Dancing With the Stars premiered its 34th season on ABC, marking its 20th anniversary. The diverse celebrity cast, including Jen Affleck, Hilaria Baldwin, and Robert Irwin, performed to personal anthems. Judge Carrie Ann Inaba's absence due to illness left only two judges, scoring contestants out of 20. Robert Irwin and Whitney Leavitt received the highest scores (15/20). No eliminations occurred in the premiere, but a double elimination is slated for next week. The show airs Tuesdays on ABC and Disney+, with episodes available on Hulu Wednesdays.

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