Ratings | Dancing With The Stars sweeps viewers off their feet

Ratings | Dancing With The Stars sweeps viewers off their feet – Season reaches 7.6 million Australians, 7plus audience up 58%.

Viewers gave the Seven Network’s star-studded 2025 season of Dancing With The Stars a standing ovation, with more than 7.6 million Australians tuning in on Seven and 7plus throughout the series run.

Last night’s dazzling Grand Finale, which saw Home and Away actor Kyle Shilling take home the iconic Mirror Ball Trophy after a live viewer vote, had an average national total TV audience of 937,000, up 5% on the 2024 finale, and reached 1.81 million Australians.

The 2025 series scored an average national total TV audience of 922,000, which was up 5% on 2024. 7plus also delivered an outstanding performance, with its Dancing With The Stars audience up 58% year-on-year.

Dancing With The Stars 2025 was hosted by Sonia Kruger and Dr Chris Brown, with expert judging from Craig Revel Horwood, Helen Richey, Sharna Burgess and Mark Wilson. The star-studded celebrity line-up included:

Brittany Hockley – Radio and podcast host
Felicity Ward – Comedian
Harry Garside – Olympic boxer
Karina Carvalho – 7NEWS presenter
Kyle Shilling – Home and Away actor
Mia Fevola – Brand influencer and model
Michael Usher – 7NEWS presenter
Osher Günsberg – TV host and podcaster
Rebecca Gibney – Actor
Shaun Micallef – TV comic
Susie O’Neill – Olympic legend
Trent Cotchin – AFL champion

Seven’s Group Managing Director, Television, Angus Ross, said:

“Dancing With The Stars proved once again why it is a family favourite, attracting a bigger audience year-on-year thanks to its star-studded line up of brave and talented celebrities.

“We’ve got the winning dancing combo, with our dynamic and passionate judging panel of Craig, Helen, Sharna and Mark, and outstanding hosting from Sonia and Chris. A big thank you to everyone involved in making this year’s season such a success, and congratulations to Kyle Shilling on your great win.”

Seven’s National Television Sales Director, Katie Finney, said:

“Dancing With The Stars continues to go from strength to strength each year, captivating 7.6 million Australians this year alone.

“The show consistently delivers entertaining dance numbers, broad family appeal and strong audience engagement, making it a proven performer for Seven and our partners alike.”

Dancing With The Stars is produced by BBC Studios Australia and New Zealand from a format created by the BBC and distributed by BBC Studios.

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Ratings | Dancing With The Stars sweeps viewers off their feet

About the Show

Dancing With The Stars on Channel 7 premieres 15 June – Stars shine bright. The ultimate dancefloor battle kicks off 15 June.

Get ready to shine, shimmer, and salsa! Dancing With The Stars is back, lighting up the screen with glitzy spray tans, sparkling sequins, and the electrifying energy of the ballroom when the new season premieres Sunday, 15 June on Seven and 7plus.

Twelve brand-new celebrities are trading their day jobs for the dance floor in the ultimate fish out of water experience.

The below media kit has all the details ahead of the season premiere, including Q&As with the celebrities revealing who feels most at home on the dance floor and which star is the ultimate dancing threat.

Hosted by Sonia Kruger and Dr Chris Brown, this season promises glitz, glamour, and show-stopping routines as the stars put their best foot forward, all in support of the star’s chosen charities.

After weeks of intense rehearsals, they’ll step into the spotlight to impress the all-star judging panel: Craig Revel Horwood, Helen Richey, Sharna Burgess, and Mark Wilson.

Who will Australia decide deserves the Mirror Ball Trophy in 2025? Let the battle for ballroom glory begin!