Connor Wood Reacts to Jennifer Lawrence's Viral Dig

Connor Wood, a contestant on "Dancing With the Stars," continues to react to a playful remark made by his celebrity crush, Jennifer Lawrence. Lawrence had responded to Wood's public admiration by commenting on Instagram about seeing him drinking a smoothie on 8th Avenue and him not acknowledging her.

Wood's "Dancing With the Stars" partner, Rylee Arnold, documented his humorous, over-the-top reaction to Lawrence's comment in a TikTok video. Wood admitted the moment significantly impacted their practice time, even joking about it making him stronger.

Despite this viral exchange, Wood and Arnold, who have no prior dance experience, achieved their highest score of the season. They received their first perfect 10s for a contemporary performance themed around "Annabelle: Creation," earning praise from guest judge Shirley Ballas for outstanding choreography.

Looking ahead to "Disney Night," Wood expressed excitement rather than pressure for their next performance, noting the significant change in dance style from their recent contemporary routine. He also speculated that Lawrence might have seen some "Dancing With the Stars" content, extending a humorous invitation for Thanksgiving.

"Dancing With the Stars" airs Tuesdays on ABC and Disney+ at 8 p.m. ET.