Why were Witney Carson's text messages considered shady by DWTS fans?

Witney Carson's text message, which implied Dylan and Zac Efron were 'trying to get votes,' was seen as shady because fans felt it was a hypocritical and rude jab at a competitor.

Did Zac Efron attend the Dancing With The Stars finale?

No, Zac Efron only attended the semi-finals to support his brother Dylan. He was not present at the finale where Dylan placed fourth.

Who won Dancing With The Stars season 34?

Witney Carson and her partner Robert Irwin won the coveted Mirrorball Trophy for season 34 of Dancing With The Stars.

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DWTS Pro's 'Shady' Text About Efron Brothers Sparks Outrage

29 Nov

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Summary

Witney Carson's text implying Efron brothers sought votes deleted after backlash.
Fans accused Carson of hypocrisy, citing similar support from Robert Irwin's family.
Carson later praised Dylan Efron, seemingly easing drama rumors.

DWTS Pro's 'Shady' Text About Efron Brothers Sparks Outrage

Dancing With The Stars professional Witney Carson recently faced fan criticism after sharing a text message exchange with her husband. The message, which implied that Dylan and Zac Efron were 'trying to get votes,' was quickly deleted following a significant backlash.

Many fans on platforms like Reddit deemed Carson's comment 'rude' and hypocritical. They pointed out that Robert Irwin, Carson's partner and the eventual winner, also benefited from his sister Bindi and mother Terri's consistent support throughout the competition.

Carson later appeared to diffuse the situation by posting a complimentary message about Dylan Efron and his partner, Daniella Karagach. She expressed admiration for their performance and Dylan's character, ending with "I'm a fan for life." Meanwhile, Robert Irwin and Witney Carson secured the Mirrorball Trophy, marking Carson's second win.