The DWTS pro revealed that she hasn't stepped away forever and teased a possible comeback
A DANCING with the Stars pro has revealed she's not returning to Season 33.
The cast member, whose spot was seemingly snagged by a family member, provided the reason as to why fans won't see her on the dance floor anytime soon.
Dancing with the Stars alum Lindsay Arnold Cusick addressed fan questions during a Get Ready With Me TikTok
Lindsay Arnold Cusick last participated on DWTS during Season 30 of the celebrity dance competition
On Monday, DTWS alum Lindsay Arnold Cusick, 30, addressed her most asked fan question during a Get Ready With Me TikTok video.
In the video, Lindsay, who last appeared in the dancing competition show during its 30th season, responded to the question, "Will you be doing Dancing with the Stars again this season."
"If I decided I wanted to come back this season, it's not like I just decided I want to do it again and I'm on the show," Lindsay explained.
She continued, "I would have to express my interest in coming back to producers then I would be in the same position I was always in, where it's a waiting game.
"I have to wait to find out if they have a partner for me [and] if they want to use me - it's not as simple as me being like 'I want to be one the show.'"
Lindsay was on DWTS for "close to 10 years" and stepped away after Season 30 to focus on her family.
The professional dancer shares two daughters, Sage, three, and June, one, with her husband Samuel Cusick - who she married in 2015.
Lindsay told her fans, "I want to bring this up because it's a very stressful thing."
"It's kinda like you're putting your life on hold for something that isn't guaranteed to you," she explained to fans.
Lindsay revealed that when it comes to being a pro on DWTS, none of the dancers have a guaranteed spot in the upcoming season.
She explained that during her tenure on the show and even though she was under contract, "the contract does not guarantee you a job every season."
"But you do need to be available to do it when you are under contract and you can't do other shows - you can't be doing other things."
"You need to be ready if they choose to use you," the TV personality added.
TOUGH SPOT
Lindsay remarked, "Logistically it's very hard, especially as a mom but, of course, the show's amazing, and if I had the desire to do it again then you make it work."
The social media influencer told fans, "When I stepped away it wasn't like, 'I'm done forever.'
"This is what works for my life, we'll just take it a season at a time."
"So I understand why people are always curious because it's not like I said 'I'll never do it again,'" she recalled.
Because her younger sister Rylee Arnold, 19, had her first season as a pro on DWTS last season, Lindsay admitted understanding that "people are even more curious if I would go back and do it again with her."
Linday's sister Rylee Arnold with her dance partner Harry Jowsey on Season 32 of Dancing with the Stars
Lindsay confessed, "With all that being said though, I guess I should get to the point, am I doing Dancing with the Stars next season?
"The answer is no, I will not be doing Dancing with the Stars this season."
She revealed that she didn't express any interest in returning as it's not on the cards at this time in her life.
"I'm still very much content with my decision to just be here with my kids," Lindsay said.
She continued, "I love the phase of life that we're in and it still doesn't feel quite right for me to be doing the show.
"Never say never," she continued, adding, "But I will say its been so fun to be able to watch and support my sister Rylee."
"I love that I can still feel like I'm a little bit a part of the show through Rylee but I get to be home with my girls and do what I love to do here."
CONFIRMED FOR SEASON 33
The full cast announcement will be revealed on Good Morning America on September 4.
The co-hosts- Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro - are returning for Season 33.
The judges - Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli - are also coming back.
Only one contestant has been confirmed so far.
Olympic Bronze Medalist Stephen Nedoroscik will compete this season.
He was announced on GMA on August 22.
His partner has not yet been revealed.
Dubbed "pommel horse guy" by the internet, Stephen was part of the USA men's gymnastics team at the 2024 Paris Olympics and earned the nickname due to a showstopping performance on the apparatus.
Lindsay Arnold Cusick explained why she will not return to DWTS for the upcoming season though she hasn't ruled out a future return to the show during her TikTok
Lindsay Arnold Cusick on Dancing with the Stars
The full cast announcement for Season 33 of Dancing with the Stars will be revealed on Good Morning America on September 4
