DWTS: The Next Pro finale: how to watch tonight without cable
The live finale of Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro airs Monday, Aug. 31, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, crowning the next pro for Season 35. Cord-cutters can stream it free via DIRECTV or Fubo free trials, which carry ABC in many markets. Selena Hamilton, AJ Pritchard, and Adele Zaikman compete for the title tonight.
Key Takeaways
- The Season 1 finale airs Monday, Aug. 31, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on ABC.
- Three finalists remain after Allen Genkin was eliminated in the semifinals.
- Free trials from DIRECTV (5 days) and Fubo let cord-cutters stream ABC live.
- Episodes appear on Disney+ and Hulu the day after they air on ABC.
- The winner joins Dancing with the Stars Season 35, premiering Sept. 15–16.
How Can You Watch the DWTS: The Next Pro Finale for Free?
If you do not have cable or an over-the-air antenna, the easiest way to watch tonight is through a live TV streaming service that includes your local ABC station and offers a free trial. Both DIRECTV and Fubo meet that criteria for many viewers.
Sign up for a plan that includes ABC, start the free trial, and stream the finale live at 8 p.m. ET. DIRECTV offers a five-day free trial; Fubo also provides a free trial for new subscribers. The episode will be available on Disney+ and Hulu the day after it airs on ABC, according to Syracuse.com.
Who Are the Final Three Contestants?
Twelve dancers entered this summer to earn a professional spot on the main Dancing with the Stars show. After seven weeks of competition, only three remain.
Selena Hamilton, 21, from Los Angeles, has impressed judges with her versatility and commercial dance background. She has toured with Derek Hough and Lindsey Stirling and performed alongside artists including Doechii.
AJ Pritchard is already familiar to ballroom fans from the U.K.'s Strictly Come Dancing. His professional experience and technical precision have made him one of the season's strongest competitors.
Adele Zaikman entered the finale as the season's underdog, steadily improving week after week. Allen Genkin was eliminated in the semifinals, ending his bid to become the newest DWTS professional.
What Happens in Tonight's Finale?
Season 1, Episode 8, titled "The Final Step: Finale With Derek Hough and Witney Carson," brings the spinoff competition to a close. Each finalist performs two dances alongside former DWTS contestants who previously reached the show's highest levels.
Charli D'Amelio, Nev Schulman, and Adam Rippon return as celebrity alumni partners. Each finalist will dance both a ballroom or Latin routine and a freestyle performance before the winner is crowned. Guest judge Derek Hough and co-host Witney Carson join host Robert Irwin for the live studio event.
The full cast for Dancing with the Stars Season 35 will be revealed Tuesday, Sept. 2, on Good Morning America. ABC has confirmed a two-night premiere on Sept. 15 and Sept. 16. For more celebrity TV coverage, visit our Celebrity Breaking News hub.