Sources reveal Alix Earle's intentional snubbing of DWTS after coming in second place last season
Earle’s absence this season
The Dancing With the Stars audience this season has included friends, relatives, celebrities and former contestants. Alix Earle, who placed second with Valentin Chmerkovskiy in Season 34 last year, has not attended.
Earle lives in Los Angeles, and her absence appears deliberate, according to an insider. The source said there are no hard feelings.
A more distant connection
The insider said Earle is no longer especially close to Chmerkovskiy. She wishes him and Jenna Dewan well, but is less connected to their DWTS experience and does not speak with them regularly. Earle previously showed emotion about her time on the show ending, posting a video of herself crying.
Episodes remain on schedule
Several episodes remain before the show concludes its 35th season. Earle could still attend Grammy Night, the semifinals or the finals to support Chmerkovskiy, Dewan and the cast. Her eventual attendance remains uncertain, so her absence so far does not rule out a later visit.
Key points
- Alix Earle finished second with Valentin Chmerkovskiy in Season 34.
- She has not attended DWTS during its 35th season.
- An insider says Earle and Chmerkovskiy are no longer close, with no hard feelings.
- Earle could still attend Grammy Night, the semifinals or the finals.