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Dancing with the Stars

Dancing with the Stars is an American reality television competition in which celebrities are paired with professional dancers and judged on ballroom and Latin-style performances.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Dancing with the Stars is an American reality television competition pairing celebrities with professional dancers, based on the British format Strictly Come Dancing. It airs on ABC and streams on Disney+ and Hulu.

Format

Each season pairs celebrities with professional dancers who perform choreographed routines. Performances are judged on ballroom and Latin dance styles, with viewer votes combined with judge scores to determine eliminations.

Broadcast and availability

The series airs on ABC in the United States. Recent seasons are also available on Disney+ and Hulu. Canadian viewers can watch via U.S. broadcast or streaming services depending on local carriage rights.

Season 33 winner

Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson won the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy in November 2024, defeating Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten in the final results. The finale featured five couples instead of the usual four.

In short

  • Celebrities compete with professional partners in weekly dance performances.
  • Judges include Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough.
  • Season 33 winner: Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson.
  • Series airs on ABC, also on Disney+ and Hulu.
Canadian angle

The series is widely followed by Canadian viewers as a U.S. reality TV import, and Canadian audiences may watch via U.S. broadcast or streaming services depending on local carriage rights.

Quick questions

Who won Dancing with the Stars this season?
Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson won Season 33, which concluded in November 2024.
When is Dancing with the Stars on?
The show airs on ABC; recent season coverage also identifies Disney+ and Hulu as viewing platforms, but exact airtimes vary by season and region.
Who are the judges on Dancing with the Stars?
The judges are Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough.

Sources

  1. USA Today — https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2024/11/26/dancing-with-the-stars-winners-2024/76607160007/
    Supports: Season 33 winners and finalist placements
  2. Los Angeles Times — https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2024-11-27/joey-graziadei-ilona-maher-dwts-dancing-with-stars-season-33-winner
    Supports: Season 33 winner and finalist placements
  3. Decider — https://www.decider.com/2024/11/25/who-wins-dancing-with-the-stars-2024-the-dwts-finale-time-channel-and-cast-previewed/
    Supports: Finalist list and broadcast/streaming availability
  4. IMDb News — https://www.imdb.com/news/ni64976888
    Supports: Judges present at finale and season 33 winner
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dancing_with_the_Stars_(American_TV_series)_season_33
    Supports: Season 33 winner and finalist placements