Voting is crucial in propelling your favorite celebrity and professional dancer duos forward each week on Dancing With the Stars. As Season 33 unfolds, you’re likely eager to support your top contenders. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough on how to vote for DWTS Season 33, with a special focus on text message voting.
Dancing With The Stars continues to captivate audiences, airing live on ABC and Disney+ every September 17th at 8 p.m. ET. With Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough co-hosting and judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough returning, Season 33 promises to be an exciting competition. A diverse cast of celebrities, including Olympic athletes, reality stars, and actors, are vying for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy. To ensure your favorites stay in the running, understanding the voting process is key.
Text Message Voting: Your Quick Guide to Casting Votes for DWTS
For those who prefer speed and convenience, text message voting is an excellent option. Here’s how to vote for Dancing With the Stars Season 33 via text:
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Find the Keyword: Each contestant or dancing pair will have a unique keyword for text voting. These keywords are typically announced at the beginning of the live show and are also available on the official Dancing With the Stars voting page (dwtsvote.abc.com). Make sure to note down the correct keyword for the couple you wish to support.
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Text to 21523: Using your mobile phone, send a text message to the number 21523. In the message body, type the specific keyword associated with your chosen dancing duo.
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Confirmation Message: After sending your first text vote for a particular couple during each voting window, you should receive a confirmation text message. This confirms that your vote has been successfully counted.
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Vote Limit: You can cast up to ten (10) votes per couple via text message in each voting window. If you attempt to vote more than ten times for the same couple, you will receive a notification informing you that you have reached the voting limit for that couple.
Online Voting: Another Way to Support Your Favorite Dancers
Besides texting, online voting is also available. If you prefer voting online, here are the steps:
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Visit the Voting Website: Go to dwtsvote.abc.com to access the official Dancing With the Stars voting platform.
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Log In or Create an Account: If you are a returning voter, log in with your existing ABC account credentials. New users will need to create a free account. Follow the prompts to register.
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Email Verification: Once you’ve logged in or signed up, you will receive a verification email containing a verification code. Check your inbox, and also your spam or junk folders if you don’t see it immediately.
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Verify Your Email: Enter the verification code on the voting page to confirm your email address. This step is crucial to activate your voting ability.
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Cast Your Votes: Follow the on-screen instructions to allocate your votes to your favorite dancing couple(s) during the open voting window. Similar to text voting, you can cast up to 10 votes per couple online.
Key Information About DWTS Season 33 Voting
To ensure your votes count, keep these important points in mind:
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Voting Window: Both online and text voting are only available during the live broadcast of Dancing With the Stars on ABC and Disney+. This voting window commences at 8 p.m. ET and 9 p.m. CT and concludes after the final competitive dance performance of the episode. Votes cast outside this live broadcast timeframe will not be counted.
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Eligibility: To be eligible to vote, you must be 18 years of age or older and physically located within the United States (including its territories) or Canada.
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Vote Limits: Remember, you can cast up to 20 votes per couple each week – 10 via text and 10 online. You can distribute these votes as you wish among the couples.
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Changing Votes: If you vote online, you have the flexibility to change your votes at any point during the voting window. Just remember to click “Save Votes” after making any modifications. However, text message votes are final and cannot be changed once sent.
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Need Help? If you encounter any issues while voting, ABC provides a Help Center to address your questions and concerns. You can reach out to them at ABC’s Help Center.
By understanding both text and online voting methods, you can actively participate in Dancing With the Stars Season 33 and help decide who takes home the Mirrorball Trophy. Get ready to vote and support your favorite dancing stars!
