Overview
- In interviews published Aug. 11–12, 2026, Arnold said she will “never say never” about Dancing With the Stars but is not planning to compete on Season 35 because the timing does not fit her family life.
- Arnold performed at the inaugural DWTS Con in Palm Springs seven weeks after giving birth to her son Hayes, marking a non-competitive return to the stage while staying based in Utah.
- She and husband Sam Cusick are parents to three young children—daughters Sage (5) and June (3) and son Hayes (born June 2026)—and Arnold says she wants to be present for their activities and upcoming school schedules.
- Arnold is promoting a partnership with Stitch Fix and using her platform to talk about postpartum realities, rejecting pressure to “bounce back” and favoring flexible work over a season-long commitment.
- Because DWTS films in Los Angeles and pro casts are announced close to premieres, Arnold says geography and the show’s production schedule create practical barriers to returning now but leave open the possibility of a future comeback.