Understandably, Dancing with the Stars fans are in an uproar right now over Disney’s YouTube TV blackout. They might not be able to watch Tuesday’s live show or the rest of the season, like they normally do.
Key Takeaways
- Disney-owned channels, such as ESPN and ABC, have been suspended on YouTube TV.
- Disney begged YouTube TV to restore ABC for Election Night.
- YouTube TV rejected Disney’s request.
- In the meantime, DWTS fans have been sharing their concerns on social media.
Inside the YouTube TV Blackout With Disney
This fight isn’t going to end anytime soon. The Walt Disney Co. pulled its Disney-owned channels from YouTube TV on Thursday, October 30. The two companies failed to reach an agreement on the latest terms.
Sporting events and programs, such as DWTS, are watched by millions. However, YouTube TV subscribers won’t be able to access this content on ABC or ESPN. Monday Night Football went black, according to Engadget.
Ahead of Election Day, Disney requested that YouTube TV restore ABC on Tuesday. Deadline reported that YouTube TV rejected Disney’s request due to “customer confusion.” Disney claims that it’s a matter of “public interest.”
YouTube TV argued that there are plenty of other channels for their customers to watch on Election Night. Still, it leaves millions of ABC watchers in the dark.
DWTS Fans Find Alternatives
Many DWTS fans have taken to social media to find alternative ways of watching the show on Tuesday night. Many have mentioned that the show will still be available to stream live on Disney+.
Other viewers may be able to watch on Hulu, but the release may be delayed by a day. Some have taken an old-fashioned approach by buying an antenna television, which is still available at most retailers.
However, it may be challenging for the TV’s built-in tuner to receive the signal at the specified frequency. Of course, there are HDTV antennas and digital antennas that can receive local stations, such as ABC.
Meanwhile, other fans can opt to watch television online. There are websites dedicated to streaming live television without a cable subscription.
GH Fans in the Dark
DWTS fans aren’t the only ones struggling during this blackout. Disney’s YouTube TV blackout left 9 million viewers in the dark, including fans of General Hospital.
It’s unclear whether ABC and YouTube TV will reach a deal soon. In the meantime, it’s affecting millions of viewers and diverse fanbases.
Episodes of DWTS are also available on ABC.com and the ABC app, but require signing in with a participating TV provider that offers ABC. How is the blackout affecting you? Sound off below in the comments section.
