From Cosmopolitan · Mehera Bonner · · 40s
DWTS Dance Order Secret Revealed
Former DWTS winner explains how network picks dance order to maximize viewership.
In brief
Former DWTS winner explains how network picks dance order to maximize viewership. Bobby Bones revealed that DWTS producers place celebrities at the top of the show to ensure they're seen by viewers switching channels. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
DWTS Dance Order Strategy
Bobby Bones revealed the network places celebrities at the top of the show to ensure they're seen by viewers switching channels.
“The network would probably kill me for saying this”
Viewership Strategy Explained
Producers choose celebrities for high-viewership slots to maximize audience attention during prime time television hours.
“If they’re putting you at the top of the hour, that means they want you to be seen”
Network's Purpose
The network intentionally places celebrities in strategic positions to ensure they're seen by viewers tuning in during prime time television hours.
“They do put you in places for that reason”
The main idea
Bobby Bones revealed that DWTS producers place celebrities at the top of the show to ensure they're seen by viewers switching channels.
