Dancing with the Stars season 31 release date

The quest for the Mirror Ball trophy begins this September on Dancing with the Stars season 31. It’s a new era for the dance competition as the show moves from its longtime home on ABC to its new home on Disney Plus. 

Each season brings a new cast of celebrities paired with seasoned ballroom dancers who compete for the top prize: the coveted Mirror Ball trophy and bragging rights. 

It was a close race last season. Ultimately, the winner of Dancing with the Stars season 31 was Iman Shumpert and Daniella Karagach.

Here’s everything we know about Dancing with the Stars season 31. 

When is the Dancing with the Stars season 31 release date? 

Dancing with the Stars season 31 premieres Monday, September 19, at 8 pm ET/PT on Disney Plus. 

At this time there is no information about whether Dancing with the Stars will be available in the UK. Previously, the series has not been available in the UK but that could change now that the show has moved to Disney Plus. We’ll keep you updated as we learn more. 

What is Dancing with the Stars season 31 about? 

Now in its 31st season, Dancing with the Stars is the American version of Britain’s much-loved Strictly Come Dancing competition. Since its debut, international versions of Dancing with the Stars have popped up all over the world. 

Here’s the official synopsis of the reality dance competition from Disney Plus:

“Dancing with the Stars is the hit series hosted by supermodel and businesswoman Tyra Banks and actor and television personality Alfonso Ribeiro 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 Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough.” 

Who is in the Dancing with the Stars cast and who are their partners? 

Here is your season 31 cast:

• Charli D’Amelio: the TikTok star is partnered with Mark Ballas   
• Heidi D’Amelio: the The D’Amelio Show host is partnered with Artem Chigvintsev 
• Joseph Baena: the fitness model and son of Arnold Schwarzenegger is partnered with Daniella Karagach   
• Selma Blair: the American Crime Story actress is partnered with Sasha Farber   
• Wayne Brady: the Let’s Make a Deal host is partnered with Witney Carson 
• Sam Champion: the Good Morning America contributor is partnered with Cheryl Burke  
• Jessie James Decker: the country singer is partnered with Alan Bersten   
• Trevor Donovan: The Baxters actor is partnered with Emma Slater   
• Daniel Durant: the Coda actor is partnered with Britt Stewart  
• Teresa Giudice: the Real Housewives of New Jersey star is partnered with Pasha Pashkov  
• Vinny Guadagnino: The Jersey Shore star is partnered with Koko Iwasaki 
• Cheryl Ladd: The Charlie’s Angels actress is partnered with Louis Van Amstel  
• Jason Lewis: The Sex and the City actor is partnered with Peta Murgatroyd
• Shangela: the RuPaul's Drag Race star is partnerned with Gleb Savchenko   
• Jordin Sparks: the pop music star and American Idol winner is partnered with Brandon Armstrong 
• Gabby Windey: The Bachelorette star is partnered with Val Chmerkovskiy 

Check out the official cast announcement via Disney Plus's Twitter page. 

Dancing with the Stars enters a ✨whole new world✨ with this cast! Get ready to see them shine in the season premiere of #DWTS, streaming live September 19 only on #DisneyPlus! pic.twitter.com/LCUZL8UGMHSeptember 8, 2022

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As many of you may have noticed, Dancing with the Stars season 31 features the return of some very familiar faces with two-time Mirrorball winner Mark Ballas and fan favorite Louis Van Amstel.

Ballas hasn’t been on the show since 2017. He claimed his first Mirrorball trophy with partner and Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi in season 6 and again in season 8 with yet another gold medalist, Shawn Johnson.

Guess who's baaack 👀 @MarkBallas #DWTS pic.twitter.com/OzTF41sckQSeptember 9, 2022

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While Van Amstel never won a Mirrorball during his 10 seasons on the show, he had a legion of loyal fans who hoped he’d secure a win. The last time he competed on the show was in 2015 when he was partnered with celebrity chef Paula Deen in season 21.

It's the return of the OGs 🙌 @LouisVanAmstel #DWTS pic.twitter.com/4d8YYExg7FSeptember 9, 2022

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Who are the Dancing with the Stars season 31 judges and hosts?

Though the show is jumping from ABC to Disney Plus, it looks like everything else will remain the same and that includes the panel of judges and the show’s hosts. 

Original Dancing with the Stars judges Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli are returning along with Derek Hough. Hough was originally one of the professional dancers on the show. He stepped in for season 29 when Goodman was unable to travel due to COVID-19 restrictions and he became a regular fourth judge in season 30. 

Tyra Banks (America’s Next Top Model) returns as host and will be joined by Alfonso Ribeiro (America’s Funniest Home Videos), who was named the show's co-host (opens in new tab) earlier this summer. 

Is there a trailer for Dancing with the Stars?

There’s usually a video that accompanies the casting announcement. As soon as the trailer arrives we’ll post it here.  

How to watch Dancing with the Stars season 31

The new season of Dancing with the Stars will be available exclusively on Disney Plus. If you don't have a Disney Plus subscription yet, there are a few options. You can add the service as a standalone subscription, you can bundle it with Hulu and ESPN Plus or it's included as part of the Hulu with Live TV package. 

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We’ll be sure to provide updates if the show becomes available to UK viewers. 

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