Dancing With the Stars S34: How to vote for your favorite cast members? Complete guide here

Season 34 of Dancing with the Stars premieres on ABC and Disney+ on Tuesday, September 16, at 8 PM ET

Published on: Sep 17, 2025, 03:56:44 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Season 34 of Dancing with the Stars premieres on ABC and Disney+ on Tuesday, September 16, at 8 PM ET, hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, with judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli. The cast features 14 celebrities, including Jen Affleck, Hilaria Baldwin, Jordan Chiles, Alix Earle, Corey Feldman, and Robert Irwin, paired with pros like Jenna Johnson and Jan Ravnik. Voting is crucial, combining with judges' scores to determine eliminations after the first two weeks. Below is a guide based on official details.

Dancing with the Stars season 34 premieres on Tuesday (Instagram/dancingwiththestars )

How to Vote

Voting opens during the live broadcast and closes shortly after the final competitive dance, typically in the final commercial break. US residents 18+ (and territories like Puerto Rico) can cast up to 10 votes per method (20 total per couple). Votes from Weeks 1-2 combine for the first elimination. The Disney+ simulcast starts at the same time as ABC, based on location.

Online Voting: Visit dwtsvote.abc.com during the show. You can redistribute votes anytime in the window by clicking "Save Votes." No account needed, but log in for easier access.

SMS Text Voting (US Territories Only): Text the celebrity's name to 21523. Each text counts as one vote; standard rates apply.

Episodes stream the next day on Hulu. For international viewers (e.g., Canada), options may vary, but live voting is US-focused.

Other FAQs

Who Are the Celebrities and Partners? Pairs include Jen Affleck with Jan Ravnik, Hilaria Baldwin with Gleb Savchenko, Jordan Chiles with Ezra Sosa, Alix Earle with Brandon Armstrong, Corey Feldman with Sasha Farber, Robert Irwin with Rylee Arnold, and more (full list on ABC.com).

When Does Voting Close? During the final commercial break after all dances; no voting in replays or streams.

Can I Vote Multiple Times? Up to 10 per method per episode; changing online votes is allowed until the window ends.

How Are Winners Decided? Judges' scores + viewer votes; lowest combined total is eliminated weekly.

Where to Watch? ABC live, Disney+ simulcast, Hulu next day; international on local broadcasters or streaming services.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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