Catch “Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro” Free: Cast Details & Viewing Times!

As we eagerly await Season 35 of “Dancing with the Stars,” there’s an exciting addition to the show’s lineup this year.

Tonight, July 13, marks the premiere of “Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro.” This new spin-off will showcase 12 dancers competing to join the main show as a professional dancer, featuring weekly tasks and eliminations.

The show is hosted by Robert Irwin, the mirrorball champion of Season 34, with three-time winner Mark Ballas as part of the judging panel.

Every week, contestants will face challenges tailored to specific dance skills and styles, mentored and judged by current “DWTS” professionals and judges. The first episode will focus on samba and jive, while the second will delve into connection, storytelling, and partnership.

Meanwhile, “Dancing with the Stars” Season 35 is not far off, with ABC confirming its debut in the fall of 2026. The season will feature celebrities like Ciara Miller from “Summer House,” Maura Higgins from “Love Island” and “Traitors,” Jackson Olson, second baseman for the Savannah Bananas, and Guillermo Rodriguez from “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”

Premiere of ‘Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro’

The show begins airing tonight, July 13, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

How to Watch ‘Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro’ for Free

If you’re without cable, a live TV streaming service is needed to watch “Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro” for free.

We recommend DIRECTV for live TV streaming. Currently, they offer a five-day free trial, after which you can save $30 on your first month by choosing the Choice package, which includes over 125 channels featuring all major news and sports networks.

Following the live Monday night broadcasts, new episodes will be available on Disney+ and Hulu every Tuesday morning.

Cast of ‘Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro’

The competition features 12 dancers, including some familiar faces like Stephani Sosa, a former member of the “DWTS” troupe and sister to pro dancer Ezra. AJ Pritchard, who has spent three seasons as a pro on “Strictly Come Dancing” in the UK, is also competing.

Here’s more about the 12 dancers competing to become the next professional dancer, including their hometowns and dance specialties.

• Benjamin Castro, 25 – Latin / Commercial dancer from Miami, Florida
• Allen Genkin, 36 – Latin dancer from San Jose, California
• Selena Hamilton, 21 – Commercial dancer from Los Angeles, California
• Natalie Jolley, 20 – Ballroom dancer from New York, New York
• Erik Linder, 26 – Latin dancer from Tampa, Florida
• Nina Mayster, 28 – Latin dancer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Jake Monreal, 22 – Latin dancer from Miami, Florida
• Briar Nolet, 27 – Commercial dancer from Los Angeles, California
• AJ Pritchard, 31 – Ballroom / Latin dancer from London, United Kingdom
• Tristen Sanders, 28 – Ballroom / Hip-Hop dancer from Atlanta, Georgia
• Stephani Sosa, 26 – Ballroom / Commercial dancer from Los Angeles, California
• Adele Zaikman, 24 – Latin dancer from Los Angeles, California

Judges of ‘Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro’

Mark Ballas, a veteran “Dancing with the Stars” pro and three-time winner, will serve as a primary judge, alongside his mother, Shirley Ballas.

Shirley has been the head judge on the UK’s “Strictly Come Dancing” since 2017. Each week, the show will feature a guest judge from the “Dancing with the Stars” roster, starting with Derek Hough in week one and Brandon Armstrong in week two.

Preview of ‘Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro’

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