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'Dancing with the Stars' Ratings Surge to Season High in Week 3
3 Oct
Summary
- 'Dancing with the Stars' ratings rise for second straight week
- Show earns 5.82 million viewers, 1.22 rating in 18-49 demo
- Highest performance in 18-34 demo in over 8 years

According to the latest ratings data, 'Dancing with the Stars' has seen a significant surge in viewership over the past few weeks. The show's third episode, which featured a 'TikTok Night' theme, drew 5.82 million viewers and a 1.22 rating among adults 18-49. This marks a season high for the 8-10 p.m. time slot and the first time in 20 years that the show has risen for the second straight week since its season premiere.
The ratings boost extends to the key 18-34 demographic as well, with 'Dancing with the Stars' logging a 1.38 rating - its best performance in that age group in more than eight years. Fans have also been more engaged this season, with the show recording a new high of 39 million votes cast during the 'TikTok Night' episode, an 11% increase from the previous week.
The positive momentum comes as Great American Media has renewed the spinoff series 'When Hope Calls: Brookfield' for a third season. This news, combined with the strong ratings for 'Dancing with the Stars,' suggests that viewers are increasingly drawn to the network's programming offerings.