Emma Slater is responding to the rumors she might be leaving Dancing with the Stars.
The pro dancer joined the long-running reality competition series for season 14, and was later promoted to pro in season 17.
She recently made an appearance on SiriusXM’s The Three Questions with Andy Richter, and spoke about how much time she might have left on the show.
“How long do you think you have left in Dancing With The Stars?” Andy asked. “Because dance is a cruel business, in ageism terms”
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“Totally, and for women too! I want to go through it as long as I can go for,” Emma responded. “I have had the most incredible career. Actually, someone came up to me last week and was like, ‘Are the rumors true??’ and I was like what rumor?? They said ‘Are you retiring this year?’ and I could see how a rumor like that would be starting, because they’re looking at me like she’s the old girl.”
She later said that as long as people continue to enjoy her and she can continue to “feel authentic, and comfortable,” then she wants to stay on DWTS for “a long as possible.”
“And then as soon as I feel like I’m going to be chocked out I’ll pull the ageism thing – ‘this is what hollywood does to women as they age!!’” Emma added.
Ultimately, she wants to be able to leave the show on her own terms, if possible, rather than not being asked back.
“I would like it to be on my decision, I think. But I’ve decided that I’m going to expect to be there, and if and when they say I’m not invited anymore, I’ll conquer that when it happens,” she shared.
The dancer continued, “I guess in my mind, you put limitations on yourself saying well, how many years do I have? I’m just gonna keep going. And then try to take out that restriction on myself until I don’t have the use of what they’re looking for, and then I’ll try to stick around in some other form. The brand is doing so well, and I like to produce. So maybe I’ll be like make me a producer or something.”
Earlier this month, she shared a fun video with her ex Sasha Farber!
