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Kym Johnson-Herjavec Returns to DWTS as Guest Judge for Dedication Night

Fans praised her clear, constructive critiques, prompting calls for a full-time role.

Overview

  • Johnson-Herjavec joined Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli at the judges’ table for the October 14 episode airing on ABC and Disney+.
  • Viewer reaction on Instagram and X highlighted her detailed feedback and urged producers to consider her as a permanent judge, though no decision has been announced.
  • She reflected on her DWTS legacy spanning 15 seasons since 2006, including Mirrorball wins with Donny Osmond and Hines Ward.
  • Johnson-Herjavec met her husband, Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec, as partners in Season 20, later marrying in 2016 and welcoming twins in 2018 following IVF.
  • She said she is developing projects with a Canadian production company, with her first movie slated for release in November 2025, while staying active with Pilates, yoga, and dance.