Disney is moving"Dancing With the Stars" from ABC to Disney+.
Disney is seeking to bolster its number of subscribers on the streaming platform by diversifying its content. The decision also comes as the Disney-owned broadcast network is set to air several"Monday Night Football" games in 2022 and 2023. "Dancing With the Stars" fans will need to sign up for Disney+ if they want to watch the new season of the popular dancing competition.
The show, which received a two-year pickup, will premiere exclusively on the streaming service this fall in the U.S. and Canada, becoming the first live series to make its debut on theShifting"Dancing With the Stars" to Disney+ gives Disney an opportunity to capture new viewers who have cut ties with cable and to increase subscriber growth.