Dancing with the Stars kicks off season 34 this week, but unfortunately, the troupe will look a bit different.
If you don’t know, the troupe is a group of professional daners who dance in group numbers and can be seen in the background of many of the performances throughout the broadcasts. Sometimes, troupe members go on to be DWTS pros.
Stephani Sosa was part of the troupe for season 33 and her brother Ezra acted as a pro dancer. Ezra will be back again for season 34, dancing with Jordan Chiles. Stephani, unfortunately, will not be part of the troupe this season.
Keep reading to find out more…
On Instagram, Stephani wrote, “I wanted to give you guys on update on DWTS, I will not be returning this season for their troupe, not going to lie it’s been hard, this is a show I dreamed about for many many years. I’m very excited for this new troupe coming in you guys are going to KILL IT🔥 As for being on the show this season, I was asked to do group numbers, not sure the details for that or if it will for sure happen. As for what’s next, going to continue my career and focus on Tv/Film and acting, I have a couple projects I’m so excited to share with guys!”
“This show has changed my life, thank you for all your love and support especially being a Latina entering spaces for the first time, it means the world to me. So damn excited for this season and to see @ezra.sosa kill it this season 🤍 he deserves it 🫶🏼🥹 love @dancingwiththestars with all my heart, it gave me hope for a better life ever sense I was a little girl 🤍 here’s to the next chapter 🤍.”
Ezra also posted a video of the moment he found out Stephani was not returning.
He wrote, “This is the side of DWTS people don’t see. We give everything we have to this dream, and sometimes it just doesn’t work out … It hurts seeing my sister go through this, especially when I’ve gone through the same. 🙁 It is so competitive in the dance industry, especially for girls, and I’m so proud of everything my sister did on and off the show. Love you chica.’”
He then clarified in the comments, “want to share that my intention with this post is only love and support. I’m so proud of my sister and equally excited for the new troupe it’s such a beautiful opportunity for this next generation!! And personally knowing the new troupe you guys are gonna absolutely love their talent!”
Find out which pro dancer was seemingly not asked back for season 34.
The new season debuts on September 16, 2025.
