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Witney Carson

professional dancer · television personality

12 stories · latest Oct 17, 2026 · Reality TV, Celebrity

Witney Carson biography

Witney Carson is a professional dancer and veteran cast member on Dancing With the Stars. Known for competing on the reality dance competition, she previously won the show's Mirrorball trophy alongside wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin. She has also praised Irwin's transition to hosting the franchise expansion series, Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro.

Carson recently returned for Season 35 of Dancing With the Stars while pregnant with her third child with husband Carson McAllister. Paired with late-night personality Guillermo Rodriguez, she made headlines following their premiere cha-cha performance after speaking out against the judging panel for giving the duo a low opening score.

  • Coverage surrounding Witney Carson focuses heavily on her dual storylines of expanding her family and maintaining her high-profile career as a dancer.
  • Media reports emphasize her ability to balance personal milestones with competitive television demands, highlighting both her reactions to scoring outcomes and her supportive relationships with past and present dance partners.

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  1. Witney Carson Raves About Former Dance Partner Robert Irwin’s New 'DWTS' Hosting Gig

    Aug 17, 2026

    Witney Carson voiced support for her former dance partner Robert Irwin as he took on hosting duties for Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro.

    Witney Carson Raves About Former Dance Partner Robert Irwin’s New 'DWTS' Hosting Gig
  2. Witney Carson Expecting Baby No. 3 and Making Big DWTS Comeback

    Aug 17, 2026

    Witney Carson announced she is expecting her third child with husband Carson McAllister while confirming her return to Dancing With the Stars.

    Witney Carson Expecting Baby No. 3 and Making Big DWTS Comeback
  3. Guillermo Rodriguez Admits Witney Carson’s Pregnancy Saved Him From DWTS Brutality

    Sep 2, 2026

    Guillermo Rodriguez revealed that Witney Carson sharing her pregnancy news relieved his stress about intense rehearsals.

    Guillermo Rodriguez Admits Witney Carson’s Pregnancy Saved Him From DWTS Brutality
  4. Witney Carson Is Hitting The 'DWTS' Dance Floor Pregnant — And Feeling Unstoppable

    Sep 15, 2026

    Witney Carson reflected on competing in Season 35 of Dancing With the Stars while four months pregnant.

    Witney Carson Is Hitting The 'DWTS' Dance Floor Pregnant — And Feeling Unstoppable
  5. DWTS' Witney Carson Slams Judges' 'Lame' Scores for Guillermo Rodriguez

    Sep 16, 2026

    Witney Carson criticized the judges after receiving a score of 10 out of 30 for her premiere cha-cha routine with Guillermo Rodriguez.

    DWTS' Witney Carson Slams Judges' 'Lame' Scores for Guillermo Rodriguez

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DWTS' Witney Carson Slams Judges' 'Lame' Scores for Guillermo Rodriguez
Witney Carson Is Hitting The 'DWTS' Dance Floor Pregnant — And Feeling Unstoppable
The reigning mirrorball champion is expecting her third child with husband Carson McAllister.
“There was definitely some hesitation in agreeing to do this season while being pregnant, but ultimately, I’ve been feeling great about the whole thing,” explained the dancer (pictured above with her husband and their tw
“Carson and the boys are truly my No. 1 fans,” she said of her husband (pictured above in 2018) and their sons. “[It’s] amazing that we can continue to grow our family while simultaneously being on ‘DWTS.'”
Witney won last season’s Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy with celebrity partner Robert Irwin (pictured above together with “DWTS” co-host Alfonso Ribeiro).
“One of my biggest priorities for [Season 35] is to show all moms that we don’t have to lose parts of ourselves to grow a family,” she told reporters ahead of the all-new season, which kicks off Tuesday and Wednesday on
Guillermo Rodriguez Admits Witney Carson’s Pregnancy Saved Him From DWTS Brutality
Jimmy Kimmel Sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez Joining 'DWTS' Season 35 With Witney Carson
Witney Carson Expecting Baby No. 3 and Making Big DWTS Comeback
The “Dancing With the Stars” pro also confirmed that she’ll be competing on Season 35 while four months pregnant.
“I am expecting. So I will be dancing with this little baby right here,” Carson (pictured with her husband and two kids) gushed while holding her stomach.
The ballroom dancer admitted that at first, the thought of competing on the show while pregnant was “a little daunting.”
Ultimately though, Carson explained that “DWTS” is her passion and the way she provides for her family.
Witney Carson Raves About Former Dance Partner Robert Irwin’s New 'DWTS' Hosting Gig
Witney Carson Marks 33rd Birthday in Style

Witney Carson: your questions

Who is Witney Carson paired with on Dancing With the Stars Season 35?

Witney Carson is paired with television personality Guillermo Rodriguez for Season 35 of the show.

Is Witney Carson pregnant while competing on DWTS?

Yes, Witney Carson is competing in Season 35 while four months pregnant with her third child.

Who is Witney Carson married to?

Witney Carson is married to Carson McAllister.

Has Witney Carson won Dancing With the Stars?

Yes, Witney Carson won a Mirrorball trophy while paired with wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin.

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