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Danielle Fishel Debuts on Dancing With the Stars Season 34

She says her recent breast cancer treatment motivated her to take on the ballroom challenge.

Overview

  • In the Season 34 premiere, Fishel and pro partner Pasha Pashkov danced to Kelly Clarkson’s “Stronger.”
  • Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli each awarded the routine a 6 for a total of 12 out of 20, with Carrie Ann Inaba out sick and no replacement judge seated.
  • Fishel said completing treatment for DCIS and radiation earlier this year inspired her to embrace the show and “say yes” to new experiences.
  • She highlighted recovery-focused preparation, stressing daily stretching, hydration, and cold plunges during training.
  • Away from the show, Fishel has been profiled for her family life with husband Jensen Karp, whom she married in 2018, and their two sons, Adler and Keaton.