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Put on your jazz shoes—“Dancing With the Stars” is back with its 34th season.
ABC announced the cast lineup on Wednesday’s episode of “Good Morning America.” The new season premieres Tuesday, September 16.
Viewers can tune in while the show airs live on ABC, and American Express cardholders can utilize a perk to stream it free of charge.
Star-Studded Lineup
ABC unveiled a packed celebrity lineup and expert panelists for season 34, including ballroom experts Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough.
A full list of celebrities and their professional dance partners is as follows:
- Jen Affleck (“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives”) with partner Jan Ravnik
- Hilaria Baldwin, author and wellness influencer, with partner Gleb Savchenko
- Jordan Chiles, Olympic gold medalist, with partner Ezra Sosa
- Baron Davis, NBA All-Star, with partner Britt Stewart
- Alix Earle, social media personality, with partner Val Chmerkovskiy
- Dylan Efron, social media and reality TV star, with partner Daniella Karagach
- Corey Feldman, actor and musician, with partner Jenna Johnson
- Danielle Fishel (“Boy Meets World”) with partner Pasha Pashkov
- Elaine Hendrix, film and TV actress, with partner Alan Bersten
- Scott Hoying, GRAMMY winner from Pentatonix, with partner Rylee Arnold
- Robert Irwin, wildlife conservationist, with partner Witney Carson
- Lauren Jauregui (Fifth Harmony) with partner Brandon Armstrong
- Whitney Leavitt (“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives”) with partner Mark Ballas
- Andy Richter, comedian, with partner Emma Slater
Eager fans can catch the show live on ABC or Disney+, with episodes available for streaming on Hulu the following day.
The Express Line
Eligible American Express cardholders can apply monthly streaming credits that make Disney+ or Hulu effectively free. Standalone, ad-supported subscriptions to Disney+ and Hulu each cost $9.99 per month. With credits applied, the services can be fully comped.
The Platinum Card® from American Express
Though The Platinum Card® from American Express boasts an expensive $695 annual fee (Terms apply, see rates & fees), it offers an avalanche of built-in rewards and credits that can offset the cost—if you use them.
One perk is a $240 digital entertainment credit, dispersed as $20 in monthly statement credits. Cardholders can use this credit toward eligible subscriptions, including Disney+, a Disney+ Bundle, ESPN+, Hulu, Peacock, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Enrollment is required for activation.
Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
For streaming perks without the expensive price tag, the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express offers a more accessible option. With a $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95, new applicants can enjoy complimentary benefits for a year (Terms apply, see rates & fees).
Once enrolled, cardholders can receive up to $120 in streaming credits annually, dispersed as $10 in statement credits each month. Credits can be applied toward a standalone or bundled subscription, on Disney+, Hulu or ESPN.
Bottom Line
Whether you plan on catching the latest season of “Dancing With the Stars” live or binging episodes in one go, an American Express card can offer lucrative streaming benefits. Those on a budget can apply for the Blue Cash Preferred card to access select streaming platforms at no cost during the first year.
To view rates and fees for The Platinum Card® from American Express please visit this page.
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