It’s official: Robert Irwin and Witney Carson have danced their way into the hearts of America, clinching the coveted title of Dancing with the Stars Season 34 champions. They triumphed over competitors Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy. As the season wraps up, many are curious about what’s next for this beloved ABC reality show.

Hope Sloop from Decider suggests that it’s high time for Dancing with the Stars to host another all-star season. It has been a long 13 years since the show last brought back former contestants to vie for the top spot. Isn’t it about time for another round? Sloop outlines in her article the 12 celebrity pairs she hopes to see return, including the dynamic duo of Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas.

“An all-stars season could finally put an end to the tiresome debates over Whitney’s prior dance experience,” writes Sloop. “News flash: all the returning contestants have danced before and have proven they deserve to be called seasoned. Whether or not you think Whitney deserved to win, most fans would agree that she and Mark are a creative powerhouse with exceptional dance skills.”

With Season 34 now concluded, fans are eagerly anticipating when the next installment of Dancing with the Stars will premiere on ABC. Here’s the latest on what we know.

Is Dancing with the Stars on Tonight (December 9)?

Unfortunately, the current season has ended. If you tune in to ABC now, you’ll catch Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas airing from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. ET, followed by a repeat of CMA: Country Christmas.

Who Won Season 34 of Dancing with the Stars?

Robert Irwin and Witney Carson are the Mirrorball champions!

When Does Dancing with the Stars Return With New Episodes?

There’s no official premiere date for Dancing with the Stars Season 35, but the previous eight seasons debuted in mid-to-late September. We expect a similar premiere date, so look for new episodes of DWTS in September 2026.

How To Watch DWTS:

Season 34 of Dancing with the Stars is streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. Seasons 31-34 are currently streaming on Disney+.