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DWTS Heads Down Under for New Pro Competition
14 May
Summary
- New spinoff Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro airs soon.
- Mark Ballas will judge alongside his mother, Shirley Ballas.
- The show features young ballroom dancers competing for pro spots.
Dancing With the Stars is launching a new spinoff, "The Next Pro," relocating its production to Australia. The series premieres on July 13, with episodes available on Hulu the following day. This new competition format will feature 12 talented young ballroom dancers vying for a coveted professional spot on the main Dancing With the Stars series.
Mark Ballas, a three-time winner and veteran pro, is set to judge the competition. He will be joined on the judging panel by his mother, Shirley Ballas, a celebrated figure in ballroom dance. Robert Irwin, the winner of season 34, will also serve as a judge, bringing his experience from the main show and his familiarity with Australia.
Irwin expressed excitement about bringing the show to his home country, noting its potential to create an immersive experience for the young dancers. Ballas highlighted the opportunity to showcase the "grit and determination" of professional dancers, emphasizing that the show is seeking true professionals, not celebrities. The judging panel will also include rotating professional dancers from the main DWTS cast.
