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DWTS Judges Under Fire for Rylee & Connor's Scores
14 Oct
Summary
- Fans and Rylee's boyfriend felt judges were unfairly harsh.
- The samba performance received a score of 25 out of 40.
- Judges cited issues with footwork and costume choice.
Rylee Arnold and her celebrity partner Connor Wood faced criticism from "Dancing With the Stars" judges for their Super Bowl-themed samba. The performance, set to Shakira's "Hips Don't Lie," earned a score of 25 out of 40. This outcome sparked significant backlash from viewers and Arnold's boyfriend, Walker Lyons, who publicly defended the pair.
Lyons took to social media, calling the judges' feedback "robbery" and questioning their critiques of Rylee. Fans echoed his sentiments, with many feeling the judges were overly critical and that the scoring was inconsistent compared to other contestants, citing a jazz routine that received higher marks.
Judges Bruno Tonioli, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Derek Hough each awarded a 6, while guest judge Joe Buck gave a 7. Tonioli noted issues with the samba's hip action and distracting fringe pants. Inaba felt the performance was "not your best" despite the pair's commitment to learning, and Hough encouraged continued work on technique. The outcome has left fans hopeful for a stronger performance and fairer judging in future weeks.
