After missing the Season 34 premiere due to illness, longtime “Dancing With the Stars” judge Carrie Ann Inaba made a high-energy return to the ballroom on September 23—and nearly had a wardrobe malfunction on live TV.
Wearing a low-cut silver dress, the 57-year-old judge stood up during her critique of contestant Whitney Leavitt and partner Mark Ballas, mimicking engine sounds to praise their cha-cha performance.
As she twirled her head dramatically, her dress shifted, prompting Carrie Ann to laugh and say, “Oh, hi boob pad!”—a moment that instantly went viral.
Her comeback was filled with excitement and emotion. She praised Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovski for their opening number, calling it “incredible” and saying, “I’m just happy to be back!” after missing the premiere due to being “under the weather.”
Carrie Ann’s vulnerability and humor have long made her a fan favorite, but this moment added a dose of unscripted drama to the night. It also reignited conversations about live TV risks and fashion choices under the spotlight.
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