“Dancing With The Stars” is back for a brand new season, which is co-hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough in which celebrities are paired with trained ballroom dancers to compete in themed choreographed dance routines that are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts, including Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough.

The show is produced in front of a live audience by BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions.


How do I watch Dancing with the Stars Season 32?

You can catch the live simulcast of Dancing with the Stars TUESDAYS at 8/7c on ABC and Disney+, starting September 26th, 2023. Following the premiere episode, you can continue to watch the live ABC broadcast, or stream the live show on Disney+, every Tuesday at 8/7c through December 5, 2023.

Please note that the Disney+ livestream starts at the same time as the broadcast on your local ABC station, based on your location.

Episodes will also be available to stream on-demand throughout the season for Disney+ subscribers shortly after the simulcast. In addition, episodes will be available to stream on-demand the next day on Hulu.


How do I vote for Dancing with the Stars Season 32?

Eligible viewers can vote for their favorite couple(s) online at http://dwtsvote.abc.com and/or by SMS text message during the live voting window each episode/week. Both methods of voting are open only during the initial live simulcast on ABC and Disney+ in the Eastern and Central time zones. Live voting will close during the final commercial break shortly after all couples have danced, and will not be available during later broadcasts and/or streaming.

Please note that you must be 18 years or older and physically located in the United States (including its territories) or Canada to vote online. SMS voting is only available to viewers located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico with a U.S. wireless carrier.

During the voting window, you may vote for multiple couples. If you’re voting online, you can allocate your votes as you see fit during the voting window by selecting Save Votes each time you make a change to your selections. There is a limit of 10 votes per couple, per voting method (for a total of 20 votes per couple). However, SMS text votes cannot be changed once submitted. Each eligible member of your household can vote by following the instructions below.


Online voting

To vote online:

  • 1. Create or log into your Disney+, ABC or free Disney account at https://dwtsvote.abc.com
  • If you don’t already have an account, you can create a Disney account on the main voting page
  • 2. Once you log into your Disney+, ABC or free Disney account, you will be sent a confirmation email with a verification code
  • If you do not receive the email, please check your Junk or Spam folders
  • 3. Enter the verification code on the voting page to verify your email address*
  • 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to cast your vote(s) during the voting window

Additional members of your household may also cast votes by logging into their own Disney+, ABC, or free Disney account.

*Email verification is a required one-time process. Once your account is validated, you’ll be set to vote for the entire season.


SMS voting

To vote via SMS, text an SMS keyword (see below) to 21523. You should receive a one-time message following the first vote for a couple in each voting window and another one-time message if you’ve exceeded the 10-vote limit for that couple.

Each successful SMS text will constitute one vote, within voting limits. Message and data rates may apply. SMS vote terms at https://bit.ly/DWTSterms. Limit 10 votes per couple per voting method.

Please note SMS voting is only available to viewers located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico with a U.S. wireless carrier. SMS voting is not available to viewers in Canada.

To vote via Text Message/SMS, you need to text:

  • Adrian Peterson and Britt Stewart: Text ADRIAN to 21523
  • Alyson Hannigan and Sasha Farber: Text ALYSON to 21523
  • Ariana Madix and Pasha Pashkov: Text ARIANA to 21523
  • Barry Williams and Peta Murgatroyd: Text BARRY to 21523
  • Charity Lawson and Artem Chigvintsev: Text CHARITY to 21523
  • Harry Jowsey and Rylee Arnold: Text HARRY to 21523
  • Jamie Lynn Spears and Alan Bersten: Text JAMIE LYNN to 21523
  • Jason Mraz and Daniella Karagach: Text JASON to 21523
  • Lele Pons and Brandon Armstrong: Text LELE to 21523
  • Mauricio Umansky and Emma Slater: Text MAURICIO to 21523
  • Matt Walsh and Koko Iwasaki: Text MATT to 21523
  • Mira Sorvino and Gleb Savchenko: Text MIRA to 21523
  • Tyson Beckford and Jenna Johnson: Text TYSON to 21523
  • Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy: Text XOCHITL to 21523

Here are some other useful hints about voting on “Dancing With The Stars” this year:


How do I watch Dancing With The Stars?

  • You can watch the simulcast of “Dancing with the Stars” by tuning into ABC or Disney+ TUESDAYS at 8/7c starting 9/26/23. Tune in every Tuesday through 12/5/23 to catch a new episode each week.

Will episodes be available on-demand?

  • Yes! On-demand episodes will be available throughout the season for Disney+ subscribers. Episodes will also be available on-demand the next day on ABC digital platforms and Hulu.

 Will ads play while watching Dancing With The Stars live on Disney+?

  • If you’re livestreaming on Disney+ during the simulcast, ads may play during the livestream regardless of your Disney+ plan.

I missed the livestream! When will the episode be available on-demand?

  • Shortly after the simulcast, the on-demand version will be available on Disney+ and next day on ABC digital platforms and Hulu.

Do I have to have a Disney+ subscription in order to vote for Dancing with the Stars?

  • A Disney+ subscription is not required in order to vote.

How do I vote for Dancing with the Stars?

  • Eligible viewers can vote for their favorite couple(s) by visiting https://dwtsvote.abc.com or by voting by SMS text message. The voting window will only be available during the initial live simulcast of each episode in the Eastern and Central time zones.

Do I have to log in to vote?

  • When voting online, yes! In order to vote online, you’ll need to create or log into your Disney+, ABC, or free Disney account. A login is not required when voting via SMS.

 Who can vote for Dancing with the Stars?

  • To vote online for your favorite couple(s), you must be 18 years or older and physically located in the United States (including its territories) or Canada. SMS voting is only available to those located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico with a U.S. wireless carrier.

 When can I vote for Dancing with the Stars?

  •  Both methods of voting are open only during the initial live simulcast on ABC and Disney+ in the Eastern and Central time zones.  Live voting will close during the final commercial break, shortly after all couples have danced, and will not be available during later broadcasts and/or streaming.

 How many times am I able to vote?

  • There is a limit of 10 votes per couple, per voting method (for a total of 20 votes per couple). You can vote for multiple couples and allocate your votes as you see fit. For details, please see: https://dwtsvote.abc.com.

 I voted for the wrong couple! Can I change my vote?

  •  If voting online, you can make changes throughout the voting window, but remember to select “Save Votes” each time you make a change to your selections. If you’re voting through SMS text votes, however, votes cannot be changed once submitted.

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Roger Palmer

Roger has been a Disney fan since he was a kid and this interest has grown over the years. He has visited Disney Parks around the globe and has a vast collection of Disney movies and collectibles. He is the owner of What's On Disney Plus & DisKingdom. Email: Roger@WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com Twitter: Twitter.com/RogPalmerUK Facebook: Facebook.com/rogpalmeruk

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