When does Dancing With the Stars start? Everything you need to know ahead of season 33

Our favorite show will be returning - and sooner than you think.

Dancing with the Stars is the popular dance competition television series that pairs celebrities with professional ballroom dancers to compete in themed choreographed routines.

Here, we delve into what can be expected as the nation's favorite show prepares to return.

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When does Dancing with the Stars start?

Dancing With The Stars season 33 will be back on our screens on September 17 at 8pm. It will be on ABC and Disney+

ABC released the official news on July 10, posting a video on Instagram. "There's no better feeling than heading back to the ballroom," the caption read.

Who was in Dancing With the Stars last year?

Celebrity contestants in the 2023 lineup included Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix, The Bachelorette star Charity Lawson and Jamie Lynn Spears, the younger sister of Britney Spears.

Who won Dancing with the Stars 2023?

Xochitl Gomez was officially crowned the winner of the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy during last December's finale. As the incredible three-hour show came to a close, fans were filled with excitement as they saw the fan-favorite star take home the prestigious trophy, honoring the legendary late judge Len Goodman.

Week after week, Xochitl Gomez brought her incredible talent and energy to the ballroom reeling in impressive array of scores from judges Derek Hough , Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli .

After the thrilling news that the 17-year-old had won Dancing With the Stars, fans took to X, formerly Twitter, overjoyed at the announcement. One viewer wrote: "When I tell you I SCREAMED with excitement when Xochitl and Val won… I SCREAMED!!!! Yay!!!!"

And another agreed: "BEEN FOR XOCHITL SINCE DAY ONE IM SO HAPPY SHE WON LIKE SHE DESERVED." And a third gushed: "KNEW IT XOCHITL BABY YOU DID IT GIRL SO PROUD LITERALLY SOBBING."

Marvel actress Xochitl and her professional dancing partner Artem Chigvintsev performed an incredible Foxtrot routine to Unconditionally by Katy Perry during the Redemption Round and brought the room alive with their fun Freestyle Round as they danced to Que Calor by District 78.

Throughout the night, viewers were on the edge of their seats as the five remaining couples performed the most important dances of their lives as they all fought for the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. During the season finale, couples danced both Redemption Round and Freestyle Round numbers, bringing perfectly executed choreography for each dazzling number.

Who hosts the show?

The celebrities are judged by a panel of renowned experts including Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli.

The 32nd series is hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough and will air on ABC and Disney+.

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