CHATTER AWAY: Overnight Open Thread

Variety reports:

The “Dancing With the Stars” premiere will more than likely be delayed next week, as talent has begun dropping out of the show amid rising pressures during the WGA strike.

“Veep” actor Matt Walsh, who is part of the Season 32 cast, is “taking a pause” from the ABC dance competition show until an agreement is made with the WGA. Walsh is a member of WGA, SAG-AFTRA and the DGA.

ABC confirmed to Variety that the network is putting plans in place to postpone the “Dancing With the Stars” premiere. “Dancing With the Stars” is a show covered by the WGA because it employs one WGA writer — however, it is worth noting that the show employs roughly 500 staff members in total, including crew members and producers.

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#DancingWithTheStars Season 32 will more-than-likely delay its premiere, unless the WGA strike is resolved by end of day.

Many celebrity contestants are considering bowing out of the show amid strike pressure and the WGA picketing their rehearsals.https://t.co/LkoPDGRI70

— Variety (@Variety) September 21, 2023