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Tearful 'DWTS' Contestant Blames Lack of Votes for Surprising Elimination
2 Oct
Summary
- Contestant Lauren Jauregui, 29, tearfully reacts to her elimination from 'DWTS'
- Jauregui and pro partner Brandon Armstrong were shocked by the elimination
- Armstrong criticizes the show's voting system, praises hard-working contestants
On October 2, 2025, just two days after her elimination from 'Dancing with the Stars', contestant Lauren Jauregui, 29, appeared on the show's official podcast in a tearful state. Jauregui and her pro partner Brandon Armstrong, 31, had been performing well in the competition, landing near the top of the leaderboard in the first two weeks. However, their cha cha routine on the September 30th live show only earned them an 18 out of 30 score.
In the podcast interview, Jauregui expressed her disappointment, saying she felt "a little sad [and] upset" and "a little overwhelmed" by the elimination. Armstrong also shared his shock, calling it "the most painful elimination" for him on the show. The pro dancer criticized the show's voting system, which he believes has shifted, and praised contestants like Jauregui who "really grind out and really do it the right way."
Despite their early elimination, both Jauregui and Armstrong believe the mirrorball trophy is still up for grabs, as every celebrity is working hard. They urged fans not to criticize the remaining contestants, as "nobody deserves it more than the other."
