Ezra Sosa Reveals Moment Sister Learned She Was Cut From ‘DWTS’ Troupe

Ezra Sosa revealed the emotional moment he discovered that his older sister, Stephani Sosa, had been dropped from the Dancing With The Stars season 34 professional troupe.

DWTS pro Ezra, 24, released a TikTok video on Saturday, September 13, in which Stephani, 26, confirmed that she’d been let go ahead of next week’s season premiere. Both siblings started crying once Stephani broke the news, before Ezra assured his sibling that she’d done her “absolute best” on Dancing With The Stars.

“This is the side of DWTS people don’t see,” Ezra wrote in text over the footage. “We give everything we have to this dream, and sometimes it just doesn’t work out … It hurts seeing my sister go through this, especially when I’ve gone through the same. 🙁 It is so competitive in the dance industry, especially for girls, and I’m so proud of everything my sister did on and off the show. Love you chica :’”

Ezra — who will be paired with celebrity partner Jordan Chiles on DWTS season 34 — later explained in the comment section of his TikTok video that his “intention with this post [was] only love and support.”

“I’m so proud of my sister and equally excited for the new troupe,” he added. “It’s such a beautiful opportunity for this next generation!! And personally knowing the new troupe you guys are gonna absolutely love their talent!”

Stephani chimed in, “Thank you for always being there for me, love you ez.”

In her own TikTok video, Stephani admitted that being let go from Dancing With The Stars was “really hard” since the show had been a professional goal for “many, many years.”

“I’m very excited for this season and to watch everybody shine, especially the new troupe members,” she told followers. “You guys are going to have literally the best time of your lives. It definitely changed my life, so I’m wishing them the very, very best.”

Stephani clarified that Dancing With The Stars producers still asked her to be involved in the show going forward in some capacity, such as potentially performing in group dance numbers.

“I’m not really sure that’s going to happen,” she admitted. “I’m definitely open to whatever project that is, with other projects that I’m currently working on. I will be busy but I will be here supporting and cheering on Ezra as loud as I can.”

Stephani originally joined the Dancing With The Stars professional troupe in 2024 for season 33, after previously competing on So You Think You Can Dance season 16 and working as a background dancer for High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.

Us Weekly previously reported this week that Jenna Johnson’s niece Hailey Bills, Onye Stevenson, Carter Williams and Jaxon Willard are all joining the DWTS troupe for season 34. Troupe members are not paired with celebrity partners, but take part in group dance numbers throughout the season.

Dancing With the Stars premieres on ABC and Disney+ Tuesday, September 16, at 8 p.m. ET, streaming the next day on Hulu.

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