🎉 Introduction: What’s New in Dancing With the Stars 2025 – Season 34
Dancing With the Stars returns in 2025 with Season 34, its 20th anniversary season, premiering on September 16, 2025 on ABC and streaming on Disney+. Wikipedia+4Wikipedia+4Deseret News+4 This season continues to bring together celebrity contestants paired with professional dancers who compete weekly in choreographed dance routines judged by a panel of ballroom dance experts. Deseret News+2ABC+2
🔍 Hosts, Judges & Format
- Hosts: Alfonso Ribeiro returns, joined by Julianne Hough as co-host. Wikipedia+1
- Judges: Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli, and Carrie Ann Inaba. Note: Carrie Ann Inaba missed the Season 34 premiere due to illness. EW.com+2The Sun+2
- Episodes & Format: The show airs weekly on Tuesdays. The format includes weekly “unlearned dances” in early weeks. Wikipedia+2Deseret News+2
🌟 Cast & Celebrity Competitors
Season 34 features a diverse cast of 14 celebrities from various fields (sports, entertainment, social media) paired with professional dancers. Here are some of the highlighted pairings: Deseret News+2Wikipedia+2
| Celebrity | Pro Dancer |
|---|---|
| Jen Affleck | Jan Ravnik Deseret News |
| Hilaria Baldwin | Gleb Savchenko AP News+1 |
| Jordan Chiles | Ezra Sosa Deseret News |
| Baron Davis | Britt Stewart Deseret News |
| Alix Earle | Val Chmerkovskiy Deseret News |
| Corey Feldman | Jenna Johnson Deseret News |
| Danielle Fishel | Pasha Pashkov Deseret News |
| Elaine Hendrix | Alan Bersten Deseret News |
| Robert Irwin | Witney Carson Deseret News+2Wikipedia+2 |
| Lauren Jauregui | Brandon Armstrong Deseret News |
| Whitney Leavitt | Mark Ballas Deseret News |
| Andy Richter | Emma Slater Deseret News |
| Scott Hoying | Rylee Arnold Deseret News |
📅 Premiere Date & Where to Watch
- Premiere Date: September 16, 2025 Wikipedia+1
- Air Time: First airing on ABC and Disney+ simultaneously in the USA. Episodes also available via streaming (e.g. Disney+, next-day Hulu) depending on region. Deseret News+2Wikipedia+2
🌍 Global Reach / Geo Specific Notes
To help viewers around the world:
- USA / North America: Main market. Full access via ABC & Disney+ where available, streaming catch-ups via Hulu.
- UK / Europe / Australia: Likely delayed broadcasts or localized streaming platforms; cast and format are similar globally.
- Asia / Middle East / South Asia: Check if Disney+ or local partners carry DWTS episodes; schedule may differ due to time zones.
- Localization: Titles, subtitles, dubbing may vary by region.
⭐ Why This Season Matters
- It marks the 20th anniversary of Dancing With the Stars in the U.S. Wikipedia
- A fresh, varied cast bringing together athletes, actors, social media personalities, and influencers. Deseret News+1
- Expectations for high energy, innovation, and emotionally resonant performances.
✅ Tips for Fans & Viewers
- Follow social media for behind-the-scenes, rehearsal clips, and scoring reveals.
- Tune in live to get the full experience; streams often available the next day.
- Keep up with judge panel changes ‒ for example, Carrie Ann Inaba’s absence at the premiere. EW.com+1
- Watch for special theme nights, guest dancers, and fan voting options.