Dancing With the Stars Season 35: Two-Night Premiere Kicks Off September 15
Get ready to cha-cha back into the ballroom because Dancing With the Stars is set to return for its milestone 35th season with a spectacular two-night premiere event. The show will air next on Tuesday, September 15 at 8:00 pm on WABC HDTV, marking the highly anticipated Premiere: Night One, Season 35, Episode 1. However, this year brings a major twist: the celebrities won’t all make their ballroom debuts on the same night. Instead, the premiere is split into two parts, with the male celebrities performing on Night 1 and the ladies taking the stage on Night 2, which airs September 16. This change promises a fresh dynamic and gives each star a chance to shine without being overshadowed.
The premiere starts tonight and will air live at 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT with a two-hour runtime, simulcast on ABC and Disney+. For those who miss the live broadcast, next-day streaming will be available on Hulu. The excitement doesn’t stop there—hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough return alongside beloved judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough. Additionally, a brand-new live aftershow hosted by Season 34 winner Robert Irwin will debut immediately following Night 2, giving fans even more behind-the-scenes access and analysis.
What makes this season even more intense is that one contestant will be eliminated at the end of each night based on a combination of judges’ scores and viewer votes. This means the stakes are higher than ever from the very first dance, and no one can afford a misstep. With the two-night premiere format, audiences will see twice the drama, twice the glitter, and twice the heart-stopping moments. So mark your calendars for September 15 and 16, and prepare for a season of unforgettable performances, shocking eliminations, and dazzling routines. Dancing With
Shimanta Das 
