What was Zac Efron's reaction on Dancing With the Stars?

Zac Efron seemed confused about the scoring during his brother Dylan's performance on Dancing With the Stars.

Did Zac Efron misunderstand the DWTS scoring?

Dylan Efron clarified that Zac's question was about whether the score was good, not if it was the highest possible.

Who won Dancing With the Stars season 34?

Robert Irwin and Witney Carson won season 34 of Dancing With the Stars.

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Zac Efron Defends Viral DWTS Reaction

10 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Zac Efron's reaction on DWTS caused confusion among viewers.
Dylan Efron clarified Zac's intent behind his score question.
Zac Efron thought his brother's score might have been too low.

Dylan Efron revealed his brother Zac Efron's reaction to a viral moment from Dancing With the Stars. During Prince Night on season 34, cameras captured Zac appearing to question the score his brother Dylan and partner Danielle Karagach received.

Fans online interpreted Zac's query as "Is that their high score?" However, Dylan explained that Zac's actual intent was to inquire if the score was good, or potentially lower than it should have been. Zac himself reportedly became defensive about the misinterpretation, stating he believed Dylan's dance was good and that the score might have been insufficient.

Dylan and his partner ultimately received a score of 27 out of 30 for their tango and finished in fourth place. This clarification comes after Dylan previously spoke about Zac's supportive role in his life. The season ultimately concluded with Robert Irwin and Witney Carson taking home the trophy.