Peta Murgatroyd, a two-time Mirror Ball champion from 'Dancing with the Stars,' announced her decision to sit out Season 33 due to the recent birth of her third child, Milan, on July 12. During an Instagram Live session, she expressed that balancing the demands of work and family was too challenging at this time, emphasizing her desire to be present for her young children. Murgatroyd humorously noted that returning to work after previous pregnancies has been difficult and stated, 'I chose family over work this time.' Her decision highlights the struggles many parents face when trying to balance career ambitions with family responsibilities. Murgatroyd's absence will be felt this season, especially alongside the news that fellow pro Artem Chigvintsev will also not participate due to personal issues. The upcoming season's cast will be announced on September 4, with the premiere set for September 17.