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DWTS Pro Witney Carson Calls Scores 'Lame'
17 Sep
Summary
- Witney Carson criticized the judges' scores as 'lame' after receiving a low mark.
- Carson believes Dancing With The Stars is not a true dance competition.
- She stated the voting system prioritizes favorites over pure dance skill.
Season 35 of Dancing With The Stars premiered on September 15 and 16, 2026, with separate episodes for male and female celebrities, airing live on ABC and Disney+.
During the first night, pro dancer Witney Carson and her partner Guillermo Rodriguez received a score of 10 out of 30 for their Salsa performance, which Carson described as 'lame.' Despite the low score, they were not eliminated due to audience votes.
Carson, who is four months pregnant with her third child, shared her perspective on the show, stating it's not a true dance competition. She explained that the voting system is in place for audiences to support their favorite contestants, not solely based on dance skill, as celebrities enter with varying experience levels.
Rodriguez expressed relief at passing the first week, emphasizing the importance of following instructions from choreographers and coaches.
