Dancing With the Stars aired its season 32 finale in December 2023, and fans were ecstatic about Xóchitl Gómez being crowned the victor of the ABC competition series.
Week after week, viewers tuned in to watch the Marvel star compete alongside some of today's biggest celebrities for a chance to win the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. As she made it to the finale alongside Jason Mraz, Ariana Madix, Charity Lawson and Alyson Hannigan, she managed to enthrall audiences with her grace, dexterity and flair in performing impressive and complex routines alongside her partner Valentin "Val" Chmerkovskiy.
But since it's been some time since the season finale aired, viewers are eager to know if Dancing With the Stars will air season 33 in 2024. Well, we have some information to share with you, and you're going to be thrilled about what's to come next season.
Is Dancing With the Stars coming back in 2024 for season 33?
It's official, folks: We'll be heading back to the ballroom this year.
On May 10, fans of the hit competition series learned that ABC officially renewed Dancing With the Stars for season 33. The show confirmed the news by posting a joint Instagram with the network, stating that new episodes will air live on both ABC and Disney+, and will be available to stream on Hulu the next day.
"The Mirrorball will be shining bright when #DWTS returns with a new season LIVE on ABC and Disney+! Next day on Hulu. 🪩," read the caption.
Naturally, seeing the news of a brand-new season sent Dancing With the Stars fans into a tizzy, rushing to the comments to voice their excitement.
"This is so exciting 😍😍🔥🔥," one person rejoiced. "Yess!! Yayy!! All the excitement 😍🥰," another commenter declared. "Hell yeah!! Let’s gooooo🔥🔥🔥 already hyped to see who will be in the new cast I can’t wait!" a different person added.
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Is there a premiere date for Dancing With the Stars season 33?
It's time to put on our dancing shoes, because Dancing With the Stars season 33 will air new episodes starting September 17 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.
ABC released the official news on July 10, posting a video on Instagram of the logo and the premiere date.
"There’s no better feeling than heading back to the ballroom 🪩," read the official caption. "Join #DWTS for a new season premiering LIVE September 17 at 8/7c on ABC and Disney+! Next day on Hulu."
Upon learning the news, many of the DWTS pros went to the comments to share their excitement about the show returning this fall. "Best time of the year! 🕺🏽," Brandon Armstrong wrote. "🙌🏾🥰🙌🏾🥰," Britt Stewart penned.
What's more, fans were equally excited by the prospect as well. "YESSS MY FAV SHOW IS COMING BACK," one person replied. "Awesome ... Can't Wait to watch," another remarked. "I can’t wait. Love DWTS. The pros are incredible. So happy they are back for another season.🕺🏻💃🥰," a different follower replied.
Who will be in the cast for Dancing With the Stars season 33?
It's official — we now know who we can cheer on as competitors for Dancing With the Stars season 33!
The news of who will be in the ballroom this season was revealed on Good Morning America on September 4, with a reveal of 12 celebrities vying for the Mirrorball trophy. If that wasn't enough, the show's Instagram confirmed the announcement with their own video featuring the famous faces.
"The stars of the new season have arrived to give their all for the #DWTS Mirrorball 🪩," read the caption. "Don’t miss the live premiere, Tuesday, September 17 at 8/7c on @ABC and @DisneyPlus! Next day on @Hulu."
Curious to know which celebrities will be competing? Here's a list of every name this season in alphabetical order, including their dance partners:
- Social media star Anna Delvey with partner Ezra Sosa
- Model Brooks Nader with partner Gleb Savchenko
- Actress Chandler Kinney (Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin) with partner Brandon Armstrong
- Super Bowl champion Danny Amendola with partner Witney Carson
- NBA champion Dwight Howard with partner Daniella Karagach
- Actor Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight) with partner Britt Stewart
- Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher with partner Alan Bersten
- Reality star Joey Graziadei (The Bachelor) with partner Jenna Johnson
- Reality star Phaedra Parks (The Real Housewives of Atlanta) with partner Val Chmerkovskiy
- Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik with partner Rylee Arnold
- Actress Tori Spelling (Beverly Hills, 90210) with partner Pasha Pashkov
- Actor Reginald VelJohnson (Family Matters) with partner Emma Slater
- Reality star Jenn Tran (The Bachelorette) with partner Sasha Farber
Dancing With the Stars season 33 will feature the return of pro dancer Witney Carson, who took time away from the show to raise her sons Leo and Jet (whom she shares with husband Carson McAllister). It'll also be the first season Ezra Sosa will be featured as a pro, as he was previously a troupe member from his TV start in 2021. He'll also be the first Latin pro to star on the show in over a decade, per People.
Who will be the hosts and judges for Dancing With the Stars season 33?
After season 32 saw the surprise shake-up of former pro and judge Julianne Hough taking the place of Tyra Banks as co-host, it's likely fans will see Julianne return to season 33 and emcee alongside season 19 winner Alfonso Ribeiro.
In terms of who is set to judge, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and six-time DWTS champion Derek Hough will sit on the coveted panel once again. Carrie Ann and Derek each confirmed their returns on Instagram, posting the original ABC announcement on their profiles.
And if season 32 proves how much the show loves to throw curveballs, viewers can also anticipate seeing guest judges sitting alongside the regulars, depending on the theme of the week. Good Morning America host Michael Strahan, Billy Porter and choreographer Mandy Moore were just a few names from last season.
Where can I watch and stream Dancing With the Stars season 33?
When it's time for Dancing With the Stars season 33 to premiere on TV, viewers can catch the competition live on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. Additionally, you can stream the show live as it airs simultaneously on Disney+.
Should you want to watch the show on Disney+, the streaming site offers a number of plans to choose from, starting at $7.99 per month. Once you have an account made, you can go to the show's title page on the Disney+ website or on the Disney+ app.
You can also always catch up on episodes the next day on Hulu. Just like Disney+, the streamer has plans starting at $7.99 per month. After you create a profile, just click on the show's page on the Hulu website or the Hulu app.
As the entertainment and news associate editor for Good Housekeeping, Adrianna (she/her) writes about everything TV, movies, music and pop culture. She graduated from Yeshiva University with a B.A. in journalism and a minor in business management. She covers shows like The Rookie, 9-1-1 and Grey's Anatomy, though when she’s not watching the latest show on Netflix, she’s taking martial arts or drinking way too much coffee.
