Robert Irwin Hosts Dancing with the Stars Spinoff

0:00It's April 23rd. You're listening to Entertainment and Celebrity News today. AI-powered pop culture updates. I'm Corey with The Story. Robert Erwin, the 22-year-old champ from season 34 of Dancing with the Stars, is jumping back into the spotlight. He's set to host the new spin-off called Dancing with the Stars, The Next Pro, where 12 up-and-coming dancers battle it out for pro spot-on. Season 35. These dancers will live together in one house and face intense auditions to prove they're ready for the big leagues. It's the first time the show has done something like this to scout fresh pro talent. Mark Ballis is joining as a judge, right alongside his mom, Shirley Ballis, the dance legend. Returning pros will pop in as guest judges and mentors too. Erwin dropped the news at Hulu's Get Real House event earlier this week on April 22nd. The spin-off kicks off July 13th at APM. Eastern on ABC, with episodes hitting Hulu the next day. Meanwhile, season 35 announced his first two celebs, summer house stars Ciara Miller,

1:04and the traitors alum, Mora Higgins, with more reveals. Coming soon, and the premiere set for Fall. This fresh twist keeps the Dancing with the Stars' energy roll in strong, blending competition, drama, and killer moves into one hot package.