what happened to carrie ann inaba

Carrie Ann Inaba missed the premiere of "Dancing With the Stars" season 34 on September 16, 2025, due to feeling quite ill with an undisclosed illness. She shared on Instagram that she was resting and hoped to return the following week in better health. There was no replacement judge for her during the premiere, and her fellow judges and co-hosts sent her well wishes for a speedy recovery. She also expressed support and best wishes to the contestants she would be cheering for from home. Carrie Ann Inaba has a history of chronic health issues, including spinal stenosis and Sjögren's syndrome, which have caused her pain and fatigue in the past.