Where Is Carrie Ann Inaba? "Dancing With the Stars" judge...

Famed reality show judge explains absence from season premiere

The 34th season of “Dancing with the Stars” kicked off Tuesday night without one of its crowd-favorite judges, Carrie Ann Inaba.

Where is Carrie Ann Inaba? "Dancing With the Stars" judge...

The TV personality's chair was empty on Tuesday as Season 34 welcomed 14 new celebrities and their professional partners to the ballroom.

Dancing With The Stars 34, Carrie Ann Inaba Remained Absent From The Show, Here's What We Know

Dancing With The Stars, a dance reality show with an amazing lineup of celebrities dancing to win the trophy, premiered on ABC on September 16, 2025. This season features dynamic contestants from the world of entertainment, sports and social media, including Hilaria Baldwin, Danielle Fishel, Alix Earle, Andy Richter, Elaine Hendrix, Jordan Chiles, Baron Davis, Dylan Efron, Corey Feldman, Scott Hoying, Robert Irwin, Lauren Jauregui, Jen Affleck, …