Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro

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April 22, 2026

DANCING WITH THE STARS’ EXPANDS HIT FRANCHISE WITH A NEW COMPETITION SERIES, ‘DANCING WITH THE STARS: THE NEXT PRO,’ COMING TO ABC AND HULU

Dancing with the Stars” expands its hit franchise with a new competition series, “Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro,” coming to ABC and Hulu. The series will premiere July 13, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, with episodes available the next day on Hulu. Hosted by wildlife conservationist and “Dancing with the Stars” Season 34 Len Goodman Mirrorball Champion Robert Irwin, “Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro,” features 12 exceptional up-and-coming dancers who move into one house and compete in a grueling audition process, all vying for a coveted spot as a pro dancer on Season 35 of “Dancing with the Stars.” Three-time Mirrorball champion Mark Ballas and his mother, Shirley Ballas “The Queen of Latin” will serve as judges. They will be joined by a star-studded lineup of returning pros who will serve as rotating mentors/guest judges. Details about the returning pros, and contestants will be announced at a later date. The series is produced by BBC Studios. Conrad Green serves as showrun

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