Carrie Ann Inaba'S Flirty Dance Floor Return: Dwts Judge'S Wardrobe Close Call

A Dazzling Comeback with a Twist

Carrie Ann Inaba returned to the Dancing With the Stars spotlight with flair, narrowly dodging an NSFW wardrobe malfunction. Missing the season 34 premiere due to illness, Inaba came back with enthusiasm, ready to critique the stars on the ABC competition series.

The drama unfolded on September 23, as the judge praised Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas for their spirited cha-cha to Wild Cherry's "Play That Funky Music." Inaba, decked out in a stunning low-cut silver dress, couldn't resist adding some theatrics to her commentary. "Last week you just lit up this ballroom," she beamed, "you just set this competition on fire." Her animated review almost led to a wardrobe slip, prompting her playful remark, "Oh, hi boob pad!"

From Mishaps to Memorable Performances

Despite the brief fashion faux pas, the rest of Inaba's return was smooth sailing. She continued to shower applause on the contestants, including influencer Alix Earle and her partner Val Chmerkovski, who kicked off the night with an energetic performance set to "Mambo No. 5" by Lou Bega.

“Thank you for making that my first dance, because that was incredible,” Inaba exclaimed. “You blew me away. I had no idea you are such a great performer. You’re fun and there’s a freshness to you.”

Her excitement was palpable as she wrapped up her thoughts, apologizing for the lengthy feedback with a laugh. "I'm sorry! I'm so excited," she shared, clearly thrilled to be back in action.

Who Else Is Stepping Up?

Season 34 of Dancing With the Stars is packed with a captivating lineup, including celebs like Baron Davis with Britt Stewart, Jennifer Affleck paired with Jan Ravnik, and Corey Feldman dancing alongside Jenna Johnson. Each duo promises to bring their unique style to the dance floor.

From Robert Irwin with Witney Carson to Hilaria Baldwin with Gleb Savchenko, the season is set to deliver unforgettable performances. Fans can look forward to watching all the thrilling dances unfold, keeping them on the edge of their seats.