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‘Dancing with the Stars’ Spreads Holiday Cheer with First-Ever Holiday Special Tonight
HOLLYWOOD, CA – December 2, 2023 – Fresh off the heels of Robert Irwin and Witney Carson’s Mirrorball Trophy victory, “Dancing with the Stars” is keeping the party going with its inaugural “Dancing with the Holidays” special, airing tonight at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
Hosted by Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribiero, the hour-long extravaganza will feature dazzling festive-themed routines performed by the Season 34 pros and troupe members. Audiences can expect spectacular musical performances and heartwarming holiday greetings from a number of special guests.
All of Season 34’s professional dancers, including Mirrorball winner Witney Carson, Val Chmerkovskiy, Ezra Sosa, Alan Bersten, Britt Stewart, Jenna Johnson, Rylee Arnold, Brandon Armstrong, Emma Slater, Pasha Pashkov, and Jan Ravnik, will be hitting the dance floor. A special moment is also planned with Val Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Johnson’s two-year-old son, Rome, joining his parents for a dance. Season 34’s troupe members Onye Stevenson, Carter Williams, Jaxon Willard, and Hailey Bills, are also set to be featured.
ABC and Disney have teased a star-studded lineup of special guests including Season 34 competitors Andy Richter and Scott Hoying (along with the rest of Pentatonix), and Season 33 competitor Reginald VelJohnson.
Viewers can catch “Dancing with the Holidays” live on ABC. DIRECTV is offering a five-day free trial that includes access to ABC, with packages starting at $29.99/month afterward. Alternatively, Disney+ offers access to live “DWTS” as well.
About “Dancing with the Stars”
“Dancing with the Stars” is a beloved reality competition series where celebrities are paired with professional dancers to compete in a ballroom dance competition. Now in its 34th season, the show has been a staple of television for years, captivating audiences with its stunning choreography, star power, and heartwarming stories.
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