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DWTS Season 35 Premiere Soars in Ratings
16 Sep
Summary
- Season 35 premiere viewership reached 6.67 million.
- Adults 18-49 demographic saw a 40% rating increase.
- Voting system experienced a glitch during the premiere.
The 35th season of Dancing With the Stars debuted with impressive viewership numbers, attracting 6.67 million viewers according to preliminary Nielsen ratings. This figure represents a 24% increase from the previous year's premiere and surpasses the show's full-season average. The most recent season premiere achieved the highest viewership since September 2020.
The show also experienced a significant boost in the key adults 18-49 demographic, scoring a 1.48 rating. This represents a 40% increase from last year's debut and was higher than all but the finale episode from the previous season. Among women 18-34, the premiere's 2.53 rating was the best season opener since 2013. These numbers may see slight adjustments in final ratings.
The premiere featured the eight male contestants performing their first dances. However, a glitch affected the show's voting system, preventing viewers from casting votes on the DWTS website and forcing them to use text messaging. The eight female celebrities were scheduled to perform the following night.
