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It put Netflix on the reality programming map and remains one of the streamer’s popular unscripted titles.ĭWTS could certainly add some sparkle, if not more subscribers to Disney+, which has found it challenging to launch a big hit series beyond the Marvel and Lucasfilm franchises. Netflix had struggled to make a dent in the unscripted space until it bought a revival of Queer Eye For the Straight Guy, which had originated on Bravo before becoming a pop culture phenomenon on NBC. There is a precedent that underscores the power of a successful broadcast reality series and how it can translate to steaming. “The show’s broad appeal, as well as the overwhelming popularity of its Disney-themed competition nights, make Disney+ the perfect home for Dancing with the Stars while continuing to expand our demographic reach.”
“ Dancing with the Stars has entertained fans for 16 years on ABC, and we are excited to bring this beloved show exclusively to Disney+ as the platform’s first-ever live series,” said Kareem Daniel, chairman, Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution. While other broadcast shows have relocated to streaming services such as SEAL Team and Evil to Paramount+ and (post-cancellation) Lucifer and Manifest to Netflix and AP Bio to Peacock, this is the highest-profile, most established and popular series - and first major non-scripted one - to take the leap so far.ĭisney brass certainly hope that DWTS’ big following will translate into new viewers - and ultimately additional subscribers - for the platform. That started to change this year when longtime broadcast staple ACM Awards streamed on Prime Video, a landmark which is now followed by DWTS’ move to Disney+.
With Prime Video, Peacock and Apple TV+ becoming players in live sports, live entertainment had remained the last bastion of network television. 'Worst House On The Block' Comedy From Niki Schwartz-Wright & Natalia Anderson In Works At ABCĪs part of ESPN’s MNF contract, beginning in 2022, ABC will air exclusively an additional Monday Night Football game, which will expand to three in 2023.