There is no doubt that die-hard fans were ready to be dazzled as the iconic dance competition, ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ returned for its highly anticipated Season 32 last month on September 20, 2023, with Alfonso Ribeiro hosting the season and former professional dancer and judge Julianne Hough joining as co-host.
Since the premiere, it’s safe to say that despite being on air for decades, the show has not lost its magic! As with each passing season, this exhilarating show continues to captivate audiences worldwide, combining breathtaking choreography, incredible costumes, and electrifying performances by the new contestants that leave viewers on the edge of their seats.
This time around, the stakes were high, and the results for the season premiere were being heavily speculated by the network to determine its reception and future plans. But much to everyone’s surprise, the ABC premiere of ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 32 captivated audiences with its dazzling display of talent and captivating performances, drawing in an impressive 6.5 million viewers, which is quite amazing.
The premiere emerged as one of the most highly viewed reality shows on television, and this latest season did not disappoint in delivering a thrilling mix of breathtaking routines and celebrity contestants that has once again left viewers eagerly awaiting new episodes!
Moreover, the same number of people who last watched ‘Dancing with the Stars’ on ABC in 2021 came back to watch the September 26 season premiere. According to Live+3 results from Nielsen, 6.50 million viewers tuned in to watch Matt Walsh become the first celebrity to get the old heave-ho from the ballroom. The hour-long premiere averaged a 1.08 rating among adults 18-49. ABC says the premiere was held even with the series’ prior season on ABC in the fall of 2021 when it averaged 6.50 million viewers.
The show grew by 1.72 million total viewers on September 26 and jumped 69% in the demo from Live+Same Day to multi-platform 3-day.
Forever remembering Len with The Len Goodman Mirrorball trophy ❤️🪩 #DWTS pic.twitter.com/iTXTfQqXfw
— Dancing with the Stars #DWTS (@officialdwts) October 3, 2023
This show doesn’t show any sign of stopping anytime soon, as it continues to reign as one of the top-rated shows for the prime-time schedule on television. The show’s success can be attributed to its ability to consistently deliver high-quality performances and its knack for creating memorable moments that keep viewers hooked.
‘Dancing with the Stars’ has become a cultural phenomenon that has captured the hearts of millions, and we are certain that in the future, it will continue to do so as each season brings a fresh batch of celebrity contestants. Adding an extra layer of excitement and anticipation to the show ensures that there is someone for everyone.
If you want to catch up with the series, then we urge the readers to check out the show on ABC. Dancing With the Stars also streams live on Disney+, and the next day it is available to stream exclusively on Hulu every Wednesday. The hit series is in which celebrities are paired with trained ballroom dancers to compete in themed choreographed dance routines that are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts, including Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough. This week is Latin Night, which will premiere on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 8 p.m. EDT, in the ballroom for the 13 remaining couples. There will be an opening number for “Despechá” by Rosalia.
At last, the series will be followed by “Motown Night” next week on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at the same time slot of 8 p.m. EDT on ABC.
#LatinNight is almost here! ❤️ See you live Tuesday at 8/7c on @ABCNetwork and @DisneyPlus! Stream on @Hulu. #DWTS pic.twitter.com/WG0pqiqdDa
— Dancing with the Stars #DWTS (@officialdwts) October 2, 2023