DWTS Judges Accused of Bias Towards Contestant Danielle Fishel

According to a recent report, the judges on Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) have been accused of showing bias towards contestant Danielle Fishel. Fishel's dance partner, Pasha Pashkov, and fellow DWTS alums Rider Strong and Rider Strong have spoken out about the judges' scoring, claiming that Carrie Ann Inaba, in particular, seems to have her favorites who can do no wrong.

The controversy comes as Fishel has been opening up about the emotional challenges she faced while preparing for a dance routine that addressed the societal pressures and double standards faced by women. Fishel revealed that the routine, set to Aerosmith's "Dream On," triggered feelings of "negative self-talk," "disordered eating," and a general resistance to "leaning into" the dance.

Despite these struggles, Fishel and Pashkov have continued to impress on the dance floor, earning high scores from the judges, including their first 9s of the season in a previous week. However, the latest performance saw a slight dip in their score, leading Strong and Friedle to question whether the judges are being fair in their assessments.

As the competition continues, the spotlight remains on Fishel and the ongoing debate surrounding the judges' scoring. Fans and fellow DWTS alumni will be closely watching to see how the situation unfolds in the coming weeks.