Dancing with the Stars

Dancing with the Stars is an American reality television competition in which celebrities are paired with professional dancers and judged on ballroom and Latin-style performances.

Dancing with the Stars is an American reality television competition in which celebrities are paired with professional dancers and judged on ballroom and Latin-style performances. The series is based on the British format Strictly Come Dancing and airs on ABC in the United States, with streaming availability on Disney+ and Hulu for recent seasons. It is widely followed by Canadian viewers as a U.S. reality TV import, and Canadian audiences may watch via U.S. broadcast or streaming services depending on local carriage rights.

Format

Each season pairs celebrities with professional dancers who perform choreographed routines and receive scores from the judges and votes from viewers. The format emphasizes ballroom and Latin dance styles.

Broadcast and availability

The series airs on ABC in the United States. Recent coverage also identifies Disney+ and Hulu as streaming platforms carrying the show.

Judging panel

The show’s judges are Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough, who evaluate performances and provide commentary.

Season 33 winner

Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson won Season 33 in November 2024, defeating Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten in the final results. The season finale featured five finalist couples rather than four after a semifinal announcement.

Canadian viewership

The series is widely followed by Canadian viewers as a U.S. reality TV import, and Canadian audiences may watch via U.S. broadcast or streaming services depending on local carriage rights.