Why Did Lindsay Arnold Leave ‘Dancing With the Stars’?

Lindsay Arnold was recently confirmed to be part of the first-annual Dancing With the Stars Fan Convention event later this year. Although Arnold is no longer a pro on the show, she’s still a beloved member of the DWTS family and will be partaking in the August 2026 event with several other famous faces from the show. It’s hard to believe, but it’s been five years since Arnold last competed on DWTS. She made her debut on the show during Season 16 in 2013, then served as a troupe member from Seasons 17 to 20. From Seasons 21 to 28, Arnold regularly appeared as a DWTS pro. She took Season 29 off while pregnant with her first child,…