Former NFL player Danny Amendola and his beautiful dance partner Witney Carson became the center of attention during Season 33 of Dancing with the Stars. Compared to other couples in the program, this one has gotten a lot of press attention due to their stunning performance.
At 30, Witney Carson is already a reality TV veteran, having danced with many high-profile partners on DWTS. Let’s learn more about this blonde beauty who is known as one of the best dancers on the show.
Who is Witney Carson?
Witney Carson is a well-known American dancer, actress, and choreographer. Growing up in Utah, she immersed herself in the world of ballroom dancing, honing her skills and competing in various competitions.
She became interested in this art at three years old and learned ballet, jazz, hip-hop, ballroom, and tap. Her professional dance skills were first noticed when she appeared on “So You Think You Can Dance.”
Witney’s Journey as a Troupe Star to DWTS Pro
As a Top 6 contestant in Season 9 of “So You Think You Can Dance,” 18-year-old Witney Carson initially came to recognition. Her success on the show caught the eye of “Dancing With The Stars” producers.
Then, in 2013, she joined DWTS as a troupe dancer and soon became a professional dancer, performing with Cody Simpson in Season 18.
The season that launched Witney’s pro partner career
Witney Carson’s big chance came in Season 19 of “Dancing with the Stars,” when she danced with actor Alfonso Ribeiro. Their chemistry was magical, and together, they danced their way to victory, winning the Mirrorball Trophy. With that win, Witney became one of just five dancers to win in their first two seasons on the show.
Her memorable DWTS partnerships
Witney Carson has danced with many famous people on “Dancing with the Stars,” like singer Jana Kramer, actor Chris Soules, and NFL star Carson Wentz. Her third season was exciting with Chris Soules, and her fourth was amazing with Super Bowl MVP Von Miller. She also danced with Frankie Muniz and toured with ’90s legend Vanilla Ice.
Witney Carson’s career outside the dance floor
Witney Carson is involved in several fields outside of dancing, including business, skin cancer advocacy, modeling, and fashion blogging. She was in the 2015 movie Dancin’: It’s On. Moreover, the Latin ballroom dancer loves fitness and shares workout tips and encouragement with her fans on social media.
Witney Carson’s net worth
Witney Carson’s net worth is about $300,000, according to Celebrity Net Worth. It might have been higher if she hadn’t faced challenges with melanoma and taken time off to care for her family.
Carson’s married life
Witney Carson’s personal life is just as charming as her dance moves. She’s married to Carson McAllister, her high school sweetheart, whom she met while working on Dancing with the Stars in 2016. The couple has two sons, Leo and Jet.
Witney and Carson are now collaborating on a blog and YouTube channel, where she shares fitness tips, dance tutorials, and advice for teens and young women. However, their first date wasn’t smooth; it was a bit awkward.
She shared with People, “Our first date when he came home, I took him to a grocery store. It was the most awkward first date ever, because it felt like we still knew each other but things had changed so much.”
