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Everything You Need To Know About 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 32 (Including Who Won)

'Dancing with the Stars' will look at lot different this fall.

Author:
Mike Bloom
Updated:
Dec 8, 2023

Dancing with the Stars officially ushered in a new era last season, between a shift from network to streaming and the addition of a new co-host. And with one season under its feet, the Emmy-winning series is ready to take off with another. Read on to find out everything we know so far about Dancing with the Stars Season 32 (DWTS 2023), including the cast, judges, eliminations and more.

Who won Dancing with the Stars season 32?

Actress Xochitl Gomez and her partner Val Chmerkovskiy were crowned the champions. The MCU actress proved to be an absolute superhero on the dance floor, beating out some strong competition to become the frontrunner. This marks Val's third win of the series.

Will Dancing with the Stars return for season 32?

Yes! DWTS was officially picked up for Season 32—alongside Season 31—in April 2022. It was part of an announcement from Disney that also revealed the series would be moving to Disney+ from ABC. (It later moved back to ABC in 2023.)

When does Dancing with the Stars season 32 premiere in 2023?

Season 32 premiered on Tuesday, Sept. 26.

When is the Dancing with the Stars season 32 finale?

According to the FAQs on the Dancing with the Stars voting page, Season 32 is scheduled to end on Tuesday, Dec. 5.

Could DWTS be postponed due to the WGA strike?

In the weeks leading up to the DWTS premiere, there was certainly a lot in doubt as to whether the show would go on. With so many shows like The Drew Barrymore Show, The Talk and Bill Maher’s Real Time reversing their decisions to go back into production with their talk shows until the strike is resolved, DWTS could have followed suit.

The show drummed up controversy when it was revealed that participating in the series would be technically "scabbing" for WGA members, as it is a contracted show. This directly conflicted with one of its contestants, Matt Walsh. Walsh chose to walk away from the show until the strike was resolved to avoid putting his WGA status in jeopardy.

Luckily, with the announcement that the WGA and AMPTP had reached a tentative agreement on Sunday night, ABC announced that Dancing with the Stars would proceed as planned, and that Walsh would still be a part of the cast.

What channel is Dancing with the Stars on?

Good news, DWTS fans! After a season away on Disney+, Season 32 will be returning to broadcast TV, airing once again on ABC. But it won't stray from streaming, airing simultaneously on Disney+ as well.

“I's a privilege for Dancing with the Stars to become the first live series simulcast on ABC and Disney+,” said Valerie Bruce, general manager, BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions, in a press release. “This demonstrates the belief that ABC and Disney have always shown in our iconic format and how it’s become a pop-culture powerhouse with millions of fans. We’re thrilled to embark on this new phase in our partnership which has been going strong for nearly two decades.”

How long has Dancing with the Stars been on TV?

Dancing with the Stars premiered June 1, 2005 and concluded its 31st season on ABC on Nov. 21, 2022. For Season 31, the dance reality series moved to Disney+, before additionally moving back to ABC as well for Season 32.

Will Tyra Banks return as host for Dancing with the Stars season 31?

Make that big fat NO. In a surprise announcement on March 17, 2023, former supermodel Tyra Banks announced she would be quitting the Disney Plus reality series to spend more time behind the camera, not in front of it.

"I think my heart, my soul is into my business, it's also into producing new TV," she told TMZ. "I really, really want to focus on my business and you can't do that hosting a show, so you'll see me creating things, not just hosting."

Back during DWTS Season 29, longtime hosts Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews were fired. Subsequently Tyra Banks took their place. In her three seasons as host—and later co-host—the creator of America's Next Top Model drew much criticism from the DWTS fanbase.

Will Alfonso Ribiero return as host for Dancing with the Stars Season 32?

Alfonso Ribiero is remaining with the series and getting a promotion! For Dancing with the Stars 2023 season, Alfonso will be moving out of the skybox and into a new role as the show's main host, ABC confirmed to Parade. In July 2022, it was announced that Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star (and DWTS Season 19 champ) would be serving as co-host for Season 31. “Dancing with the Stars has been such an important part of my life for so many years, and I am ecstatic to officially re-join this tight-knit family as co-host,” he said.

Who is replacing Tyra Banks as host for Dancing with the Stars Season 32?

When choosing a replacement host, DWTS decided to keep it in the family! In March 2023, it was announced that Alfonso Ribiero would replace Tyra Banks as host on the dance floor and Julianne Hough would be joining the series as a co-host alongside Alfonso for Season 32. This will be the third different role she has had with the show, dancing as a pro for five seasons (and winning Seasons 4 and 5), as well as serving as a judge from 2014 to 2017. Julianne will take Alfonso's spot in the skybox and talk to couples after their dances.

What's happening behind the scenes on Dancing with the Stars?

There's also been shakeups behind the scenes at Disney/ABC since the series fired longtime hosts Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews.

Executive Producer Andrew Llinares who ushered in the beginning of changes in season 26 and brought in Tyra as host in 2020 was fired in 2022.

Who's in the Dancing with the Stars Season 32 cast in 2023?

The first celeb for Season 32 was officially confirmed in July, when Good Morning America announced that Bravo celebrity Ariana Madix would be appearing on Dancing with the Stars in the fall.

The next announced cast member came in late August with the usual representation from The Bachelor universe. In this case, it's recent Bachelorette Charity Lawson, who had the news announced to her during the "After the Final Rose" special following her season.

The third cast member was not announced through ABC, but actually Entertainment Tonight. The news show revealed that Oscar winner Mira Sorvino would be joining the cast for Season 32.

A day before the intended cast release, Good Morning America announced yet another celeb. Jamie Lynn Spears will be participating in this season, partnering up with Alan Bersten.

The full cast for Dancing with the Stars Season 32 was revealed on Good Morning America on Wednesday, Sept. 13.

Adrian Peterson

Alyson Hannigan

Ariana Madix

Barry Williams

Charity Lawson

Harry Jowsey

Jamie Lynn Spears

Jason Mraz

Lele Pons

Matt Walsh

Mauricio Umansky

Mira Sorvino

Tyson Beckford

Xochitl Gomez

Who’s in the cast of professional Dancing with the Stars dancers in Season 32?

The pros for this season were revealed alongside the celebrity cast on Sept. 13, 2023:

Alan Bersten

Artem Chigvintsev

Brandon Armstrong

Britt Stewart

Daniella Karagach

Emma Slater

Gleb Savchenko

Jenna Johnson

Koko Iwasaki

Pasha Pashkov

Peta Murgatroyd

Rylee Arnold

Sasha Farber

Val Chmerkovskiy

Who are the celebrity-pro pairs for Dancing with the Stars Season 32?

Adrian Peterson & Britt Stewart

Alyson Hannigan & Sasha Farber

Ariana Madix & Pasha Pashkov

Barry Williams & Peta Murgatroyd

Charity Lawson & Artem Chigvintsev

Harry Jowsey & Rylee Arnold

Jamie Lynn Spears & Alan Bersten

Jason Mraz & Daniella Karagach

Lele Pons & Brandon Armstrong

Matt Walsh & Koko Iwasaki

Mauricio Umansky & Emma Slater

Mira Sorvino & Gleb Savchenko

Tyson Beckford & Jenna Johnson

Xochitl Gomez & Val Chmerkovskiy

Who has been eliminated on Dancing with the Stars?

Week 1: Matt Walsh and Koko Iwasaki
Week 2: Jamie Lynn Spears and Alan Bersten
Week 3: Tyson Beckford and Jenna Johnson
Week 4: Adrian Peterson and Britt Stewart
Week 5: Mira Sorvino and Gleb Savchenko
Week 6: Mauricio Umansky and Emma Slater
Week 7: Lele Pons and Brandon Armstrong
Week 8: Barry Williams and Peta Murgatroyd
Week 9: Harry Jowsey and Rylee Arnold
Week 10: Nobody!

Who are the Dancing with the Stars judges in 2023 for Season 32?

DWTS will have three judges—Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough—behind the desk for season 32. The late Len Goodman will not be replaced.

Is Len Goodman returning for Dancing with the Stars Season 32?

No! In the 2022 finale, the veteran judge announced that Season 31 would be his last. "I've been with the show since it started in 2005," Len said in a statement, "and it has been a huge pleasure to be a part of such a wonderful show. But I’ve decided I'd like to spend more time with my grandchildren and family back in Britain. I cannot thank you enough, the Dancing with the Stars family. It's been such a wonderful experience.”

A few months after announcing his retirement, Len Goodman died April 22, 2023 after a short battle with bone cancer.

Is Mark Ballas returning for Dancing with the Stars Season 32?

Unfortunately not. The fan-favorite pro who announced that he was retiring during the final stop on the “Dancing with the Stars Live” tour in Las Vegas on March 12.

"I just want to finish this by saying I've done 20 seasons now,” an emotional Ballas told the audience. “I was 21, 22, and honestly, being able to dance and perform for you fans, you guys are the best fans. Thank you. So, I just want to finish by saying, this will be the last time you'll see me dance in this capacity. I'm coming to a close tonight. It's going to be my last dance."

Is Cheryl Burke returning for Dancing with the Stars Season 32?

In a shocking announcement, pro Cheryl Burke announced she wouldn't be returning to DWTS after 26 seasons. "I always come back," she explained on her "Bent But Not Burken" podcast, " because, I guess, it's really hard to say goodbye to a show and to a family, that I've only known here in Los Angeles. I moved here when I was 21. I'm 38 now."

Cheryl has been a part of DWTS since the second season, the first pro to win back-to-back. However, despite her retiring from the dancing side, she has expressed vehement interest in taking a seat behind the judges table, especially when news came out of Len leaving. We'll see if Cheryl will mimic Derek's move from pro to judge.

Is Sharna Burgess returning for Dancing with the Stars Season 32?

Sharna Burgess will not be rejoining DWTS. She sat out the last season due to giving birth to her first child with her boyfriend (and Season 30 partner), Brian Austin Green, in June.

On her podcast with Green, Old-ish, she revealed that she was not asked back on the show.

"Working through my feelings of disappointment about DWTS," she said in an Instagram caption promoting the premiere episode, which dropped Sept. 12. "When we recorded a few days ago I was definitely still processing but trying to do it with a little grace and find my gratitude. We talk about my last 5 years with the show and how (difficult) they’ve felt, how I feel not being asked, my insecurities that arise. I basically stumble my way through the thoughts in my head while @randyspelling and @brianaustingreen listen and help. Love them both."