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Dancing with the Stars 2024: Judges, cast, Release date, & Everything we know so far

Written by Ipsita Kabiraj
Last updated September 5, 2024
Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough on DWTS. (Credit: Christopher Willard/Disney via Getty)

Dancing with the Stars is a reality competition series based on the UK show Strictly Come Dancing. The previous season of DWTS saw some major shake-ups, such as Tyra Banks departing and Julianne Hough joining Alfonso Ribiero as a co-host. Fans are now wondering if these changes will persist in season 33 and beyond.

We now have a lot of information about Dancing with the Stars season 33. Stay tuned as we gather all the details regarding the cast, judges, hosts, plot, a promo video, and, of course, where and when you can watch it. Keep reading!

Release date & Where to Watch

Dancing with the Stars 2024 premieres on Tuesday, Sept 17, 2024, on ABC and Disney+. You can also stream it the next day on Hulu. Check out all your streaming options:

Streaming Service Monthly Pricing Starts At Free Trials Available Locations
Disney+ $7.99 NA US and more
Hulu $7.99 30-day free trial US and more
fuboTV $79.99 7-day free trial US
Sling TV $22.50 (after first-month discount) NA US

How to Stream Dancing with the Stars Season 33 from Anywhere

Audiences in the US can easily watch the show on any of the streaming services mentioned above. However, if you're traveling abroad or located in other countries, you may find that your access is blocked due to geo-restrictions. These constraints are usually a result of complex licensing deals and broadcasting agreements. In such cases, you can use a reliable VPN to stream DWTS 2024, as it will change your IP address to appear like you're at home. Just remember to pick a US server when you activate the VPN.

If you try to access ABC from outside the US, you won’t be able to see your favorite content. However, a VPN can help by giving you a virtual US IP address. If you're looking for further assistance, here's how to watch ABC outside the US.

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Plot

Dancing with the Stars is a one-of-a-kind show where famous people team up with professional ballroom dancers to compete live in front of an audience and the nation. Each season, a limited number of celebrity/professional dance pairs compete and get judged by experts and viewers at home. One pair is eliminated every week.

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Hosts

Alfonso Ribiero and Julianne Hough return as hosts for Dancing with the Stars season 33.

Speaking about their chemistry together, Ribiero, known for his role in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, had said in an interview, "Our chemistry, I think, is going to be fantastic. We’ve known each other for so long. She was a judge on my season. We’ve known each other through the years, and our energy just feels so right. We sat and had lunch, and two-and-a-half hours later, we’re going, ‘I guess we should go home and do stuff.’ And I think that kind of chemistry and friendship is going to come through on the show to the audience.”

Judges

Inaba and Tonioli have been on the show since the very first season, while Hough started on the show as a professional dancer, competing in 17 of the first 23 seasons.

Inaba said about being the only female judge on the show, "As the only female judge for most of the seasons, I get a lot more hate than the men do and people doubt what I say. Oh I’m going to get emotional. I’m the judge who cries. Yes that’s true, but it’s also because I feel like I have to fight harder for my opinion to be honored."

Trailer

We don't have an official trailer yet, but you can watch the promo that was released on DWTS' Instagram on Aug. 13 below, where we see the hosts dancing to BTS' Jung Kook's Standing Next to You. Check it out:



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