As the 35th season of the Dancing With the Stars series approaches, a new spin-off of the popular competition is set to premiere. Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro will air to determine the names competing to become professional dancers in the main series. Hosted by Season 34 winner Robert Irwin, the show will be broadcast on Monday, July 13, at 8:00 PM PT/ET on ABC. This channel is available on various streaming platforms such as DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, and Hulu + Live TV.
Unlike Dancing With the Stars, this spin-off will not be streamed live on Disney+. However, it will be available for viewing on Disney+/Hulu platforms with a one-day delay every Tuesday. This will affect how viewers follow the show and provide a new viewing experience, especially for Disney+ subscribers.
This new format, hosted by Robert Irwin, aims to offer viewers a different perspective. Shirley and Mark Ballas will be on the judging panel, along with changing guest judges each week to heighten the excitement of the competition. This new format will bring a fresh breath for both contestants and viewers.
Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro presents a great opportunity for dance enthusiasts while creating a much-anticipated side story for fans of the main series. How this new competition will impact the audience and how it will be received remains to be seen.