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DWTS: The Next Pro ratings surge

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The spin‑off premiered on 13 July 2026, opening with a double‑elimination of Briar Nolet and Jake Monreal and offering free live streaming via trial subscriptions. Early episodes featured a “Stories Without Words” challenge, solid U.S. viewership that topped the week‑of‑13‑19 July reality‑TV ratings, and a minor controversy when veteran pro Val Chmerkovskiy criticized AJ Pritchard. As of the 16 July Nielsen update, ABC had not announced a renewal, leaving the series’ future dependent on its ratings performance. In late July, a rehearsal accident on the 27 July episode left contestant Natalie Jolley with a black eye and concussion after being struck by Stephani Sosa; medical staff deemed her unfit to continue and she was removed, prompting guest judge Britt Stewart to stress the importance of spatial awareness in group routines. Episode 4 aired on 3 August with two‑time Mirrorball champion Jenna Johnson joining as guest judge and mentor. The eight remaining couples performed the Rumba and Argentine Tango, and the lowest‑scoring pair was eliminated. ABC has yet to confirm a second season, with the decision tied to ongoing viewership trends. By 24 August, the competition reached the semifinal round with four contestants remaining: AJ Pritchard, Adele Zaikman, Selena Hamilton, and Allen Genkin. For this episode, the competitors were paired with professional dancers Rylee Arnold, Gleb Savchenko, Jan Ravnik, and Witney Carson, while two-time Mirrorball champion Kym Johnson joined as a guest judge to assist in selecting finalists for the upcoming finale.

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