In a day which earlier saw Ellen DeGeneres reveal she tested positive for the coronavirus, so did Carrie Ann Inaba.  The Talk co-host and judge on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars confirmed her diagnosis via social media.

During Thursday’s episode of The Talk, co-host Sheryl Underwood related that Carrie tested positive earlier in the morning, so she would obviously not be appearing on the show.

Carrie Ann has developed Covid-related symptoms including a fever.

On her Instagram, Inaba shared this message: “Hey Everyone, I have tested positive for COVID 19. I’m home with some symptoms and will be sequestering as per the CDC guidelines, resting and taking care of myself.   I have been in a very safe environment following all the guidelines and safety protocols and it still found it’s way to me. So, this is a friendly reminder to be extra careful this holiday season.  Wear your masks, socially and physically keep your distance, and wash your hands. Take care everyone. And I’ll keep you updated on my journey.”

The Talk also posted a special video message (you can see that as well below) sending a speedy recovery and well-wishes to their friend and co-star/

So, what do you think of Carrie Ann and more celebrities who are back at work In Los Angeles where the numbers of cases has spiked contracting COVID-19?  Comment below.

 

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In a season which saw a new host and executive producer, Tyra Banks, no studio audience due to Covid-19, three former soap stars in the competition and some too-close-to-call moments, four celebrity dancers and their pro partners danced their hearts out on Monday night in the season finale of Dancing with the Stars.

Hoping to take home the Mirrorball Trophy were: Kaitlyn Bristowe, Nelly, Justina Machado and Nev Schulman along with their pro dance partners.

The four couples danced two numbers – one dance they performed earlier in the season, and one freestyle.

When the dust settled with the judges scores combined with the popular vote at-home, and no judges ‘save’ at play to decide the final fate of the season, here is how it went down when the results were revealed,

In fourth place was Justina Machado and her partner, Sasha Farber.  In third place was Nelly and his pro partner Daniella Karagach,  That left two of the top celebrity dancers in the entire field as Tyra Banks handed down the results as Kaitlyn Bristowe and Nev Shulman held on to their partners for life hoping their name would be called.

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Next, Tyra announced that it was former ‘Bachelorette’ Kaitlyn Bristowe and her partner Artem Chigvintsev who won it all and took the coveted Mirrorball Trophy as a let-down Nev Shulman and his partner, Jenna Johnson looked on.

Interesting enough, Bristowe follows former ‘Bachelorette’ Hannah Brown as the champ of the ballroom dance floor competition, as Brown won the previous season 28

So, did the right couple win season 29 of DWTS? Let us know via the comment section below. But first check out Kaitlyn and Nev’s final performances that helped determine the winner.

The big question which has been building will finally be answered tonight on the season 29 finale of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, when after the final dance the votes at home combined with the judges scores and decisions will determine the winner of the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy.

Although this season featured three former soap stars, who had been previously eliminated during the competition, they will return tonight along with their pro partners to dance again and to root on the remaining cast in the finals.

Look for former Another World star, Anne Heche, former Passions, Desperate Housewives and Dallas star, Jesse Metcalfe, and former All My Children, Days of our Lives, The Young and the Restless star, and current Netflix’s Selling Sunset star, Chrishell Stause to make their returns.

Nelly, who is still in the running for the Mirror Ball Trophy with pro partner Daniella Karagach, will also be performing some of his hits during the season closer.

Competing against Nelly and Daniella tonight are: Kaitlyn Bristowe and Artem Chigvintsey, Nev Schulman and parter Jenna Johnson, and Justina Machado and partner Sasha Farber.

Missing in action will be Tiger King’s Carole Baskin who did not travel to Los Angeles from Florida due to Covid-19 restrictions, however, the former co-host of The Real, Jeannie Mai will be back in the ballroom following her emergency surgery a few weeks ago which had to suddenly drop her out of the competiton..

So, which couple do you think will win the Mirror Ball?  Excited to see Anne, Jesse, and Chrishell one more time on the ballroom floor tonight? Comment below