Overview
- Carson revealed the news on Good Morning America on Monday, Aug. 17, saying she is about four months pregnant and that she will return as a DWTS pro paired with Guillermo Rodriguez.
- She told interviewers she plans to compete as long as she and the baby remain healthy and that she will not try to hide her pregnancy on the show.
- This is the first time a DWTS professional is entering a season already aware she is pregnant, a contrast with prior seasons when pros announced pregnancies after competition began.
- Carson’s GMA appearance ties into the franchise’s schedule: she guest-judges The Next Pro, the full Season 35 cast will be revealed on GMA on Sept. 2, and a two-night premiere is set for Sept. 15–16 with streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.
- Beyond competition, the decision affects Carson’s family and work balance and could shape how the show handles pro health, costume design, rehearsal pacing, and audience storylines this season.