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DWTS Shock: Cast Gasps at Surprise Elimination!
7 Oct
Summary
- Pro dancer Sharna Burgess described a backstage gasp upon elimination.
- Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong's elimination surprised cast members.
- Fellow contestants expressed sadness and shock at the unexpected departure.
The recent elimination of Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong from Dancing With the Stars has sent ripples of shock through the show's cast. Pro dancer Sharna Burgess described the backstage atmosphere as stunned, noting a significant "gasp" from her colleagues upon hearing the results during Mariah Carey Night. Burgess admitted she did not foresee Miller and Armstrong being the contestants to leave the competition.
This marks the second consecutive week of surprise goodbyes, following the elimination of Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart. Tatyana Ali, who was getting to know Miller, expressed her difficulty in accepting the departure. Rylee Arnold, a friend of Brandon Armstrong, conveyed her deep disappointment, having hoped to see him win his first Mirrorball trophy. Both cited the positive and supportive environment among the dancers, making eliminations hard.
Fellow competitors, like Connor Wood, shared similar sentiments, emphasizing the strong "family" dynamic on set. Wood noted how easy it is to forget it's a competition until the "rude awakening" of an elimination occurs each week. Dancing With the Stars airs live Tuesdays on ABC and Disney+.
