Professional dancer Lindsay Arnold has revealed she is expecting her third child with husband Sam Cusick, sharing her overwhelming joy with fans through a heartfelt social media announcement.
Family Joy and Instagram Revelation
The 31-year-old former Dancing With the Stars professional could not contain her excitement as she posted professional photoshoot images to confirm the pregnancy. 'BABY CUSICK #3 IS ON THE WAY,' she wrote in her Instagram caption, adding that she feels 'more blessed, grateful, and excited' about this new chapter in her family life.
Arnold and Cusick already share two daughters - five-year-old Sage and two-year-old June - and the dancer expressed that their entire family 'cannot wait' to meet the newest addition. 'We love you so much already baby and we can't wait to meet you!!' she gushed in her emotional post.
Support from Dancing Community
The happy news prompted an outpouring of congratulations from Arnold's former Dancing With the Stars colleagues and friends. Fellow professional Witney Carson commented enthusiastically: 'I CANT WAIT FOR BABY CUSICK!!! love you guys so much.'
Arnold's younger sister Rylee Arnold, who recently participated in the current season of Dancing With the Stars alongside Pentatonix's Scott Hoying, shared her excitement about 'another perfect little angel' joining the family. Additional warm wishes came from dancer Jenna Johnson and former DWTS pro Sasha Farber, demonstrating the strong bonds within the dance community.
Prioritising Family Over Career
This pregnancy announcement comes after Arnold's decision to leave Dancing With the Stars in 2022 to focus on her growing family. The professional dancer, who had been part of the show for more than a decade, recently confirmed she has no regrets about stepping away from the spotlight.
In an interview with PEOPLE, Arnold explained how her priorities shifted significantly after having children. 'Time goes ten times faster when you have kids, and I just know that this time is so precious and something that you don't get back,' she reflected. The dancer added that she felt she had achieved everything she wanted to on the show before making her departure.
Arnold acknowledged that she and her husband were 'past the point of being ready' for another child and that the timing felt perfectly right for their family plans. Her conscious decision to prioritise motherhood over her dancing career highlights the significant life changes many professional women face when building their families.
