{"id":34378,"date":"2025-09-17T17:32:54","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T22:32:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heels.co.in\/news\/?p=34378"},"modified":"2025-09-17T00:47:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T05:47:28","slug":"carrie-ann-inaba-misses-dwts-season-34-premiere-due-to-health-concerns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heels.co.in\/news\/carrie-ann-inaba-misses-dwts-season-34-premiere-due-to-health-concerns","title":{"rendered":"Carrie Ann Inaba Misses DWTS Season 34 Premiere Due to Health Concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"
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DWTS Family Rallies Around Carrie Ann Inaba as Judge Misses Season 34 Premiere Night<\/p>\n

The glittering ballroom of “Dancing with the Stars” felt notably dimmed this week as beloved judge Carrie Ann Inaba was conspicuously absent from the season 34 premiere, leaving fans and contestants alike wondering about the panel’s dynamic without her signature warmth and expertise.<\/p>\n

In a heartfelt social media announcement that resonated with her characteristic grace, Inaba revealed she would be missing the highly anticipated season opener due to illness. “I wanted to share that I will not be at the show tonight as I am feeling quite under the weather,” the veteran judge shared with her devoted followers, her vulnerability striking a chord in an industry often obsessed with perfection. “I’m resting up and can’t wait to be back next week in good health.”<\/p>\n

The absence of television’s most nurturing dance critic left judges Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough to shoulder the responsibility alone, creating an unprecedented judging scenario for the milestone anniversary season. ABC’s decision not to bring in a replacement judge speaks volumes about Inaba’s irreplaceable presence\u2014a testament to her unique voice in the competitive dance landscape.<\/p>\n

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