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DWTS Drama: Carlos PenaVega's Heated Backstage Clash
25 Oct
Summary
- Carlos PenaVega confronted head judge Shirley Ballas after elimination.
- Alexa PenaVega alleged professional rivalries impacted DWTS outcomes.
- The couple was the first married celebrities to compete against each other.
Carlos PenaVega admitted to a heated backstage exchange with Dancing With the Stars head judge Shirley Ballas following his wife Alexa PenaVega's elimination. Alexa recounted on their podcast that Carlos expressed his disappointment directly to Ballas. This incident occurred after Alexa's removal from the competition, highlighting the emotional intensity of the show.
Further shedding light on the show's dynamics, Alexa suggested that rivalries and external factors, such as a fellow contestant's severe illness, played a role in eliminations. She specifically mentioned that a professional dancer knew they were likely to be eliminated before a competitor's hospitalization. The couple also noted the difficulties arising from competing against each other, especially when professional partnerships experienced friction.
Alexa and Carlos PenaVega notably became the first married celebrity couple to compete head-to-head on Dancing With the Stars. Their experience on the show, which took place in 2015, was marked by significant behind-the-scenes drama, including alleged disputes between professional partners. The couple competed with their respective professional partners, Witney Carson and Mark Ballas.
