Dancing With the Stars (DWTS) fans were left fuming on Tuesday evening after an apparent Disney+ glitch interrupted the show.
Newsweek reached out to Disney+ via email for comment on Wednesday.
Why It Matters
Technical issues during live television events can have a significant impact on viewer experience, particularly for programs with a dedicated fanbase like DWTS. As the series approaches its finale and tensions run high, a widespread streaming glitch on Disney+—home to the show’s simulcast—left fans frustrated.
What To Know
On Tuesday’s episode of Dancing With the Stars, numerous viewers reported being unable to stream the show via Disney+ due to technical difficulties. Many reported encountering error messages suggesting technical or browser-related issues, impacting their ability to watch the high-stakes live performances and real-time eliminations.
The issues come during a notably eventful DWTS season, with controversies surrounding contestant exits, accusations of favoritism and social media conflicts already drawing widespread attention. The show is airing on both ABC and Disney+, making the reliability of streaming vital for its increasingly digital audience base.
ESPN, which is owned by Disney, and YouTube TV are currently in a standoff over a licensing deal. As a result, YouTube TV’s approximately 10 million customers were told ESPN, ABC and Disney’s channels—which they pay for—were being removed, the BBC reported.
What People Are Saying
DWTS fans vented their frustrations on X while watching the “Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night” episode.
@juliacardon wrote: “You take your networks off @YouTubeTV and make me watch @officialdwts on @DisneyPlus just for the app to CRASH half way though !!! I am seething @Disney @ABC!!!!”
@the_kevstaaa said: “Disney Plus crashed? Never had that issue watching on YouTube TV. Crazy to try and get everyone on your apps when Disney Plus, ESPN Unlimited, etc all suck.”
@clubnessa_ remarked: “Omfg Disney plus just crashed for me #dwts.”
@BrittneeEdgar added: “Love how Dancing with the Stars cut out right before Andy got his scores!!!!! @DisneyPlus Fix your s***, you guys make enough money.”
@AnnetteLawless asked: “Anyone else??? @DisneyPlus is crashing on us. We are trying to watch the Wichita State game and Dancing with the Stars… and yes, we are @YouTubeTV subscribers.”
@Dr_JMo_ posted: “@Disney @espn alright guys you’ve taken college football, MNF, CFP away from me with your strong arming of YouTube tv and now @DisneyPlus crashes during my wife’s dancing with the stars. Get it together and get back to YouTube tv.”
@JRobertOppy chimed in: “IS ANYONE ELSES DISNEY PLUS CRASHING IM GOING TO FREAK OUT.”
@wtf_is_patience fumed: “Disney plus needs to fix their f***ed up app if they wanna force all the YouTube tv users onto it why has my app crashed 3x since watching dwts tn [tonight].”
@harryslilbebe said: “Disney plus crashing is the last thing I need today #DWTS.”
What Happens Next
New episodes of Dancing With the Stars air Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+. Season 34 is set to conclude on November 25.
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