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Another cast member has decided to leave Dancing with the Stars.

Producers of Dancing with the Stars are opening up about controversial casting decisions over the years, like Sean Spicer (Season 28), Carole Baskin (Season 29), and Adrian Peterson (Season 32), among many more.

Emily Longeretta The producers of “Dancing With the Stars” are responding to the controversial casting of Sean Spicer (Season 28) and Adrian Peterson (Season 32). “We’re a silly ballroom dance show, we’re teaching people how to cha cha.

Ethan Shanfeld CBS is ringing in Dick Van Dyke‘s 98th birthday with an entertainment special honoring the legendary actor and performer. “Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic” will air Dec. 21 from 9 to 11 p.m.

Television and film legend Dick Van Dyke will be honored in a CBS special airing next month on the network.

Alfonso Ribeiro is getting excited to host the upcoming season of — even if he isn't familiar with the first and only cast member yet announced.ET's Kevin Frazier spoke with the returning co-host — and former Mirrorball trophy champion himself — at the American Century Championship in South Lake Tahoe, celebrating the 25th anniversary of American Century Investments, which sponsored the celebrity golf tournament.Ribeiro recalled learning that star Ariana Madix would be hitting the dance floor — which she revealed during an episode of earlier this month.«You know, it’s funny because I’m so not involved in television anymore that I have no idea who anyone is anymore,» Ribeiro explained. «I’m so into my kids and into the family.»«I literally had to call up Deena Katz, who is our executive producer and [head of] casting, and say, 'Um, so, who is this? 'Cause I have no idea.'» He added with a laugh.

Sharna Burgess is opening up about leaving Dancing with the Stars as the show readies its Disney+ debut. The Australian ballroom dancer addressed fans on social media explaining why she won’t appear in Season 31 of the competition.

Secrets from the ballroom! Dancing With the Stars premiered in 2005 and has been employing celebrities and entertaining audiences ever since.

Peter White Television EditorDancing with the Stars has waltzed off to a flying start this season with its highest ratings in three years.Showrunner Andrew Llinares, new host Tyra Banks, new judge Derek Hough and casting director and co-exec producer Deena Katz talked about a variety of subjects including making the show during COVID-19, the departure of host Tom Bergeron and the controversy of casting Tiger King’s Carole Baskin.