"Cheering you on from home": Dancing With The Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba reveals the reason for missing the premiere

Dancing With The Stars Season 34 judge Carrie Ann Inaba shared an Instagram post on September 16, 2025, revealing her absence from the premiere.

Dance competition show's current season premiered on the same day with the remaining judges, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli. As for Carrie Ann, she mentioned via Instagram that because she was feeling "quite under the weather," she wasn't present at the premiere.

However, she mentioned that she would be back next week and also wished the contestants good luck. She ended the note stating that she would be "cheering" from home.

"I wanted to share that I will not be at the show tonight as I am feeling quite under the weather. I'm resting up and can't wait to be back next week in good health. In the meantime, I wish all the contestants the very best of luck. I'll be cheering you on from home. Have a great show everyone!" wrote Carrie Ann Inaba.

Dancing With The Stars Season 34: Fans and friends wished Carrie Ann Inaba better health after she shared an update via Instagram

On September 16, 2025, after Dancing With The Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba revealed the reason behind her absence from the show premiere, many friends and fans commented on her getting better.

The show's official account posted three heart emojis along with fellow judge Derek Hough. He also posted heart emojis on Carrie Ann's post. The show's co-host, Julianne Hough, commented, "Get better soon sis," for Carrie Ann.

Fans might know Pro dancer Jenna Johnson, who also wrote, "Feel better Carrie Ann!!!" in the comments. There was another comment from Hilaria Baldwin telling Carrie to "Feel better."

Earlier on September 9, 2025, Dancing With The Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba shared her excitement via Instagram, stating:

"After almost 9 months of staying home and taking care of my aging animals it's time for mama to get back to it! Wish me luck!"

Season 28's Kate Flannery also wrote "Take care!!!!" followed by heart emojis. Pro dancer Britt Stewart commented, "Hope you feel better Carrie Ann!" with two heart emojis.

Pro dancer Pasha Pashkov mentioned "Feel better!!!!!!!" along with Emma Slater commenting:

"Oh my love, get better soon. Sending love," on Carrie Ann's post.

Music director Michael Bearden wrote, "Healing energy to you my friend."

For Dancing With The Stars Season 34, fans will witness some of the renowned names from the industry. This includes Hilaria Baldwin, Secret Lives of Mormon Wives stars Whitney Leavitt and Jen Affleck, and more.

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New episodes of Dancing With The Stars Season 34 are set to air every Tuesday at 8 pm EST. Fans can stream the episodes on Hulu and Disney+.

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