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Giada De Laurentiis: Fear Is Freeing!
25 Sep
Summary
- Judge Inaba praised De Laurentiis' courage and honesty.
- De Laurentiis was eliminated from DWTS on September 22.
- She encourages embracing challenges that spark fear.
Judge Carrie Ann Inaba expressed her admiration for Giada De Laurentiis' courageous debut on Dancing With the Stars, noting the chef's grounded honesty and pure joy in learning something new. Inaba commended De Laurentiis for stepping out of her comfort zone, describing the experience as both terrifying and wonderfully freeing.
De Laurentiis and her partner Alan Bersten were eliminated on Tuesday, September 22, after receiving low scores for their salsa. Despite the outcome, the Food Network personality shared gratitude for the support received throughout her DWTS journey. She particularly celebrated representing women in their 50s and encouraged others to try activities that scare them.
Her time on the show was made especially meaningful by her daughter Jade's presence and support. De Laurentiis considered Jade watching her dance and her daily check-ins as the ultimate 'mirror ball' of her experience. She expressed no regret, emphasizing the importance of pushing personal boundaries and looking forward to cheering on other contestants.
