For the first time, “Rockin’ Eve” is bringing the Central Time countdown to viewers coast to coast. While that means no “Countdown Chicago,” ABC7’s Terrell Brown and Cheryl Scott unveiled a new dance routine Wednesday as part of their annual tradition.

For the first time, “Rockin’ Eve” brought the Central Time countdown to viewers coast to coast. While that meant no “Countdown Chicago,” ABC7’s Terrell Brown and Cheryl Scott unveiled a new dance routine Wednesday as part of their annual tradition.

Chance the Rapper is set to headline the Chicago debut of "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest."

Cheryl Scott and Terrell Brown star in "The Dance." It's back for the eighth year and you don't want to miss it. You can watch the full presentation of the "The Dance" in the video player above. "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" kicked off at 7 p.m., featuring the show's first-ever event in Chicago this year.

Chicago is taking the national spotlight as it rings in 2026 with its largest New Year’s Eve celebration to date along the Riverwalk.

Meanwhile, Chance the Rapper will present the show's first-ever live countdown from his hometown of Chicago, alongside Dancing with the Stars host Julianne Hough making her New Year's Rockin' Eve debut with NFL legend Rob Gronkowski to host the Las Vegas extravaganza.

Ryan Seacrest is rounding out the 2025 TV schedule and ringing in 2026 with Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. The annual event will once again be taking place tonight on ABC. In addition to New York,

"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" will be bigger than ever this year with performances by HUNTR/X, Diana Ross, Demi Lovato, Jordan Davis, 50 Cent and so many more. The fun begins New Year's Eve at 8p/7c on ABC.