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where do i vote for dancing with the stars

You vote for Dancing with the Stars either on the official online voting site during the live show or by sending a text to the show’s dedicated short code, when that season’s voting window is open.

Where to vote (officially)

  • Online : Go to the official DWTS voting page for the current season (for the U.S. version this is typically the DWTS voting site linked from ABC/Disney during the season, e.g., dwtsvote.abc.com during recent years).
  • By text/SMS : During eligible seasons, viewers in the U.S. can text a specific keyword for each celebrity (often their first name) to the official DWTS short code (recent seasons have used 21523) shown on screen during the live broadcast.

The exact link, numbers, and availability can change by season and by country, so always follow the instructions displayed on‑air and on the show’s official site or social channels for the current year.

When your vote counts

  • Voting usually opens when the live episode starts and closes shortly after the last couple dances, often by the final commercial break.
  • Votes sent outside that live window (for example when watching replays or streaming later) generally do not count, even if the site or number still appears accessible.

Basic rules to keep in mind

  • You typically need to be at least 18 and located in an eligible region (for the U.S. show: U.S., its territories, and sometimes Canada for online voting; SMS is often U.S.-only).
  • Recent seasons have capped votes at around 10 online votes + 10 text votes per couple per voting window for eligible viewers, though limits can change each year.

If you’re outside the U.S. or watching another version

Different countries run their own versions of Dancing with the Stars (for example, RTÉ’s Irish version), with different phone numbers, text codes, and prices per vote.

  • Check the official broadcaster’s website in your country (e.g., RTÉ, BBC, etc.).
  • Look for a “How to vote” or “Vote” section updated for the current series, and follow the call/text or online instructions given there.

TL;DR : To vote, use the official DWTS voting website and/or text the contestant’s keyword to the on‑screen short code during the live voting window, following that season’s on‑air instructions for your region.

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