DWTS Voting: How To Vote For Your Favorite Stars

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Ever wondered how your votes crown the champion on Dancing With The Stars (DWTS)? It's not just the judges' scores that matter; viewer votes play a crucial role. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how the DWTS voting system works, ensuring your favorite stars have a shot at winning the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.

Understanding the DWTS Voting System

The DWTS voting system combines judges' scores with viewer votes to determine each couple's final score. Each week, the couples perform, and judges provide scores out of 30 (or sometimes more, depending on the season and number of judges). These scores are then combined with the at-home viewer votes to decide who stays and who goes.

How to Cast Your Vote

There are typically two main methods for voting:

  • Online Voting: During the live show, a voting window opens. You can cast your votes online at the official DWTS website (usually ABC.com) You'll need an ABC account, but signing up is free and easy. Each voter is usually allowed a certain number of votes per couple.
  • Text Voting: In some seasons, viewers can also vote by texting a specific number assigned to each couple. The text voting window is also open during the live show. Check the on-screen prompts during the broadcast for the correct numbers.

When to Vote

Timing is everything! The voting window typically opens at the beginning of the show and closes shortly after the last performance. The exact times are announced during the broadcast, so pay close attention. Votes cast outside this window are not counted.

Rules and Restrictions

  • Eligibility: You must be a resident of the United States or Canada to vote.
  • Vote Limits: There are limits to how many times you can vote per couple, per method (online or text). These limits are set to ensure fairness.
  • Account Requirements: For online voting, you generally need an ABC account. Make sure your account is active and that you are logged in during the voting window.

The Impact of Your Vote

Viewer votes can significantly impact the results. A couple with lower judges' scores can stay in the competition if they receive enough votes from viewers. Conversely, a couple with high scores can be eliminated if they don't garner sufficient votes.

Strategic Voting

Consider these strategic voting tips:

  1. Support Underdogs: If you have a favorite couple that consistently scores lower, your votes can make a real difference.
  2. Spread Your Votes: Instead of using all your votes on one couple, spread them among your favorites to increase their chances.
  3. Stay Informed: Keep up with the judges' critiques and the couples' progress to make informed voting decisions.

Staying Updated

  • Official Website: The official Dancing With The Stars website is your go-to source for all voting information, rules, and updates.
  • Social Media: Follow DWTS on social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for real-time updates and announcements.
  • TV Broadcast: Pay close attention to the live broadcast for voting instructions and any changes to the voting process.

By understanding the DWTS voting system, you can ensure your voice is heard and your favorite couple has the best chance to shine. So, tune in, cast your votes, and help decide who takes home the Mirrorball Trophy!