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Carrie Ann Inaba's Advice Sparks Audience Backlash
23 Sep
Summary
- Judge Inaba faced boos for critiquing Harry Shum Jr.'s dance.
- Shum Jr. defended Inaba, asking the audience to listen.
- The duo scored 18 points, lower than their previous week.
During "Viral Hits Night" on Dancing With the Stars, judge Carrie Ann Inaba drew boos from the audience for her critique of Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson's Viennese Waltz. Inaba noted an imbalance in Shum Jr.'s performance, suggesting he was timid when holding positions. She encouraged him to "zip it up," prompting groans and boos.
Inaba responded to the audience by stating, "You can boo as long as you vote!" Harry Shum Jr. supported the judge, asking the crowd to listen to her feedback. While Inaba's comments were critical, fellow judges Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough offered more positive remarks on the performance.
Shum Jr. and Johnson received a score of 18 points for their Viennese Waltz, which was a decline from their week one score of 21. They were among three teams to achieve 18 points that evening. The episode concluded with the elimination of Giada De Laurentiis and her partner Alan Bersten. Dancing With the Stars airs on Tuesdays on ABC and Disney+.
