History of Dancing with the Stars in Timeline

Dancing with the Stars is an international television franchise adapted from the British series Strictly Come Dancing. Distributed by BBC Studios, its format has been licensed to 60 territories as of 2012. The show typically features celebrities paired with professional dancers competing in ballroom and Latin dance styles. Contestants are judged by a panel of experts and voted on by the viewing audience, with eliminations occurring weekly until a winning couple is crowned. The series blends celebrity culture, dance performance, and competitive reality television.

2005: Dancing with the Stars debuts on ABC

In 2005, Dancing with the Stars debuted in the United States on ABC. The show pairs athletes, singers, actors, and professional dancers, becoming a huge hit.

September 2006: "Танці з зірками" launched in Ukraine

In September 2006, the show "Танці з зірками" ("Dances With The Stars") premiered in Ukraine on television channel 1+1, hosted by Yuriy Horbunov and Tina Karol. Celebrities were paired with professional Ukrainian dancers. The winners received a tour to the Rio Carnival.

November 2006: "Танці з зірками" finale held on 26 November 2006

On 26 November 2006, the finale of "Танці з зірками" in Ukraine achieved a TV rating of 26.83% with a share of 54.64%, watched by nearly 16 million Ukrainians. Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Olena Shoptenko won the main prize.

2006: "Танцы со звёздами" first season.

In 2006, the first season of the Russian TV show "Танцы со звёздами" ("Tantsy so zvyozdami") started, gaining extreme popularity. The format, as in other countries, pairs celebrities with professional dancers.

2010: El Gran Show broadcast on América Televisión

In 2010, El Gran Show began broadcasting on América Televisión, hosted by Gisela Valcárcel and Christian Rivero. It's similar to "Bailando por un Sueño," where amateur dancers represent Peruvian cities and are scored by judges and the audience. Winners get a chance to dance on El Gran Show: Reyes del Show.

2010: Mira Quien Baila airs on Univisión

In 2010, the Spanish-language network Univisión launched its own version of Dancing with the Stars under the name Mira Quien Baila ("Look Who's Dancing").

October 2018: Dancing with the Stars: Juniors debuts on ABC

On 7 October 2018, ABC debuted the Juniors version of Dancing with the Stars, with Jordan Fisher and Frankie Muniz as hosts.

September 2019: Dancing with the Stars: Juniors cancelled

In September 2019, ABC cancelled the Junior version of Dancing with the Stars after one season.

2021: Dancing with the Stars airs on ABC until 2021

Dancing with the Stars aired on ABC until 2021, and in 2023; and currently on Disney+ since 2022 featuring athletes, singers, actors, and professional dancers.

2022: Dancing with the Stars airs on Disney+ since 2022

Dancing with the Stars aired on ABC from 2005 to 2021, and in 2023; and currently on Disney+ since 2022 featuring athletes, singers, actors, and professional dancers.

2023: Dancing with the Stars airs on ABC in 2023

Dancing with the Stars aired on ABC from 2005 to 2021, and in 2023; and currently on Disney+ since 2022 featuring athletes, singers, actors, and professional dancers.