The season 33 premiere of Dancing with the Stars saw an impressive rise in audience numbers, reaching 7.32 million total viewers across platforms, including ABC, Disney+, Hulu, and digital platforms. This marks a 47% increase from the initial live audience, with the Adults 18-49 demographic also growing by 79%, achieving a 1.31 rating compared to 0.73 in the Live + Same Day viewership.
The show is averaging a 0.81 rating in Adults 18-49, surpassing the previous season’s average by 17%. Dancing with the Stars has emerged as the top reality program across broadcast and cable in the Adults 18-49 category, solidifying its position in the competitive reality TV landscape.
Fans have also been highly engaged, breaking voting records with over 14 million votes cast during the second episode on September 24, 2024, the highest ever in the show’s history for a single episode.
The show is produced by BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions and is filmed in front of a live audience.
