Dancing With the Stars Hits 9-Year Ratings High With 6.59M Viewers
The October 2026 Tuesday episode of Dancing With the Stars drew 6.59 million live + same-day viewers, a season high and its best non-finale episode in over nine years.
The October 2026 Tuesday episode of "Dancing With the Stars" drew 6.59 million live + same-day viewers, up 2% from the week prior, according to Deadline. The episode led primetime on Tuesday across the major broadcasters.
Among adults 18-49, the episode posted an 11% ratings increase, growing to a 1.56. It marked a season high and the show's best non-finale episode in over nine years, since "A Night at the Movies" in May 2017.
The episode featured the remaining couples competing to songs from past Super Bowl halftime performers. ESPN Monday Night Football's Joe Buck joined the judges table.
Viewers cast 70 million fan votes throughout the night, Deadline reported. "Dancing With the Stars" airs on ABC and is produced by BBC Studios.
Next week's episode is Dedication Night, with returning special guest judge Kym Johnson.
Quick answers
How many viewers watched the October 2026 episode of Dancing With the Stars?
The episode drew 6.59 million live + same-day viewers, up 2% from the week prior.
Who was the guest judge on the October 2026 episode?
ESPN Monday Night Football's Joe Buck joined the judges table.
What is the theme of next week's Dancing With the Stars episode?
Next week's episode is Dedication Night, with returning special guest judge Kym Johnson.