Top 20 Craziest Dancing with the Stars Scandals

Dancing with the scandals. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the headline-grabbing controversies that have rocked “Dancing with the Stars” over the years. Our countdown includes Tom Bergeron fired, protestors rush the stage, Tonya Harding's casting, and more! Do YOU think we missed any “Dancing with the Stars” scandals? Let us know in the comments!
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[@MsMojo]

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[@TramiNguyen-oi3kp]

A lot of moments!

[@KatMer6163]

Other than you don't know how to pronounce CONTROVERSY?!?!

[@lonellfletcher]

ABC not giving Tom and Erin a proper send off and denying the fans a proper goodbye was all kinds of wrong.

[@katherineknapp4370]

I agree

[@kiniburk]

That's when I quit watching and never went back.

[@HikazePrincess]

Especially considering who replaced them.......they should've gone straight to Alfonso and Julianne

[@katherineknapp4370]

@@HikazePrincess I agree

[@JulieDelahooke]

Absolutely! He was the best!

[@daniellefliegelman1796]

Honorable mention When Tyra Banks missed up the results in season 29 Oliva Jade casting in season 30 and Anna Delvey Season 33

[@michelledawn7446]

Tired of people complaining about contestants having previous dance experience. A lot of celebrities do. Get over it. This show is more of a popularity contest anyway and the show has a lot of older viewers. Hence Sabrina Bryan and Heather Morris being eliminated way too early despite being the best in their seasons. Also I want to watch good dances.

[@dasiareed2708]

Literally like if they didn’t have experience they would still be upset

[@IreneBoyd-pd8sm]

it's sad when criminals are cast giving the impression that it's ok to commit a crime and be rewarded

[@ambergerhelper7852]

Especially when Nancy had been on the show previously.

[@wilmaknickersfit]

Tonight a celebrity will be dancing wearing an ankle monitor. Couldn't make it up.

[@Izzy-ir8uo]

including mark walburg?

[@aroace_priestess]

​@@Izzy-ir8uo Especially him!

[@trenae77]

The show’s not called ‘Dancing with Armatures’ it’s called dancing with the STARS!! If a Star happens to have dancing, gymnastic, and/or musical experience, that doesn’t mean they’re guaranteed to win - just that they have a better chance at competition.

[@lonellfletcher]

I don't know why people were scandalized by Kelly Monaco winning. Her freestyle alone not only lit the ballroom up and earned the raves of the judges but also set the standard for freestyles for the rest of the series. A total gamechanger.

[@lugv5500]

Ppl don’t like her they make a lot of rumors about her is scary and disgusting people are so mean to her

[@olivegreenpants7153]

Because it was the first season and she Just happened to b on an abc show

[@Rusty3659]

What about Simone Biles getting two perfect scores and still not making it to Finals Week? I thought her elimination was absolutely absurd.

[@qtbrniis]

I'm not sure but I think many fans were disappointed with her response when asked about her not smiling. What was it? Something like in the Olympics we only smile after we complete the performance? I really don't know but have read that on other DWTS videos.

[@tjohns25]

​@@qtbrniis she said smiles don't win medals

[@noahstarlord6045]

Just because she's good at one thing doesn't automatically give her a win on dwts. Her personality made her come across as entitled

[@ForrestFox626]

​@@noahstarlord6045But she was good at dancing

[@sharikajeter3612]

Carrie Ann had it out for Simone Biles in my opinion. It wouldn't matter if she had danced flawlessly, Carrie Ann would have still found fault with her. She had it out for Monique Coleman (High School Musical) too in season three. She couldn't do anything right in Carrie Ann's eyes. Monique did a dance move where her partner Louis would pull her along and she did splits across the floor. Carrie Ann said she was showing off. Mel B did the exact same move with her partner Maks in season five. Carrie Ann acted like it was the best thing since sliced bread. Simone and Monique didn't get enough viewers votes, but I'm sure Carrie Ann's criticisms didn't help them either.

[@fireflyparker7543]

Well, let’s hope there won’t be any scandals tonight. Oh no wait, there is Anna Delvery wearing her ankle monitor, and let’s hope that will be the only scandal tonight!

[@marel.1766]

And to think that Sarah Palin’s daughter was considered controversial!

[@tiffprendergast7]

@@marel.1766she was

[@outroseok]

the show will never be the same without Tom and Len

[@danielswhitlee09Daniels]

Don't blame Erin for rolling her eyes. The live on-air engagement was clearly a ploy to get him into the finals, they broke up not long after.

[@dasiareed2708]

Why are people trying to tell a woman that she had a fling with one of her dance partners? If she said she’s only been with one of her dance partners she’s only been with that one person

[@riverfields4909]

Heather's elimination still bugs me since she was eliminated despite scoring the season's first perfect score. And despite there being four other men on the other side who ALL deserved it more than her.

[@ilanf2]

Along with Heather's elimination, you could also add Sabrina Bryant's elimnation on the All Stars season when she got the first perfect score on a season were the judges were a lot harsher than usual.

[@FundipYoshi]

I was hoping to see the Sabrina Bryan controversy. She was voted off twice with having the highest score of the night. Both at 7th place. That was very saddening, as I was rooting for her both times.

[@monicarose1]

I was also. It was ridiculous. I stopped voting at that point, especially since I'm on the West coast and we don't count.

[@latebloomerabroad]

1. I haven't watched since Tom Bergeron was fired. 2. Hope Solo not getting along with Maksim is no surprise, because she doesn't get along with anyone! And she always says it's the other person's fault. The producers knew that when they cast her, that drama has always and will always follow her. 3. I agree that people with professional dancing experience shouldn't be included. If the producers want to do that, it could be another show; it's unfair to the people who don't know how to dance very well to make them perform again Broadway or t.v. dancers.

[@gullinvarg]

Any of these shows that depend on viewer voting are popularity contests. Some of that popularity comes from their fan base going in, some from their charisma on the show, some from the package edits every week and some from their dancing ability. I'm sure there are other factors as well. When I used to watch more regularly, there were often folks who I liked to watch and wanted to get to the halfway point, but didn't want to win because they were charming and/or entertaining even though they weren't good dancers.

[@ljhoats]

Jaleel White and that whole thing made me sad that he was a jerk

[@ambermensch4737]

This maybe an unpopular opinion, but I liked Bobby Bones, although I don’t think he should have won. He wasn’t the strongest dancer, but I love that he brought a lot of spirit to the show, and he always seemed to be enjoying himself.

[@marilynleslie472]

I stopped watching the show after they fired Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews.

[@user-gi8pk9uc7q]

Tom Bergeron was an awesome host, and Tyra Banks doesn't hold a candle to him!

[@mbrow]

Okay, it's not specific to DWTS, but hearing the line that comes out of Matt Lauer's mouth at 18:59 - 19:07 was certainly the pot calling the kettle black.

[@stayhappylittlemermaid]

If you want to create a better world, be generous in sharing your smile with others.

[@Animeguy300]

I love this series because me and my mom watched it all the time

[@COMPFUNK2]

Tonya Harding also appeared on Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition…and WON.

[@user-gi8pk9uc7q]

As is the decision to include CONVICTED FELON Anna Sorokin in this season's line up!

[@sharikajeter3612]

What I never understood was the hate Chaz Bono was getting being on the show. How did Chaz transitioning from a woman to a man affects anyone's life? Never knew about the voting glitz during Zendaya's season. At the time Zendaya wasn't as well known back then. I figured Kellie Pickler won because she was more known than Zendaya. I voted for the 3rd place finisher Jacoby Jones (RIP). Season one being recalled I felt was a bad look for ABC, for having an ABC employee compete on a ABC show. And a new show at that. Kelly Monoco's bad dancing didn't help either. It was clear the show was a popularity contest. Otherwise, she would have been eliminated first. And she didn't have to do that dance off. Think her ego made her do it, thinking she had something to prove. Soap actors don't get the same love as primetime and movie actors. Soap fans get highly upset with the actors, who worked on soaps and don't acknowledge their soap past. Anyway, I have always been against ABC employees competing. But ABC keep putting those folks from "Bachelor Nation" on. There would always be a question of impropriety behind the scenes. Still believe Bobby Bones winning his season had more to do with getting his pro partner a mirror ball. Sharna had three partners she could have won with and didn't. So I believe her fans were determined to get her that mirror ball trophy, no matter who her partner was. Unfortunately, her only win was with her worst partner. DWTS usually cast someone, who made headlines for the wrong reasons. Whether they got in trouble with the law or said something stupid, which was the case with Paula Deen. Casting these folks did people talking and they are. So mission accomplished. Anna Delvey is this season's "controversial contestant". Just one of a long line. Carol Baskin, Ryan Lochte, Adrian Peterson, Lil Kim, Tonya Harding, Lamar Odom to name a few.

[@cadillacdeville5828]

This show has been on forever... Almost as long as Grey's Anatomy

[@siddaye]

@cadillacdeville5828 it's as old as Grey's anatomy both shows premiered in the same year 2005

[@tiffprendergast7]

It’s better than that dumb show

[@TramiNguyen-oi3kp]

I love these Dancing with the Stars moments!

[@COMPFUNK2]

How ironic is it that nowadays you can flash back to scandalous interviews told _to_ Matt Lauer?

[@gidgitvonlarue9972]

Yes you did - Australia, UK, Canada - do you just pick American shows for this?

[@gidgitvonlarue9972]

Welp having KNOWN someone that was a celebrity on Dancing with the Stars Australia - he told me pretty much all the celebrities were having sex with their professional dance partners - so there is that! And he was married with kids but admitted it to me that he did!

[@samuelcollantes1175]

Happy tuesday morning, Sophia, take care and God bless you. Greetings from Colombia to you as well.

[@ashleyhannigan505]

Derek Hough is probably the best pro dancer in the show. I dont think he got a leg up just because his sister was a judge.

[@ForrestFox626]

I think Mark is better

[@ROCKONplaceboforever]

Interesting I enjoyed this 👏

[@user-gi8pk9uc7q]

Tonya Harding is a great dancer as well as a great figure skater, the two require a huge amount of grace, and she has it in spades!

[@user-gi8pk9uc7q]

As if Chas didn't have enough problems with his dad not accepting him as he is!

[@ellenfern7380]

Tonya got old lol but many of these people are amazing to learn the dance in a little bit of time and they are amazing. It's not easy to do this

[@sydnigrauberger5984]

Sabrina Carpenter being cut was major early on

[@monicarose1]

You mean Sabrina Bryan, right?

[@sydnigrauberger5984]

@monicarose1 😆, yeah I realized that like 30 minutes later but was too busy to go back and correct myself

[@thereallg4587]

*Hope solo was always a controversial person.*

[@nicolelylewis]

I'm surprised the new one isn't on here, that Anna Delvey girl being on the newest season....also, Abby Lee Miller being a guest judge and the surprise elimination of Sabrina from "The Cheetah Girls". I remember the Bobby Bones fiasco...I love Sharna, she's one of my fav female pros but he should not have won at all. And I'm not too surprised the Derek/Julianne thing was on here, even though they are professionals people, come on....

[@randyhughes8450]

I think if there's any crazy scandals of Dancing with the Stars that will be too many dancing partners get involved with their celebrity dancing partners and then dumps after the fling/relationship/marriage is over.Mario Lopez and Katrina,Shannon Elizabeth and Derek Sabrina Bryan and Mark ballas Britt Stewart and Daniel Durant Val Chemerkovsky and Amber Rose Sasha Farber and Emma Slater Makism Chemerkovsky and Peta Murgatroyd and the latest Nikki Bella (Garcia) and Artem Chigvintsev

[@janeenharrison1953]

The most glaring scandal is no Black Women Professional Dancer as of yet! COME ON!!! (Cheryl don't count).

[@hollygeorge4688]

Britt Stewart is a POC on DWTS and has been a pro for 4 years now. She’s amazing!! However, always seems to be paired with duds!

[@s.a.1858]

9:37 AND SONNY BONO. 😠

[@zaphod100]

The biggest scandal on Dancing with the Stars. Where are the Stars?

[@raysmith8364]

Wait I didn’t know they had a rematch so she’s not the winner of season 1

[@noahstarlord6045]

She still is the winner

[@COMPFUNK2]

Who tf is Bobby Bones?

[@paulineguedeslyra]

Ryan Lochte veio ao Brasil, achou que poderia se livrar contando uma grande mentira... fiquei revoltada quando vi que ele estaria em DWTS. Mas vendo esse vídeo, vejo que é prática deles chamar pessoas com passados bem piores...

[@connie40star]

Ok, here's a thought, why not have all those who have intense training in dance, such as Jennifer Lopez, Shakeria, Nicole (pcd lead singer)ectopic compete against each other, the celebrities who are mediocre compete against other celebrities that are equally mediocre. That would be an honest competition.

[@AngelVoice23]

I feel like Bobby Bones became a much better dancer by the end in comparison to the Bachelorette star who became the winner in the end. She was absolutely terrible, but because Bachelor Nation had her back, she ended up winning. It was a travesty and much more so than Bobby's win.

[@christinewahl3470]

I never liked Tyra Banks. She knew nothing about Dancing. It was all about herself and her elaborate customs that she wore. I stopped watching the show. I do like the current hosts, but I miss Tom's warmth and genuine caring for all involved with the show. I miss Erin too And her caring/ chemistry with Tom. This current cast, I don't know most of them. I have not voted since they stopped using the phone lines as a way to cast a vote.

[@mahliekbenjamin174]

More Scandals

[@nancybarta8167]

That is not true!!!!!Kelly Monaco had the higher scores and Hurllll was catching up and had a childish tantrum because he didnt win!He should stick with the dogs!I stopped watching the show when they got rid of Emceess Erron and Tom bergeron!I cant believe you have Matt Lauer pick on Lochne. Matt is a pervert!Cant believe you skipped Honey Boo Boo!BAD JOB on this whole thing!

[@dasiareed2708]

Says who?

[@tiffprendergast7]

Yup

[@wookinooki9023]

Producers' choices ruined the show. I stopped watching in 2009.

[@patriciajune5]

What about Bristol who made it to f3 both time who wasn’t great either she made it far because of votes

[@jasminesmith9285]

This is craY

[@christiewells2140]

Yeah Bobby Bones winning was absolutely bogus! He didn't even deserve to be in the final. The final results should have been him in 4th with everyone else bumped up. Meaning Milo wins. I'm so glad they added the save because of this!

[@noahstarlord6045]

Yes he did. Way to go Bobby! 😊

[@user-gi8pk9uc7q]

I remember Bristol Palin, she was awful!

[@KatherineCoursey-d5q]

Miller Patricia White Kimberly Hall Scott

[@dumbdumb2574]

why can’t you say controversy 🎤

[@stevensingleton9767]

I am not dancing sorry

[@dasiareed2708]

No one asked

[@alexwhite2460]

I weighed my cell phone and it weighs more than the specifications say, does it also contain explosives?

[@user-vp4qq4it7i]

I never understood all the brouhaha about Paula Deen. She was honest, and almost any person born in the South at the same time she was HAS used that word. I myself thought it was simply what black people were called until I was almost a teen. That's just the way it was for a lot of us. Of course I don't use it now, but I don't think I am an evil person for having innocently used it as a child.

[@michelledawn7446]

It’s a slur. It has always been a slur. It’s not normal, it’s not justifiable, it’s racism.

[@dasiareed2708]

It’s gross

[@michelledawn7446]

I responded to this with a comment earlier but I don’t see it so.. I guess I’ll say I don’t understand why you are justifying racism.

[@dasiareed2708]

@@michelledawn7446 literally I don’t know why it’s being justified either

[@riverfields4909]

​@@michelledawn7446I can understand why you think that way and your feelings are completely justified. However, I don't think they were trying to justify racism at all. Because it is true that when we hear that word as kids, we assume there was no harm intended using it. And like this person said, it wasn't until they learned and understood what it truly means, that they stopped using it.

[@jakemasterson6057]

2 words - Bill Engvall

[@muralamoomum8287]

Awesome Season ❤ loved him on there...brought some smiles & laughter to the show ...his positivity was great & he knew he was bad, but was having fun & not taking himself serious

[@katherineknapp4370]

😮

[@jlcii]

12:25 the fact that a disgraced public figure that continuously used racial slurs was met with NO backlash from the same conservatives that sounded the whole alarm on Chaz Bono for merely being there as a trans man shows everything wrong with the viewers of the show, and a lot of conservatives.

[@shaliseshaw9385]

Tom Bergeron and Erin Brooks shouldn't have been removed from Dancing With The Stars. 🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬📺🩰🩰🩰🩰🩰🏆🇬🇧🇮🇪🇺🇸🎸🎸🎸🎻🎺🎶🎵🎵🎵🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@michelledawn7446]

And to be replaced by Tyra Banks of all people.

[@tiffprendergast7]

Tom yes Erin no

[@dasiareed2708]

Why are people trying to tell a woman that she had a fling with one of her dance partners? If she said she’s only been with one of her dance partners she’s only been with that one person