Why Meghan McCain Says She's Turned DownDancing with the Stars3 Times: 'I Don't Want to Publicly Humiliate Myself'

Mar. 15, 2025

Meghan McCain.Photo: Greg Endries/Bravo

Meghan McCainwon’t be competing for a mirrorball trophy anytime soon.

McCain said her reservations came from her inability to dance and her plans to pursue politics in the future.

Meghan McCain.Taylor Hill/FilmMagic

Taylor Hill/FilmMagic

The daughter of late SenatorJohn McCain, 39, admitted that her participation in the show would have earned her a pretty penny. She went on to share that her friendClay Aikentold her how much he made during his stint onThe Masked Singer.

“I’m not going to say how much [it pays] because I don’t have his permission, but he didThe Masked Singer, andThe Masked Singer, everybody should want to get onThe Masked Singer,” McCain continued, adding that she “wouldn’t have to work for a year” if she went on.

Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken on ‘The Masked Singer’.Michael Becker / FOX

Michael Becker / FOX

“It’s like I need to learn how to sing or dance. I need to develop a skill, a talent,” she said before alluding that she was offered a position onSpecial Forces: World’s Toughest Test.

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While fans may not see McCain onDWTSany time soon, the competitive dance show has seen its fair share of political contestants, including Bristol Palin and Sean Spicer.

source: people.com