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‘DWTS’ reveals Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson as first season 35 pairing

Dancing with the Stars season 35 kicks off with a surprise pregnancy announcement from a pro dancer

By · Published August 17, 2026  18:32 UTC · Updated August 21, 2026  22:27 UTC

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Dancing with the Stars confirmed Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson as the first official pairing for season 35. Following the announcement, Carson also shared news of her pregnancy.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion regarding the remaining cast members.

Epilogue added 50d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 8 distinct news outlets with 12 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 8.
  • Primary Driver: Dancing with the Stars season 35 kicks off with a surprise pregnancy announcement from a pro dancer
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

Witney Carson, a professional dancer on Dancing with the Stars, announced her pregnancy. She also revealed that she will be paired with Guillermo Rodriguez for the upcoming season 35.

The announcement was made on Good Morning America and USA Today. Yahoo Entertainment noted Carson's playful comparison of Rodriguez to Andy Richter, a well-known sidekick on late-night television.

Entertainment Weekly confirmed the pairing. Carson and Rodriguez are the first pair to be revealed for the new season.

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Who is Witney Carson paired with for season 35 of Dancing with the Stars?

Witney Carson is paired with Guillermo Rodriguez for season 35.

What significant news did Witney Carson share alongside her pairing announcement?

Witney Carson announced her pregnancy.

Which outlets first reported on Witney Carson's pregnancy and her pairing with Guillermo Rodriguez?

Good Morning America and USA Today first reported on Witney Carson's pregnancy and her pairing with Guillermo Rodriguez.

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