Making modifications! Dancing With the Stars has discovered loads of success since its debut in 2005. Since then, the ABC dancing competitors has had many newcomers and has stated goodbye to many OGs.
Julianne Hough, who competed from season 4 to season 8, introduced that she was leaving in 2009 to pursue different pursuits. Hough went on to kickstart her profession as an actress in movies corresponding to Protected Haven, Burlesque, Rock of Ages and Footloose.
The Utah native later returned as a decide from season 19 till 24 and has beforehand stated that she has by no means dominated out a possible return.
“Look, by no means say by no means since you by no means know what sooner or later shall be from the following,” Hough instructed Us Weekly in August 2019. “However I owe my profession to that present! I used to be 18 and so they introduced me again in two alternative ways. I used to be a dancer, I used to be a decide and I’m so completely happy for the whole lot that’s occurring there.”
One other standout was Keo Motsepe who was the primary Black skilled dancer on the present when he joined for season 19. Motsepe stayed on the present till 2021, when he introduced that he wouldn’t be returning for the upcoming season.
“Whereas it’s disappointing to not be again for season 30, I’ve been honored to be on the final 9 seasons of the present and stay up for returning sooner or later,” he instructed Us in September 2021. “There’s a terrific group this season and I want all of the dancers and the present one of the best of luck!”
On the time, a supply instructed Us that will probably be “heartbreaking” to the opposite professionals to not have Motsepe return for one more likelihood to win the mirrorball trophy.
“Keo loves being a professional and being a part of DWTS, but in addition feels this opens the door for him to develop into different issues he’s been working towards,” the insider famous.
Lindsay Arnold, who was returning to DWTS for season 30, additionally mirrored on the Burn the Flooring alum’s absence.
“It’s at all times so exhausting as a result of we actually are a household and we love one another a lot,” Arnold instructed Leisure Tonight after the announcement. “I truly simply texted Keo this morning simply saying that I like him, I hope I get to see him quickly and I hope he’s doing nicely.”
Scroll all the way down to see all of the DWTS execs that didn’t return through the years:
