‘This Is Rigged’: Viewers Say That This Pair Was ‘Criminally Underscored’ at the ‘DWTS’ Finale – Details
|Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli. | Source: Getty Images
“DWTS” viewers are calling out the judges for underscoring a final contestant who reflected on his journey throughout the competition before the finale aired and the results were announced.
Season 33 of “Dancing with the Stars” (“DWTS”) has come to an end after the five finalists performed on stage for the last time on November 26. After watching the finale, netizens were disappointed at how one dancing couple was scored for their performance, with many stating that the couple deserved better.
User comment about the “DWTS” judges’ scores for one pair, posted on November 27, 2024 | Source: Instagram/dancingwiththestars
Danny Amendola and Witney Carson are the pair who social media users feel were heavily underscored. For their final performance, the duo executed a “Redemption Tango” to Post Malone and Morgan Wallen’s song “I Had Some Help.”
Witney Carson and Danny Amendola during their final performance on the “DWTS” finale, posted on November 27, 2024 | Source: YouTube/Dancing With The Stars
Dressed in eye-catching, matching red outfits, Amendola and Carson gave it their all as they spun and swayed across the stage, exuding sheer elegance.
Witney Carson and Danny Amendola. | Source: YouTube/Dancing With The Stars
The pair’s routine included quick footwork and structured movements, dips, and an impressive move, which saw Amendola spin Carson around the center of the stage while holding onto one of her arms and legs.
Witney Carson and Danny Amendola. | Source: YouTube/Dancing With The Stars
After they completed their performance, Carson and Amendola readied themselves to receive their final scores from the judges.
A video shared on TikTok by a “DWTS” viewer showed that all three judges, Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli, gave the pair nines, making their total score for the evening 27/30.
Alfonso Ribeiro standing with Danny Amendola and Witney Carson as they received their scores from the judges during the “DWTS” finale on November 26, 2024. | Source: Getty Images
To say online observers were outraged by the scores would be an accurate statement, as...