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Will social distancing keep viewers away? Has the Dancing with the Stars TV show been cancelled or renewed for a 30th season on ABC? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Dancing with the Stars, season 30. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What’s This TV Show About?
Airing on the ABC television network, Dancing with the Stars is hosted by Tyra Banks, with Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba as returning judges. Six-time champion Derek Hough is new to the judges’ panel this season, replacing Len Goodman (who will appear remotely, from the UK). Celebrities competing in cycle 29 are Monica Aldama, Carole Baskin, Kaitlyn Bristowe, Vernon Davis, Anne Heche, Skai Jackson, Justina Machado, AJ McLean, Jeannie Mai, Jesse Metcalfe, Nelly, Nev Schulman, Charles Oakley, Chrishell Stause, and Johnny Weir. Professional dancers include Brandon Armstrong, Alan Bersten, Sharna Burgess, Cheryl Burke, Artem Chigvintsev, Val Chmerkovskiy, Sasha Farber, Jenna Johnson, Daniella Karagach, Keo Motsepe, Peta Murgatroyd, Pasha Pashkov, Gleb Savchenko, Emma Slater, and Britt Stewart.
Season 29 Ratings
The 29th season of Dancing with the Stars averaged a 0.95 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 6.19 million viewers. Compared to season 28, that’s up by 10% in the demo and down by 8% in viewership. Find out how Dancing with the Stars stacks up against other ABC TV shows.
Dancing with the Stars has been renewed for a 30th season which will debut September 20, 2021. Stay tuned for further updates.
Telly’s Take
Will ABC cancel or renew Dancing with the Stars for season 30? This is an unusual season to be sure but, even if the ratings dip much lower than usual, I believe the series will still be renewed for a 30th anniversary season. Will Banks return? That remains to be seen. I’ll update this page with breaking developments. Subscribe for free alerts on Dancing with the Stars cancellation or renewal news.
3/31/21 update: Dancing with the Stars has been renewed for a 30th season.
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Tyra is terrible!
I have watched Dancing With The Stars since the very first season and I have really enjoyed it until last season. I realize that Tyra Banks is a producer and makes decisions about the show, but she is a terrible host. She emphasizes herself, her clothing and her cat walking as if she is still a model walking on a fashion runway. The judges are exceptional. Tom and Erin were exceptional also. They were great hosts and should not have been replaced, especially by Tyra. I doubt that they would return to the show even if they were asked. I… Read more »
We stopped watching when she came aboard.