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Dancing Partners Address DWTS Rehearsal Spat
30 Sep
Summary
- Bersten and De Laurentiis clarified rumors of tension between them.
- They attributed rehearsal frustration to performance pressure.
- The pair were eliminated after their salsa performance.

Dancing With the Stars partners Alan Bersten and Giada De Laurentiis have spoken out to dispel rumors of tension during their time on the show. The professional dancer and chef clarified that any on-screen disagreements were misinterpretations of high-pressure rehearsal environments.
Bersten explained that the "butting of heads" was a result of intense focus and time constraints, emphasizing that he witnessed De Laurentiis's deep commitment. He asserted there was no negativity between them and that they had fun during rehearsals.
De Laurentiis echoed these sentiments, describing her frustration as self-directed due to perfectionist tendencies. She wanted to perform her best for Bersten and her daughter. The pair were later eliminated from the competition after their salsa performance.