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‘DWTS’ Season 35 Kicks Off With Nearly 7 Million Viewers, Biggest Premiere in 6 Years

“Dancing With Stars” is not missing a beat with viewers.

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The Season 35 premiere of “Dancing With the Stars” drew 6.67 million viewers across ABC and Disney+, a 24 % rise over the previous season and the highest premiere rating since Season 29 in 2020. In the 18‑49 adult demographic, the episode achieved a 40 % increase from last year’s premiere, scoring a 1.48 rating—the show’s best performance in that key group in nine years. These figures also made the broadcast the top entertainment telecast in the demo since the 2026 Oscars, according to Nielsen live+same‑day data.

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