Is Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro coming back?
Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro (2026) on ABC
About Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro
Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro premieres July 13, 2026, on ABC. The show is currently in development, with the premiere scheduled for that date. The series will feature a competition among aspiring professional dancers, who will live together and undergo a challenging audition process. The winner will earn a spot as a professional dancer on the upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars.
Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro was a competition series that aimed to showcase new talent in the dance world. Contestants competed in various audition challenges, with the goal of securing a place on the popular dance competition show. The series was set in 2026 and was designed to introduce fresh faces to the Dancing With the Stars franchise.
The cast includes Robert Irwin as the host, along with judges Mark Ballas and Shirley Ballas. The show has a runtime of 60 minutes per episode.
Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro episode schedule
8 aired
Aired · 8
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2026 | S1·E8 | The Final Step: Finale with Derek Hough and Witney Carson |
| August 24, 2026 | S1·E7 | Paired with the Pros: Semi-Finals with Kym Johnson |
| August 17, 2026 | S1·E6 | But Can You Teach? Coaching Superfans with Witney Carson |
| August 10, 2026 | S1·E5 | "Wow" Moments with Daniella Karagach |
| August 3, 2026 | S1·E4 | Bring on the Intensity: Chemistry with Jenna Johnson |
| July 27, 2026 | S1·E3 | You're Only as Strong as Your Weakest Link: Group Work with Britt Stewart |
| July 20, 2026 | S1·E2 | Stories Without Words: Storytelling with Brandon Armstrong |
| July 13, 2026 | S1·E1 | The Journey Begins: Technique with Derek Hough |
