"In the wake of soaring ratings and buzz for the long-running competition reality show, ABC is planning a spinoff series focused on finding a new pro dancer for the resurgent franchise, Vulture has learned. Nothing's official just yet, but season-34 winner Robert Irwin is in talks to host the project - dubbed Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro - while current DWTS pro dancer Mark Ballas and his mother, Strictly Come Dancing vet Shirley Ballas, are being eyed to serve as judges."
"allowing the winner to immediately get to work training their first partner on season 35 of DWTS, which arrives in September. It's a win-win-win situation for Disney: Not only does ABC get new programming for its reality-centric summer schedule, but the spinoff itself will serve as monthslong promo for the fall season of DWTS while also extending the footprint of one of the network's most popular programs beyond the fall."
ABC and Hulu plan a Dancing With the Stars spinoff titled Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro to find a new professional dancer. Season-34 winner Robert Irwin is in talks to host the series. Current DWTS pro Mark Ballas and his mother, Shirley Ballas, are being eyed as judges, with a third judge slot open for additional DWTS family members. The series is expected to air this summer and stream on Hulu so the winner can immediately begin training a partner for DWTS season 35 in September. The spinoff provides summer programming, extended promotion for the fall season, and a larger franchise footprint. ABC has not commented and confirmation may arrive in coming months. A question remains about how many Mormon Wives will be included.
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