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DWTS Judges' Scores: A Matter of Expectation?
20 Oct
Summary
- Sharna Burgess admits judges have higher expectations for experienced dancers.
- The show's scoring system is not perfect, judges acknowledge.
- Fans question judges' scores, but pros defend their difficult task.
Sharna Burgess has offered candid insights into the scoring dynamics on Dancing With the Stars. Appearing on the 'Bachelor Happy Hour' podcast with partner Tyler Cameron, Burgess explained that judges often view contestants with prior dance experience, like Harry Shum Jr., differently. She highlighted that for such individuals, the expectation is not just improvement but precise execution of technique.
Conversely, for contestants without a dance background, the primary goal is visible week-to-week improvement. Burgess clarified that while technique is still assessed, the level of execution expected differs based on a dancer's history. This subjective element, coupled with the limited 10-point scale per judge, makes the judging process challenging.
Fans have increasingly vocalized their dissatisfaction with certain scores in recent seasons. Burgess and Cameron's fiancée, Tate Madden, addressed this by explaining that similar scores, like an '8' for two different dancers, can represent distinct evaluations. Burgess stressed that judges perform their best in the moment, making their role a difficult one.
This week, Cameron and Burgess are set to perform a contemporary routine honoring mothers, with Madden joining them in the ballroom. Cameron expressed deep gratitude for the support he has received.
