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Back to the ballroom! Dancing With the Stars is launching its 32nd season on Tuesday (Sept. 26), with an all new star-studded cast that includes Tyson Beckford, Ariana Madix, Alyson Hannigan, Jamie Lynn Spears, Jason Mraz and more.
Alfonso Ribiero returns as host this season alongside new co-host Julianne Hough. Also returning: Longtime judges Bruno Tonioli, Carrie Ann Inaba and Derek Hough.
See below for everything you need to know and how to watch and stream Dancing With the Stars.
Dancing With the Stars Season 32: Premiere Date & Time
The Dancing With the Stars premiere airs on Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on ABC and will simulcast on Disney+. New episodes will premiere on Tuesdays via ABC and Disney+. Episodes from previous seasons are also streaming on Disney+. If you’re not subscribed, launch your subscription here or click below.
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How to Watch Dancing With the Stars for Free
Where can you watch Dancing With the Stars for free? Purchasing a TV antenna is an affordable way to access ABC, but if you need streaming options that don’t require you to pay up front, subscribe to a free trial from DirecTV or Fubo.
You’ll get access to 75+ channels starting for just $65/month with DirecTV and $75/month for Fubo. Plus, DVR recordings and streaming on demand. Stream on your TV, computer or another compatible device and if you want to watch DWTS from outside of the U.S., try ExpressVPN or NordVPN to access channels and streaming platforms internationally.
Who Is in the Dancing With the Stars Season 32 Cast
A total of 14 contestants including Mraz, Beckford, Madix, Hannigan, Spears, Xochitl Gomez, Harry Jowsey, Charity Lawson, Adrian Peterson, Lele Pons, Mauricio Umansky, Matt Walsh, Mira Sorvino and Barry Williams, will compete for the mirrorball trophy this season.
Tonight’s season premiere will feature an opening dance number to Dua Lipa’s hit single “Levitating” choreographed by Luam, whose credits include Alicia Keys, Kelly Rowland, Beyoncé, Janelle Monae and Travis Scott.
The celebrity contestants and pros will perform dances such as the cha cha, foxtrot, salsa, tango and jive during the premiere. The night will feature an eclectic playlist of songs including “Rock Your Body” by Justin Timberlake, “Yeah!” by Usher, “Never Gonna Not Dance Again” by P!nk and other dancing songs. For example, Beckford and pro Jenna Johnson will dance to Luther Vandross’ “Never Too Much,” and Mraz will dance to his own song, “I Feel Like Dancing.”
Pons and pro Brandon Armstrong will perform a tango to “El tango de Roxanne” from Moulin Rouge, Walsh and pro Koko Iwasaki will dance to “Poison” by Bell Biv Devoe, Madix and pro Pasha Pashkov will perform a tango to “Love Myself” (Riddler Remix) by Hailee Steinfeld. Lawson and pro Artem Chigvintsev will perform a tango to Rihanna’s “Only Girl (In The World)” while Spears and pro Alan Bersten will perform a tango to Mabel’s “Don’t Call Me Up” (Zac Samuel Remix).
Check the video below to watch a behind-the-scenes preview of DWTS.
