Carrie Ann Snaps at DWTS Heckler Amid Judging Row

The recent Dancing With the Stars finale was marked by a notable moment when judge Carrie Ann Inaba directly addressed a heckler from the audience. The confrontation arose after Inaba provided feedback to finalist Jordan Chiles and her partner, Ezra Sosa, during their performance. The interruption from the crowd prompted a sharp response from Inaba, momentarily disrupting the show's flow before co-host Alfonso Ribeiro intervened.

This public display followed increased fan criticism this season regarding Inaba's judging style. In a recent interview, she openly admitted to applying stricter critiques to female contestants. Inaba explained this approach by stating her greater understanding of women's experiences allows for more detailed feedback.

She emphasized that her intention is to encourage growth among the female competitors, even if it means being more direct. Inaba believes that this frankness, when speaking woman-to-woman, can be beneficial, suggesting women are sometimes tougher on themselves and each other.