Audience evidenceThe verdict — who this is for, by the receipts

Made first for young men 1

Dancing with the Stars's audience scores lean most toward young men at 75 of 100 1. Its overall reach is rated targeted — targeted reach aimed at a specific demographic segment 2. On content balance it reads entertainment-first at 0 of 100, weighting storytelling over explicit messaging 3.

The receipts — every claim above is sourced
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    Audience scoreyoung men 75 of 100 is the top quadrant.WhatSphere audience model, score_version 1
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    ReachAudience breadth rated targeted.WhatSphere audience model, score_version 1
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    Content balanceContent balance entertainment-first at 0 of 100.WhatSphere content-balance model, score_version 1

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Synopsis

The competition sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by viewers. Enjoy sizzling salsas, sambas and spray-tans as they vie for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.

Young MaleYoung FemaleMature MaleMature Female
Primary audienceYoung Men
Targeted

Quadrant Scores

Young Men
76
Young Women
48
Older Men
52
Older Women
24
Advocacy4
Entertainment

Audience Representation

White
76
Black
36
Hispanic
28
Asian
38
South Asian
46
Middle Eastern
48
Indigenous
48
Mixed
77
Other
48
LGBTQ+
0

Where to Watch (US)

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