Dancing with the Stars pros and judges from seasons past have reacted to the news that the reality dancing competition will be moving from its home at ABC to the Disney+ streaming service.

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Disney+ announced late last week that Dancing with the Stars is leaving broadcast television and will stream on Disney+, the streaming service operated by ABC's Walt Disney corporate parent company, for Season 31 and Season 32.

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After a whopping 30 seasons and 16 years on ABC, Dancing with the Stars' 31st season will be streamed live on Disney+ in the U.S. and Canada.

Dancing with the Stars' 31st season will be the first live series to debut on Disney+.

While Disney+ announced Dancing with the Stars' 31st season will air on the streaming service in Fall 2022, it did not reveal the scheduling of the 32nd season.

Derek Hough, who previously served as a pro partner and judge on the show, wrote on Instagram, "DWTS has always been a trail blazer. NEW CHAPTER."

Dancing with the Stars premiered in 2005 on ABC, but Walt Disney Television executive Dana Walden said the popular show leaving its original network supports ABC's initiative to "significantly" expand its unscripted slate.

"This is a great opportunity to introduce this show to a whole new generation of fans on Disney+," Dana explained.

Dancing with the Stars Season 30 judge Carrie Ann Inaba, 54, gushed on her Instagram Story, according to Us Weekly, "Did you hear the news?... We're gonna be the first live streaming competition show in the United States and we're gonna be on Disney+ and that's really exciting."

"Dancing with the Stars has always been a little bit of a trailblazer," she added. "Not a little bit, but you know, who knew? Ballroom dancing, way back when?"

Carrie Ann -- who has been a judge on Dancing with the Stars since the show's 2005 premiere, which also featured Bruno Tonioli and Len Goodman on the judging panel -- said it's been an "honor" to be a part of such an "incredible team."

"And it's so exciting to see it evolve into next steps and the future, so if you don't have your subscription for Disney+, you might wanna get one because we're gonna be live! Yep!" Carrie Ann added.

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Dancing with the Stars' cast of celebrities and pros for Season 31 have yet to be announced, and it's also unclear who will judge and host the series.

Tyra Banks signed on to host the series for the last two seasons, replacing Tom Bergeron and his co-host Erin Andrews.

"It's an exciting new chapter for the show and for the streaming world in general. Now the west coast can vote in real-time. I'm excited for the show possibilities over at Disney+ and am daydreaming about how we're going to pull of quick changes and set changes with no commercial breaks!" pro Cheryl Burke gushed to Us.

"I think it's great that we'll have an opportunity for potential new fans to discover us and know that this change will give our loyal followers from over the last 30 seasons something to look forward to as well. Just imagine what Disney Night on DWTS will look like now?!"

And pro Gleb Savchenko said he was "really excited" to hear about the DWTS switch-up.

"It's always fun doing the Disney episodes and now we'll be on Disney+ It was great to hear that the show has already been renewed for two seasons!" Gleb shared with the magazine. "I can't wait for the next season to start."

Pro dancer Keo Motsepe also reportedly said he's "sooo excited" for Dancing with the Stars to have a new home on Disney+.

"DWTS is always breaking barriers and I am so proud the show is going on another journey!" Keo exclaimed.

Disney Media executive Kareem Daniel said in a statement last week that Dancing with the Stars' "broad appeal" and "overwhelming popularity of its Disney-themed competition nights" made Disney+ the perfect place for the series, which is "continuing to expand [its] demographic reach."

BBC Studios executive Valerie Bruce noted how the next step forward is a "bold" one in "the evolution of the franchise."

"Combined with our two-season pick-up, [the move] 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," Valerie shared.

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Dancing with the Stars' 30th season concluded with NBA champion Iman Shumpert and his professional partner Daniella Karagach winning the mirrorball trophy over the runner-up couple JoJo Siwa and pro partner Jenna Johnson.


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