Jenna Dewan to balance ‘The Rookie’ and ‘Dancing with the Stars’

Actress Jenna Dewan has addressed concerns regarding her future on the ABC series ‘The Rookie’ following her casting in season 35 of ‘Dancing with the Stars’. The announcement sparked speculation among fans that Dewan might exit her role as firefighter Bailey Nune due to the overlapping production schedules of both shows.

Dewan confirmed she will continue her work on ‘The Rookie’ while competing on the dance competition series. She stated that she is “doing both at the same time” and that the productions are working together to manage her schedule. Because both programs are ABC originals, the actress noted that the teams are coordinating to make the dual commitment possible.