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JamesG · 05-10-2019, 03:47 PM

"Dancing with the Stars" & "The Bachelor" Renewed at ABC
by Denise Petski
May 10, 2019

Two of ABC’s venerable reality franchises will be returning. "Dancing with the Stars" has been renewed for a 28th season and "The Bachelor" for Season 24.

Hosted by Erin Andrews and Tom Bergeron, along with judges Len Goodman and Carrie Ann Inaba, DWTS season 27 closer drew 7.90 million total viewers and a 1.1/4 rating in adults 18-49.

The 23rd season of "The Bachelor" featured 26-year-old Colton Underwood, a former professional football player and charity founder from Washington, Illinois. In the second part of the live finale on March 12 Underwood chose Cassie Randolph as the winner with no proposal, only accepting the final rose.

"The Bachelor" has held its own ratings-wise, notching a 2.2 and 8 million viewers in in its March season finale, a season high and besting ‘18’s finale in total viewers.

https://deadline.com/2019/05/dancing...bc-1202612058/

JamesG · 05-14-2019, 12:57 PM

ABC to Introduce “Fun” Format Changes to "Dancing with the Stars" as Network Eyes Bigger Celebrities
by Peter White
May 14, 2019

ABC is to introduce some “fun” new format changes to "Dancing with the Stars" when it returns in the fall and is going after bigger celebrities than it has done in years.

ABC Entertainment president Karey Burke revealed that it wanted to freshen up the format, which is hosted by Erin Andrews and Tom Bergeron, along with judges Len Goodman and Carrie Ann Inaba.

“We have been pitched some really fun format changes for Dancing with the Stars by the executive producers but right now they are top secret. [Reality chief] Rob Mills and I had a meeting with them a couple of months ago and got very excited about some of the new ideas that they were talking about to freshen up the format.

It’s still the show that audience knows and loves but they’ve got some good ideas in terms of how to surprise people in new ways,” she said.

Burke, speaking at the Disney press upfronts event, added that it was “going after bigger stars than we have in a long time” as the series returns on Monday nights between 8pm and 10pm.

The ABC chief also said that resting the show should have a positive impact. “Resting the show does help us focus on talent and we will go after people that we think will be the strongest. That has been a gift and the producers are chomping at the bit to bring it back next fall,” she added.

https://deadline.com/2019/05/abc-dan...sh-1202614622/

tlc38tlc38 · 05-14-2019, 05:43 PM

Both of these shows need to be killed.

LeeBlue · 05-22-2019, 10:08 AM

Looking forward to the new season of "Dancing with the Stars" -- and what fun surprises the producers have in mind -- this show has never disappointed me and the family.

JamesG · 08-05-2019, 09:09 PM

ABC Hopes "Dancing with the Stars" Format Tweaks will Keep Entertainment Format on Air Past Season 28
by Peter White
August 5, 2019

"Dancing with the Stars" is set to undergo a number of format changes for its upcoming 28th season. ABC hopes that these tweaks, high-profile casting and the fact that it is set to air once a year will refresh the show for the future.

ABC President of Entertainment Karey Burke told Deadline that it was still in discussions with producer BBC Studios but she was expecting a “big season”.

“The producers were just in last week talking about the casting and the creative evolution. It’s all very exciting. It won’t be major format changes, just tweaking and tinkering… the show’s been on so long and it’s been so successful elsewhere, I think they’ve done quite an impressive job of looking at what works.”

Burke added that the hope is that the format tweaks will lead to more seasons of the show.

“I’m quite excited about the casting they’ve put together. It’s not done but the names that I have heard [are impressive]. I think it’s going to be a big season,” she said.

https://deadline.com/2019/08/dancing...28-1202661919/

05-10-2019, 03:47 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,291	ABC Renews "Dancing with the Stars" (28) and "The Bachelor" (24) *"Dancing with the Stars" & "The Bachelor" Renewed at ABC* by Denise Petski May 10, 2019 Two of ABC’s venerable reality franchises will be returning. "Dancing with the Stars" has been renewed for a 28th season and "The Bachelor" for Season 24. Hosted by Erin Andrews and Tom Bergeron, along with judges Len Goodman and Carrie Ann Inaba, DWTS season 27 closer drew 7.90 million total viewers and a 1.1/4 rating in adults 18-49. The 23rd season of "The Bachelor" featured 26-year-old Colton Underwood, a former professional football player and charity founder from Washington, Illinois. In the second part of the live finale on March 12 Underwood chose Cassie Randolph as the winner with no proposal, only accepting the final rose. "The Bachelor" has held its own ratings-wise, notching a 2.2 and 8 million viewers in in its March season finale, a season high and besting ‘18’s finale in total viewers. https://deadline.com/2019/05/dancing...bc-1202612058/

05-14-2019, 05:43 PM	#3
tlc38tlc38 Member Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Posts: 19,315	Both of these shows need to be killed.
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05-22-2019, 10:08 AM	#4
LeeBlue Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 16, 2006 Location: NYS Posts: 871	ABC Renews "Dancing with the Stars" (28) and "The Bachelor" (24) Looking forward to the new season of "Dancing with the Stars" -- and what fun surprises the producers have in mind -- this show has never disappointed me and the family.

05-14-2019, 12:57 PM	#2
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,291	*ABC to Introduce “Fun” Format Changes to "Dancing with the Stars" as Network Eyes Bigger Celebrities* by Peter White May 14, 2019 ABC is to introduce some “fun” new format changes to "Dancing with the Stars" when it returns in the fall and is going after bigger celebrities than it has done in years. ABC Entertainment president Karey Burke revealed that it wanted to freshen up the format, which is hosted by Erin Andrews and Tom Bergeron, along with judges Len Goodman and Carrie Ann Inaba. “We have been pitched some really fun format changes for Dancing with the Stars by the executive producers but right now they are top secret. [Reality chief] Rob Mills and I had a meeting with them a couple of months ago and got very excited about some of the new ideas that they were talking about to freshen up the format. It’s still the show that audience knows and loves but they’ve got some good ideas in terms of how to surprise people in new ways,” she said. Burke, speaking at the Disney press upfronts event, added that it was “going after bigger stars than we have in a long time” as the series returns on Monday nights between 8pm and 10pm. The ABC chief also said that resting the show should have a positive impact. “Resting the show does help us focus on talent and we will go after people that we think will be the strongest. That has been a gift and the producers are chomping at the bit to bring it back next fall,” she added. https://deadline.com/2019/05/abc-dan...sh-1202614622/

08-05-2019, 09:09 PM	#5
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,291	*ABC Hopes "Dancing with the Stars" Format Tweaks will Keep Entertainment Format on Air Past Season 28* by Peter White August 5, 2019 "Dancing with the Stars" is set to undergo a number of format changes for its upcoming 28th season. ABC hopes that these tweaks, high-profile casting and the fact that it is set to air once a year will refresh the show for the future. ABC President of Entertainment Karey Burke told Deadline that it was still in discussions with producer BBC Studios but she was expecting a “big season”. “The producers were just in last week talking about the casting and the creative evolution. It’s all very exciting. It won’t be major format changes, just tweaking and tinkering… the show’s been on so long and it’s been so successful elsewhere, I think they’ve done quite an impressive job of looking at what works.” Burke added that the hope is that the format tweaks will lead to more seasons of the show. “I’m quite excited about the casting they’ve put together. It’s not done but the names that I have heard [are impressive]. I think it’s going to be a big season,” she said. https://deadline.com/2019/08/dancing...28-1202661919/