DANCING With the Stars is moving from ABC to Disney+ after 30 seasons, following low ratings and major backlash over Tyra Banks as host.
The competition series has also been renewed for two seasons and it’ll be the streaming service’s first live series.
Kareem Daniel, chairman of Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution, explained in a press release: “’Dancing with the Stars’ has entertained fans for 16 years on ABC.
"We are excited to bring this beloved show exclusively to Disney+ as the platform’s first-ever live series.
“The show’s broad appeal, as well as the overwhelming popularity of its Disney-themed competition nights, make Disney+ the perfect home for ‘Dancing with the Stars’ while continuing to expand our demographic reach.”
Meanwhile, Dana Walden, who’s the Chairman of Entertainment at Walt Disney Television, said in the release that while DWTS has been a “beloved staple on ABC,” it’s time for a change.
She continued: “As we’re significantly expanding our unscripted slate at ABC, this is a great opportunity to introduce this show to a whole new generation of fans on Disney+.”
The shake-up comes after the show had been dealing with some troubles the last couple of seasons, including fans calling for host Tyra to be fired and plummeting ratings.
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The announcement of DWTS' move from ABC to Disney+ did not reveal whether or not the America’s Next Top Model alum will return to her hosting duties.
Tyra became DWTS' solo host for Season 29 after longtime host Tom Bergeron and his co-host Erin Andrews were let go, shocking some fans, and she remained at the helm for Season 30.
During Season 29, Tyra announced the wrong bottom two couple during the elimination process, blaming the broadcast blunder on a cue card mistake.
Almost immediately, fans were not in step with the ANTM alum.
There was a fan petition to replace her on Change.org that earned 14K signatures.
Outlandish outfits have been another issue, as Tyra has been known to even upstage performers, including a dinosaur-evoking number that was stomped by fans.
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