Dancing With the Stars scores nine-year high with 1.48 demo rating

Dancing With the Stars returned to ABC on 15 September 2026 with a 1.48 rating in adults 18-49, Variety reported. That is up 40% from 1.06 for the Season 34 opener, Variety reported. It is the best demographic opener, the age group advertisers buy against, since 2017, Variety reported.