Article continues below advertisementWhy Carrie Ann Inaba Missed the 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 34 PremiereSource: MEGACarrie Ann Inaba revealed the reason behind her absence in an Instagram post.Everyone on Dancing With the Stars had to move and groove - even without Carrie Ann Inaba.The ABC dance competition made waves when Season 34 officially premiered on September 16, and so did the absence of the longtime judge. Hours before the episode aired, Inaba revealed why she had to skip the special day.