Key Takeaways:
– ABC confirms “Dancing With The Stars” return on September 17 with a live premiere.
– Fans and several former contestants express their excitement on social media.
– The official cast for season 33 has not been unveiled yet.
– The hosts and judges for the upcoming season have been announced.
The Dancing Returns
The dance floor is set to light up once again as “Dancing With The Stars” (DWTS) is confirmed to be back on our TV screens in two months. On July 10, ABC made an official announcement of the season 33 premiere date through an Instagram post. The message revealed the series will kick-off live on September 17 at 8/7c. Not just the TV, you can also tune in to the live spectacle on Disney + and Hulu.
Dancing Stars React to The News
The announcement of the return date was greeted with much joy by fans and former contestants. Their comments on social media were filled with excitement and anticipation. Season 32 of Dancing with the Stars premiered slightly later on September 26th, making this year’s mid-September date a delightful surprise for followers.
Prominent dancers including Rylee Arnold, Sasha Farber, and Artem Chigvintsev along with Daniell Karagach and Britt Stweart flooded their social media with clapping hands and party emojis to express their thrill. “Best time of the year! 🕺🏽” exclaimed professional dancer Brandon Armstrong, with season 28 winner Hannah Brown chiming in with an enthusiastic “wohoo!!”.
Rumor Mills Churning for Season 33 Cast
While fans now have the date to look forward to, the central aspect remains untold – who will be the contestants for the 33rd season of DWTS? Several rumors are floating around with names like “The Golden Bachelor” star Gerry Turner and “Survivor” winner Parvati Shallow making the rounds. However, the official cast is generally not disclosed until September.
A DWTS source had previously told The Daily Mail that the casting process continues till the last minute, suggesting that the producers are always chatting with stars to align with their schedules.
Dance Pros Yet to Be Announced
Despite the buzz over the show’s return, the crucial detail of who the professional dancers for the upcoming season will be is as yet undecided. Last season saw the likes of Alan Bersten, Artem Chigvintsev, Brandon Armstrong, Britt Stewart among other star professionals set the dance floor on fire. According to interviews with professional dancer Gleb Savchenko, the participants typically don’t hear about their selection until the last week of August.
Hosts and Judges Confirmed for Season 33
Luckily, the suspense regarding the show’s hosts and judges has been lifted. Variety confirmed on May 10, 2024, that hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, and long-time judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough will all be retuning for the 33rd season. Alfonso Ribeiro further stirred anticipation by sharing a snippet of his rehearsals for a season 33 promo shoot.
With all these buzzes around DWTS’ return, the anticipation is building up among fans and celebrities alike. We do hope that the actual show lives up to all the excitement it has managed to stir up so far. Stay tuned for more updates and don’t miss the premiere this September!