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Queen of Latin's Ruthless DWTS Debut
28 Oct
Summary
- Shirley Ballas critiques Julia Stiles' Argentine tango for slowness and posture.
- Ballas awarded Julia Stiles a shocking score of 4, surprising the audience.
- Julia Stiles struggled during Horror Movie Night, receiving a low score.

Shirley Ballas, known as 'The Queen of Latin,' joined the Dancing With the Stars judging panel, making it clear she would not hold back. Her first critique was directed at Julia Stiles' Argentine tango, which Ballas deemed too slow with insufficient leg control and improper posture. Despite the performance being a tribute to Heath Ledger, Stiles received a score of 4 from Ballas, leading to audible shock from the live audience. This marked a challenging moment for Stiles and her partner Ezra Sosa during the show's Horror Movie Night, as other contestants also faced difficulties.