A new judge won’t be filling in for Carrie Ann Inaba amid her absence from the Dancing With the Stars season 34 premiere.

According to multiple outlets, only Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli will be handing out scores during the first episode of the season on Tuesday, September 16. Performances will be judged on a scale of 20 as opposed to the typical 30.

Hours before the premiere, Inaba, 57, announced via Instagram that she would not be in the DWTS ballroom to see the new cast perform for the first time.

“I wanted to share that I will not be at the show tonight as I am feeling quite under the weather. I’m resting up and can’t wait to be back next week in good health,” she wrote in a statement. “In the meantime, I wish all the contestants the very best of luck. I’ll be cheering you on from

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