# ‘The Next Pro’ Waltzing To LA? BBC Studios Eyes Production Move For ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Spinoff

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-next-pro-waltzing-to-la-bbc-studios-eyes-production-move-for-dancing-with-the-stars-spinoff/
- Published: 2026-10-29T19:01:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-29T19:25:08+00:00
- Original publisher: Deadline
- Original article: https://deadline.com/2026/10/dancing-with-the-star-the-next-pro-la-production-move-1237207698/
- Topics: Business, Celebrity, Companies, Entertainment, Film, TV

## Key points

- BBC Studios is seeking a California tax credit for a possible second season.
- The first season was filmed in Brisbane and drew 5.3 million viewers.
- A move could bring production to LA, but renewal is not confirmed.

## Summary

BBC Studios is considering moving its competition series *Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro* from Australia to Los Angeles for a possible second season. The move would bring production to the city where the main *Dancing with the Stars* series has filmed all 35 seasons, and could support LA’s production industry amid a decline in local filming.

The first season was filmed in Brisbane, employed about 110 local cast and crew, and contributed an estimated A$7.2 million (US$5 million) to the Australian economy. It debuted in July to 5.3 million viewers across ABC, Disney+ and Hulu after three days. BBC Studios has applied for a California tax credit and is in the second stage of the process, but the show has not been renewed and the company is awaiting the credit decision before preparing a budget and speaking with ABC.

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