Dancing with the Stars 2024 season overview premier date the 2024 season of Dancing With the Stars premiered on September 16th 2024 hosts the season is hosted by Tyra Banks and Alfonso rero continuing their roles from the previous season judges the judging panel Remains the Same as last season featuring K ananaba Len Goodman Bruno tonoli and Derek hoe contestants this season features a diverse roster of celebrities from various Fields including actors musicians athletes and influencers some of the notable contestants include Jake Gyllenhaal the acclaimed actor known for his roles in films like Nightcrawler and Donnie Darko Hy the pop singer songwriter famous for hits like without me and bad at love Tom Brady the retired NFL quarterback and seven time Super Bowl champion Zena the emmy-winning actress and singer known for her roles in Euphoria and SP Spider-Man homecoming Simone biles the Olympic gymnast and multiple gold medalist pro dancers the professional dancers this season include fan favorites such as Valentin scharovsky Jenna Johnson and Mark Ballas as well as some new faces format the format of the show remains consistent with previous Seasons each week contestants perform a ballroom or Latin dance with their professional Partners they are judged on their performance by the panel of judges and receive scores that are combined with viewer votes to determine which couples advance to the next round key themes this season introduces new themes for each week ranging from Hollywood glam to Retro dance party which influence the style and mood of the performances special episodes include a Hometown Heroes night honoring local community figures and a decades week showcasing dances from different historical eras eliminations the elimination process continues to involve both judges scores and public votes each week the couple with the lowest combined score is eliminated until the final special guests the season will feature performances and appearances from various musical artists and past contestants adding extra excitement and entertainment value notable moments as the season progresses expect to see standout performances dramatic eliminations and emotional moments that showcase the celebrities's growth and dedication to the competition finale the grand finale is scheduled for December 16th 2024 where the remaining couples will compete for the miror ball trophy in a high stakes performance the winner will be determined by a combination of Judges scores and viewer votes feel free to ask if you need more specific details or updates as the season progresses