host Dancing With the Stars Season 32?
A brand-new group of celebrities will compete in the new season of Dancing With the Stars, which Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro will host.
DWTS has established itself as a renowned brand over the years. With its return to its home network, ABC, the upcoming episode is set to be even more thrilling. Viewers can anticipate an exhilarating season and should definitely tune in to catch all the action.
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