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DWTS Judge Throws Shade at Fellow Judge's Scores
3 Nov
Summary
- Derek Hough criticized Shirley Ballas' low scores for Julia Stiles.
- Ballas defended her grading system as being straight down the line.
- She explained her grading aims to give dancers room for growth.
Derek Hough recently expressed dissatisfaction with judge Shirley Ballas' scoring on Dancing With the Stars, particularly her low mark for Julia Stiles. Hough, who previously trained under Ballas, seemed to subtly criticize her approach after Stiles performed a Paso Doble. He encouraged Stiles, implying that Ballas' previous low score was a temporary setback.
Ballas, known as the "Queen of Latin" and a judge on the British Strictly Come Dancing for a decade, defended her grading philosophy. She explained to Good Morning America that consistently giving high scores leaves no room for improvement. Ballas aims to provide constructive feedback, reflecting her "experienced eye" and ensuring dancers understand the required standard.
She further clarified that a score of 4, while appearing harsh to American audiences, is often celebrated in the UK. Ballas maintained that her critiques are straightforward and fair, aligning with her personal integrity. New episodes of Dancing With the Stars season 35 air Tuesdays on ABC and Disney+.
