Dancing With the Stars is celebrating its return to the Emmy Awards as it receives a nomination for the first time in a decade. The 2026 Emmy nominations, announced recently, recognized the ABC reality competition series in the best reality competition category, marking a significant comeback since its last nomination in 2016.
Showrunner Conrad Green expressed gratitude for the nomination, stating, "It's a huge honor for the show to be nominated again in the reality competition category. We have a very dedicated team who work extremely hard to make the best possible show, so we’re all delighted that the Television Academy has recognized this labor of love — particularly after 20 years on air!"
Dancing With the Stars' Legacy and Emmy Recognition
In its 34th season, the show has garnered a total of five Emmy nominations, which include:
- Best reality competition series
- Makeup for a variety, nonfiction or reality program
- Hairstyling for a variety, nonfiction or reality program
- Technical direction/camerawork for a series
- Lighting design/lighting direction for a series
Executive producer and casting head Deena Katz added, "To be recognized in our 34th season is an extraordinary honor and means the world to our entire Dancing With the Stars family. We are deeply grateful to the Television Academy for this recognition and to our amazing cast, crew, creative team, and loyal fans whose passion and support have made this journey possible."