Why 'Dancing With the Stars' Is Returning to ABC for Season 32

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is returning to ABC!After season 31 of the reality competition show streamed exclusively on Disney+, will be returning to network TV for season 32, ABC officially announced Wednesday.

The episodes will be simulcast live on both ABC and Disney+, and will be available on Hulu the following day.«Welcoming back to ABC offers us the unique opportunity to capitalize on the breadth of Disney Entertainment and reach audiences across all our platforms,» said Craig Erwich, President of Disney Television Group, in a statement. «Wherever viewers want to watch, we have a home for them to tune in and root for their favorite couple in the ballroom.»«Season 31 gave us the opportunity to introduce to a new generation of fans on Disney+, and we are excited to build on that with our partners at ABC and Hulu,» said Alisa Bowen, President of Disney+. «We’re looking forward to giving our viewers a front-row seat to the dance floor on another great season of the first-ever live series on Disney+.» Added Valerie Bruce, General Manager of BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions: «It's a privilege for to become the first live series simulcast on ABC and Disney+.

This demonstrates the belief that ABC and Disney have always shown in our iconic format and how it’s become a pop-culture powerhouse with millions of fans.

We're thrilled to embark on this new phase in our partnership which has been going strong for nearly two decades.»This isn't the only change coming this season.