Dancing With the Stars professional Witney Carson is setting the record straight after social media speculation suggested she wanted to leave the competition with her celebrity partner, Guillermo Rodriguez.
The Season 35 duo has faced plenty of attention during the competition, particularly because Carson is pregnant with her third child and the pair have repeatedly found themselves near the bottom of the leaderboard. But Carson says viewers should not mistake her reactions during elimination for a desire to go home.
In a new interview with E! News, the longtime DWTS pro directly addressed the rumors and explained why she felt compelled to speak out. ([E! Online][1])
Witney Carson: “Because It’s Not True”
Carson didn’t mince words when asked why she decided to respond to the online speculation.
“Because it’s not true,” the professional dancer said, explaining that she dislikes seeing inaccurate narratives spread about her without having an opportunity to share her side.
The 32-year-old said social media gives celebrities a way to correct misinformation directly. Rather than allowing assumptions about her feelings toward Guillermo to continue circulating, she wanted fans to hear her perspective.
Carson emphasized that she feels good about her partnership and believes the pair are continuing to improve as the season progresses. ([E! Online][2])
Why Fans Thought Witney Wanted to Be Eliminated
The speculation appears to have grown after Carson and Guillermo repeatedly landed in the bottom three.
Some viewers interpreted Carson’s facial expressions when another couple was eliminated as disappointment that she and Guillermo had survived.
But Carson has previously explained that her reaction wasn’t about wanting to leave the show.
Instead, she said she feels genuine sadness for the contestants who are sent home. Once the results are announced, her emotional response reflects sympathy for the departing couples—not frustration that she and Guillermo are still competing. ([E! Online][3])
That distinction became particularly important as online discussions continued to circulate around the pair.
Carson Says Her Partnership With Guillermo Is Improving
Despite their position on the leaderboard, Carson believes the partnership is moving in the right direction.
Following their performance during Mariah Carey Night, the duo received 13 points from judges Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli for their samba to “Obsessed.”
Although the score didn’t place them among the night’s strongest performers, Carson said she feels they are beginning to gain momentum.
She described the process as getting into a better rhythm with each new dance and said the pair are doing their best despite the challenges involved. ([E! Online][2])
Guillermo Rodriguez Is Putting in the Work
Carson has also been vocal about Guillermo’s commitment to the competition.
The Jimmy Kimmel Live! personality entered Dancing With the Stars without being a professional dancer, making the experience a major learning curve.
According to Carson, however, Guillermo continues to work hard and remains determined to improve.
She has previously praised his work ethic, saying he keeps practicing even when she needs to take a break during rehearsals. That effort has helped make him increasingly popular with viewers. ([EW.com][4])
Guillermo himself has embraced the challenge and said his participation has also given him a new way to connect with his wife, Sarai Rodriguez.
Guillermo Wants to Keep His “Diva” Energy
Guillermo has also developed a playful personality on the DWTS dance floor.
After one performance, he jokingly embraced a “diva” mentality and explained that succeeding in the competition requires changing the way he thinks.
His approach is simple: stay positive, believe in himself and keep working.
That attitude has helped turn Guillermo into one of the more entertaining personalities in DWTS Season 35, even while he continues developing his technical dance skills. ([E! Online][2])
Witney Carson Is Competing While Pregnant
Another major storyline surrounding the partnership is Carson’s pregnancy.
The professional dancer and her husband, Carson McAllister, are expecting their third baby boy. Carson announced the pregnancy ahead of Season 35 and has continued competing while expecting.
She has repeatedly emphasized that her health and her baby’s well-being come first. Carson has said she is following her doctor’s guidance and knows when she needs to slow down or rest.
That makes her continued participation one of the season’s most talked-about storylines, but Carson has made it clear that pregnancy has not changed her enthusiasm for competing. ([Good Morning America][5])
Carson Wants Fans to See the Real Story
For Carson, the biggest issue isn’t criticism—it’s inaccurate assumptions.
She understands that Dancing With the Stars creates plenty of emotional moments that viewers naturally analyze. However, she doesn’t want a brief reaction on television to become a larger story that doesn’t reflect how she actually feels.
By addressing the rumors herself, Carson hopes fans will understand that she remains committed to the competition and grateful to continue dancing alongside Guillermo.
What’s Next for Witney and Guillermo on DWTS?
For now, Witney Carson and Guillermo Rodriguez remain in the Season 35 competition, and Carson says she feels increasingly positive about their progress.
Their journey may not always be reflected by the highest scores on the leaderboard, but Guillermo’s improvement, Carson’s determination and the pair’s growing chemistry have kept them in the spotlight.
And if Carson has anything to say about it, fans can expect her to keep dancing—not looking for an exit.
The bottom line: Witney Carson says the rumors that she wants to be eliminated with Guillermo Rodriguez are simply untrue. She remains focused on the competition, supports her partner and believes their DWTS partnership is gaining momentum. ([E! Online][1])
Source: E! Online.