WorldPingDancing with the Stars is off to a dazzling start with last night’s Season 35 premiere on ABC and Disney+.
The episode, which saw only the male celebrities and their pro partners compete, attracted 6.
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TV Ratings: ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Stays Hot With Season 35 Premiere
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Read the full report at DeadlineThe ABC show's early numbers are up considerably from last year's debut.
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WorldPing“Dancing With the Stars” returned to ABC for its Season 35 premiere on Tuesday night and reached a strong 6.7 million viewers. That’s a 24% increase from the performance of the Season 34 premiere, which hit 5.4 million viewers in 2025.
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