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[@shannonvoss1768]

Whitney is so divine with her dancing I’m glad to see her back

[@allison3852]

Me too She wasn't on season 29 her or Lindsay

[@tedd-ivan]

alfonso is such a great host. he has so much charisma and personality and he is very likable. he is much better than tyra but with him in the mix, tyra is more tolerable

[@chardunn3607]

Tyra needs to go

[@ep3865]

I agree, i didnt like Tyra but adding Alfonso makes her look good.. kind of...i think 🤔 😂

[@poisonouskevin]

i need alfonso to take charge this season cuz tyra is... meh at hosting

[@Andyyoureastar]

at first i didnt like how so many people were giving her mean comments online. but man she just says the most outta pocket things its very uncomfortable! alfonso reminds me what a difference a good host makes

[@Concepcion30]

I think having him as the primary interviewer was a good move. Tyra tended to flub her lines often in her first couple seasons. Alphonso wasn't perfect tonight either but I suspect he will get better.

[@dawsons9876]

Alfonso looks like he walked off the fresh prince set!! He doesn’t age!!

[@elizley]

Jackie and Carlton!

[@rodneythomas8813]

ALFONSO IS SO 🔥 and a sweetie 🥧

[@dodgersmiriam]

One of the best premieres in a long time. It felt like the OG DWTS once again.

[@Hinaweena]

Yes! The past few years seemed chaotic with the constant changes. They should have just stuck with what worked. And I hope they bring Tom back.

[@KayMasked]

I mean Derek is great but I think he should stop judging

[@cheesyDELISH48]

@@KayMasked someone more like Val would be a more interesting judge imo. Derek is great tho and super talented

[@KayMasked]

@@cheesyDELISH48 nah they just need the original 3

[@aliciasmiles7557]

@Miriam C Can anybody help me out!!! There is a FANTASTIC opening number I am trying to find from a previous season, but just cannot find it. All I remember was how it followed Val as a movie director in like old Hollywood. It is honestly so good but cannot find it. Does anyone know what season it was from?? Thanks

[@user-ef5id9km3p]

I'm so so happy Mark Ballas is back. So good to see some OGs like Mark and Louis back on the show. Cant wait for this season. Looks amazing already!

[@FeatheredWingz]

OMG it was so nice to watch this show WITHOUT adverts interupting the fun, for once!!! And I finally get to vote as a Canadian (I've been wanting this for years!) This season premiere was really great! A lot of promising contestants already.

[@ep3865]

Oh yesssss this was the best move

[@Concepcion30]

They're still working out the kinks though. There were some awkward pauses as they switched between Alphonso and Tyra. And Tyra also didn't have a costume change, she might miss those commercials even more especially if she had to be on her feet for two hours in those heels, lol.

[@mr.worldwide4758]

@@Concepcion30 I'm grateful Tyra had no costume changes. Hopes she keeps that up

[@smv4usa]

Just hope a good dancer wins this time.

[@Jonbwriter]

Welcome to the fun.

[@user-ef5id9km3p]

Oh man I've missed these opening pro numbers so much. This was one of the best they've ever done! Disney on POINT!!!

[@franciscalemessy3498]

Mark Ballast and Louis Van Amstel, nice to see them back on the dance floor. Great!

[@Concepcion30]

And is it just me or does Mark now have a slight British accent? I did notice the British flag on his shirt lapel tonight, has he recently returned from across the pond where he has been growing his hair since his last appearance on the show? lol.

[@whitneyhambrick7680]

@@Concepcion30 His Mom is Shirley Ballas, who is British!

[@peterwilliamskelhorn6675]

​@@whitneyhambrick7680Shirley is our head judge on the original British version Strictly Come Dancing

[@peterwilliamskelhorn6675]

​@@whitneyhambrick7680Shirley(Mark's mum) is our head judge on the UK strictly come dancing

[@peterwilliamskelhorn6675]

​@@whitneyhambrick7680shes the head judge on the UK(and original) strictly come dancing

[@roselyman7138]

Welcome back Mark!!!

[@EvanSawyer4]

I wish they had made the show available outside the US. I have Disney+ and was very excited to see this. But I’m not in the US. Imagine my disappointment when I couldn’t find it the night of… or on VOD thereafter.

[@vsTantastic]

I wish it was still on local TV :(

[@FirstLast-ir7ks]

Use a vpn silly pants

[@mainarocha4505]

Me too, I'm in Brazil. I don't know if they'll make the show available internationally... I think they stopped caring about international fans a long time ago... Bu I got a VPN unblocker and was able to watch that way... But the quality of the image on the site wasn't great...

[@KristenLefty]

Yes, I agree that I wish that it was available outside of the US, because even though I have Disney+ I can't watch because I live outside of the US.

[@marcelocarvalho669]

@@mainarocha4505 same here!

[@ToochieTooch]

Wow...this is all you are putting out? Usually after every dance a video went up. How sad that Disney is so greedy they won't even share the dances on here. People have been watching this shows for many many years, and that has been taken away for so many people.

[@paullandry938]

I agree Disney did wrong by not sharing videos

[@maanokay2553]

not only that but all the other old dances have been removed. There is just no way to even watch them anymore because they aren't even on Disney+ even if I did have that trash.

[@Olive131]

Looks beautiful. Wish it was still on network TV.

[@cthomas5962]

It was so good last night!😭

[@Mal-pu4wb]

I'm so happy that this show is back, I love it. I think it's excellent that they put Alfonso as the host and not just present Tyra, although honestly I still miss Tom and Erin. It's wonderful to see the set with an audience again 😍💜💟

[@peterwilliamskelhorn6675]

+Mal Alfonso was a guest judge who took Bruno's place here in the uk until 2019. Anton du Beke has took brunos place as judge now

[@allison3852]

​@@peterwilliamskelhorn6675he a host well one of them now

[@peterwilliamskelhorn6675]

​@@allison3852i recognized 2 of the pro dancers Artem and Gleb because they were on strictly in the UK. Most of the dancers were mentioned in Shirley Ballas's autobiography behind the sequins like Derek and Julianne. Louis. And her son mark

[@kayfurnish8715]

I've watched this show since season 1 but I can't even describe how disappointed I am that I won't be able to watch this season because it changed from ABC to DisneyPlus.

[@hunterbliss1381]

OMG its so good to watch this show with audience in attendance again

[@mr.worldwide4758]

I missed these kinds of opening numbers so much!!! Brings the old spirit of dwts back. And somehow Tyra isn't as unbearable this time around!

[@nieshamccoy9419]

The producers basically told Tyra that if she didn't let Alphonso co-host, she'd be fired

[@priscillaleah9283]

@@nieshamccoy9419 actually that’s not true. For one Tyra is the executive producers that decides in rehires. She’s obsessed with Alfonso . She is the one who suggested him….why the lies

[@nieshamccoy9419]

@@priscillaleah9283 That's what I heard

[@AndreBenjaminswife]

So excited for this new season! Team Jordin sparks and Wayne Brady

[@trezz_place]

Now, that's the old show I remember and Alfonso was AWESOME! How refreshing 😍 😌 ☺️ 😋 😊 👌🏾

[@mariatheodoropoulos6783]

The dance group is on fire 🔥🔥🔥❤❤🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏

[@Concepcion30]

I thought they were going to use the troupe dances like commercials. But they didn’t have time for anything longer than a few seconds, not with 16 stars.

[@thengp12]

I’m from the UK and this channel was the only place I could watch the dances. Please can you put them on here for the international fans?

[@donnarudzinski5953]

So glad Mark is back!

[@sharoncherry]

I hate that it isn't on the regular channels as not everyone can afford all the different apps to get shows. Please continue to show these episodes.

[@RoyalMasterpiece]

💯

[@jaeshasway]

If advertising doesn’t pay anything then they get removed from regular network outlets. The good things is that it’s a low cost show in comparison to some shows with a large fan base so it can do well on their steaming channel.

[@jaeshasway]

@@kennadi5319 Disney owns ABC. It was strictly a business decision for them and all about profit. Most of the fan base can afford the streaming channels so when advertising revenue drops they bring in something new and switch a tried and true show with a big following over to the streaming channel. It’s a win win for them.

[@kki108]

@@soniadowney7427 there’s also Monday night football

[@Concepcion30]

Well, I had Hulu, and I got a deal two months ago to add Disney+ for $2. Yes, maybe not everybody got that deal, and it's certainly not a price point that is going to last. But honestly, if you like DWTS, then churn some of your other streaming subscriptions so you can put on Disney+ and watch this. Honestly, this move was purely to promote Disney+ and not anything else, they are a true competitor for Netflix now. And in ten or twenty years, maybe less, I think cable TV itself will be a thing of the past.

[@tanyaoliver6836]

Shame on you Disney. By placing this show on your streaming services only, you have ensured that a large segment, aka senior citizens on a fixed income, will be unable to enjoy this show. I am sure there are a lot people, like my parents, who enjoyed this every season as their evening entertainment. My parents could not understand why they are unable to watch the show. And to make matters worse, they watched GMA the next morning just to catch glimpses of a show they are unable to afford to see. Disney, you have to do better. This was a show that came on for many seasons. To pull the rug out from a segment of the population who cannot afford to add a streaming service is reprehensible. Disney always represented family, family values. In my opinion, it looks like Disney only represents money. If this was new programming, I would not have a problem. However, as I stated, this show has been on many seasons and has a large fan base. Surely it would not hurt your bottom line to place this show back on the regular tv lineup. If you missed the live show, then you would have to go to the streaming service to watch the repeat. You have to do better, Disney.

[@patriziadesandre3927]

Please DWTS post the videos of all the performances for your non US fans! 😢 I enjoyed watching the competition via youtube

[@shaukahodan2373]

D’ANGELO CASTRO!!!!!!! No way! I started dancing because of him when I was a little kid seeing him do that jive with Amanda. t’s so cool to see he’s still dancing

[@mymylauren]

His sister Ruby does to i believe .

[@leapotatouwu4577]

THEY ATE AND LEFT NO CRUMBS ON THE PLATE 😍💗💗

[@BradleyBoy]

I'm hyped for Shangela

[@marcelocarvalho669]

Me too!

[@devaughnbrowne9088]

Same here

[@Concepcion30]

I'm real curious to see which fans are going to come out in masse here. The Drag race fans or the tiktok fans for Charli D'Amelio.

[@kristyysc]

excited to see how this season pans out with all the new changes

[@donnabanks7656]

Wow! I wish I had Disney plus. This looks great!!

[@cecilialanfranchi2414]

I wish I was able to see it on Disney+ Italy.. At least the other years I could watch the dances on KZbin, now I will not be able to do it either... So sad!!

[@rita409]

So glad Mark is BACK !!!!!!!!!

[@kedo]

I'm so excited for this season 😁❤

[@JustMe007]

Great no more commercials 🥂🤓👍🏻

[@jeremiah1226]

I was excited

[@lesliewinchester8225]

Yeah nobody will watch at all because they won’t pay for a third Disney channel and it’s not even aired at 8 pm

[@jeremiah1226]

@@lesliewinchester8225 true but I don’t think I might watch this season

[@JustMe007]

@leslie winchester Improper to say nobody, you can say some, many, or most. It's only $2 add-on with my Hulu so we will definitely be watching & with NO TV ads! Yes! No more ads! I love it. You get what you pay for in life as mama always said. & most can afford it, it's only pennies. 😳😬🙄😏👍🏻

[@Concepcion30]

It’s not going to last though, Disney+ has an ad version they’re introducing soon. The ad version will be the current subscription cost, and if you want no ads you’ll have to pay more

[@mariastewart8810]

Luved the opening dance number and luv that Lizzo song "Its about damn time"👏👏👏

[@scenedebate5155]

I love the choreography 💯

[@josaczyn]

Love Mark Balas is back! Can’t wait to watch him!

[@ritarabaa8338]

Alfonso is an amazing host ❤️ thank God he is here

[@itsjustmeflo8684]

So happy to see back, back on tv

[@jenniferburden373]

Mark is back as a pro!! I can't wait for this season!

[@Adeena55]

Sadly after being a loyal fan since season 1 you have gone with Disney+ that I cannot afford. I guess loyalty means nothing. Hope you have a great season and you will be missed by those of us who are not affluent.

[@Concepcion30]

So, I don’t know your circumstances. But there are a lot of people who are not affluent and they can afford $8 a month for Disney+ Imagine how much people spend on take-out, it’s usually a lot more than $8🤷‍♀️

[@rosannedooley6659]

I agree I think it’s not fair I hope the ratings go down

[@elenazavala5407]

Loved it!!!

[@AlexDisney23]

From Hollywood this is Dancing with the stars Premiere LIVE ON DISNEY+

[@TikiKrissy]

Welcome back Louis! It's been a loooong time!

[@Jonbwriter]

I'm so glad to see the ballroom full of people again with no social distancing. The show felt so sterile with no audience.

[@michelleessery801]

I have Disney+ in the uk, and being a big fan of Stricly Come Dancing, I was so excited to see that DWTS was on Dis+, but I was really disappointed to find out that we can't get it over here. Come on Disney pull your finger out and let us over here enjoy DWTS as well.

[@cherylbremson2421]

I am very sorry to see that this is on Disney. Good bye Dancing With the Stars.

[@shakirabells6955]

agt is over so this is my next episode love it the opening no is amazing just wow goodluck to the contestant fun fun fun to watch it again

[@paulasaenz5726]

Happy for witney here, really hope she finally gets her second trophy this season

[@anahata42]

Oh my gosh, so excited to see Selma!!! Wishing you the best Selma, have fun!!! 💙💙💙💙

[@x.Aura.x]

Just have to shoutout the ethereal violin playing pixie queen herself miss Lindsey Stirling front and center in the audience cheering on her dance family ✌️😭💓

[@DsaherGuy]

I was a new viewer who has never watched this show and was excited but learned that it’s on a streaming service. Lost a viewer and not paying for disney plus

[@dalalal-shemary3358]

I gotta watch this season !!!

[@bryannakelly9952]

I wish I had Disney+ it looks really awesome they should put it on TV where people I don’t have Disney+ can watch it

[@Missmagazinebura]

It used to be on channel 7 I believe . I don’t know why they changed it

[@beautybliss21]

Sucks smh

[@deerojek8838]

@@Missmagazinebura They changed it because now they want everyone to pay for it.

[@youtubewatch9858]

it’s a like a dollar this whole month

[@Missmagazinebura]

@@youtubewatch9858 it’s the cheapest

[@taylorloch9180]

Im just excited mark came back.

[@lizziebranch7663]

witney slayed per usual

[@venadacent7696]

Mark Ballas is back????!!!! Woo hoo DWTS 👍👍👍

[@kedo]

I wish we would be able to watch the dances from the season on here, cause I like to look back at my favorite dances from each season. This isn't fair that I won't be able to re-watch the dances anymore. Like, I want to re-watch Daniel and Britt's Tango & Gabby and Val's Jive right now.

[@diannaw3034]

Also... DTWS Not sure if you're reading your comment section.. but most of your audience are fully fed up with Tyra and think she should have been axed by now. Please make her go away!!! 🥺🙄😬

[@caslusfilho]

Please upload all the dances on yt

[@kki108]

Are the dances going to be posted anywhere?

[@americanprincess851]

I don’t think so

[@BB-le8ll]

Moved to Disney.....why.....I'll miss watching the show. Disney isn't my thing.

[@kki108]

Bc of Monday night football, and something like they want to see how it goes for future seasons

[@ceciliachinchay4712]

I think Cheryl should become a judge. she’s great, but I just feel the panel needs new people.

[@InAnotherTimeGirl]

I like it the way it is and has been: Gotta have Carrie Ann, Bruno, and of course Len Goodman.

[@furiouhuzzah]

I need to rewatch Charli's dance! She CRUSHED it. You aren't posting it?!

[@dianesolkah6896]

Great dancing ! Great Entertainers.

[@krystaltoribio3422]

I can already see Wayne winning this

[@dwtsvalentin7478]

Loved it and loved the show last night, can’t wait for next week!!

[@danielleappiah8224]

I’m SOOOO exciteddd🎉🎉.

[@vsTantastic]

So good! Wish it was on local TV!

[@anthonyvadala591]

With all the BS that been happening with DWTS.. I must say this is a pretty dope pumped up opening way to return … I hope the best for the rest of the season too!🤩

[@tarakelly8640]

This is gonna be a good year

[@MajesticMyronn]

And we’re back 🔥🔥

[@jenniseed]

Stopped watching it since it moved to Disney+, I don’t even think they’re going to show clips of the dances on KZbin anymore either 😢

[@pauletteisme3713]

Go Gabby, go Gabby. :)

[@juliaquince4032]

so annoying how it’s only on disney plus i love this show now i can’t even watch it.

[@12Gaile]

Love the pros, Alfonso & Cheryl Ladd & Selma Blair & Sam Champion!!! I do not do streaming. I wish the show was back on ABC. Good luck to all ❤️👏

[@kevinowens7874]

I'm sure in order to save the show, they went to streaming but soooo many people can't afford it. They will lose a ton of viewers. This spells disaster and probably the last season.

[@diannaw3034]

Everything about this was perfect... except Tyra... you can get rid of her already! She's so unlikable... I just can't with her! Love Alphonso .. but I'd rather Tom and Erin back to honest. The cast looks like it's going to be really fun one this season. Bring on the dancing!!!! 🤩😍

[@mariaibarra4056]

Wooaaa taco Tuesday got u.... I'm dying to see her new outfits!!!

[@donnalichvarcik5588]

Who would have thought that two fresh prince stars are hosting dancing with the stars so cool

[@elizabritton4039]

I would love to see it for Cheryl Ladd. She is still beautiful and classy.

[@lynnvh5445]

Yup... she sure is

[@elizabritton4039]

@@feliscatus6419 , that’s great. Thankyou.

[@elizabritton4039]

@@feliscatus6419 , thanks. I hope they get posted to KZbin.

[@elizabritton4039]

@@feliscatus6419 , thankyou, I just watched it. I’m so glad he got requested and she finally agreed.

[@liveandletlive7152]

It looks so funny the way Tyra towers over Alphonso😂

[@liveandletlive7152]

@@wendywacko8813 haha😂😂

[@Concepcion30]

It wasn’t until Tyra mentioned that Jordan Sparks and her partner were tall that I realized they were right on eye level with Tyra when she usually towers over everyone else.

[@americayamile4151]

it's not on disney plus in my country😭😭😭

[@chellymurphy]

I hope they upload each dance otherwise I can’t watch this season 😞

[@jakehubbert1258]

I do miss this show

[@cluckles81]

A bit sad that this isn't showing on Disney+ in the UK, so I am unable to watch it and really love this show

[@peterwilliamskelhorn6675]

+Claire Cuthbert why would you watch the American Dancing With The Stars when here in the UK we have the original strictly come dancing. The only pro dancers I've heard of on the USA version are Artem Gleb (because they've been on the UK version) and Mark because his mum Shirley is the head judge in the UK and she mentions him in her book behind the sequins

[@sunnyisaidamendez3066]

So happy to see Alfonso, he is amazing as a host, another host is what was missing, not just Tyra I’m excited and I love this show

[@andreiliver9295]

Oh my! I’m excited for Selma Blair!!! 💖

[@elenicaduma5906]

The dance group ❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🕺💃🕺💃

[@jedinite241]

❤I like it!!! ❤Great family show❤

[@alexbronynerfman]

This is Disney+ home of Dancing with the stars! 1st live streaming series!

[@tianajames9493]

Could you please upload the dance please thank you

[@andyalves2503]

LET'S GOOOOOOO

[@philipp4850]

Will they upload the dances here again?

[@sallyniemzyk6964]

I truly love this show, unfortunately I do not have Disney + First year not watching.

[@peanutts1252]

I'll give ya all a chance. For me, best news is Judges still in house & of course the dancers.

[@spacey_gracie]

Yassss gooooo Vinny.. 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@cassandratakemyhandwilson4630]

Gonna miss this show so much. I will watch it 5 hr after it airs

[@paulasaenz5726]

The black girl with the natural hair is so unbelievably stunning

[@laurennicole9169]

So are the individual routines going to be posted or not?

[@monicagarcia3043]

Guess What You Know What Time It Is It's About Time Dancing With The Stars Is Finally Here I Have Been Looking Forward To This Day Ever Since The Tour We All We're Waiting For This And I'm Being For Reals And I'm Totally Honest I Really Was Looking Forward To This Day. So This Is My Comment To The New Dancers I Am Looking Forward To See What They Can Do Make Us Proud Do Your Best Out There And Smile Make Every Second Count Not For Yourself But For The People You Love. I Am Also Happy To See The Pro Stars Dancers And Tyra ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@Concepcion30]

I'm just wondering if anyone else had the same issues I did. I know I didn't start watching right when it was supposed to start, if it was indeed 8pm eastern. But Disney+ wouldn't even let me watch it mid stream. I had to wait at least I think when it was over to just watch the whole thing like a regular streaming show. I don't know if it only happened to me or if it happened to other people. Are these issues they're going to encounter moving from TV to steaming. But bottom line is, if you can't start watching it while it's still live after it started streaming, how are you going to vote? Personally I don't think eliminations should have happened on the first night especially since this is a new format they're using. I miss the times when you got a whole week to cast your vote.

[@kki108]

It worked for me mid stream. It kept buffering a lot so I had to keep closing it. It’s Disney plus first live show, isn’t it? I’m sure they’ll figure out the kinks