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DWTS's West Coast Time Conundrum Explained
6 Oct
Summary
- Local news programming prevents live DWTS airing at 5 p.m. PST.
- Complex licensing and music rights impact show availability.
- Affiliate distribution rights affect West Coast airing times.
Dancing With the Stars (DWTS) continues to captivate audiences, airing live on ABC and Disney+ with same-day streaming on Hulu. While East Coast viewers enjoy an 8 p.m. ET start, West Coast fans face a later broadcast, missing the real-time voting window.
Showrunner Conrad Green explained this scheduling difficulty stems from the necessity of local news programming during coveted primetime slots. This arrangement ensures viewers stay informed about community events.
Furthermore, the show's availability is influenced by complex economic factors. These include the costs associated with music licensing, affiliate distribution rights, and overall licensing agreements, which impact when previous seasons can be restreamed on platforms like Disney+.
