Peta Murgatroyd, a well-known professional dancer from *Dancing With the Stars*, announced that she will not be returning for the show’s upcoming 33rd season. This decision comes just over a month after she gave birth to her and Maks Chmerkovskiy’s second son, Milan Maksim Chmerkovskiy.
Peta shared the news during an Instagram Live on August 29, explaining that the timing is “just too soon” for her to return to the rigorous demands of the dance competition.
Peta’s history with *Dancing With the Stars* dates back to 2011 when she first joined as a member of the dance troupe in season 12, before becoming a professional dancer in season 13.
Over her career on the show, she has achieved significant success, winning the Mirror Ball trophy twice—once with Donald Driver in season 14 and again with Nyle DiMarco in season 22. Her dedication and skill have made her a fan favorite and a respected figure within the *Dancing With the Stars* community.
Most recently, Peta participated in season 32 of the show, where she was paired with actor Barry Williams. Despite having just given birth to her son Rio only 10 weeks prior, Peta eagerly returned to the dance floor, driven by her passion for dance and her love for the show. She expressed how much she missed dancing and was excited to meet new people and work again, even with the challenges of balancing her professional and personal life.
Peta spoke highly of her experience in season 32, particularly her partnership with Barry Williams, whom she described as “a gem.” Their teamwork led them to a respectable seventh-place finish in the competition. Peta’s gratitude for Barry’s support and the positive experience they shared highlights the camaraderie and personal connections that often develop on the show.
In addition to Peta, other notable dancers such as Artem Chigvintsev and Lindsay Arnold have also announced that they will not be returning for season 33. Lindsay shared her decision through a recent TikTok video, marking a notable shift in the lineup of professional dancers for the upcoming season of *Dancing With the Stars*.