Is ‘Dancing with the Stars’ on Tonight, Nov. 5?

Dancing with the Stars is one of Tuesday night’s biggest network television draws. The celebrity dance competition series is one of ABC’s most popular, and this season is one of its most exciting yet. As the series passes its midway point and with only six celebrities left in the competition, fans are waiting to see the next set of dances. But, as today is Election Day, is Dancing with the Stars on tonight, Nov. 5, 2024?

‘Dancing with the Stars’ will waltz onto television screens for a special episode

After 33 seasons, Dancing with the Stars remains a draw for families who enjoy a lighthearted competition series that all members can enjoy. From young to old, viewers have become accustomed to the ballroom techniques featured in the series and have made celebrities out of the series’ pros, who garner as much attention as the celebrities they’re paired with.

However, these viewers will have to find a different series to watch tonight, or perhaps head to their favorite streaming service or cable channel, as Dancing with the Stars will not air their regularly scheduled live show. Election Day coverage will dominate the airwaves on most if not all, local networks and many news channels.

Dancing with the Stars will return to its regularly scheduled slot on ABC’s schedule on Nov. 12. The series will celebrate a milestone moment, 500 episodes, with a spectacular installment filled with memories.

‘Dancing with the Stars’ celebrates 500 episodes

After winning 21 Emmys, generating 32 winners, and celebrating 51 pros, 394 stars, and thousands of iconic performances, Dancing with the Stars celebrates its milestone 500th episode on Nov. 12. Season 1 of Dancing with the Stars debuted on June 1, 2005. Thus, six celebrities were paired with six professional ballroom dancers. Tom Bergeron and Lisa Canning were the hosts while Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, and Bruno Tonioli judged.

At the close of season 1, former General Hospital star Kelly Monaco and Alec Mazo took home the series’ first mirrorball. Since that first installment, celebrities, athletes, social media stars, musicians, and showbiz legends have learned ballroom basics in their quest to take home a glittering trophy.

For the series 500th installment, the historic celebration kicks off with an electrifying opening number, choreographed by married pros Pasha Pashkov and Daniella Karagach. Subsequently, as a nod to the past, the dancers will perform to the song “Crazy In Love” by Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z, the same tune that opened the first episode of season 1 of Dancing with the Stars. 

However, the show promises even more surprises with the return of some fan-favorite faces to the ballroom. Will these be some of the pros who returned to celebrate Len Goodman such as Mark Ballas, Maks Chmerkovskiy, Kym Herjavec, Anna Trebunskaya, Louis van Amstel, Karina Smirnoff, Edyta Sliwinska, and Tony Dovolani?

What types of dances can viewers expect from this very special episode?

In celebration of the 500th episode of Dancing with the Stars, the remaining six celebrities and their pros will dance Contemporary, Quickstep, Argentine Tango, and Viennese Waltz. Thus, to celebrate iconic performances from the past 32 seasons, each couple will pay tribute to dance from the past, adding a unique reinterpretation.

Following, the celebrities and their pros will take on the “Instant Dance Challenge.” They won’t know the dance style or the song until approximately five minutes before performing it live.

Danny Amendola and Witney Carson will perform a Quickstep, inspired by Helio Castroneves and Julianne Hough’s performance in season 5, to “Hey Pachuco” by Royal Crown Revue. Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson will perform a Contemporary, inspired by Riker Lynch and Allison Holker’s performance in season 20, to “Work Song” by Hozier.

Dwight Howard and Daniella Karagach dance Argentine Tango, inspired by James Hinchliffe and Sharna Burgess’s performance in season 23, to “Santa Maria (Del Buen Ayre)” by Gotan Project. Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong dance an Argentine Tango, inspired by Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough’s performance in season 16, to “Para Te” by Appart.

Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten dance the Quickstep, inspired by Jordan Fisher and Lindsay Arnold’s performance in season 25, to “Chuck Berry” by Pharrell Williams. Finally, Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold will perform a Viennese Waltz, inspired by Charli D’Amelio and Mark Ballas’ performance in season 31, to “Glimpse of Us” by Joji.

Dancing with the Stars airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m., ET on ABC, and Disney Plus. New episodes air the next day on Hulu.