Dancing With the Stars<\/a><\/em> returns with its 34th season on Tuesday, September 16, but one judge will be missing from the table. Ahead of the live episode, Carrie Ann Inaba<\/a> confirmed that she will not be in attendance for the premiere.<\/p>\n The reason for Inaba\u2019s absence? She\u2019s sick. \u201cI wanted to share that I will not be at the show tonight as I am feeling quite under the weather. I\u2019m resting up and can\u2019t wait to be back next week in good health,\u201d she shared on Instagram. \u201cIn the meantime, I wish all the contestants the very best of luck. I\u2019ll be cheering you on from home.\u201d<\/p>\n She concluded her message by adding, \u201cHave a great show everyone!<\/p>\n \ufffd\ufffd<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n \u2b50<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n .\u201d<\/p>\n It\u2019s unclear if anyone will be added to the panel alongside Derek Hough<\/a> and Bruno Tonioli<\/a> for this first episode, which will feature all 14 of the Season 34 couples hitting the dance floor for the first time.<\/p>\n The comments section of Inaba\u2019s post was flooded with supportive messages from\u00a0DWTS<\/em> cast members. Cohost Julianne Hough<\/a> wrote, \u201cGet better soon sis,\u201d while her brother Derek Hough commented with two heart emojis. Jenna Johnson<\/a> added, \u201cFeel better Carrie Ann!!!\u201d and Britt Stewart<\/a> said, \u201cHope you feel better Carrie Ann!\u201d<\/p>\n Season 34 contestant Hilaria Baldwin<\/a> wrote, \u201cFeel better.\u201d<\/p>\n Some fans suggested that Sasha Farber<\/a> should step in as a judge for this episode. While Farber was previously a pro on the show for several seasons, he is not one of the pro dancers<\/a> on Season 34. \u201cFeel better soon!<\/p>\n \ufffd\ufffd<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Maybe @sashafarber1<\/a> can help fill in today? lol,\u201d someone commented.<\/p>\n However, Farber is already confirmed to have a new role<\/a> during the premiere. He\u2019ll be sharing behind-the-scenes content on TikTok Live during the episode.<\/p>\n Dancing With the Stars<\/strong><\/em>, Season 34 Premiere, Tuesday, September 16, 8\/7c, ABC and Disney+<\/strong><\/p>\n For a more extended celebration of two decades of Dancing With the Stars, from exclusive interviews to retrospectives and must-see photos, pick up a copy of<\/i><\/b>\u00a0TV Guide Magazine\u2019s<\/a><\/b>\u00a0Dancing With the Stars 20th Anniversary<\/b>\u00a0special issue, available for purchase online at<\/i><\/b>\u00a0DWTS.TVGM2025.com<\/a><\/i><\/b>\u00a0and on newsstands now.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Read the latest entertainment news on TV Insider<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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