There have been 33 seasons of Dancing with the Stars, and the show’s successful formula means it will continue to be relevant for years to come.
The show tries to recruit the most popular celebrities and rising stars for each upcoming season, pairing them with a trained professional dancer as their partner.
In the most recent season, Olympic athlete Ilona Maher was a contestant. Bringing the most relevant celebrities encourages the fans to watch them compete on the show.
Jojo Siwa, Charli D’Amelio, Zendaya, and Jordan Fisher are some of the most influential people of this generation. All three have competed in the show.
Most viewers enjoy watching as the chemistry between the celebrities and dance pros grows throughout the season. Seeing progress in the dancing skills makes the audience feel a part of something, as they watch the dancing journey of their favorite celebrity.
Also, the styles of dance vary each week. Different themes like Disney, Halloween, iconic dances, and dedication night are set for the duos to fit their routines.
A final factor is viewer participation. During each live broadcast of the show, fans can vote for what couple they want to move on. The votes are then added to the judge’s score to determine what duo is eliminated.
Such strong fan engagement may be the key to the show lasting 33 seasons.
Compared to other shows, like America’s Got Talent, Dancing With the Stars continues to bring in new viewers, with the most recent season being the most popular in years. The show stays relevant because of the strong energy of the judges and contestants.
