Season 35 of the show "« Dancing with the Stars» Professional dancer Witney Carson will be remembered for many reasons.
Before his appearance as a guest judge on the episode of the show «Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro, aired on Monday, August 17, Carson dropped by the program «Good Morning, America» , to announce important news about Season 35 DWTS , including who will be her new celebrity dance partner.
Carson told host Michael Strahan that she was "thrilled" with the news that she would be dancing with the show's star. «Jimmy Kimmel Live! »"Guillermo Rodriguez in season 35. "I think he's so sweet. He's so fun. He's exactly what I need at this point in my life—someone who's just fun, outgoing," she shared. "I hope we can still connect after he realizes I don't drink, and we can't drink tequila, but we can drink water. We can connect in other ways, too. But I'm really excited.".
Rodriguez is one of four celebrities confirmed to appear on season 35, including Ciara Miller of «"Summer House »" And the group "Traitors". Series star Maura Higgins and Savannah Bananas baseball player Jackson Olson. The full cast for Season 35 will be announced in the episode. GMA from September 2.
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On ABC's Morning Show, Strahan noted that Carson would have "another partner" to dance with in the new season. She also announced, "I'm expecting a baby, so I'm going to be dancing with this little one.".
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Carson has two sons, Leo and Jet, with her husband, Carson McAllister, whom she married in 2016. "I'm thrilled, but I'd be lying if I said it wasn't pretty scary," she continued. "I've never been this far along in my pregnancy before, and I haven't been involved in any «Dancing with the Stars «"I don't know if that's ever happened. So you're definitely going to see a big belly.".
Carson added, "Someone the other day said, 'You can just hide it with fringe and rhinestones.' And I was like, 'I don't want to hide it.' I'm so proud to be a woman, to create a life, and to carry this person. And to be able to be on the show, to compete, and to nurture that life is such a blessing. And I'm so proud of that, and I'm going to be successful doing it.".
Strahan continued, "What are your expectations for next season with a baby in tow?" Carson responded, "I really don't know what to expect. Like I said, I've never done it before. Being in «Dancing with the Stars» "Being pregnant at four months wasn't exactly my plan. But I think it's wonderful, and I'm so excited. I want to feel more confident. I want to see what my body can do. And I hope Guillermo will be by my side, and we can work as a team. And being a mother is the greatest blessing I could ever ask for, so I'm so happy.".
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Strahan celebrated the news of Carson's pregnancy by giving her a surprise basket of baby clothes and toys, which included a onesie in the style of GMA .
Fans shared their delight over Carson and Rodriguez's appearance on the show «"Dancing "With the Stars" on social media. "My Andy Richter this season! You're going to love him!" one person commented under the Instagram post about the casting announcement. "4 months pregnant is CRAZY!! You can do this, @witneycarson.".
Someone else wrote, "OMG!!!!!!!! So happy, but I know what you did here." Another person added, "I'm so in love with this couple! The cutest DWTS trio ever." Another commenter wrote, "YES!!!!!!!! This is the perfect duo! GO GUILLERMO!"«
«Dancing with the Stars» , Season 35 premieres Tuesday, September 15, 8/7c, ABC.
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