Dancing with the Stars Season 32: Premiere Dances, Music Selections, and Key Details
After uncertainty caused by the writers’ strike, the tentative agreement reached between the involved parties means Dancing with the Stars returns as scheduled for its expanded Season 32. The hit ABC series will bring all 14 celebrity contestants to the ballroom for the season premiere, offering viewers a full evening of choreography, music and competition. Below is a clear overview of what to expect during the premiere night, including opening numbers, first-round dance styles, song choices and how live voting will factor into eliminations.
Co-hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough will lead the show when Season 32 premieres on TUESDAY, SEPT. 26 from 8:00–10:31 p.m. EDT/PDT (7:00–9:31 p.m. CDT). Subsequent episodes will continue to air on Tuesdays during the regular time slot, with episodes listed as 8:00–10:01 p.m. EDT/PDT (7:00–9:01 p.m. CDT). This season makes broadcast history as the first to simulcast live across both ABC and Disney+ in local time zones, with episodes becoming available the next day on Hulu.
The premiere will open with a large-scale production number set to “Levitating” by Dua Lipa, choreographed by Luam, and will showcase a variety of dance styles for the first competitive performances. For their debut routines, celebrity-produo pairs will perform one of the following styles: cha cha, foxtrot, jive, salsa or tango. At the conclusion of the premiere, one couple will be eliminated live based on a combination of judges’ scores and viewer votes.
Live voting will be available during the simulcast in the EDT and CDT time zones. Viewers in the United States, its territories and Canada can submit votes through the show’s official voting site during the specified live voting window. In addition, fans who have a participating U.S. wireless carrier may be able to vote via SMS/text; viewers in Canada will not be able to vote by SMS. Judges’ scores will be combined with live viewer votes each episode to determine which couples are at risk of elimination.
Premiere Night: Dance Styles and Song Choices for Season 32
- Supermodel Tyson Beckford and pro Jenna Johnson — cha cha to “Never Too Much” by Luther Vandross.
- Marvel star Xochitl Gomez and pro Val Chmerkovskiy — cha cha to “Peanut Butter Jelly” by Galantis.
- TV and film star Alyson Hannigan and pro Sasha Farber — salsa to “Never Gonna Not Dance Again” by P!nk.
- Social media and reality star Harry Jowsey and pro Rylee Arnold — cha cha to “Rock Your Body” by Justin Timberlake.
- Former Bachelorette Charity Lawson and pro Artem Chigvintsev — tango to “Only Girl (In The World)” by Rihanna.
- Ariana Madix (Vanderpump Rules) and pro Pasha Pashkov — tango to “Love Myself” (Riddler Remix) by Hailee Steinfeld.
- GRAMMY®-winning singer Jason Mraz and pro Daniella Karagach — cha cha to “I Feel Like Dancing” by Jason Mraz.
- NFL All-Star Adrian Peterson and pro Britt Stewart — salsa to “Yeah!” by Usher featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris.
- Singer and social media star Lele Pons and pro Brandon Armstrong — tango to “El tango de Roxanne” from Moulin Rouge.
- Oscar®-winning actress Mira Sorvino and pro Gleb Savchenko — cha cha to “Kiss” by Prince & The Revolution.
- Actress Jamie Lynn Spears and pro Alan Bersten — tango to “Don’t Call Me Up” (Zac Samuel Remix) by Mabel.
- Real estate mogul and TV star Mauricio Umansky and pro Emma Slater — jive to “I Ain’t Worried” by OneRepublic.
- Comedian and actor Matt Walsh and pro Koko Iwasaki — cha cha to “Poison” by Bell Biv DeVoe.
- The Brady Bunch actor Barry Williams and pro Peta Murgatroyd — foxtrot to “It’s A Sunshine Day” by The Brady Bunch.
Season 32 promises an energetic mix of established stars and fresh faces taking on classic ballroom and Latin rhythms. With the combination of live performances, an ambitious opening number and viewer participation through live voting, the premiere aims to set a high bar for the season ahead. Tune in for the first competitive night to see which couples deliver standout performances and which pair will be the first to leave the ballroom.