DWTS to bring in big changes next season including all-new ‘modern’ fan voting process

DANCING With the Stars plans on bringing some big shakeups to the ballroom next season – including a change that will give the show a more ‘modern’ spin, The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal. 

The big shift comes off of season 34’s historic year, which included a record-high number of over 50 million fans voting from home. 

With the increase in voting, which was up 11% from the previous week, ABC executives have been weighing the options of how they can lean even more into the process. 

Currently, the main way to vote for DWTS contestants and the pros is by texting the celebrity’s name to the code 21523. 

However, production is looking into how they can implement more modern technology, such as social media, into the process. 

“While this season has seen an increase in ratings and votes, execs are looking into how they can modernize their voting process. 

“As of right now, they do it old school with texting a number to vote for a celeb. 

“The execs have been adamant about integrating things like social media into the voting process, specifically TikTok. 

“It hasn’t been ironed out yet, but they’re trying to make voting more accessible and want it to reach a wider audience for season 35,” the source claimed. 

In addition to texting, viewers can also go to dwtsvote.abc.com; however, the majority of the votes still come from texting. 

Currently, voting is limited to 10 votes per person and per method of voting.

Voting is also only allowed during the window the show airs live on the East Coast and varies by time zone, which is regularly encouraged by show hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro. 

While voting has always been done primarily by text messaging, the time window is a more recent change to the show. 

In 2019, DWTS implemented the current protocol of voting only being allowed during the live East Coast feed – meaning those in other time zones wouldn’t get to vote when their show aired. 

While the move was labeled as “unfair” by many, the show has continued with the method. 

BALLROOM BUST?

The current season of DWTS has been a huge success for ABC and Disney – but it has not been met without its fair share of drama.

Throughout the season, the judging panel has been called out by both the pros and by viewers at home for low scores and harsh comments towards select contestants.

Fans have also accused judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough of “overscoring” their “favorite” contestants, including The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Whitney Leavitt.

Things have apparently gotten to the point where members of the show felt the need to confront production over the direction it’s heading.

“There are a handful of pros, both some who are still on the show and some who have already been eliminated, who are fed up with how they are being treated. 

“Some feel the judges have been harsher than they needed to be to them, which not only impacts scores, but it also impacts how the at-home viewers see the season. 

“It impacts who they vote for and who they want to watch week by week. 

“Other pros like Alan and Pasha feel extra protective of their partners and feel the judges have been too harsh on them. 

“Multiple pros have stepped up to meet with production over the judges’ bias and are demanding some kind of change and more fairness moving forward. 

“What that change looks like is still to be determined, but they at least got the conversation rolling,” a source claimed.

Dancing With the Stars season 34 airs on Tuesdays at 8pm EST on ABC and is available to stream the following day on Disney+ and Hulu.

Desperate Measures: Towanda Braxton Transfers Home To New Husband Sean Hall Just 15 Days After Wedding Amid Crippling Financial Crisis

Towanda Braxton Transfers Home to New Husband Sean Hall Amid Financial Struggles and Back Taxes

In a surprising move, Towanda Braxton has reportedly transferred ownership of her Georgia home to her new husband,

Sean Hall, just 15 days after the couple’s wedding. The decision comes amid ongoing financial issues and back taxes that Towanda has been dealing with.

According to sources, the transfer is a result of Towanda’s financial difficulties, and it’s raised eyebrows among fans who are questioning the timing and motives behind the move.

Tamar Braxton, who has been very open about her family’s struggles, revealed that she helped Towanda with the down payment on the home and even covered the movers’ expenses

. However, Tamar also pointed out that Towanda has still been falling behind on her bills, which has added to the tension.

The Timing and the Drama

The timing of the transfer is certainly intriguing, as Towanda made this decision just

days after her wedding to Sean Hall. While some might see it as a move to protect her assets or a way to start fresh with her new husband, others can’t help but question the financial implications. Did Towanda make this choice out of necessity, or was it part of a larger plan?

Tamar’s openness about helping Towanda financially only adds another layer of complexity to the situation. While Tamar’s generosity is commendable, it’s clear that there are still unresolved issues in Towanda’s financial management. Could this be a wake-up call for Towanda to take a closer look at her financial habits, or is there more to the story that fans are yet to uncover?

Fans React: What Are Your Thoughts?

The situation has certainly sparked conversations among fans, many of whom are wondering if Towanda’s financial difficulties are the result of poor decisions or outside circumstances. Does this situation signal a pattern, or is it just a bump in the road for Towanda and her new marriage?

What do you think of Towanda’s decision to transfer ownership of her home to her husband so soon after their wedding? Is it a smart financial move, or does it raise red flags? Let us know your thoughts!

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