Witney Carson, a professional dancer on "Dancing with the Stars," announced she is pregnant with her third child [1].
The news marks a significant transition for the 32-year-old dancer [6], as she balances a growing family with a high-intensity professional career in competitive dance.
Carson shared the announcement Monday during an appearance on Good Morning America in New York [2]. In a subsequent interview with Access Daily earlier this week, she discussed her family planning and the prospect of having more children after the arrival of baby number three [2, 3].
Carson and her husband, Carson McAllister, are already parents to two boys. Their eldest son, Leo, is five years old, and their younger son, Jet, is three years old [2, 4].
Despite the pregnancy, the dancer confirmed she will return for season 35 of "Dancing with the Stars" [3, 5]. She expressed interest in how the physical demands of the competition will interact with her pregnancy.
"I’m excited to be back for season 35 and to see how I can compete while pregnant," Carson said [2].
While she has not yet detailed the full scope of her future family plans, she teased that more information would be available soon. "But you guys will know soon enough," Carson said [3].
Carson's return to the ballroom while expecting adds a layer of physical challenge to the upcoming season, as the show's rigorous rehearsal schedule typically requires peak athletic performance.
“"I’m excited to be back for season 35 and to see how I can compete while pregnant."”
Carson's decision to compete in season 35 while pregnant highlights a growing trend of high-profile athletes and performers maintaining active professional roles during pregnancy. Her participation may influence how the production of "Dancing with the Stars" adapts its safety protocols and choreography for expectant pros.
