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Why is Lindsay Arnold quitting 'DWTS'? Fan-favorite pro-dancer says motherhood is her favorite role

Lindsay Arnold opened up on motherhood as she announced her exit from 'DWTS'
UPDATED AUG 23, 2023
Lindsay Arnold won't return for Season 32 of 'DTWS' (Instagram/@lindsarnold)
Lindsay Arnold won't return for Season 32 of 'DTWS' (Instagram/@lindsarnold)

PROVO, UTAH: 'Dancing With The Stars' star and celebrity choreographer Lindsay Arnold has revealed in a recent TikTok video that she won't return for the ABC show's 32nd season. Her decision to leave the show has left fans devastated.

The fan-favorite professional dancer has cited family and motherhood for her decision to leave the show.

Arnold remarked that motherhood is her favorite role now. (TikTok/@lindsarnold)
Lindsay Arnold says motherhood is her favorite role after quitting 'DWTS' (TikTok/@lindsarnold)

'DWTS' star Lindsay Arnold reflects on motherhood 

The last 'DWTS' season Arnold participated in was Season 20. Arnold mentioned in her TikTok post that motherhood is her favorite role to play at present.

She believes that her journey from being a professional dancer to becoming a mother has been a remarkable one. "POV: You used to teach celebrities how to dance on national television, but now your biggest fulfillment comes from these little moment with your daughters teaching them new skills and watching them grow," the post stated.

Arnold's household and commitment to her family are the reasons which have kept her from returning to 'DWTS' Season 32. 

Several users flocked to her post to express the fact that they were indeed devastated by her decision.

One user commented, "But we miss you on DWTS your choreography was amazing! Come back for one final season, you can me a mom and a dancer!"

Another user remarked, "Hope to see you again on dwts one day! loved watching you dance and your incredible choreo!"

Arnold finds solace in spending time with her children and watching them grow. (Instagram/lindsarnold)
Lindsay Arnold has decided to quit 'DWTS' to be with her daughters (Instagram/@lindsarnold)

Where is 'DWTS' star Lindsay Arnold now?

Arnold married her high school sweetheart, husband Sam Cusick in 2015. The couple lives together with their children in Utah, where Cusick has a full-time job.

Arnold's children are named Sage and June. Because of her responsibilities as a mother, it would be difficult for her to leave her family behind in Utah and travel to Los Angeles to participate in 'DWTS' Season 32.

Arnold with her high school sweetheart turned husband, Sam Cusick. (Instagram/@lindsarnold)
Lindsay Arnold with her high school sweetheart turned husband, Sam Cusick (Instagram/@lindsarnold)

How many times has Lindsay Arnold won Mirror Ball trophy on 'DWTS'? 

Arnold won the coveted Mirror Ball trophy in 'DWTS' Season 25 which first premiered in September 2017.

She was competing with singer and actor Jordan Fisher. Together, the two of them set the record for the most perfect scores with a total of 9. 

Arnold and her children. (Instagram/@lindsarnold)
Lindsay Arnold with her daughters Sage and June (Instagram/@lindsarnold)

Who is 'DWTS' pro-dancer Lindsay Arnold? 

Arnold is a 29 years old American professional Latin and ballroom dancer and choreographer. Other than appearing on 'DWTS,' she was also a contestant on 'So You Think You Can Dance.' 

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