‘Dancing with the Stars’ Is Top Program of the Night in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49

 

Spectacular Season 33 Premiere Grows Substantially Over Fall 2023 Premiere

• “Dancing with the Stars” presented its spectacular season 33 premiere Tuesday night, becoming the top program of the night in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 (4.97 million and 0.73 rating).
• The fall return of ABC’s popular dance competition, hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, rose significantly over its season 32 premiere (9/26/23), growing +4% in Total Viewers (4.97 million vs. 4.78 million) and +14% gain in Adults 18-49 (0.73 rating vs. 0.64 rating).
• The premiere exceeded its own previous season 32 average by a healthy +19% in Adults 18-49 (0.73 rating vs. 0.61 rating).
• Tuesday’s premiere was the best “Dancing with the Stars” telecast among Adults 18-49 since the show’s Taylor Swift night — since 11/21/23.

Source: The Nielsen Company, National Live + Same Day Program Ratings for 9/17/24 or as dated.