Brief
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2027 to Stream on Disney+ for First Time
ABC and Disney+ will jointly broadcast the 2027 New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, featuring Ryan Seacrest, Druski, Rita Ora and others.
By Felo News Desk · Published
ABC and Disney+ will simulcast Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest for 2027, marking the first time the 55‑year‑old program streams on the Disney platform, Billboard reported.
What happened
The 2027 telecast will be an eight‑hour celebration spanning New York’s Times Square, Las Vegas, Chicago, Puerto Rico, Nashville, Kansas City and other locations. It will feature 42 performers, four live countdowns and nearly 100 songs. The broadcast follows a record‑breaking 2026 edition that drew 46 million total viewers, with more than 30 million watching the Times Square ball drop.
What the reports add
Billboard notes that comedian and actor Druski joins as the Chicago co‑host, while Rita Ora returns to co‑host from Times Square. Julianne Hough and NFL star Rob Gronkowski will again lead celebrations from Las Vegas. The article also highlights Druski’s rapid rise, including his 2025 Billboard cover and 2026 TIME 100 Next honor.
What was said
Billboard quoted the outlet’s description of Druski’s achievements, stating he became the first comedian on Billboard’s year‑end “No. 1’s” cover in 2025 and was named Rolling Stone’s No. 1 most influential creator of 2026.
How it came about
The expanded format builds on the 2026 edition’s success, which set viewership records and solidified the show as television’s premier New Year’s Eve destination.
Key facts
- Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2027 will simulcast on Disney+ and ABC for the first time. (billboard.com)
- Comedian Druski will serve as Chicago co‑host alongside Ryan Seacrest. (billboard.com)
- The 2027 show will feature 42 performers, four live countdowns and nearly 100 songs across multiple cities. (billboard.com)
- The 2026 edition attracted 46 million total viewers, with over 30 million watching the Times Square ball drop. (billboard.com)
Sources
- [1] billboard.com — originally reported as “‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ Set to Simulcast Live on ABC & Disney+ for the First Time”
