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Audience Boos Carrie Ann Inaba on DWTS Finale
26 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Audience booed judge Carrie Ann Inaba for offering critique
- Robert Irwin performed quickstep with Witney Carson
- Irwin acknowledged support from his mother and sister
In a dramatic moment during the Dancing With the Stars finale, judge Carrie Ann Inaba was met with loud boos from the audience when she began to critique frontrunner Robert Irwin's quickstep. Inaba attempted to explain her reasoning, emphasizing the importance of awarding the trophy to a truly deserving competitor, even as Irwin and his partner Witney Carson received widespread applause for their performance.
Irwin, who performed a spirited quickstep with partner Witney Carson, received a near-perfect score of 29, with Inaba being the sole judge to award a 9. Despite the judges' panel drama, Irwin reflected on his journey, highlighting Carson's belief in him and expressing gratitude for the support of the strong women in his life, including his mother and sister.
The season finale concluded a series marked by shocking eliminations and intense competition. The remaining contenders included Irwin, Alix Earle, Elaine Hendrix, Jordan Chiles, and Dylan Efron, with Earle and Hendrix having already achieved perfect scores earlier in the night.
