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10 of the biggest 'Dancing With the Stars' controversies of all time
10 of the biggest 'Dancing With the Stars' controversies of all time
Nasha SmithSep 14, 2020, 23:22 IST
"Dancing With the Stars" has had its fair share of drama and shocking moments.ABC/Eric McCandless
ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" is a dance-competition show that's had some controversial moments.
For season 28, fans and the show's then-host were unhappy when Sean Spicer, a divisive figure who used to work for the White House, was cast on the show.
On season 23 of the series, two men stormed the stage during one of Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte's performances.
Many couldn't believe Bobby Bones and Sharna Burgess won season 27, especially because their scores were so low.
Although ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" is a family-friendly dance-competition series, it's not immune to a bit of drama.
Read on for some of the biggest "Dancing With the Stars" controversies of all time.
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Fans were enraged when Kelly Monaco beat fan-favorite John O'Hurley — and it resulted in a dance battle.
Kelly Monaco is still recognized as the winner.
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When Bristol Palin made it to the final three on her season, many were seriously confused since her scores were so low and her dancing was panned.
Bristol Palin and pro partner Mark Ballas.
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In 2012, contestant Hope Solo alleged that her professional dance partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy had "manhandled" her.
Hope Solo and Maksim Chmerkovskiy.
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Although they seemed like great dance partners and pals, Chmerkovskiy and Kirstie Alley's friendship seemingly ended on a sour note after the show.
Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Kirstie Alley.
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Jaleel White reportedly had issues with his pro dancing partner, Kym Johnson.
Jaleel White said a lot of the issues were "exaggerated."
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Some were concerned when Julianne Hough became a judge since her brother was a regular competitor on the show.
Some were worried that Julianne Hough might be biased as a judge.
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During season 23, two men stormed the stage during one of Ryan Lochte's performances.
Ryan Lochte and Cheryl Burke.
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In 2016, Amber Rose called out one of the judges, who she felt had body-shamed her.
Amber Rose and Julianne Hough later apologized for the miscommunication.
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Many couldn't believe Bobby Bones and Sharna Burgess won their season, especially because their scores were so low.
Bobby Bones has said he wasn't supposed to win.
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There was some controversy when Sean Spicer, who used to work for the White House, was cast on the show.
Sean Spicer was on season 28 of the show.
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