AceShowbiz - Witney Carson is expecting her third child while preparing for season 35 of Dancing with the Stars, Us Weekly revealed—an update that adds complexity to her pairing with Guillermo Rodriguez, the longtime security guard and comedy sidekick of Jimmy Kimmel. The limited rehearsal schedule for this season, capped at four hours daily until the quarterfinals, makes balancing her pregnancy and professional commitments particularly challenging.

Per Abc6onyourside, Carson is currently in her second trimester after enduring severe sickness in the first. Her husband, Carson McAllister, and Rodriguez have both been notably supportive throughout her pregnancy. Abc6onyourside also detailed how the family, which includes two sons named Leo and Jet who enjoy dancing and mimicking Dancing with the Stars at home, recently took a road trip to Idaho. They rely on snacks and iPads to keep the kids entertained during travel, and the children’s fondness for music recently led to them receiving a drum set. Meanwhile, Tvinsider confirmed that season 35 rehearsals began earlier than usual but with the premiere set for September 15-16 on ABC, competitors have a few weeks to prepare their routines.

Witney Carson has been a professional dancer on Dancing with the Stars since 2013 and is also recognized for her appearances on So You Think You Can Dance. Her experience as a dancer and choreographer has made her a familiar face on the show, but this season adds the unique challenge of managing pregnancy while coaching a celebrity partner. Guillermo Rodriguez’s casting was met with enthusiasm from Carson, who described him as both funny and sweet, predicting he will quickly win over viewers.

This season’s rehearsal limitation to four hours daily, a significant change from previous years when unlimited practice was allowed, has been a point of contention among professionals. Carson noted that the time restriction makes it harder to cover the required material, especially given her pregnancy, but she and her fellow pros are adapting. The combination of her condition, the new rehearsal rules, and partnering with a non-dancer like Rodriguez highlights the demanding nature of Dancing with the Stars season 35 for Carson.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Us Weekly.