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DWTS Premiere Soars: Biggest Audience in 6 Years!
16 Sep
Summary
- Season 35 premiere saw 6.67 million viewers, a 24% increase from last season.
- The episode achieved the show's best ratings in the 18-49 demo in nearly a decade.
- Premiere viewership among women 18-34 reached a 13-year high, indicating strong growth.
Dancing with the Stars launched its Season 35 with a spectacular premiere on ABC and Disney+, drawing 6.67 million live + same-day viewers. This viewership represents a significant 24% increase compared to the Season 34 premiere, making it the show's most-watched season opener in six years.
The episode also achieved a 1.48 rating in the crucial adults 18-49 demographic, a 40% jump that marks the program's strongest performance in this category in almost a decade. The show's appeal is particularly strong among young women, with a 2.53 rating among women 18-34, the highest premiere delivery in 13 years.
The momentum from the premiere is expected to continue as the second night, featuring the female celebrities, is set to air. The current season boasts one of the largest casts ever, necessitating the split premiere over two nights with eliminations following each. Record-breaking online voting and text votes were reported for the first night.
