Dancing with the stars It has been on the air since 2005, but the importance of the reality competition series has not diminished. In fact, the record-breaking 33rd season proved that its fan base is growing — and more engaged than ever.
Season 33 contestants He received a total of 14 million votes During the first elimination episode in September, the highest number of votes were cast for a single episode in the show's history to that point. The record didn't last long, though diverse It stated that more than 19 million votes were cast during the elections Halloween-themed episodeand the November finale received 32 million votes for the final five pairings.
Season 33 of Dancing With the Stars has an all-star cast, bringing together professional athletes, reality TV royalty, supermodels and more to compete for the Len Goodman Memorial Mirrorball Trophy. “I think it's going to be an excellent season. “I think this is one of the few seasons where there's no automatic contestant,” DWTS (…)
It wasn't just that DWTS This year fans are voting at a rate never seen before, and more people have been watching. 7.95 million people tuned in to the Season 33 finale compared to 5.5 million who watched the Season 32 finale in 2023. From a ratings standpoint, this was the largest DWTS End with multi-platform audiences since 2019 and largest with adults 18-49 since 2017.
The reality show's growing popularity among the 18-49 demographic is astonishing at a time when fewer young people are opting for cable packages, rather than tuning in on streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu. In 2023, DWTS It went live on both ABC and streaming platform Disney+, making it accessible to a wider audience. (The reality series only aired on Disney+ in 2022 before returning home to ABC in 2023.)
DWTS“Co-executive producer Dina Katz He said diverse in November that people in their “20s” who don't watch network TV had “invested” in the show by watching clips on social media.
“I find these people in their 20s are having viewing parties. We're scheduling TV again,” Katz said.
DWTS In fact, it has a large footprint online, especially on TikTok. this season, Danny Amendola And his partner, Whitney CarsonX Ambassadors' contemporary “Unsteady” routine has gone viral on the app, with people uploading videos of themselves trying to recreate the impressive dance lift. (During the performance, Amendola, 39, lifted Carson, 31, off the floor with one leg while arching her back.)
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The other couple used TikTok to bond over their close bond, and it's a highlight to watch DWTS It can only be explored so much during the live show. Olympic Ilona Maher And her partner, Alan BerstenThey routinely racked up hundreds of thousands of views on their funny videos of their antics. Brooks is rare and Gleb Savchenko Got people talking to Steamy videos of them Behind the scenes, for the first time for professionals Ezra Sosa A debut clip was shared with the partner Anna DelveyDazzling ankle monitor.
Delvey, 33, who was convicted of grand larceny and theft of services in 2019, was technically under house arrest during her tenure. DWTS Due to overstaying the visa. She had to obtain permission from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to appear on the show. Her casting was controversial from the moment it was announced, and her careless and uninterested behavior was the reason for one of the most talked-about moments of the season. When he subscribes to hosting Julianne Hough I asked Delphi what she planned to take from her DWTS Experience after her elimination in September “Nothing,” he answered frankly.
Rob MillsThe executive vice president of unscripted and alternative entertainment at Walt Disney Television explained to diverse In November, the show needs “people like Anna Delvey” in the cast.
“In Season 2, watching TV was a must Master pWho refused to even wear dancing shoes and was yelled at by (the late judge) Just Goodman “Because they didn’t take the whole thing seriously,” he recalls.
DWTSThe casting style is undoubtedly an integral part of keeping the show fresh after 33 seasons. With the seventy-year-old actor Reginald Phil Johnsonthe sensation of the 2024 Summer Olympics Steven Nidorosik And the stars of Bachelor Nation Jin Tran and Joe GraziadeiSeason 33 truly had something for everyone. People of all ages and backgrounds can listen to and find someone.
“What was the magic of the show is back at its peak. The lesson we learned this season is the same lesson we learned in Season 1, which is the magic of the show: the cast,” Mills explained. “Get people in, then give them a reason to stay… You have to look Either about the people everyone will know and want to see, or about the person who, two weeks from now, you'll understand why we chose them. “
In addition to a diverse cast and a strong social media presence Conrad Green He believes DWTSA “positive” tone resonates with people now more than ever.
“At a time when the country feels so divided, it's really nice to be able to have something where you can see what everyone has in common. You can see people are looking to do something positive and work together,” Green said. diverse. “I think it's reassuring to be able to take some time out of a week to remind yourself how America works, not how it doesn't work. And culturally, it's a reassuring show, reminding you of the positive things we can all do.”
DWTS Hit her Episode 500 Come November, and if this season is any indication, the show will go on.
