Dancing With The Stars Season 33: A Star-Studded Premiere

The excitement is building as “Dancing With The Stars” returns for its 33rd season. The popular dance competition show will premiere on Tuesday, September 17 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time on ABC and Disney+. For those unable to watch live, the episodes will be available for streaming the following day on Hulu.

This season introduces a fresh lineup of celebrities ready to compete for the prestigious Mirrorball Trophy. Contestants include “Real Housewives” star Phaedra Parks, former NFL player Danny Amendola, “Bachelor” alum Joey Graziadei, Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher, actress Chandler Kinney, and Anna Delvey, known for the Netflix series “Inventing Anna.” Other notable participants are actor Eric Roberts, model Brooks Nader, “Family Matters” actor Reginald VelJohnson, “Beverly Hills, 90210” star Tori Spelling, “Bachelorette” star Jenn Tran, NBA player Dwight Howard, and Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik.

The judges for this season—Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli—will once again lend their expertise to evaluate the performances. Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough return as co-hosts, ensuring each episode runs smoothly and entertainingly.

The show’s professional dancers and their celebrity partners have been diligently preparing their routines, which include the cha cha, salsa, foxtrot, tango, and jive. As anticipation grows, fans have been treated to sneak peeks of practice videos on social media, giving them a glimpse of the hard work and dedication going into this season.

Last season, actress Xochitl Gomez and her partner Val Chmerkovskiy claimed victory, securing Chmerkovskiy’s third Mirrorball trophy. The professional dance lineup for this season includes familiar faces and introduces fan-favorite Ezra Sosa, who now steps up from the troupe to join the pros.

For viewers who have moved away from cable, “Dancing With The Stars” can be streamed live on platforms such as DirecTV, Hulu, Fubo, and Sling. These services offer various packages, some with special offers, allowing fans to catch the action at their convenience.

“Dancing With The Stars” continues to be part of Disney’s expansive media offerings, showcasing diverse talents in a celebration of dance. As the show begins its new season, fans around the country tune in to see the entertaining pairings and thrilling performances that have made it a staple of American television.