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In a surprise move, Kareem Daniel, chairman of Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution, announced today that DANCING WITH THE STARS will move to Disney+ starting this Fall.<\/p>\n
The hit series received a two-season pickup and will premiere exclusively\u00a0in the U.S. and Canada this Fall, making \u201cDancing with the Stars\u201d the first live series to debut on the streaming service.<\/p>\n
\u201c\u2019Dancing with the Stars\u2019 has entertained fans for 16 years on ABC, and we are excited to bring this beloved show exclusively to Disney+ as the platform\u2019s first-ever live series,\u201d said Daniel.\u00a0 \u201cThe show\u2019s broad appeal, as well as the overwhelming popularity of its Disney-themed competition nights, make Disney+ the perfect home for \u2018Dancing with the Stars\u2019 while continuing to expand our demographic reach.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201c\u2019Dancing with the Stars\u2019 has been a beloved staple on ABC for 30 seasons and brought so much joy to millions of viewers,\u201d said Dana Walden, Chairman of Entertainment, Walt Disney Television.\u00a0 \u201cAs we\u2019re significantly expanding our unscripted slate at ABC, this is a great opportunity to introduce this show to a whole new generation of fans on Disney+.\u00a0 We\u2019re so grateful to our incredible partners at BBC Studios and look forward to continuing our relationship with them on this spectacular series, which will continue to be overseen by Rob Mills and the talented Walt Disney Television Alternative team.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe fact that our iconic global format \u2018Dancing with the Stars\u2019 will now set the record as the first live series on Disney+ represents a major growth opportunity and a bold next step forward in the evolution of the franchise. This unprecedented move, combined with our two-season pick-up, is a testament to the proven power of \u2018Dancing with the Stars\u2019 and a resounding vote of confidence from our great, supportive partners at Disney, showing how much they value and believe in the brand,\u201d said Valerie Bruce, General Manager, BBC Studios, Los Angeles Productions.<\/p>\n
Produced in front of a live audience by BBC Studios\u2019 Los Angeles production arm, the show pairs celebrities with trained ballroom dancers to compete in themed choreographed dance routines. \u201cDancing with the Stars\u201d first premiered on ABC in 2005 and has grown into an international phenomena and source of constant watercooler conversation. During its Fall 2021 run, ABC\u2019s \u201cDancing with the Stars\u201d ranked among the Top 5 unscripted series with Adults 18-49.<\/p>\n
\u201cDancing with the Stars\u201d joins the vast collection of diverse content and rich storytelling across The Disney Bundle, including Disney+ Originals (\u201cTurning Red,\u201d \u201cThe Mandalorian,\u201d Marvel Studios\u2019 \u201cLoki\u201d and \u201cOlivia Rodrigo: driving home 2 u\u201d (a SOUR film), Hulu Originals (\u201cThe Kardashians,\u201d \u201cThe Girl from Plainville,\u201d FX\u2019s \u201cUnder the Banner of Heaven,\u201d \u201cCandy,\u201d \u201cConversations with Friends,\u201d as well as the highly anticipated return of last summer\u2019s breakout hit \u201cOnly Murders in the Building\u201d); and live sports events including NHL, UFC and The Masters, daily studio shows like \u201cStephen A\u2019s World\u201d and \u201cSportsNation\u201d and can\u2019t-miss originals such as \u201cMan in the Arena: Tom Brady.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Disney Bundle is the best streaming option for the whole family that offers the highest quality movies, television shows and sports for a competitive cost.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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