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Did DWTS Star Jackson Olson Almost Drop Partner?
7 Oct
Summary
- Jackson Olson and Emma Slater had a near-fall during their waltz.
- Fans debated if the near-drop was intentional or a mistake.
- The incident occurred before Olson's Banana Bowl championship game.
A recent "Dancing With the Stars" night dedicated to Mariah Carey featured a tense moment during Jackson Olson and Emma Slater's performance. Their waltz to "Without You" saw Olson seemingly falter, nearly dropping Slater. While the judges awarded them three 7s without comment, the incident ignited fan speculation on Reddit.
Some theorized that production intentionally ignored the near-drop to avoid Olson's elimination before his Banana Bowl championship game on October 10. This timing has been noted as suspicious by observers.
However, a closer examination of rehearsal and live performance photos suggests the move may have been intentionally choreographed. This is further supported by a similar maneuver performed by Derek Hough and Bindi Irwin in season 12, which received a perfect score.
Therefore, it appears the dramatic leap into Olson's arms was largely, if not entirely, intentional. Additionally, any past 'beef' between Olson and Guillermo Rodriguez seems to have been resolved.
