Witney Carson announced she is pregnant and returning as a professional dancer for season 35 of Dancing with the Stars, revealing the news on Good Morning America on Monday alongside her celebrity pairing with Guillermo Rodriguez. Carson marks a franchise first by entering a new installment while already expecting.
Here is the kicker.
The Bottom Line
- The Big Reveal: Witney Carson shared her pregnancy news on Good Morning America on Monday, noting she will soon enter her second trimester.
- A Franchise First: Carson is officially the first professional dancer in Dancing with the Stars history to enter a new season knowing she is pregnant.
- The Pairing: Carson will hit the ballroom floor for season 35 alongside partner Guillermo Rodriguez, with the double premiere scheduled for September 15 and 16.
Breaking New Ground on the Ballroom Floor
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Carson is diving into season 35 while pregnant, making her the first pro in the history of the long-running competition to start an installment expecting.
Carson previously performed while pregnant during the season 31 semifinals in 2022. Fellow pro Daniella Karagach famously discovered she was pregnant during that same season’s premiere, but Carson’s situation breaks new ground because she is entering the competition fully aware of her pregnancy from day one.
“I love dance. I love to compete. I love being on the show, and I also love being a mom, and I want to grow my family,” she told The Hollywood Reporter. “So if I can do both and the baby is healthy, then I am going to try and do it all, because women are amazing.”
Consulting Production and Managing the Timeline
Carson shared that she, her husband Carson McAllister, and Dancing with the Stars casting director Deena Katz had extensive conversations before committing to the season. The primary focus remained the health of both mother and child.
“We just decided, kind of me, my husband and Deena were like, ‘If you feel good enough, why not? Why not do it?'” Carson explained. She noted that she enters her second trimester the following week, marking the most advanced stage of pregnancy she has ever navigated while rehearsing and competing.
“The fact that I am going to be in a little dance costume, being pregnant, is going to be very interesting and something I’ve never done before,” Carson added.
Key Milestones and Season 35 Logistics
Season 35 kicks off with a high-profile double premiere on September 15 and 16, while the full celebrity cast reveal is slated for Good Morning America on September 2.
| Event / Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Pro Dancer Announcement | Witney Carson (announced pregnancy on GMA) |
| Celebrity Pairing | Guillermo Rodriguez |
| Premiere Dates | September 15 and 16 (Double Premiere) |
| Full Cast Reveal Date | September 2 on Good Morning America |
“Working while growing a human is going to be a challenge. But I think it’s going to be also, hopefully, inspiring, and hopefully it will go OK and people will embrace it,” Carson noted. With two-time mirrorball champion status under her belt—having won season 19 with Alfonso Ribeiro and last year’s crown alongside Robert Irwin—Carson steps into this new chapter with seasoned authority.
Looking Ahead to the Ballroom Kickoff
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