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DWTS Co-Host Slams Rigging Claims
27 Oct
Summary
- Alfonso Ribeiro refuted claims that DWTS is rigged.
- Voting is a 50/50 split between judges and audience.
- PenaVega recalled Hayes Grier's previous rigging accusation.
Alfonso Ribeiro, co-host of Dancing With The Stars, has publicly dismissed claims that the competition is rigged. In response to former contestant Alexa PenaVega's comments, Ribeiro asserted that the show's results are based on simple logic and a clear voting system.
PenaVega had recalled a past incident where contestant Hayes Grier was eliminated despite apparent strong support, suggesting the show might be manipulated. However, Ribeiro countered this by explaining the 50/50 split between judges' scores and audience votes, as confirmed by showrunner Conrad Green. This scoring system reportedly leaves no room for producers to influence outcomes.
The discussion also touched upon the unreliability of social media follower counts as an indicator of voting power. The article notes that accusations of rigging often surface during seasons with unexpected eliminations, particularly double eliminations, which are currently anticipated. Amidst these controversies, professional dancer Val Chmerkovskiy has returned to the show following a suspension, adding to the season's drama.
