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.comHere’s the latest on Robert Irwin and the DWTS spinoff host role.
- Robert Irwin is reportedly set to host a DWTS spinoff called Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro, aiming to find the next pro dancer for DWTS Season 35. This was reported by multiple outlets in February 2026 and cited as a key part of the spinoff’s rollout.[2][3]
- The show is described as an audition-style competition, with the winner earning a spot as a pro on the main DWTS series, and it is planned to air in the summer on ABC and Hulu.[3][5]
- Broadcast details and potential judges have included names like Mark Ballas and Shirley Ballas, with other DWTS pros serving in rotating mentor/judging roles; production notes indicate BBC Studios involvement for the spinoff format.[5][7][3]
Illustrative example: If DWTS: The Next Pro premieres as described, Irwin would host while contestants vie for a pro contract on DWTS Season 35, similar to a talent-identification format used in other reality franchises.[3]
Citations
- DWTS spinoff hosting news and format details.[3]
- Coverage confirming Irwin as host discussions and summer ABC/Hulu airing window.[2][5]
- Additional reporting on judging panel and production context.[7][3]