Witney Carson, a pro on Dancing with the Stars, made a shocking announcement during Monday’s semi-final: she’s expecting!
After performing a Paso doble with her famous partner Wayne Brady, 50, the 29-year-old, who is already a mother to 22-month-old son Kevin Leo, announced the good news that she and her husband Carson McAllister are expecting baby number two.
She revealed her second pregnancy to her ex-partner and fellow program co-host Alfonso Ribeiro, saying, “I’m so pleased to finally disclose that Carson, Leo, and I are expecting baby number two. I’m so blessed, and this just felt like a really good time to share it,” she added.
And I can finally share it, which feels great. I’m very blessed.”Everyone ran to hug the expecting choreographer as the audience cheered.
Witney shared the moment she revealed her news with her followers on Instagram Stories after the show, with the caption: “This was so special to announce on the show that I love so much. Carson and I feel so blessed to finally share it with all!”
She added: “Thanks so much for the love, Love you all!”
Witney and her husband Carson are already parents to a son Kevin Leo
Carson and Brady earned their spots in the finale the following week after some mindblowing performances on Monday. There, they will compete against Shangela and Gleb Savchenko, Gabby Windey and Val Chmerkovskiy, Charli D’Amelio, and Mark Ballas.
The season finale of Dancing With the Stars premieres on Disney+ on Monday at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
There were other significant announcements made on Monday in addition to Carson’s. Len Goodman, a longstanding judge, said during the semifinals that this is his final year on the program because he wants to go back to England to spend more time with his grandchildren.