Is Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro coming back?

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.