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DWTS Stars Advocate for Return of Fan-Favorite Results Shows
24 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Longtime producer Deena Katz misses the excitement of DWTS results shows.
- Former host Tom Bergeron publicly requested the return of results shows.
- The show is reportedly breaking voting and viewership records this season.
Dancing With the Stars producer Deena Katz reminisced about the show's earlier seasons, particularly the excitement of the results shows. She expressed a personal desire to see them return, describing them as "big variety shows" with music and dance.
Despite her nostalgia, Katz emphasized the show's current success, stating, "I feel we're doing great right now." This sentiment was echoed by former host Tom Bergeron, who, during the show's 20th birthday celebration, directly appealed to ABC to reinstate the results show. Bergeron highlighted the show's record-breaking ratings and voting numbers, advocating for a nationwide vote.
The current season, 34, has reportedly seen its biggest premiere in five years, with hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough confirming record-breaking vote tallies. Katz proudly noted the show's evolution from a six-couple competition to a top-rated broadcast program, appealing to a multigenerational audience.
