{"id":2027756,"date":"2025-09-17T01:47:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T01:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2027756"},"modified":"2025-09-17T01:47:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T01:47:24","slug":"the-real-reason-why-carrie-ann-inaba-isnt-on-dancing-with-the-stars-tonight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/the-real-reason-why-carrie-ann-inaba-isnt-on-dancing-with-the-stars-tonight\/","title":{"rendered":"The Real Reason Why Carrie Ann Inaba Isn&#8217;t on &#8216;Dancing with the Stars&#8217; Tonight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">When\u00a0<em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/t\/dancing-stars\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dancing with the Stars;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Dancing with the Stars<\/a><\/em>\u00a0returns for Season 34 tonight, it will be missing one of its biggest faces. Judge <strong>Carrie Ann Inaba<\/strong> will not be in attendance for the opener of this year&#8217;s edition of the ABC&#8217;s dance series.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Here&#8217;s everything to know about why Carrie Ann isn&#8217;t on <em>DWTS<\/em>, and when we&#8217;ll see her at the judges table next.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/woman-dancing-light-skin-tone\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\ud83d\udc83\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\udc83\ud83c\udffb;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">\ud83d\udc83\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\udc83\ud83c\udffb<\/a><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/newsletters\/dancing-with-the-stars\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:SIGN UP for our Dancing with the Stars newsletter to get access to exclusive news, interviews, songs, recaps and more;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">SIGN UP for our Dancing with the Stars newsletter to get access to exclusive news, interviews, songs, recaps and more<\/a><\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/man-dancing-medium-light-skin-tone\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\ud83d\udd7a\ud83c\udffc\ud83d\udd7a\ud83c\udffc;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">\ud83d\udd7a\ud83c\udffc\ud83d\udd7a\ud83c\udffc<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><strong>Why isn&#8217;t Carrie Ann Inaba on <em>Dancing with the Stars<\/em> tonight?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cI wanted to share that I will not be at the show tonight as I am feeling quite under the weather,\u201d Carrie Ann posted on Instagram earlier in the day on Sept. 16. \u201cI\u2019m resting up and can\u2019t wait to be back next week in good health.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">She also added, \u201cIn the meantime, I wish all the contestants the very best of luck. I\u2019ll be cheering you on from home.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><strong>When will Carrie Ann Inaba be on <em>Dancing with the Stars<\/em> next?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">While Carrie Ann has not indicated what her illness is, she does plan to return to <em>DWTS<\/em> for next week\u2019s performance. So, unless she&#8217;s not feeling well enough in a week&#8217;s time, we should see her back where she belongs on Tuesday, Sept. 23.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Related:<\/strong><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/tv\/articles\/dancing-stars-premiere-week-songs-130741538.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:All the Dancing with the Stars Premiere Week Songs and Dances \u2014 From Tango to Jive;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">All the <em>Dancing with the Stars<\/em> Premiere Week Songs and Dances \u2014 From Tango to Jive<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><strong>Was there a guest judge on <em>Dancing with the Stars<\/em> tonight?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, Bruno TonioliDisney&amp;sol;Eric McCandless<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">There were no guest judges joining <strong>Derek Hough<\/strong> and <strong>Bruno Tonioli<\/strong> at the judges table. So each of the 14 celebrity contestants and their pro partners was only given two scores for a possible 20 points total.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Related:\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/tv\/articles\/dancing-stars-2025-trailer-season-170000060.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dancing With the Stars\u00a02025 Trailer: Season 34 Official Sneak Peek (Exclusive);elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\"><em>Dancing With the Stars<\/em>\u00a02025 Trailer: Season 34 Official Sneak Peek (Exclusive)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><strong>When has Carrie Ann Inaba not been on <em>Dancing with the Stars<\/em>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Believe it or not, in the 34 seasons that Carrie Ann has been a judge on <em>Dancing with the Stars<\/em>, this is the first time that she has missed being in the ballroom to judge a performance!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Inaba has been a judge since <em>Dancing with the Stars<\/em> premiered in 2005, when she was joined by Bruno and the late<strong> Len<\/strong><strong>Goodman<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><strong>What have been Carrie Ann Inaba\u2019s previous health struggles?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In October 2023, Carrie Ann shared what it was like living with her lupus diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cAfter years of wondering why I felt the way I did, I now know that I live with lupus \u2014 an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the body and causes inflammation that over time can damage different parts of the body including the organs. I am proactive about trying to prevent my own lupus flares by taking rest and managing my stress levels, amongst other things.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Then in 2007, Carrie Ann was diagnosed with spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal canal that can cause pain and numbness.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cI think it started because I went from being a very active person to a non-active person,\u201d Inaba told\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/health\/carrie-ann-inaba-discusses-living-chronic-illness\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:People;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>People<\/em><\/a>\u00a0in 2019. \u201cI remember going to the doctor, and I couldn\u2019t move my head. I was in excruciating pain for years.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">She added, \u201cWhen you\u2019re in chronic pain, you become exhausted because your body is fighting this pain all the time. Pain is a life stealer. And it\u2019s hidden, so people can\u2019t see it or understand it.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Carrie Ann InabaDisney&amp;sol;Eric McCandless\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/sjw4wSVVPU7_LK7cucZCwA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/parade_250\/143905e133ad3661efe376ac9ba9c8f2\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Carrie Ann InabaDisney&amp;sol;Eric McCandless<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">And finally, in 2013, Carrie Ann was diagnosed with Sj\u04e7gren\u2019s syndrome, symptoms vary depending on the seriousness with mild cases having manageable symptoms, such as such as dry mouth, dry eyes, chronic pain, and fatigue, while others face more serious systemic involvement and can shorten one\u2019s life span.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cIt was debilitating,\u201d Inaba shared with\u00a0<em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/health\/carrie-ann-inaba-discusses-living-chronic-illness\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:People;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>People<\/em><\/a><\/em>. \u201cI was in so much pain, I just had to survive. I had to stay in bed three days a week, and I\u2019m so fortunate because I had the kind of job where I could do that. There were days I could barely make my coffee because I was so exhausted.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Dancing with the Stars\u00a0<\/em>Season 34 premieres Tuesday, Sept. 16\u00a0LIVE\u00a0at 8 p.m. ET\/PT on\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/abc-announces-fall-2025-2026-190000562.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:ABC;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">ABC<\/a>\u00a0and Disney+, and streams\u00a0next day on Hulu.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Next,<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/everything-know-dancing-stars-season-162738303.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:\u00a0Everything You Need To Know About\u00a0Dancing with the Stars\u00a0Season 34;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">\u00a0Everything You Need To Know About\u00a0<em>Dancing with the Stars<\/em>\u00a0Season 34<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>This story was originally reported by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/tv\/the-reason-carrie-ann-inaba-missed-dancing-with-the-stars-season-34-premiere\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Parade;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Parade<\/a> on Sep 16, 2025, where it first appeared in the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/tv\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:TV;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">TV<\/a> section. 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Here&#8217;s everything to know about why Carrie Ann isn&#8217;t on DWTS, and when we&#8217;ll see her at [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2027757,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25172],"tags":[344312,41508,343995],"class_list":["post-2027756","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","tag-carrie-ann-inaba","tag-dancing-with-the-stars","tag-derek-hough"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Real-Reason-Why-Carrie-Ann-Inaba-Isnt-on-Dancing.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2027756","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2027756"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2027756\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2027757"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2027756"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2027756"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2027756"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}