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Fishel: Female DWTS Judges Face Double Standard
7 Nov
Summary
- Danielle Fishel suggested judges are harder on female contestants.
- She believes male celebrities receive more leniency from judges.
- Fishel noted audience reactions are also harsher towards female judges.
Danielle Fishel, a former contestant on Dancing With the Stars, has voiced concerns about a perceived double standard on the popular competition series. During a recent discussion on her podcast, Fishel shared her belief that the show's judges consistently hold female contestants to a higher standard than male celebrities.
She pointed to specific scoring instances, suggesting that male celebrities' performances sometimes receive more favorable evaluations. Fishel elaborated that this perceived leniency for men extends to the judging panel itself, where female judges, including herself, face harsher audience reactions.
Fishel's comments align with past observations from fans and even some judges. The idea that female judges might be more critical of women stems from a desire to push them to achieve their best, a sentiment some have acknowledged.
