The ballroom is officially open because “Dancing With the Stars” is back for Season 34!
On Tuesday, Sept. 16, 14 celebrities and their professional partners will be introduced in the two-hour Season 34 premiere and begin their pursuit for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
ABC previously announced the cast on Sept. 3, revealing that wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin, Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles, a couple stars of “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” and more famous faces will be trying their best to master ballroom and Latin dances like the Salsa, Cha Cha, Tango and Jive every week.
They’ll be critiqued by Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough, who are returning to the judges’ table this season. Meanwhile, Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough are also returning as co-hosts.
Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough will return as co-hosts for Season 34 of “Dancing with the Stars.” (Eric McCandless / Disney)
The network shared in a press release what fans can expect from the first episode as the long-running competition show will be celebrating its 20th anniversary.
“The season premiere will feature a high-energy opening number to ‘Kill the Lights’ by Whitney Myer, choreographed by Ray Leeper,” the press release reads. “Plus, there will be a performance from the all-new troupe, Carter Williams, Hailey Bills, Onye Stevenson and Jaxon Willard to ‘Just Keep Watching’ by Tate McRae.”
This year, viewers’ votes after the first two weeks will be added to the judges’ scores to determine who will continue dancing. Read on to find out how to tune in. Plus, see what style each couple is dancing for Week 1.
What Time Does the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 34 Premiere Start?
The two-hour Season 34 premiere of “Dancing With the Stars” begins on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT and 7 p.m. CT. Viewers will be treated to the first live performances of the season.
Where to Watch the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 34 Premiere
The premiere will be broadcast live on ABC and Disney+ in local time zones. The episode will also be available to stream the next day on Hulu.
Who Is Competing on Season 34 of ‘Dancing With the Stars’?
These are the 14 celebrities competing on this season of “Dancing With the Stars” and what they will be performing for Week 1.
“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Jen Affleck and partner Jan Ravnik will dance a Salsa.
Author and wife of actor Alec Baldwin Hilaria Baldwin and partner Gleb Savchenko will dance a Cha Cha.
Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles and partner Ezra Sosa will dance a Salsa.
Retired NBA player Baron Davis and partner Britt Stewart will dance a Cha Cha.
Social media influencer Alix Earle and partner Val Chmerkovskiy will perform a Cha Cha.
“Traitors” star Dylan Efron and partner Daniella Karagach will dance a Cha Cha.
Actor and musician Corey Feldman and partner Jenna Johnson will dance a Tango.
“Boy Meets World” alum Danielle Fishel and partner Pasha Pashkov will dance a Tango.
Actor Elaine Hendrix and partner Alan Bersten will dance a Cha Cha.
“Pentatonix” singer Scott Hoying and partner Rylee Arnold will dance a Tango.
Wildlife conservationist and zookeeper Robert Irwin and partner Witney Carson will dance a Jive.
“Fifth Harmony” singer Lauren Jauregui and partner Brandon Armstrong will dance a Tango.
“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Whitney Leavitt and partner Mark Ballas will dance a Tango.
Comedian Andy Richter and partner Emma Slater will dance a Cha Cha.
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