Updated: September 8, 2025 (ET). This DWTS 2025 news round-up covers only developments from September 6 to 8, 2025, to keep things strictly current.
What changed since September 6?
On September 6, 2025, Robert Irwin shared the advice he received from his sister (and Season 21 champion) Bindi Irwin: embrace the experience, have fun, and let his personality shine—words that set the tone for his run with pro Witney Carson. Good Housekeeping detailed the exchange.
At the 2025 MTV VMAs on September 7, 2025, Alix Earle said rehearsals for Dancing with the Stars have left her “a little bruised and beaten up,” adding she even had a brief “breakdown” and leaned on boyfriend Braxton Berrios for support. E! News reported the interview.
Meanwhile, on September 7, 2025, Corey Feldman described how partner Jenna Johnson is helping him transition from his own performance style to ballroom technique—saying he’s “very grateful” to learn and eager for the challenge. Fox News captured his comments.
Dancing with the Stars 2025: When and where to watch
Dancing with the Stars Season 34 premieres Tuesday, September 16, 2025, on ABC and Disney+, with next‑day streaming on Hulu—reinforced by the show’s official Instagram updates over the weekend.
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Why this matters
These same‑day updates give us a clearer picture of early momentum: Earle is feeling the grind but staying upbeat; Irwin is grounding his approach in family wisdom; and Feldman is committing to the craft with humility. Together, they frame the competitive storylines fans will track once the ballroom opens on September 16.
Check back here for more strictly timely coverage of Dancing with the Stars as premiere week unfolds.
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