Lindsay Arnold Updates Fans On Leave From 'DWTS'

Lindsay Arnold shared news of her hiatus from "DWTS" for the new season on Instagram.

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She posted a lovely picture of herself with her family on a field.

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Lindsay said leaving the season was her hardest decision ever.

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She mentioned that the show had been part of her life for over ten years.

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"DWTS" will always mean the world, but she had to prioritize her family.

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The Latin dancer maintained that her break was not the end of her and the series.

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Fans sent their love to her and expressed how much she will be missed.

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Several haters previously criticized her for taking her daughter on vacation during COVID.

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She clapped back at the haters with a statement showing her displeasure.

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