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Dancing with the Stars (US) leaving broadcast television…

Bombshell programming switch to Disney+ could be a sign of things to come.

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Some pretty significant news emerged in the USA over the weekend which could be a sign of things to come.

After 30 seasons on ABC, Dancing with the Stars (US) is shifting from broadcast television to the subscription based Disney+.

The show received a two season renewal (Seasons 31, 32), but it marks a very big shift in the landscape for such a broadly appealing show to turn its back on network television.

It’s also a non-scripted and Live format, making a clear shift from scripted titles which previously left network television such as SEAL Team, Evil, Lucifer, Manifest and AP Bio.

“After over 30 seasons of the program on ABC, including two spin-offs, Dancing with the Stars will move off of ABC this fall in order for the Network to showcase several Monday Night Football games as well as develop and invest in new and future programming,” the network said in a statement.

The show’s broad appeal are part of a plan to expand Disney+ demographic reach

“Dancing with the Stars has been a beloved staple on ABC for 30 seasons and brought so much joy to millions of viewers,” continued Dana Walden, Chairman of Entertainment, Walt Disney Television. “As we’re significantly expanding our unscripted slate at ABC, this is a great opportunity to introduce this show to a whole new generation of fans on Disney+. We’re so grateful to our incredible partners at BBC Studios and look forward to continuing our relationship with them on this spectacular series, which will continue to be overseen by Rob Mills and the talented Walt Disney Television Alternative team.”

“The fact that our iconic global format Dancing with the Stars will now set the record as the first live series on Disney+ represents a major growth opportunity and a bold next step forward in the evolution of the franchise,” said Valerie Bruce, General Manager, BBC Studios, Los Angeles Productions “This unprecedented move, combined with our two season pick-up, is a testament to the proven power of Dancing with the Stars and a resounding vote of confidence from our great, supportive partners at Disney, showing how much they value and believe in the brand.”

Source: Deadline

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  4. Of all the reality shows to switch to streaming this seems the least natural fit. Apparently it’s due to ABC bringing back Monday Night Football to the main channel on a more permanent basis.

  5. It was inevitable, but still seems a few years premature. This will really be a nail in the coffin for broadcast tv. Decent Comedy & drama left broadcast tv years ago, if reality leaves, there isn’t much left.

    On another note, that Art Deco theme in the pic looks great, bring that to Australia.

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