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Shum Urges Love Amid DWTS Drama
17 Oct
Summary
- Harry Shum Jr. encouraged contestants to spread more love on the show.
- He praised fellow contestants including Guillermo Rodriguez and Tatyana Ali.
- This follows a tense exchange between Jenna Johnson and judge Carrie Ann Inaba.

This week on Dancing With the Stars, amidst elimination drama and judge critiques, star Harry Shum Jr. is promoting positivity. He shared an Instagram message urging contestants to "celebrate each other with more love" and remember the show's inherently joyful nature. Shum offered individual praise for many fellow competitors, commending Guillermo Rodriguez's spirit, Connor Woods' perspective, and Tatyana Ali's advocacy.
Shum also recognized Jackson Olson's dual commitments, noted Maura Higgins' and Amber Glenn's humor, and praised Tyler Cameron's improvement. He celebrated Julia Stiles' tribute to her iconic dance and expressed admiration for Jenna Dewan's enduring grace. This call for unity comes after Guillermo Rodriguez's elimination and a tense exchange between Shum's partner, Jenna Johnson, and judge Carrie Ann Inaba regarding a dance lift.