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**”Dancing with the Stars” Celebrates 20 Years with New Season, Fresh Faces**
**Los Angeles, CA –** Get ready to rumba! “Dancing with the Stars” is waltzing back onto screens for its 34th season, premiering **Tuesday, September 16th from 8-10 p.m. ET** on ABC and Disney+. This season marks the show’s 20th anniversary, promising a glittering spectacle filled with new celebrity contestants, seasoned professional dancers, and the familiar faces of judges and hosts.
Fourteen celebrities will battle it out on the dance floor for the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. This year’s lineup includes athletes, influencers, and entertainers, such as Alix Earle and Jordan Chiles. Returning pros include reigning champion Jenna Johnson. Jan Ravnik, best known as a backup dancer from Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, will be joining for his first season.
The judges table will be filled by Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough. “Dancing with the Stars” alumni Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough will be co-hosting the show.
Viewers can catch the show live on ABC and Disney+, and stream on Disney+ and Hulu. Voting will be open during the live broadcast for those in the ET and CT time zones through the dwtsvote.abc.com and via text.
The combined scores of the judges and live viewer votes from the first two weeks will determine the first couple to be eliminated, so be sure to tune in and support your favorite stars!
**How to Watch:**
* **Live:** ABC, Disney+
* **Streaming:** Disney+, Hulu (next day)
**About “Dancing with the Stars”:**
“Dancing with the Stars” is a reality dance competition that pairs celebrities with professional dancers who compete in ballroom and Latin dances. The show is known for its glamorous costumes, high-energy performances, and the dramatic eliminations of couples each week.
**Contacts:**
* Melina Khan, USA Today
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