Chandler Kinney & Brandon Armstrong REACT to ‘DWTS’ 3rd Place Finish (Exclusive)

Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong were feeling proud and happy after their third-place finishers on “Dancing with the Stars” Season 33! Chandler told “Extra’s” Melvin Robert that they came in with no expectations and just wanted to do a freestyle that was they believed in and that was impactful. Brandon also spoke about how proud he was Chandler, calling her a “perfect partner.”

[@eeg0415]

I was baffled when they announced Chandler & Brandon in the 3rd place. I'm seriously at a loss for words. Brandon & Chandler you both were incredible.

[@SteveGriggsChannel]

I think it came down to fan base and connection with the audience at home. Chandler & Brandon were the best dancers but Joey's "Bachelor Nation" and Ilona's emotional journey and endless Tik-Toks connected with voters and put them over the top. I was surprised at the outcome.

[@JeordieFellner]

​@@SteveGriggsChannelI would have put Chandeler in second place and Ilona in fourth.

[@pennyhooks2799]

They handled it graciously

[@1prettyladyofgrace7]

@@pennyhooks2799 they had no other option.🤷🏾‍♀️

[@JFG2016]

True Grace and Humility from both of them🫶🏽👏🏽 I want justice for black dancers because they also worked their “booties off” but they still made a huge impact and I loved watching them!! For the culture and representation this is still big for us🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@destyneefloyd6804]

3rd is DIABOLICAL

[@annmarieschlaffer5517]

I love these 2 so much. They truly were #1 in my eyes all season. You were and are both amazing Chan & Bran!!

[@rosewatts1511]

Yesssssss‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@DWS-k3l]

Chandler and her partner Brandon were by far the best dancers on DWTS, and Joey and his partner were a close second hands down. In fact, Chandler dances just as good or better than some of the DWTS cast ❤.

[@1prettyladyofgrace7]

They were absolutely phenomenal, and the best couple. They are my winners!!!

[@rosewatts1511]

They were perfect throughout, I guess they can say it . But I will…unfair, not a popularity contest…a dance contest‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@ruthruiz2134]

In my opinion they should have won by far they were ar the top most of the time not only that she is an amazing dancer still so happy for Joey tho he also deserved it ❤

[@Kayumari]

#1 couple on the floor. Love Joey too, and you two are technique plus grace, refinement and vibe. You got it all.

[@LanLag]

Super humble wow. In my book, they won.

[@paulinehumber3262]

I'm so proud of this team👏👏👏

[@TheFedoras93]

She definitely deserved at least second. I was happy with Joey cuz I thought he was an incredible first time dancer and it was nice to see someone discover they were good at something. Also feel like Jenna has been an amazing coach and really creative Chereo wise all season.

[@gregoryjolley8024]

They were the best.

[@AnitaJoiner-r7j]

OMG! Chandler and Brandon are so humble and graceful in defeat. The two of you are a winner in my eyes!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Stardust0008]

Absolutely perplexed that they didn't win, especially since they've been throwing it down since day ONE! They are handling the outcome very well which I don't expect anything less from two respectfully classy people & I try to look at it this way, they have gained so much more. They've become so much more than just dance partners, they became friends that have consistently brought out the best in each other. That alone is worth so much more than some dumb trophy 🏆

[@Morean-n2h]

Brandon and Chandler were my winners by far!! Very humble and took the final with Grace ! Just say enough about them .

[@isaiahwilliams7150]

I hope to see Chandler again next season

[@daisy91181]

Brandon and Chandler deserved and earned the award. She’s grown and improved in dancing from the beginning to the end. Brandon also as a pro grew and came out with amazing choreography, stuck to the essence of ballroom, no over the top props, costumes, tricks or lifts. I give respect to all the hard work to finalists but this is a dance competition and treated as popularity contest who had the most views on social media, the followers, constant media attention.

[@1grouchette]

Loved them♥️♥️💃🕺

[@DWS-k3l]

Chandler and her partner Brandon were by far the best dancers on DWTS, and Joey and his partner were a close second hands down. In fact, Chandler dances just as good or better than some of the DWTS cast.

[@MrspetloverUS]

Their freestyle was the best ever of all seasons up to date. They were stupendous throughout the season. Chandler getting 3 rd place was baffling unfathomable 😮 I feel they should have 2 winning pairs along with Joey-Jenna as both pairs were consistent in their performances. Leader board told the truth. Congrats to the winners but feel Chandler-Brandon we’re robbed big time.

[@MrsHappy1991]

Such Grace from these too! You guys should have won!

[@Wyn50]

I 100% expected Chandler and Brandon to win but had been impressed all season long w/ how well Joey did for someone with no dance experience so his win w/ Jenna shouldn't have surprised me. I like both Joey & Jenna so am happy for them.

[@andreawashington4256]

Their freestyle routine won it for. Hands down, the most creative number. If not first, they definitely earned second place. Simply the best.

[@tiramisu3577]

They were awesome so classy

[@user-wi3xh8pt5q]

It just dawned on me when she said the ballroom has never looked like this … I realize there aren’t as many poc in ballroom dancing competitions so there will be less dance pros who choose to do this show BUT it’s dwts/abc fault for a couple of color to just now in 2024 be happening. Don’t hate on Joey, it’s not always the best dancer that wins but the one who shows improvement ( she was fabulous to begin with). Joey was up against a moment and it’s not his fault he won- the blame goes to the exects who haven’t made this possible until now.

[@Yellow4494]

Well it would also look a little silly if they constantly paired black contestants up with black pros. They have only had a handful of black pros so that's probably why it doesn't usually happen.

[@user-wi3xh8pt5q]

@ that too. But still…

[@Rod-p9e]

There my favorite and should have won ❤

[@simonvuong5748]

Totally 💯 👍 agree 👍.

[@Tracy-ki4vs]

You deserved Chandler

[@yo_ne_eon]

They should have gotten that Mirror Ball 🪩❤

[@tbonezful]

They should have won . I think Joey is just more known then Chandler . He's a current bachelor. It's popularity

[@jking-]

Chandler is cute but i didn't know who she was 🤔

[@lesdance3237]

LOVE YOU 🥰

[@Tracy-ki4vs]

They were absolutely robbed so bad

[@bridgetteyoung7964]

The viewers don't know NOTHING about ballroom dancing!!! The judges gave them the highest scores and that's who deserved to win. They were robbed!!!!!!!!

[@gretacamille5678]

she should have won💕🎀✨️

[@Cindy-u6f]

This couple should have won hands down. It goes to show that it is probably mostly women who watch this show and who voted for the bachelor to win, he did open his shirt several times and even shaved his chest hair at some point......lolll

[@janehiswife6793]

They didn't activate enough fan base to get the votes....that is part of the game. I never watched DWTS before....I was activated by Ilona. I wish DWTS would share the numbers with us.

[@janehiswife6793]

And I also voted for Chandler.

[@anomaly0072]

They were all fantastic, but Chandler and Brandon were the best by far. Hey but it's a popularity contest and people like who they like. Just like they voted for our new president.🤷‍♂

[@sophie20001]

She’s a classy lady.

[@ReginaWebb-e3u]

That's what sucks about the voters having the last say Chandler and Brandon was the best shm.

[@JudysG-f9s]

They were Robbed they were the BEST

[@marianacastillo3622]

You can tell Brandon is not happy

[@TheGumbyRules]

They should've won.

[@tijjack5888]

They were robbed period. She's clearly the best dancer since week 1.

[@awakend2]

I won't watch DWTS's again. What a slap in the face.....3rd place... you've got to be kidding! The system never fails to tear down and humilate POC. Joey was no where near being a better dancer but because of his improvement he was chosen. Give me a break!!! That's BS! If they were really basing it on improvement then Stephen should have been the winnner.

[@nataliehayle3213]

The British version, which is the original one is much better.

[@beverlyjohnson1539]

Robbed 😢

[@stacytrowell6890]

And this is exactly why I dont watch DWTS!!! Chandler & Brandon were the best hands down all season. Every white girl wins, I noticed, but never the black girl, that's obviously the best!!! Disappointed!!!

[@deborahmartin1513]

Brandon looks so sad! 😢

[@CharlotteHiggins-n7o]

Joey was favorite

[@Tracy-ki4vs]

They were robbed hate it

[@joeloveland6283]

100% agree!!

[@Elizabeth-l6n]

They deserved to win. Disappointed!

[@johnniewheeler1541]

That is bogus

[@CharlotteHiggins-n7o]

They should of took second at least

[@ScottB-d8b]

Danny and Whitney real winners! nothing else matters…

[@dramaqueen5396257]

An so lute ly NOT

[@hiphophannah22]

Yes they deserved to win but y’all forget the results are 50% viewer votes. They didn’t get the votes so no they weren’t robbed.

[@jessiemosiyoa4808]

So true

[@wendyhooser9413]

They were robbed!

[@lupitawerner1552]

Chandler and Brandon should have gotten at least 2nd place NOT 3rd place! It doesn’t make sense when they scored so much higher than Alona throughout the season. Alona did great but Chandler did awesome throughout the whole season! Disappointing! 😔 First place was between Joey and Chandler! They need to make some changes next season or else they will loose viewers!

[@michaelcanestraro2849]

Joey deserved it. She came in a pro dancer and leveled out in week 2.