Alix Earle Skips Dancing With the Stars Season 35
Alix Earle, who finished second with Valentin Chmerkovskiy on Dancing With the Stars Season 34, has not visited the Season 35 set, according to a report.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Celebrities
A source told The Sun that Alix Earle is not visiting the Dancing With the Stars Season 35 set and is not posting about the show because she does not need to. Earle reportedly is ready to move on from the series.
Why it matters
Reports suggest Earle is no longer close to her former partner Valentin Chmerkovskiy, and a source said her profile has grown beyond the show itself. The report highlights how a reality competition can shape a contestant's public career after the finale.
Earle finished second in Season 34 alongside Chmerkovskiy, a placement the report cites as her most recent competitive result on the series. The report does not provide ratings or viewership data for Season 35, and it is unclear whether Earle will make any appearance before the season concludes.
The players
Alix Earle
Alix Earle is a social media personality and influencer who finished second with Valentin Chmerkovskiy on Dancing With the Stars Season 34.
Valentin Chmerkovskiy
Valentin Chmerkovskiy is a professional ballroom dancer and longtime judge and pro partner on Dancing With the Stars, who partnered with Earle in Season 34.
The details
Earle posted a video of herself crying about the end of her Dancing With the Stars experience, according to the report. A source said she blew up after the show and has grown bigger than the program, and the report says she reportedly wishes Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Dewan well.
Timeline
Season 34: Earle finished second with Chmerkovskiy.
Season 35: Several episodes remain, with Grammy Night, the semifinals and the finals still ahead.
Industry Dynamics
Earle's reported exit from the Dancing With the Stars orbit reflects a broader pattern in which reality competition alumni use the show as a launchpad for independent social media careers. Entertainment networks depend on such alumni for promotion, and their departure can reduce a season's visibility.
Viewers who follow Dancing With the Stars can watch the remaining Season 35 episodes on the show's regular broadcast schedule. Earle's reported absence means fans seeking her on-set appearances will need to follow her own social channels for any updates.
The takeaway
A reality competition can launch a contestant's career beyond the show itself, and Earle's situation shows how personal brands can outgrow the program that introduced them to audiences.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Cosmopolitan.
