CLAIRE WEST

Claire is thrilled to be participating in Dancing for Our Stars for the second year in a row! She is originally from Charleston, MS, and currently lives in Sardis, MS. She works in Sales for Dunlap & Kyle and is a proud Mississippi State University Alumna. Claire is married to Hunter West and is the mother of two beautiful girls, Reese and Ruthie. She stays very busy with two girls three and under, but loves nothing more than spending time with her children. Claire also enjoys watching sports, especially MSU sporting events, and crafting.


carson cook

Carson is no stranger to the stage, and can’t wait to rock out with Claire again this year! He is a full-time cosmetology student at Northwest Community college in Oxford, MS and is currently the president of his class. He is from Batesville, MS., and graduated from South Panola High School. Carson is the son of Karen Summerville and Richard Cook. He has two sisters who he adores along with two awesome nephews. He loves doing anything with his friends and family. Carson is also an Eagle Scout and loves to play tennis!