Dancing With The Stars has captivated audiences for over three decades, and fans are eagerly anticipating the next chapter. Following the exciting season 32, which introduced the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy, anticipation is building for Dancing With The Stars season 33. Viewers are keen to know when they can once again witness celebrities taking to the ballroom floor.
Dancing With The Stars Season 33: Latest Updates
Season 33 Confirmed and Coming Soon
The wait is almost over! After much speculation, ABC has officially announced the premiere date for Dancing With The Stars season 33. Mark your calendars for September 17th, as this is when the new season will grace our screens. While the exact number of episodes is yet to be revealed, excitement is already high with the confirmed cast of 13 celebrities and their professional dance partners. More details are expected to emerge in the lead-up to the premiere, but for now, fans have the key information they’ve been waiting for.
Dancing With The Stars Season 33 Release Date: Set for September
September 17th Premiere Date Announced
For dedicated viewers accustomed to multiple Dancing With The Stars seasons per year, the shift to a single fall season has become the norm in recent years. Consistent with this pattern, Dancing With The Stars season 33 will premiere on September 17th, continuing the tradition of a fall launch. This date marks almost a year since the conclusion of the previous season. It’s clear that Dancing With The Stars is now firmly established as an annual fall television event.
Dancing With The Stars Season 33 Cast: Revealed
Celebrity Cast Announced on September 4th
The question on everyone’s mind has been: who will be competing for the Mirrorball Trophy in Dancing With The Stars season 33? On March 14th, 2024, the exciting news broke that Julianne Hough would be returning, this time as a co-host, signaling that cast announcements were imminent. Shortly after, in August, it was confirmed that Alfonso Ribeiro would also return as host.
Finally, on September 4th, in a highly anticipated reveal on Good Morning America, the full celebrity cast for DWTS season 33 was unveiled. The lineup is as star-studded as ever, featuring a diverse mix of personalities including Tori Spelling, Phaedra Parks, Danny Amendola, Joey Graziadei, Ilona Maher, Chandler Kinney, Anna Delvey, Eric Roberts, Brooks Nader, Jenn Tran, Stephen Nedoroscik, Reginald VelJohnson, and Dwight Howard. True to Dancing With The Stars tradition, the cast spans various entertainment and sports realms, from Bachelor Nation favorites to athletes, seasoned actors, and reality TV icons.
Rumors had been swirling around Olympic medalist Stephen Nedoroscik’s participation, particularly after his unexpected absence from the Gold Over America gymnastic tour. As E! News reported, Stephen’s Instagram posts hinting at a trip to New York City fueled speculation that he was indeed heading to Good Morning America for the cast announcement.
The professional dancer lineup is equally exciting, with familiar faces returning alongside new talent. Fan favorites like Val Chmerkovskiy (partnered with Phaedra Parks), Witney Carson (with Danny Amendola), Jenna Johnson (with Joey Graziadei), Alan Bersten (with Ilona Maher), Brandon Armstrong (with Chandler Kinney), Britt Stewart (with Eric Roberts), Gleb Savchenko (with Brooks Nader), Sasha Farber (with Jenn Tran), Pasha Pashkov (with Tori Spelling), Emma Slater (with Reginald VelJohnson), Daniella Karagach (with Dwight Howard), and Stephen Nedoroscik (with Rylee Arnold) are all set to return.
Adding a fresh dynamic to the season is Ezra Sosa, a newly promoted pro-dancer. Ezra’s promotion follows reports from People magazine regarding Artem Chigvintsev. Ezra Sosa will be partnered with Anna Delvey.
Dancing With The Stars Season 33 Filming Schedule
Live Shows Commence on Premiere Date
While Dancing With The Stars season 33 is fast approaching, viewers should know that the show maintains its thrilling live format. Unlike many contemporary programs, DWTS performances are not pre-recorded. Instead, the celebrity contestants and their professional partners perform live each week, adding to the excitement and unpredictability of the competition.
Therefore, Dancing With The Stars season 33 is expected to commence filming live on September 17th, coinciding with its premiere date. Prior to the live shows, contestants will of course be rehearsing extensively with their partners, preparing their routines for the judges and audience.
Get ready to tune in to ABC on September 17th at 8 p.m. for the premiere of Dancing With The Stars season 33!
