ABC is putting in place plans to postpone the Sept. 26 premiere of Dancing with the Stars. That involves identifying alternate temporary programming for the Tuesday 8-10 PM time slot and crafting a new rollout plan for Season 32 of the dance competition.
The move comes as actors in DWTS’ celebrity cast, particularly Matt Walsh, Alyson Hannigan and Mira Sorvino, have come under pressure from striking WGA members.
Anticipating that some of them will begin backing out, ABC is working on contingency plans. Walsh already is “pausing” his involvement in the show; others may follow.
A final decision on pushing the premiere will be made in the coming days. Meanwhile, celebrity contestants who want to continue to rehearse will be able to do so.
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