Carrie Ann Inaba: Last News

Carrie Ann Inaba has paid a heartbreaking tribute to Dancing with the Stars' co-star Len Goodman, following his death from bone cancer aged 78.  The talented dancer took to Instagram on Monday shortly after the news broke to share an emotional statement, accompanied by never-before-seen footage of the pair together - which can be seen in the video below.  She wrote: "A Dancer.

Len Goodman, who died on Saturday at the age of 78. Jackie Gill, Goodman's manager, confirmed the sad news to the  on Monday morning.«It is with great sadness to announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully, aged 78,» Gill said in the statement to the . «A much-loved husband, father and grandfather who will be sorely missed by family, friends and all who knew him.»According to the , Goodman was on hospice at his home in Kent, England, and was surrounded by his family at the time of his death on Saturday. He had bone cancer.Len is survived by his wife, Sue Goodman, and son, James Goodman, and two grandchildren, Alice and Dan.Goodman appeared as a judge on  from 2005 until 2022.

A legend lost. Len Goodman has died less than one year after announcing his exit from Dancing With the Stars.

has one theme — family! ET recently spoke with co-hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro, who teased their dynamic coming into the new season. «Well, honestly, it's full circle being able to come back from being a dancer to a judge and now co-hosting with Alfonso,» Julianne tells ET. «It's amazing. Honestly, it's just family again. I'm just excited.

Carrie Ann Inaba suffered a medical emergency! On Thursday, the judge revealed that she underwent an emergency appendectomy, giving her followers a look inside of her hospital stay in a video set to Meghan Trainor's «Me Too.» In the video, Inaba shares a view of her IV drip, a chart with her acute appendicitis diagnosis, and some selfies.

Tyra Banks can summarize her thoughts on Julianne Hough replacing her as co-host of : she's perfect!The 49-year-old model speaks to  and offers her candid opinion about Hough, who last week was announced as Banks' replacement for the upcoming 32nd season of the reality dance competition. Hough will co-host alongside Alfonso Ribiero — the season 19 winner — with Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Julianne's brother, Derek Hough, set to return to the judges' table. «The businesswoman in me sees how Julianne is great on multiple levels. She's a professional dancer.

Alfonso Ribeiro is back as fellow co-host, while choreographers Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Julianne’s brother, Derek Hough, will also returning as judges for the reality competition series.“It is such an honor to be rejoining ‘Dancing with the Stars’ as co-host,” Hough said in a statement to Variety. “The show holds such a special place in my heart from the many years and different roles I have had the privilege of being a part of,” she added.The Utah native’s first turn on “DWTS” was in 2007 when she starred not as one of the pro dancers who are paired with celebrity contestants.She later emerged as the victor of seasons four and five while partnered with icons like Apolo Anton Ohno and Hélio Castroneves.

rose to fame as a pro on , becoming the youngest dancer to win the Mirrorball Trophy in season four and following it up with another victory in season five. After dancing on the program for five seasons from 2007 to 2009, she sat on the judges' panel from became from 2014 to 2017, returning as a guest judge in 2021.

Julianne Hough is taking over from Tyra Banks to co-host “Dancing with the Stars” season 32, ET Canada can confirm.

Julianne Hough is returning to the ballroom! On Monday, ABC announced that the professional dancer is coming back to as a co-host for the upcoming 32nd season of the reality dance competition. Hough, 34, will join Alfonso Ribeiro — winner of season 19 — who will stand alongside her as co-host. Judges, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough are all set to make their return to the table for the upcoming season. Hough is no stranger to the ballroom. In 2007, she made her debut as a professional dancer. The same year, the actress took home the mirrorball trophy, twice.

Julianne Hough, who has boosted her career through several seasons-long stints with “Dancing With the Stars,” is set to return to the ballroom, this time as host. The news comes on the heels of Tyra Banks announcing she will not return for Season 32. Alfonso Ribeiro will return as co-host, and Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough are set as judges. (Len Goodman exited at the end of Season 31.) “It is such an honor to be rejoining ‘Dancing with the Stars’ as co-host. The show holds such a special place in my heart from the many years and different roles I have had the privilege of being a part of,” Hough says in an exclusive statement to Variety. “The incredible team that brings the ballroom to life every night has been my family for the past 17 years. I am so excited to reunite with Alfonso, Carrie Ann, Bruno, Derek, the unbelievably talented pros, and the amazing cast on the dance floor. The energy is magnetic every time you step foot in to the ballroom and I can’t wait to feel it again — and of course to share it all with the absolute best and most loyal fans — for another exciting season.”

Julianne Hough will replace Tyra Banks as co-host of Dancing with the Stars.

A perfect fit. Peta Murgatroyd has a job in mind for her husband, fellow Dancing With the Stars pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy.

Members of the Hollywood dance community shared their grief Wednesday over the passing of Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, who died Tuesday at the age the 40. Besides serving as a judge on Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance and as the longtime deejay on The Ellen Show, Boss was an accomplished dancer and choreographer who also served as a guest performer on Dancing with the Stars.

Charli D'Amelio and her pro partner Mark Ballas won season 31 of Dancing With The Stars on Monday during a two-hour live finale on Disney+.The 18-year-old TikTok star earned perfect scores for both her Jive redemption dance and freestyle routine with Mark, 36, before she won the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.The Bachelorette star Gabby Windey, 31, finished in second place with her pro partner Val Chmerkovskiy, 36, after they also received perfect scores for their Cha-cha-cha redemption routine and freestyle dance. The winner: Charli D'Amelio and her pro partner Mark Ballas, shown during the semis, won season 31 of Dancing With The Stars on Monday during a two-hour live finale on Disney+Wayne Brady, 50, and his pro partner Witney Carson, 29, finished in third place after scoring 36 points for their Quicstep redemption dance and 40 for their Freestyle from judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli.Drag queen dancer Shangela and her pro partner Gleb Savchenko, 39, finished in fourth place after receiving a 36 for their redemption Quickste dance and a perfect 40 for their Freestyle that featured Gleb in drag as Natasha.

Dancing with the Stars‘ first season on Disney+ has come to end! So much change has already been announced going into tonight’s season 31 finale. First, judge Len Goodman and Cheryl Burke have called it quits. Then, Disney gave Bob Chapek the heave-ho and rewarded Bob Iger with his old CEO seat. A desperate plea from the cheap seats, Mr. Iger: return the mirror ball to ABC! I think we can all agree that this streaming experiment has gone the way of the polka: no one wants Disney+ anywhere near the ballroom. Perhaps moving it back home to Mondays on ABC can be your next major decision after lowering the price for the Genie+ line-skipping service at the parks?

A post shared by Shirley Ballas (@shirleyballas)“You are, and in my book will always be, a king. Your constructive criticism in helping celebrities improve along with your humour is irreplaceable.“An authentic dancer, judge and adjudicator from the head to toe.”Shirley continued: “My heart is full of so many memories with you over the years and I will treasure those forever.“I’m sad you are leaving DWTS USA but we gain you back here in UK.“You are a superstar, a one of a kind human with a talent beyond words.

Witney Carson revealed that she was pregnant with her second child after performing on Monday's live episode of Dancing With The Stars on Disney+.The 29-year-old pro dancer after performing a Paso doble routine with celebrity partner Wayne Brady, 50, made the announcement while being interviewed by her former partner and show co-host Alfonso Ribeiro, 51.'I'm so excited to finally announce that Carson, Leo and myself are expecting baby number two!,' Witney said referencing her husband Carson McAllister, 29, and their 22-month-old son Kevin Leo. Pregnancy announcement: Witney Carson, shown in September 2019 in Los Angeles, revealed that she was pregnant with her second child after performing on Monday's live episode of Dancing With The Stars on Disney+The studio audience and show judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli erupted in applause for Witney.'So, I'm so blessed and this just felt like a really, really good time to share it.

His grand finale. Len Goodman announced that he will be leaving Dancing With the Stars after season 31 during the Monday, November 14, episode.

It’s ’90s night and since we’re down to only eight teams, someone’s gotta help fill those two hours of programming. Welcome En Vogue and Salt N’ Pepa to the ballroom! It was a treat to watch Len Goodman groove out to your performance of “Whatta Man” at the top of the show.

Perfect scores, eliminations and group numbers, oh my! The Dancing With the Stars contestants brought the house down with their Halloween performances on Monday, October 31.