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Sister's DWTS Exit: Brother's Sweetest Message
4 Aug
Summary
- Brother Ezra Sosa shared a supportive message for his sister.
- Stephani Sosa was eliminated from Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro.
- An earlier incident involved Stephani accidentally injuring a fellow contestant.

Ezra Sosa shared a heartfelt message of support for his sister, Stephani Sosa, following her elimination from Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro. The siblings recorded a video on August 4, 2026, reacting to Stephani and her partner Tristen Sanders' exit.
Stephani expressed feelings of surprise watching the elimination back, while Ezra comforted her. He complimented her appearance and talent, reminding her of the judges' positive remarks, including Shirley Ballas calling her a "star." Ezra captioned the Instagram post with "I'm so proud of you @stephychica."
Stephani competed on season 1 of DWTS: The Next Pro, aiming for a professional spot on the main show. Ezra has been a professional dancer on DWTS since 2024. Prior to her elimination, Stephani was involved in an incident during a group number rehearsal where she accidentally struck fellow contestant Natalie Jolley in the face.
Natalie, aged 20, sustained a black eye and was eliminated due to medical advice. Stephani later shared on the "Viall Files" podcast that the incident was difficult for her, especially knowing Natalie personally. She expressed feeling horrible about the situation and her departure from the competition.