Lindsay Arnold is Stepping Away from 'Dancing with the Stars'

Category NorthBridge Times September 01, 2022

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Lindsay announced this on her Instagram and she wrote,

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This has been one of the hardest decisions to make but ultimately I have chosen what I feel is best for myself and my family.

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Lindsay Arnold is Stepping Away from 'Dancing with the Stars'

Lindsay announced this on her Instagram and she wrote,

I wanted to let you all know that I have decided not to be a part of Dancing With the Stars this season.

This has been one of the hardest decisions to make but ultimately I have chosen what I feel is best for myself and my family.

– Lindsay Arnold