‘DWTS’ Considers Postponing Season 32 Premiere Amid Writers’ Strike, Matt Walsh Walks Out Of Rehearsal
Et has learned ABC is putting in place plans to postpone Tuesday’s premiere.The launch of “Dancing with the Stars” season 32, which was scheduled on September 26, is reportedly being postponed by ABC.The decision was made in response to pressure from striking WGA members on the celebrity cast of “DWTS”, namely Matt Walsh, Alyson Hannigan, and Mira Sorvino.As learnt by Et, ABC is putting up backup plans in case some of them start to withdraw.
Currently, Walsh is “pausing” his participation in the program; others might follow.
In the upcoming days, a final choice on delaying the debut will be taken.
The plan involves the network identifying alternate temporary programming for the Tuesday 8 to 10 p.m.
time slot and crafting a new rollout plan for season 32 of the show.A source close to production tells Et that “there are over 500 people employed for the show and the talent...
