The new season of Dancing With the Stars premieres tonight, and as you tune in, you might be wondering how to vote for your favorite celebrity and professional couples to help them advance each week. Read on to discover how to cast your votes for DWTS Season 33.
Dancing With the Stars, ABC's long-running dance competition, is returning on September 17 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+. Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough will co-host the program again, while Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough will return as judges.
American Olympic medalist Stephen Nedoroscik, known as "Pommel Horse Guy" at the 2024 Paris Olympics, was revealed as the first celebrity contestant for Season 33 on August 22. A few weeks later, ABC announced the full celebrity and professional lineup on Good Morning America. This season features two Olympic athletes, reality TV stars, actors, athletes, and more.
Dancing With the Stars will air live on ABC and Disney+, with new episodes available on-demand the following day on ABC.com and Hulu. To ensure your top couples advance each week, find out how to vote for Season 33, along with answers to frequently asked questions about voting.
How to Vote for Dancing With the Stars
You can vote for your favorite dancing couples during Season 33 of Dancing With the Stars in two ways: online through ABC’s website or by SMS during the live voting window of each episode. You can cast up to 10 votes per method, for a total of 20 votes per couple each week.
Voting Eligibility and Restrictions
Voters must be 18 years or older and physically located in the United States (including its territories) or Canada.
Voting Online
To vote online for Dancing With the Stars Season 33, eligible viewers should follow these steps:
- Go to dwtsvote.abc.com.
- Log in to your ABC account. If you don't have an account, you can create one for free.
- Select the couples you want to vote for.
- Click "Save Votes."
Voting via SMS
To vote via SMS for Dancing With the Stars Season 33, eligible viewers should:
- Text the couple's number to 21523. (You can find the couple's number on screen during the show.)
- You will receive a confirmation text message, and your vote will be counted.
Voting Window
Both voting methods are only available during the initial simulcast on ABC and Disney+ in the Eastern and Central time zones, starting at 8 p.m. ET and 9 p.m. CT. Voting closes after the final competitive dance of each episode. Viewers cannot vote during later broadcasts or while streaming the show on Hulu (which is released the next day).
Modifying Votes
If you're voting online, you can modify your votes anytime during the voting window—just be sure to click "Save Votes" each time you make a change. However, SMS text votes cannot be changed once submitted.
Voting Troubleshooting
If you’re having problems with voting, contact ABC's Help Center with your questions.
Who to Vote For
This season of Dancing With the Stars features a diverse cast of celebrities, from reality TV stars to Olympic athletes. Here are a few of the most popular contestants:
- Phaedra Parks: Best known for her role on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Phaedra is a lawyer, mortician, and reality TV personality. Her dancing skills are still a mystery, but her personality is sure to bring some drama to the ballroom.
- Joey Graziadei: Joey is a former Bachelor and fan favorite. He has a natural charisma and a good sense of humor, which could make him a crowd favorite.
- Stephen Nedoroscik: The Olympic gymnast, known as "Pommel Horse Guy" for his viral performance at the 2024 Olympics, could bring some unexpected strength and athleticism to the dance floor.
- Anna Delvey: The convicted con artist has a reputation for being bold and charismatic. Her dancing ability remains to be seen, but she's sure to generate buzz.
Dancing With the Stars: Beyond the Ballroom
Dancing With the Stars has become a cultural phenomenon, and the show's popularity extends beyond the ballroom. The show has been praised for its ability to showcase diversity and talent, and it has also been credited with launching the careers of many celebrities. The show has even been the subject of several spin-offs, including Dancing With the Stars: Juniors and Dancing With the Stars: All-Stars.
It's Show Time
So, tune in to Dancing With the Stars tonight and don't forget to cast your votes! You can help your favorite couples win the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.
