Dancing with the stars Judge Carrie Ann Inaba addressed Britt Stewart And Taylor Hansonis the shocking elimination from season 35.
Inaba, 58, responded to a TikTok edit on Tuesday, September 29, that revealed that Stewart, 37, had been voted out multiple times throughout her term DWTSShe wrote: “That hurt. Britt is so talented.”
While praising Stewart, Inaba remembered telling it Robert Irwin that the pro and 43-year-old Hanson were “the ones to watch the first week” when she appeared on his aftershow. The duo were sent home after performing a foxtrot to “What a Fool Believes.” The Doobie Brothers on Tuesday, which earned them 18 out of 30 points.
“That was everything. That was incredible,” Hanson enthused. “She showed me things I didn’t think were possible and I’m so grateful for that time.”
While some “Dancing With the Stars” contestants are understandably eliminated because of their two left feet, other contestants are sent home far too early. The voting system was overhauled for Season 28 following radio host Bobby Bones’ controversial victory a season earlier, but the change didn’t stop strong competitors from leaving the ballroom. (…)
Stewart, meanwhile, thanked Hanson. “Taylor, I’m so grateful to have you in my life right now,” she added. “Thank you for everything. You’re amazing.”
At the start of the season Conner Leavitt and partners Adele Zaikman in addition to Sarah Jane Nader and professional Hailey Bills went home the first week. Giada De Laurentiis and her partner, Alan Berstenfollowed by an elimination in the second week.
Stewart’s exit comes after she expressed excitement about her partnership with Hanson.
“It was a very early morning (for pro tryouts) and then Taylor and I had practice,” Stewart said in a September video. “It’s going really well for someone who’s never danced before.”
She continued, “I’m really impressed with him and I’m really excited for him and for this season. I can’t wait, and on top of that I just feel like Taylor is such a good person.”
Stewart said she feels “very connected” to Hanson.
“Obviously Taylor and I just met and we’re still getting to know each other, but it was really nice to just share the space with him,” she shared. “We’re realizing that we actually have a lot in common. It’s pretty wild and I’m so grateful. I feel very blessed that he’s my partner.”
Dancing With the Stars fans have even more to look forward to as ABC has just revealed the full theme lineup for Season 35 following the two-day premiere. Season 34 alum Andy Richter announced the full list on Friday, September 18, while hosting the “Official DWTS Podcast.” Just a few days before, the competition began with the male and (…)
The professional dancer viewed the collaboration as a chance to grow as a teacher, saying, “You know I believe everything happens for a reason, and there’s definitely a reason why Taylor is my partner this season and why he comes into my life. I don’t want to go too deep, but you know. If you know me and have followed me for a long time, you know this about me. I find meaning and purpose in pretty much everything in life.”
Hanson felt exactly the same way.
“We’re here to have a great time. I have a great teacher,” he told Us exclusively earlier this month. “For me, it’s really not a loss. Every day we do (this) is a win. … I’m here to leave it all on the dance floor, so my only competition is the challenge of being excellent.”
Dancing with the stars airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.
