ABC'S NUMBER ONE HIT REALITY SHOW, "DANCING WITH THE STARS," RETURNS FOR SEASON 22 IN MARCH 2016

ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" will return for its 22nd season in 2016 on MONDAY, MARCH 21 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET). "Dancing with the Stars," produced by BBC Worldwide Productions, prepares for more glitz, glamour and sequins in 2016. With an all-new cast of celebrities ready to take on the competition and hit the ballroom floor, it will be another season full of surprises and unforgettable dances.

"Dancing with the Stars" is the hit reality series in which celebrities perform choreographed dance routines, which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by viewers.

About BBC Worldwide Productions

BBC Worldwide Productions is a key business under BBC Worldwide North America, the U.S. division of the main commercial arm and wholly-owned subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), BBC Worldwide. Based in Los Angeles, BBC Worldwide Productions develops and produces scripted and unscripted projects based on BBC formats/brands for cable and broadcast networks, as well as digital platforms. The production company is producer of Dancing with the Stars (ABC), Getting On (HBO), Top Gear (HISTORY) and the upcoming limited series, Crime (HBO).