Ahead ofDancing with the Stars' 30th season,Tyra Banksis rooting forCarrie Ann Inaba’s return.
Teasing the ABC competition series' upcoming season, Banks, 47, opened up about whether Inaba, 53, would be coming back as a judge amid hercurrent health issues.
“I hope so!” Banks, whojoined the series as an executive producer and hostlast year, toldEntertainment Tonightwhen asked if Inaba would return.
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Inaba — who has appeared on all 29 seasons ofDWTS, which debuted in 2005 — is currently on aleave of absencefromThe Talk, which she joined as a permanent co-host in 2019. She announced the news of her step back in April to focus on health. (Inaba suffers frommultiple chronic conditions, including lupus and fibromyalgia.)
“I wanted to let you know personally that I have decided to take a leave of absence fromThe Talkto focus on my wellbeing,” she said in an Instagram video at the time. “I know you guys understand, health is the most important thing. So, I appreciate your support, I appreciate the love and support fromThe Talkfamily, and I hope to be back soon. Take care and I’ll keep you updated. Thank you.”
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Inaba has not publicly addressed her plans for the next season ofDWTSsince taking the leave of absence, but she did post about returning to the show in March.
“I’m so excited to share thatDancing with The Starswill be back for its 30th Season!” she wrote onInstagramat the time. “I am so looking forward to returning to the ballroom with my DWTS family.”
A premiere date for season 30 ofDWTShas not yet been announced.
source: people.com
