TMDb/Dancing with the Stars TV ABC expands Dancing With the Stars with a new spinoff, The Next Pro, where 12 dancers compete for a spot on season 35, hosted by champ Robert Irwin. April 23, 2026 AceShowbiz - ABC is expanding the Dancing With the Stars franchise with an exciting new spinoff series set to premiere this summer. The show, titled Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro, will spotlight twelve emerging professional dancers competing for a coveted spot as a pro on season 35 of the iconic ballroom competition.