{"id":2027844,"date":"2025-09-17T02:35:18","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T02:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2027844"},"modified":"2025-09-17T02:35:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T02:35:18","slug":"how-to-watch-the-dancing-with-the-stars-season-34-premiere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/how-to-watch-the-dancing-with-the-stars-season-34-premiere\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Watch the \u2018Dancing With the Stars\u2019 Season 34 Premiere"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The ballroom is officially open because \u201cDancing With the Stars\u201d is back for Season 34!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On Tuesday, Sept. 16, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.today.com\/popculture\/tv\/dancing-with-the-stars-season-34-cast-news-rcna228701\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:14 celebrities and their professional partners;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">14 celebrities and their professional partners<\/a> will be introduced in the two-hour Season 34 premiere and begin their pursuit for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">ABC previously announced the cast on Sept. 3, revealing that wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin, Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles, a couple stars of \u201cSecret Lives of Mormon Wives\u201d 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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">They\u2019ll be critiqued by Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough, who are returning to the judges\u2019 table this season. Meanwhile, Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough are also returning as co-hosts.<\/p>\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough host season 33 of &quot;Dancing with the Stars.&quot; (Eric McCandless \/ Disney)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"480\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/r9SO6g2RwptyVQucsALHRw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTQ4MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/nbc_today_217\/b7355fc646183f40c30c4c0228fd968d\"\/><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough will return as co-hosts for Season 34 of &#8220;Dancing with the Stars.&#8221; (Eric McCandless \/ Disney)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The network shared in a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.detpress.com\/abc\/pressrelease\/lights-camera-cha-cha-its-the-season-34-premiere-of-dancing-with-the-stars-on-abc-and-disney\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:press release;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">press release<\/a> what fans can expect from the first episode as the long-running competition show will be celebrating its 20th anniversary.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cThe season premiere will feature a high-energy opening number to \u2018Kill the Lights\u2019 by Whitney Myer, choreographed by Ray Leeper,\u201d the press release reads. \u201cPlus, there will be a performance from the all-new troupe, Carter Williams, Hailey Bills, Onye Stevenson and Jaxon Willard to \u2018Just Keep Watching\u2019 by Tate McRae.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This year, viewers\u2019 votes after the first two weeks will be added to the judges\u2019 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.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">What Time Does the \u2018Dancing With the Stars\u2019 Season 34 Premiere Start?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The two-hour Season 34 premiere of \u201cDancing With the Stars\u201d 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.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Where to Watch the \u2018Dancing With the Stars\u2019 Season 34 Premiere<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">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.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Who Is Competing on Season 34 of \u2018Dancing With the Stars\u2019?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">These are the 14 celebrities competing on this season of \u201cDancing With the Stars\u201d and what they will be performing for Week 1.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wives\u201d star Jen Affleck and partner Jan Ravnik will dance a Salsa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Author and wife of actor Alec Baldwin Hilaria Baldwin and partner Gleb Savchenko will dance a Cha Cha.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles and partner Ezra Sosa will dance a Salsa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Retired NBA player Baron Davis and partner Britt Stewart will dance a Cha Cha.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Social media influencer Alix Earle and partner Val Chmerkovskiy will perform a Cha Cha.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cTraitors\u201d star Dylan Efron and partner Daniella Karagach will dance a Cha Cha.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Actor and musician Corey Feldman and partner Jenna Johnson will dance a Tango.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cBoy Meets World\u201d alum Danielle Fishel and partner Pasha Pashkov will dance a Tango.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Actor Elaine Hendrix and partner Alan Bersten will dance a Cha Cha.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cPentatonix\u201d singer Scott Hoying and partner Rylee Arnold will dance a Tango.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Wildlife conservationist and zookeeper Robert Irwin and partner Witney Carson will dance a Jive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cFifth Harmony\u201d singer Lauren Jauregui and partner Brandon Armstrong will dance a Tango.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wives\u201d star Whitney Leavitt and partner Mark Ballas will dance a Tango.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Comedian Andy Richter and partner Emma Slater will dance a Cha Cha.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This article was originally published on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.today.com\/popculture\/tv\/where-watch-dancing-with-stars-new-season-34-premiere-time-channel-rcna231463\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:TODAY.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">TODAY.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The ballroom is officially open because \u201cDancing With the Stars\u201d 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 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2027845,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25173],"tags":[361553,370918,41508,343995,347312,340873,344311,353608,373633],"class_list":["post-2027844","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-artists","tag-alfonso-ribeiro","tag-cha-cha","tag-dancing-with-the-stars","tag-derek-hough","tag-dylan-efron","tag-jordan-chiles","tag-julianne-hough","tag-robert-irwin","tag-tango"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-to-Watch-the-\u2018Dancing-With-the-Stars-Season-34.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2027844","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2027844"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2027844\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2027845"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2027844"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2027844"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2027844"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}