One other season of Dancing With the Stars is right here — however longtime professional Sasha Farber is noticeably lacking from the ballroom.
When the season 34 solid was revealed on Good Morning America on Wednesday, September 3, Farber’s title wasn’t on the record of returning professionals. The absence didn’t go unnoticed by followers, lots of whom have adopted his DWTS journey since he first joined the present greater than a decade in the past.
In reality, some supporters even noticed the writing on the wall days earlier than the official announcement. On Monday, September 1, a fan left a heartfelt touch upon Farber’s TikTok, writing, “Sasha, this season is not going to be the identical with out you. I began watching in 2016 after I was caught at house on go away from work, and also you grew to become a favourite.”
Farber appeared to trace at his exit whereas maintaining the main target constructive. “Actually thanks a lot !!!” he replied. “It’s going to be such a superb season.”
Although he didn’t provide particulars, his response appeared to verify he received’t be a part of the competitors this fall. Nonetheless, the dancer made it clear he’ll be cheering on his former solid mates from the sidelines.
Farber has been a staple on DWTS for years. He first appeared as a professional throughout season 17 in 2013, when he was partnered with Jersey Shore alum Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi. The pair completed in eighth place earlier than Farber briefly stepped away from the sequence. He made his full-time return in season 22 in 2016, teaming up with Dwelling Single actress Kim Fields and inserting seventh.
From there, the fan-favorite grew to become a fixture within the ballroom, showing constantly from 2016 via 2024. His most up-to-date run was alongside *Bachelorette* star Jenn Tran in season 33. The duo not solely danced collectively but additionally sparked a showmance throughout their time on the present. Nevertheless, the connection got here to an finish this previous June.
Farber isn’t the one acquainted face lacking this yr. Fellow professionals Peta Murgatroyd, Artem Chigvintsev and Lindsay Arnold are additionally sitting out season 34. Arnold, who hasn’t competed since 2021, defined to followers in a current TikTok that she isn’t able to return simply but. “My causes for not doing the present really feel much more related than they did prior to now,” she mentioned, whereas leaving the door open for a attainable comeback down the highway.
Regardless of the shakeup, season 34 guarantees loads of star energy. Competing celebs embrace Jordan Chiles, Baron Davis, Dylan Efron, Danielle Fishel, Elaine Hendrix, Scott Hoying, Lauren Jauregui, Whitney Leavitt, Andy Richter, Corey Feldman, Alix Earle, Hilaria Baldwin and Jen Affleck, all paired with a number of the present’s greatest remaining professionals.
Dancing With the Stars season 34 premieres Tuesday, September 16, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and can stream stay on Disney+.
