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Emma Slater Rejects DWTS Exit Rumors, Plans to Keep Dancing

Her plan signals longevity on the show with a possible pivot behind the scenes later.

Overview

  • Slater, who spoke Tuesday on SiriusXM’s Three Questions with Andy Richter, said she has no plans to leave Dancing With the Stars and wants to compete as long as she can.
  • She said someone recently asked if she was retiring and she acknowledged ageism shapes that rumor, noting people view her as “the old girl.”
  • She said she wants to decide her own exit and will expect to be invited back, adding she will face it if the show stops asking her to return.
  • She floated staying with the franchise as a producer if she stops performing and said she also hopes to create new work, including writing musicals.
  • The longtime pro has danced in 17 seasons since 2013, won Season 24 with Rashad Jennings, and called her Season 34 run with Andy Richter a career highlight.