After nearly a decade away from the ballroom, “Shark Tank” star Robert Herjavec’s wife, Kym Herjavec, is ready to make her “Dancing With the Stars” comeback. However, this time she won’t be lacing up her dance shoes.
The two-time Mirrorball Trophy winner announced she will be returning to the hit ABC competition series as a guest judge on the Tuesday, October 14 episode, joining Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli at the judges’ table for what’s sure to be a nostalgic night for longtime fans.
A Return to the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Ballroom
Herjavec shared the exciting news on her Instagram, captioning a carousel of photos of Kym with her dancing partners over the years with, “I’m beyond excited to be heading back to the ballroom next Tuesday. It’s such a privilege to return — this time on the other side of the dance floor, alongside the incredible judges. @carrieanninaba @derekhough and @brunotonioliofficial.”
Herjavec first joined “Dancing With the Stars” for season 3, with her first partner being Jerry Springer. She left the show back in 2017, so it’s been eight years since she’s been in the ballroom.
She continued her caption, “I joined @dancingwiththestars in Season 3 after three amazing seasons in Australia. I thought it would just be one season… but it turned into tours, friendships, and years of unforgettable memories. After 20 years, the magic is still alive (maybe stronger than ever) — and that’s because DWTS truly is a family. Coming back feels like coming home.”
Two Mirrorballs & a Husband
Herjavec had quite a journey on “Dancing With the Stars.” In her first season, she and Springer went on to finish in fifth place.
While she didn’t win the Mirrorball Trophy that season, she did go on to win it twice. She first won during season 9 with Donny Osmond. Kym then went on to win her second one during season 12 with Hines Ward.
She also went on to meet her future husband on the show, “Shark Tank” star Robert Herjavec. The couple finished in sixth place during season 20, which Kym then announced she was leaving the show after their marriage.
Herjavec told Entertainment Tonight in 2016, “I love the show and I love to still be part of it but you know, I still want to hang up my dance shoes and what a way to end.”
While she did leave the show after season 20, Herjavec came back and competed one more time during season 24. She was partnered with Mr. T, and they finished in tenth place before Kym called it quits for good.
Kym’s return to the “Dancing With the Stars” ballroom on October 14 will be the first time she’s been back in an official capacity since leaving the show in 2017.
