A Dancing With The Stars Spinoff Is In The Works, And I'm Hyped ...
I didn't know I wanted this kind of show.
www.cinemablend.comRobert Irwin is reported to be hosting a DWTS spinoff called Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro, with announcements circulating in February–April 2026. Multiple outlets cite ABC and Hulu involvement, and the show aims to find the next pro dancer for DWTS Season 35. Some reports also note potential judges like Mark Ballas and Shirley Ballas, with a summer 2026 premiere window. Current coverage confirms Irwin as the featured host for the spinoff, though official network confirmation may vary by outlet. For the latest official confirmation, check ABC’s DWTS pages or the ABC News DWTS alerts edition from April 23, 2026.[2][3][4][5]
- Background: Irwin won DWTS Season 34 and is transitioning to a hosting role on a new spinoff that auditions dancers to become pro DWTS contestants in Season 35.[3][2]
- Format: The Next Pro features dancers competing in an audition-style format; the winner earns a pro-dancer spot on DWTS Season 35.[5][3]
- Timeline: Spinoff is described as premiering in summer 2026 on ABC and Hulu, leading into DWTS Season 35.[3][5]