A new competition show, 'Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro', premieres on July 13 on ABC, featuring 12 dancers auditioning to become the series' next professional dancer. The show is hosted by Season 34 mirrorball champion Robert Irwin and judged by three-time winner Mark Ballas and his mother Shirley Ballas, with a rotating third guest judge each week. The first episode will test contestants on samba and jive techniques. The article provides information on how to watch the show for free via live TV streaming services like DIRECTV, which offers a five-day free trial. New episodes will be available on Disney+ and Hulu on Tuesday mornings. The piece also notes that Season 35 of the flagship 'Dancing with the Stars' is confirmed for Fall 2026, with four celebrities already announced, including Ciara Miller and Maura Higgins.
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