DWTS Halloween Night 2025 Format and Broadcast
DWTS Halloween Night 2025 is a themed live episode within the regular competition schedule. The episode features all remaining celebrity-pro dancer couples performing a Halloween-themed routine while competing for judges' scores and audience votes. The show is produced by BBC Studios and airs on ABC in the United States, with streaming available on Hulu and Disney+.
The episode typically follows the standard two-part scoring system, combining judges' scores with viewer votes from a dedicated phone and app line. Results from this episode may determine which couples advance or face elimination in the following week. Production details, such as set design and judging panel, are confirmed closer to the air date through official ABC network announcements.
Costumes, Themes, and Performances
Each celebrity contestant selects a Halloween costume and integrates it into a choreographed dance routine. Past seasons have featured horror-inspired themes, pop culture characters, and classic monster reinterpretations. The creative direction is coordinated by the show's professional choreographers in collaboration with the celebrities.
Judging Criteria for Halloween Routines
Judges evaluate the Halloween routines based on technical execution, creativity, costume integration, and overall entertainment value. The scoring rubric remains consistent with the rest of the season, focusing on precision, musicality, and the ability to convey a narrative through movement.
How to Watch and Vote
Viewers can watch the live broadcast on ABC and stream the episode on Hulu shortly after it airs. Disney+ subscribers in select regions also receive access to the live stream. Voting opens during the episode through the official DWTS app and website, with real-time results typically revealed in the following week's results show.
Audience votes contribute a weighted portion to each couple's total score, making viewer participation a decisive factor in the Halloween Night outcome. The official DWTS website provides detailed instructions on voting eligibility, which is typically limited to U.S. residents using the designated app or web portal.