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Dancing With the Stars<\/em> (DWTS<\/em>) fans were left fuming on Tuesday evening after an apparent Disney+ glitch interrupted the show.<\/p>\n Newsweek<\/em> reached out to Disney+ via email for comment on Wednesday.<\/p>\n Technical issues during live television events can have a significant impact on viewer experience, particularly for programs with a dedicated fanbase like DWTS<\/em>. As the series approaches its finale and tensions run high, a widespread streaming glitch on Disney+<\/a>\u2014home to the show’s simulcast\u2014left fans frustrated. <\/p>\n On Tuesday’s episode of Dancing With the Stars<\/em>, 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.<\/p>\n The issues come during a notably eventful DWTS<\/em> season<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n ESPN, which is owned by Disney, and YouTube TV are currently in a standoff over a licensing deal. As a result, YouTube TV\u2019s approximately 10 million customers were told ESPN, ABC and Disney’s channels\u2014which they pay for\u2014were being removed, the BBC<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n DWTS<\/em> fans vented their frustrations on X while watching the “Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night” episode. <\/p>\n @juliacardon wrote<\/strong>: “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!!!!”<\/p>\n @the_kevstaaa said<\/strong>: “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.”<\/p>\n @clubnessa_ remarked<\/strong>: “Omfg Disney plus just crashed for me #dwts.”<\/p>\n @BrittneeEdgar added<\/strong>: “Love how Dancing with the Stars<\/em> cut out right before Andy got his scores!!!!! @DisneyPlus Fix your s***, you guys make enough money.”<\/p>\n @AnnetteLawless asked<\/strong>: “Anyone else??? @DisneyPlus is crashing on us. We are trying to watch the Wichita State game and Dancing with the Stars<\/em>\u2026 and yes, we are @YouTubeTV subscribers.”<\/p>\n @Dr_JMo_ posted<\/strong>: “@Disney @espn alright guys you\u2019ve taken college football, MNF, CFP away from me with your strong arming of YouTube tv and now @DisneyPlus crashes during my wife\u2019s dancing with the stars. Get it together and get back to YouTube tv.”<\/p>\n @JRobertOppy chimed in<\/strong>: “IS ANYONE ELSES DISNEY PLUS CRASHING IM GOING TO FREAK OUT.”<\/p>\n @wtf_is_patience fumed<\/strong>: “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].”<\/p>\n @harryslilbebe said<\/strong>: “Disney plus crashing is the last thing I need today #DWTS.”<\/p>\nWhy It Matters <\/h2>\n
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