The show has been running for 16 years and has amassed quite the cult following, perIMDb.
Everyone has their own personal favorite professional dancer they love or love to hate.
Tony Dovolani was one of the most popular “DWTS” pros in the show’s history.

He even danced his way to claim a Mirrorball Trophy, per People.
But was there more behind his decision to quit the show?
For babysitting, maybe, a little bit.

I was there to teach them how to dance.
So, some fighting is expected.
What’s unexpected, however, is the amount of “babysitting” that comes with working with celebs.

actor Mischa Barton disliked working with Artem Chigvintsev.
When it came to not getting along with celebrity dance partners, Dovolani was no exception.
Unfortunately, the thorn in Dovolani’s side came in the form of reality TV personality Kate Gosselin.

Gosselin was known to be divisive.
Skladany explained, “Everyone warned me that she was difficult and I said, ‘No.
I’ll compliment her.'”
(viaUs Weekly).
Would Dovolani ever return to the show?
“Dancing With The Stars” professional dancers are hired for a reason.
They’re successful in the dancing arena, and their success is usually only further amplified by the show.
Dovolani and his wife, Lina Dovolani, now have a daughter named Luana and twins Adrian and Ariana.