PSA: ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Season 32 Premieres Tonight
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It's time to head to the dance floor. Literally.
Dancing with the Stars season 32 premieres tonight (!!), September 26, 2023. Yup. Thanks to the SAG-AFTRA organizations reaching a tentative deal this week, the series will continue as planned, per Entertainment Tonight. And it's going to be a big year.
This time around, the show will take center stage in ABC's lineup. Plus, there are a ton of familiar faces, including one that will be throwing you way back to your Pacific Coast Academy days.
First, a recap. Last season's DWTS champion was none other than TikTok star Charli D'Amelio and her partner Mark Ballas. (It did not air on ABC, and only ran episodes on Disney+.) Now, the show is returning to the live network—in addition to its Disney+ slot.
If you just can't wait to dive into this season, you're not alone. Below, find everything to know about the upcoming Dancing With The Stars season—from the cast, to the release date, and spoilers. And get your popcorn ready for tonight!
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The upcoming season will air on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. The first episode will be a special two-and-a-half hour length premiere, but each subsequent episode will be the typical two hours long, per Variety.
How do I watch season 32 of DWTS?
Luckily, it'll be a lot easier to stream the latest DWTS episodes this year. Unlike last season, season 32 will air live on ABC on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET. Plus, you can still stream the show live on Disney+. You can also catch it next-day on Hulu, according to ABC.
Will there be a season 32 of DWTS?
Yes! The newest season of DWTS is slated to air on ABC this fall. It will premiere on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Each episode will premiere every subsequent Tuesday until the finale on December 5, 2023, per the DWTS website.
It's worth noting that ABC's fall schedule is looking a little packed so far—and DWTS will fill the network's Tuesday slot.
Who is going to be on Dancing With The Stars 2023?
A better question: Who isn't? On September 12, the network announced that Jamie Lynn Spears will be joining the cast for the new season. The former Zoey 101 star will be partnered with pro Alan Bersten.
"I'm ready to challenge myself," Jamie Lynn said on Good Morning America. "I don't know if one could ever be 100 percent ready to take on something this big. I didn't realize what a commitment it is, but it definitely is [a commitment]."
In the same GMA episode, Alan Bernsten said Jamie Lynn has already been "great" to work with, per ABC News. And in an Instagram post announcing her new gig, the Sweet Magnolias actress also announced that she would be donating her salary from DWTS to the SAG-AFTRA organizations.
Jamie Lynn wasn't the first reveal, though. In August, former Bachelorette star Charity Lawson posted on Instagram that she will be hitting the dance floor this season.
Plus, Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix will also be one of the "stars," too. DWTS champion and newlywed Derek Hough shared a joint Instagram post with the former SUR server to announce her role on the show.
"I think you'd be fantastic on the show," Derek says to Ariana in the announcement. "What are you doing this fall?
Before you place your best on one of these stars (which, TBH, wouldn't make bad choices), check out the rest of the cast, per Entertainment Weekly:
Jason Mraz, a singer known for his hit "I'm Yours," paired with dancer Daniella Karagach
Tyson Beckford, a supermodel, paired with Jenna Johnson
Barry Williams, who played Greg Brady in the Brady Bunch, paired with Peta Murgatroyd
Xochitl Gomez, known for her role in the Marvel franchises, paired with Val Chmerkovskiy
Matt Walsh, a comedian and writer, paired with Koko Iwasaki
Allyson Hannigan, who played Lily Aldrin in How I Met Your Mother, paired with Sasha Farber
Harry Jowsey, a TikTok star and former Too Hot To Handle contestant, paired with Rylee Arnold
Mira Sorvino, who won an Oscar for her performance in Mighty Aphrodite, paired with Gleb Savchenko
Adrian Petersen, a former NFL football player, paired with Britt Stewart
Lele Pons, an influencer and comedian, paired with Brandon Armstrong
Mauricio Umansky, a real estate mogul who stars in Selling Beverly Hills, paired with Emma Slater
Which pro dancers will return to DWTS?
While the celebs are exciting additions to the show, the competition would be nothing without the professional dancers. Unfortunately, Mark Ballas, half of last year's winning duo, will not return this season.
"I'm not saying this is the end, [but] this is the last time I will be dancing with a [celebrity] partner," Mark said at the end of last season, per PEOPLE.
However, there are some pros who are making a comeback. Jenna Johnson, who sat out last season because she was pregnant with her son, will be returning for season 32. Her husband, Val Chmerkovskiy, will also be returning after competing with Gabby Windey in season 31. Alan Bernsten will also be in the queue. Here's the rest of the featured pros:
Daniella Karagach
Pasha Pashkov
Artem Chigvintsev
Peta Murgatroyd
Koko Iwasaki
Sasha Farber
Rylee Arnold
Gleb Savchenko
Britt Stewart
Brandon Armstrong
Emma Slater
Who is judging this season of DWTS?
Based on his Instagram activity, it looks like Derek Hough will return as a judge this season. Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli will also return as judges, per Variety. Seasoned head judge Len Goodman announced his retirement from the show prior to his death in April 2023, per the New York Times.
Who is hosting this season?
Julianne Hough, Footloose star and Derek Hough's sister, will make her return to DWTS as a host according to Variety. That sounds like one very happy family reunion to me!
She will co-host with Alfonso Ribeiro, known for his role as Carlton in Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Alfonso is also now a DWTS vet, as he won the competition in its 19th season and co-hosted last season with Tyra Banks.
Tyra announced her retirement from the show in March 2023, after three seasons. "I think my heart and soul are in my business and in producing TV, and you can’t do that while hosting a show,” she told TMZ.
I'm already practicing my Shimmy ahead of tonight's premiere. In the meantime, watch this space for updates and catch up on the latest DWTS seasons on Disney+.
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