Top 10 Most Controversial Dancing with the Stars Contestants

[@MsMojo]

Which "Dancing with the Stars" contestant shocked YOU the most? Let us know below!

[@gracetaylorsversion3815]

First and Carol Baskin obviously xD

[@melindakinnaird]

Why is Kate Gosselin not an honorable mention?

[@shaliseshaw9385]

Geraldo Riviera, Ryan Lochte(who names their kid Lochte?), Sean whatever, etc. 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@incogneter]

Sean Spicer's casting was just disgusting. It felt like the DWTS producers were intentionally shooting themselves in the foot and WANTING lower ratings. If that was the case, they definitely got what they wanted.

[@katherineknapp6604]

IT'S A TIE BETWEEN CAROLE BASKIN AND PAULA DEAN.

[@Laramaria2]

Heather Morris was such a weird case... People were mad because she was already a professional dacer (and the production knew it) and then they ELIMINATED HER EVEN WITH HER DANCING BEING IMPECCABLE BECAUSE IF SHE WON IT WOULD BE UNFAIR!! I can't... She was robbed (and so was Evanna Lynch, but that's another topic)

[@PHSDM104]

Don't even get me started on Sabrina Bryan.

[@Laramaria2]

@@PHSDM104 I know, right? That could be a whole list on its own 😅

[@Caprizonica]

People wants to watch a show where someone you thought was bad turns out to be good. If they know they are good, they feel there wont be any "surprise". They´re not really interested in the dancing number itself. There has been a number of people that might have been previously trained before but if the audience doesn´t know them for that, it doesn´t matter for them. It´s a weird perception thing. Like, "he´s not a dancer, he´s a singer, comedian, or actor but not dancer".

[@Laramaria2]

@@Caprizonica Exactly. That's why Heather's situation was so weird... They pretty much brought up a girl who's a marvelous dancer and when the response was a negative one, they ELIMINATED her even if she was not the worse... Like... Why they even brought her in, to begin with!?!?!? Was a great "WTF moment" for me 😂

[@brooklynnharper5796]

@@Caprizonica yeah but was she trained in ballroom no like people re so annoying

[@squidney6267]

i didn’t have a problem with Mackenzie Ziegler being on the show. she didn’t have expierence in ballroom/latin so i think it was fine. however, i just didn’t like the fact they never mentioned her dance expierence or dance moms while she was on the show EDIT: however i think we all can admit that Mackenzie was put on the show to boost ratings, since most people watching knew her from dance moms and therefore watched the show because they knew she would do good.

[@GiigyArmendariz]

The problem is meanwhile she was a star, Eliana was a jr pro and both of them were on the Abby lee academy

[@sofip.8576]

It’s because she didn’t want that to be mentioned, plus she stoped dancing very young. So I mean, I don’t think it was a problem. I did get annoyed that she got underscored for being the oldest

[@ezpg3d860]

@@sofip.8576 naw it's unfair people never came for her but wanna come for nev

[@candycoatedoom]

It doesn't matter if dancers have ballroom or latin backgrounds. They're still dancers and can adapt to different styles much better than non-dancers.

[@sofip.8576]

@@candycoatedoom it actually does matter, I’m a dancer myself and I can tell you it matters a lot. You can have a huge dance background and 0 ballroom experience, and not be great at all. Having dance background doesn’t really affect the contestant at all. Unless it was a ballroom background

[@saskiafinn3756]

Jojo and Mackenzie are both controversial but people don't realise how different ballroom is to the kinds of dance that they did

[@mikayla5077]

I think the issue is it’s easier to learn bathroom when you have 10plus years of dance experience. You understand the art. You understand it more than for example Iman. You think he had any dance knowledge? So even basic steps and learning how to move your feet and counting

[@danirae3176]

@@mikayla5077 Actually as someone who was a contemporary dancer for 15 years before transitioning to ballroom I can tell you it is not always an advantage. In fact sometimes it can be a disadvantage. The styles are completely different. You actually have to relearn alot and overcorrect. The holds, feet, posture are all different. The partner work is also completely different. It is much easier to learn something from scratch then have to change everything you have already learned.

[@greysea9276]

@@danirae3176 Thank you for this!! When I switched to ballroom, I was baffled by the fact that It was so much harder than I anticipated. My experience before was a huge disadvantage as my feet were ALWAYS doing the wrong thing since I wasnt used to that kind of stuff.

[@SNSimone15]

Only homophobes have an issue tbh

[@My.Dear.Journal]

Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat dolls should have at least been the top 2. Girl dances in all her videos and wins the show. But they were okay with Heather Morris getting eliminated. If Heather had been paired with Derek im sure she would have made if farther. 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@london_lulu]

Evan should have won over Nicole for that reason alone, 100%. Plus he was quite good.

[@kamillagirl]

OK, Heather shouldn't have been on the show, she IS a professional dancer. She was one of BEYONCE'S backup dancers, which was the only reason she was on glee

[@ForrestFox626]

Get over yourself

[@allison3852]

nicole won

[@kenbrown2808]

the #1 most controversial person on DWTS: Tyra Banks.

[@juanortiz3672]

yes !

[@margarethmichelina5146]

I agree. This woman just can't host at all. I remember how she hosted at America's Got Talent and she was a total mess, acting so cringe and even tried so hard to be the center of attention. I'm glad she got replaced by Terry Crews and he did way better.

[@kenbrown2808]

@@margarethmichelina5146 and she did the same thing to DWTS. we used to watch it live. now we DVR it and cut her monologuing out, along with the commercials.

[@Kayyybenson]

LMAO

[@juliedemeree5633]

Can't stand Tyra Banks! She is so annoying... Please get her replaced ASAP!!! Bring Tom back!!! She's so full of herself. Can't stand her at all!!!

[@Fuzz32]

It bothers me when people complain about “trained” dancers being allowed on the show. Unless I’m mistaken, the kinds of dance they are trained in are never ballroom styles. What’s more Rumer Willis has even stated that she had to unlearn everything she learned on the show when she trained for Broadway. As for Sean Spicer, I wasn’t overly impressed with him as a dancer or politician. I think there should be a rule against having politicians or people who use it to promote political agendas on the show.

[@amyparker9816]

You're right, they usually aren't specifically trained in ballroom styles, but being a trained dancer gives you a MASSIVE advantage over those who have no dance background. For example, most dancers, especially the ones who go on to be professionals, will start with ballet as that's what gives you the foundation for everything else, including ballroom. That's also why the gymnasts and figure skaters usually do really well. Also, one of the reasons I stopped watching the show was because they also gave those types of competitors to Derek or Mark, and it was pretty obvious from episode one who was going to win. Of course, it didn't always turn out that way - Heather Morris and Sabrina Brian being notable examples - but, for the most part, the people with a dance background usually do really well in the competition, and many of them win.

[@kellygal3036]

Exactly. Most of the stars who are dancers haven’t even taken a single ballroom class let alone trained in it.

[@vickykulig5080]

Why isn’t Tonya Harding on this list?

[@GiigyArmendariz]

Well she don't provocate the accident, it was another person. But yes, she was so talked on that season for the accident. Even she do her life "normal" again....

[@222222ania]

Y’all need to stop. Her having anything to do with the attack does not make any sense: she was and will always be better than Nancy. You know what does make sense though? Your abusive ex husband harming your rival in order to ruin your career.

[@sheilacrosby4894]

Exactly tanya horrible

[@ForrestFox626]

@@222222ania Debatable

[@JulieDelahooke]

I was so pissed when Heather Morris got eliminated. She did NOT deserve that

[@esdeathisbae9480]

Blame maks my theory is that because he was injured and she danced with Allen longer as soon as maks tried to assert his authority and put himself back in as her partner the fans wouldn't have it

[@mercedesjones4029]

The previous dance training thing is so funny to me, it’s not that persons fault your fave has 2 left feet

[@MsMojo]

LOL

[@GiigyArmendariz]

Heather as like others people don't lie about the previous dance experience. But for example Nev since the beginning this season denied it, or just tell (in the first weeks) that was a kid previous dance experience. When people know that he studied ballet, art and photography some years ago(until he had issues and got off) And talk about his dance experience on the catfish documentary and they're videos of him dancing in small competitions or mini shows... Kaitlyn talk it on week 2 about her dance experience (even she had like 10 years to not practice) and people still mad about that. The same with jhonny, who had his dance experience (but as solo skater, not with a partner) and people get mad, when we had previous skaters on the shows and people don't said anything.....

[@biggv10]

It bothers me when people complain about “trained” dancers being allowed on the show. Unless I’m mistaken, the kinds of dance they are trained in are never ballroom styles. What’s more Rumer Willis has even stated that she had to unlearn everything she learned on the show when she trained for Broadway. As for Sean Spicer, I wasn’t overly impressed with him as a dancer or politician. I think there should be a rule against having politicians or people who use it to promote political agendas on the show.

[@JJBird2003]

For those saying that figure skaters shouldn’t be included on DWTS, as a figure skater myself, skill at any level on the ice doesn’t exactly translate to the dance floor. Yes it may give you an advantage when it comes to rhythm, flexibility, and musicality, but that’s about it. And I think that Johnny Weir is proving that point pretty nicely, because he’s often referred to as one of the best of his time, and he’s been having his difficulties moving from the ice to the floor

[@amyparker9816]

"Yes, it might give you an advantage when it comes to three extremely important elements of dance, but that doesn't actually matter."

[@mic7468]

Yes! An interesting thing that was noted during my time of training in ballet was that yes, the students who had skated (because there were in my class) had the advantage of flexibility and they could spot their turns, but on a dance floor with much more friction and leg movements, there were also drawbacks because turning on the floor requires a more precise point in your foot and complete control over your every part of your body to execute it to the right timing while remaining in balance and in proper position. Lines created with one's body while gliding on ice are not created the same way on the floor and I thought it was so fascinating because it didn't cross my mind when I watched figure skating, but there are some really neat parallels and contrasts to different dance forms!

[@kenbrown2808]

@@amyparker9816 because it doesn't give you any help when it comes to the whole dancing footwork as contrasted to skating footwork and dancing shapes as opposed to skating body positions. things.

[@amyparker9816]

@@kenbrown2808 Right, but a lot of people are saying that they don't have any advantages at all, and that's just not true. I'm not saying that figure skaters shouldn't be allowed on the show, but it's undeniable that they have a small advantage at the very least.

[@kenbrown2808]

@@amyparker9816 musicians also have an advantage. I think if a person was a competition ballroom dancer, I might be inclined to cry foul, but really, I know some people are coming into it with more physical aptitude than others. it doesn't bother me. unless someone has two left feet and can't count to three or four (depending on the dance) and their fans still flood the show with enough votes to keep them there to the point Len feels the need to make a cutting remark about it.

[@jpmackey1607]

I think Carole Baskin should’ve been #1.

[@hazedante4785]

JP Mackey same

[@glopop5282]

For real

[@vntgvxn4778]

I do too!

[@TheWeremuscleForest]

They can add Olivia Jade to this list after this season. ABC naturally can't help themselves when it comes to ratings.

[@ForrestFox626]

Can they apply that to anyone related to The Bachelor and The Bachelorette?

[@taylorcampbell4855]

So glad Carole Baskins was on this list. I was astounded that she was even on the show, (not the 1st time I have been in shock on people who were on DWTS). It was even more irritating that every single dance she performed was tiger themed. I mean come on we all get it. We know who you are, you don't have to continuously remind us every performance. I am shocked that she lasted past the 1st week. Thank you for compiling this video. I love the different topics you cover. Can't wait to see what new videos are to come. Have a great day.

[@taveonhurd8152]

i look forward to a "worst masked singer performances" and just go ahead and give #1 to wendy williams.

[@bhernandez0413]

Give White Tiger's "We Will Rock You" 2nd place

[@atlagaf23]

@@bhernandez0413 you leave the white tiger alone! Gronks a national treasure!

[@Paige-pk8dr]

Does that mean we'll be hearing Wendy Williams bitch about another dance show?

[@wescarpenter9568]

Idk why but I actually love that performance 😂😂😂

[@connerbok9978]

She was bad on purpose though. She knew she couldn't sing

[@incogneter]

Bobby's win solely came down to his final freestyle performance as you mentioned. The judges gave a perfect 30 for a routine that should've gotten a 21 at best, and then the judges had the audacity to be "shocked" when he won the mirrorball. The judges are to blame for ruining that season with consistently overscoring Bobby

[@taylormccann3956]

yes thank you! honestly Milo and Whitney should should have won

[@cheneethompson5756]

I still think milo was robbed!

[@esdeathisbae9480]

Over scoring Bobby? Did you not see his scores throughout the season? They were so average the guy himself even said that 8s were his 10s he won because of his MASSIVE fan base that everyone on that season wishes they had he would've won even if his freestyle didn't get a perfect score

[@kyuketsukisan19]

God, I hated the season with Bobby Bones. I had literally never heard of him until that time, and I will never understand why he was so popular. Everything about him and that season of the show ticked me off to no end.

[@kyla9093]

Milo Mannheim got robbed that season.

[@elsie7849]

@@kyla9093 For real! When I saw Bobby won over literally all the others in the finale I said alright I'm done with this show.

[@delaneykimberlin99]

THANK YOU!!! that season made me stop watching. Any of the others deserved it a 100 times more than he did.

[@NYChica23]

@@kyla9093 Same for Juan Pablo, because there's no way Bobby deserved to make finals over him

[@gabrielleduplessis7388]

Quite a few professional dancers are on this show. I stopped watching dancing with the stars because it was a huge popularity contest instead of basing it on talent. The professional dancers were Zendaya, Sabrina Bryan, heather morris and more and honestly most of them don’t win which is a shame sometimes. Also their dance styles are different than ballroom so it does not mean they didn’t earn their place on the show.

[@glopop5282]

Nicole sherzinger ( I know I butchered her name ) she won.. it’s all popularity. I was pissed off when mark and Sabrina got eliminated

[@gabrielleduplessis7388]

@@glopop5282 that killed me to the point of a small obsession. My parents didn’t understand why I was so mad. Mark and Sabrina deserved to win.

[@stephanierose1292]

Still can’t believe Bobby won . Disappointed. Popularity contest with the last 2 winners

[@melindakinnaird]

He should not have won.

[@gingersnxpp3627]

As much as I want Sharna to win her long overdued mirrorball, I wanted her to win with a really good partner, James for example.

[@zaniyyahjacobs2499]

Milo should have won

[@stephanierose1292]

@@zaniyyahjacobs2499 Evanna , or Alexis or milo

[@LadybugMeghan]

I liked Bobby but he should have been voted off way earlier. Any of the other 3 in the finals should have won because they were all amazing Edit: or Juan Pablo should have stayed and been a possible winner. I forgot her got 5th

[@bandgeek89]

I've never even heard of Bobby Bones before this...

[@WrenFaithBridger]

Andy D*ck was controversial also because he was indirectly responsible for the death of Phil Hartman (he's the one who got Phil's wife back on drugs), doesn't deny it, and has never shown any remorse for it. I had to turn my head every time he came on the screen.

[@emrencejanes9607]

I love Heather, I think she got kicked off the show for no reason, I also think Milo Manheim should've won lol

[@MnMsandOreos]

I will forever be mad Sean Spicer made it further than Karamo

[@mortimerbrewster3671]

If that is what you are FOREVER mad at then you are leading a sheltered life.

[@virlinehonore9767]

milo should've won!

[@chilicircus26]

I had a problem with Sean Spicer not because of politics but because he unfairly got votes. What I mean is he got on that republican news channel and told republicans to vote for him basically in order to stick it to the liberal media. He told people when and how to vote too, even those that didnt watch the show.

[@oldmcdonald9582]

even tho i com[lained about why he was on this list, if they wouldve said its because he is a sleazeball then i would have to agree.

[@paige476]

This isn't new. Jeannie from this season got a billboard saying vote for her and it didn't even mention dwts

[@kenbrown2808]

he's not the first of the contestants who had conservatives bragging about stuffing the ballot box to own teh libz.

[@mortimerbrewster3671]

How far did he get? Did it work?

[@tripleg2513]

@@oldmcdonald9582 Yeah, I was going to assume that mentioning he was a republican was just a side note until we got to honorable mentions and jabs at Trump.

[@pagano60]

Just a reminder: Bristol Palin made it all the way to the semi-finals after surviving elimination as the "bottom two" contestants against the singer-actress Brandi, who was by far a better dancer. The crowd (and even some of the show's pro dancers) audibly gasped when Brandi was eliminated that week instead of Bristol. Bristol wasn't as good a dancer as some of the celebrities voted off the show before she was, and people were clearly voting for her only because she was Sarah Palin's daughter, and not because of her dancing. I suspect that it was because of Bristol Palin's undeserved staying power that "Dancing with the Stars" started giving its dancing judges a greater say on who stayed and who was eliminated.

[@stingrey1571]

what is controversial is these people are considered "stars."

[@luisaguilar546]

Heather Morris is a star

[@NYChica23]

Heather Morris was a well known actress at the time she appeared on DWTS, so to say she wasn't a star is false

[@ashleydowney1222]

Ryan Lochte was a "star" as well. He was a Olympian.

[@mortimerbrewster3671]

@@NYChica23 Define well-known star. To me, a well-known star needs to be someone who is known across the spectrum (ie, Al Pacino, Ryan Reynolds, Julia Roberts, etc). I know no one who knew and still doesn't know who Heather Morris is.

[@NYChica23]

@@mortimerbrewster3671 I take it the people you know have never watched Glee, because that show was pretty popular during the first 3 or so seasons of its 6 season run, and everyone who's watched it would've known exactly who Heather Morris was...she was on the 50% of people that I knew exactly who they were when they announced that season's cast

[@lonellfletcher]

Was I alone thinking Spicer would be number 1?

[@Elizabeththegreatest]

Yeah, I never understood why Bristol was on DTWS!

[@kenbrown2808]

to get her mom's fan club to watch.

[@Elizabeththegreatest]

@@kenbrown2808 Of course!

[@ChristoAbrie]

funny how a tv show for entertainment would draw complaints for every time they featured a politician as a contestant, considering how political Hollywood has become lately.

[@dwtsglee]

Imagine thinking Heather Morris is more controversial than a literal racist. Or more controversial than a person who had actual ballroom training *cough* Riker Lynch *cough*

[@DeadpoolGames19]

She was amazing

[@mdaly5720]

Right and Riker was literally related to ONE OF THE JUDGES.

[@dwtsglee]

@@mdaly5720 but people don’t care if the males have dance experience. We only care if women have experience. 🙄🙄🙄

[@mdaly5720]

@@dwtsglee but I was talking about Riker being related to Julian Hough who was a judge that season.

[@dwtsglee]

@@mdaly5720 he was related to the Hough’s, two of the most famous modern ballroom competitors.

[@sxwriter8569]

Well at least most of these performances don’t look too bad. I’ll give Sean this, he actually tried to compete for the fun of it and didn’t give up on his first week (cough cough, looking at you Scaramuchi Celebrity Big Brother 2). Had no idea Ryan Lotche was even on that show 😂. What’s the deal with Dance Moms? I heard people don’t like JoJo Siwa and other people from that show but was there like a ton of problems or something?

[@paige476]

On Dance Moms, Kenzie trained in contemporary & jazz which she did on dwts. In general, people dislike the show for abusing children, sexualizing children and there's been accusations of racism. Jojo and her mom played Dance Moms very well with publicity for her brand.

[@TheEssJay]

Let me just say I’m a trained dancer but I never took ballroom until I was an adult in college and I SUCKED because it is SO difficult 😂

[@DeadpoolGames19]

Heather was AMAZING

[@WeepingAngel1999]

Calling “Dancing with the Stars” a dance competition show is stupid. It’s clearly just a popularity contest.

[@SuperTwitch18]

I'm confused what was controversial about Jennifer Gray

[@ichooseclark]

The star of Dirty Dancing won a dance competition. Even though she won 20+ years after Dirty Dancing.

[@kenbrown2808]

she starred in dirty dancing 20 years or more ago.

[@mortimerbrewster3671]

Apparently people would prefer to watch terrible two-left feet "stars" than get some talent that is actually pleasing to watch.

[@Itisthatdeepdives]

How you gonna go from a harassment scandal to Mackenzie 😂 she’s gotta be less controversial than that

[@rebeccaspellmeyer5761]

So basically every person that is a republican or has dance experience. GOT IT!

[@RainyRay729]

Im so excited for this video

[@MsMojo]

Thanks for the support Emma :)

[@angelromana4908]

It bothers me when people complain about “trained” dancers being allowed on the show. Unless I’m mistaken, the kinds of dance they are trained in are never ballroom styles. What’s more Rumer Willis has even stated that she had to unlearn everything she learned on the show when she trained for Broadway. As for Sean Spicer, I wasn’t overly impressed with him as a dancer or politician. I think there should be a rule against having politicians or people who use it to promote political agendas on the show.

[@Elizabeththegreatest]

Hey, I LOVED it when Jennifer Gray was on the show!

[@charlotte241000]

Isn't Alfonzo an experienced dancer to yet there was no controversy surrounding him

[@EX3STINCE]

Yes there was

[@charlotte241000]

@@EX3STINCE well how come he's not on the list then not even an honorable mention 💁

[@ninjitsuliz9812]

He's on their top 10 DWTS scandals and controversies from 3 years ago

[@speedybean9570]

Even though Mackenzie was on Dance moms, it’s called dancing with the stars and she was a star on the show. So she followed the guidelines. Also I think elliana Walmsley was on that season too and she was on dance moms

[@AMMZMARK1]

Elliana Walmsley didn't participate as a contestant she participated as a young professional

[@isaacmartinez6904]

I'm surprised Ryan Lochte made this list. I never heard of him since that incident in Rio 2016.

[@nicolelylewis]

I'm not. I think they had to cut to commercial early because of those protestors.

[@Paige-pk8dr]

That's because the Olympics were delayed give it a few months he'll be back in the news. Whether it's a postive reason or negative i don't know

[@kenbrown2808]

those of us who watch the show heard about him again in the fall of 2016 when he was on the show.

[@Paige-pk8dr]

My problem with Paula Deen went beyond the racial comments. They bothered me but the woman has a history of saying things that were controversial. She's said homophobic things in the past too and they paired her with the one gay male pro... it didn't really make any sense and since the pros have no say so in who their is I would be surprised if Louis was uncomfortable with it too.

[@PerkyHedgewitch]

I can't be the only one who immediately thinks "Al Capone's vault" when I see anything about Geraldo Rivera. It happens every time, withour fail. He did a great thing when he exposed the horrific conditions, neglect, and rampant abuse at Willowbrook, but after the vault fell flat in 1986 I'm not sure how he still had a career.

[@gymfan95]

heather is not controversial....man the people who said her name are insane.

[@Agent-ed7dw]

I mean yes Ryan Lochte was controversial but he isn't number 1 tbh.

[@deniserussell123]

I don't see the issue with makenzie being formerly trained. Zendaya had former training too but still went on to the finale.

[@katetroughear7915]

It seems very selective. It’s like that with Strictly in the UK too. People pick and choose who to be annoyed with if they are trained. Even if their training has nothing to do with what they are dancing on the show

[@jackier3046]

ABC: Hey, these people are very controversial and have done a ton of crappy stuff these past few years, *LET’S PUT THEM ON DANCING WITH THE STARS!!*

[@carrigandavison6609]

idk why there making a huge deal of celebs who have a dance background, many contestants have taken dance but aren't known for it.

[@jacquelineingle4325]

I agree. There are some like Jennifer grey who hasn’t danced in 20 plus years. Also being 50 at the time, I don’t think that’s an advantage.

[@RealTalk1411]

What about Chaz Bono. The first transgender contestant in history of Dancing With The Stars.

[@AtWordsPoetic]

His inclusion was controversial because he was a transgender man existing in America and not because of anything he did. He is also accomplished in his own right aside from being the child of Cher.

[@RealTalk1411]

@@AtWordsPoetic He should still be included on this list.

[@MsMojo]

@@RealTalk1411 What Jordan said! We initially had Chaz on the list; but we realized he didn't fit with the rest of the list for the reasons above.

[@oldmcdonald9582]

@@AtWordsPoetic he she is weird

[@oldmcdonald9582]

@@AtWordsPoetic but you put sean spicer on here for supporting the president , so how judgemental are you?

[@lauraleesrogers9702]

When they said that Bristol was the first time that DWTS crossed into the political realm, I guess they forgot about Tom Delay...

[@MollyHuffle]

I don’t know…. I don’t mind trained dancers on the show. I just want to watch dancing. And see the cool outfits they come up with. Usually, I dislike dancing and find it cringe but this stuff, for the most part, is pretty cool.

[@tjwash2]

Every figure skater. They work full time from childhood, learning and memorizing routines, remaining limber and strong, and learning graceful movements. Just like… professional dancers do, go figure.

[@ashleyhansen9009]

Bobby Bones is the reason I'll never watch this show again.

[@assassssasa]

Sean Spicer should have NEVER been on He's the reason the DWTS producers fired Tom Bergeron

[@paige476]

Nah they fired him for Tyra bc blm

[@steffyherself]

My thoughts exactly when I saw the date of the tweet

[@kenbrown2808]

@@paige476 b/c executive producer tyra wanted the gig.

[@squidney6267]

does anyone consider the social media/youtube stars going on the show as controversial? (bethany mota and alexis ren for example) cause i remember when bethany was announced, some people claimed she wasn’t a real “star” and therefore shouldn’t go on. however, i think it’s fine because in this day and age, social media is where modern celebrities come from. if you think about it, some youtubers and tik tok stars are bigger than current actors rn. (not for always the right reasons but you see what i mean)

[@ashleydowney1222]

I like Dancing with the Stars.But they have people every single season who have dance experience. I have just got used it. It doesn't seem to matter to the people who pick the contestants on the show. I remember when Bristol Palin was on DWTS. I thought the controversy surrounding her was stupid. She couldn't control who her parents are more than anyone else could.

[@mooncherrie]

People think that because you have experience in dance you can't fuck it up, also not all dancer have the same experience or the same skill, I mean not because you know ballet for example you'll know ballroom or all that

[@rachelwebster7750]

I agree that politicians shouldn't be on the show, but because in my opinion they aren't really stars now are they? When I think of a star I think Hollywood or Broadway not a politician. Heck even a singer is more a star then a politician but that again is just my opinion.

[@serenitymeshae._]

When I see the carol baskin one: CAROL BASKIN KILLED HER HUSBAND WACKED HIM

[@bittersweet728]

Logan!!! Right?

[@haleylafferty9870]

I don't understand why Mackenzie was controversial

[@logandeluca2861]

Updated: Olivia Jade

[@rileym7110]

My weird brain thought Johnny Weir should be on here. I love the guy but he is an Olympic ice skater. Don’t you think he would have an... advantage?

[@meganxd7841]

Same with Kaitlyn Bristowe. One of her first interviews she said how she had danced for 16 years, but was not good enough to be a professional dancer! Both her and Johnny have such an advantage.

[@lonellfletcher]

Do you think Meryl Davis and Charlie White had advantage?

[@AtWordsPoetic]

You would also have to add Apolo Ohno, Kristi Yamaguchi, Meryl Davis, Charlie White, Adam Rippon, and Mirai Nagaisu under that criteria (four of whom are Winners)

[@squidney6267]

they’ve put plenty of figure skaters before!! and statistically, johnny has done worse score wise than most of the previous figure skaters. (he’s still good though)

[@lonellfletcher]

truly, the only ones with the advantage are the pros- they know the styles and generally how to avoid injury, which the celebs have only weeks to learn and get used to.

[@eleanorlyndon865]

In the UK we have had a few politicians over the years. But only when they have not been in politics anymore. None of them have done well, but that is because they are not been good dancers. I don't think ours is as controversial as yours is. We just have the "Strictly Curse" when dancers get together with their celebrities.

[@mariamarquez7429]

I am a trained professional ballroom dancer and I’ve danced with people who have had dance experience in other areas. Ballroom is a whole different ballgame and it’s hard to pick up. That’s why for me this show is hard to watch because now it’s base don popularity and not how you have improved as a dancer!

[@Sailor1088]

I honestly think Dancing with the Stars was really despreate and reaching when the asked Carole Baskin to be on the show

[@NYChica23]

I'm surprised Mario Lopez wasn't on this list, because that's the first time I can recall where having a star with previous dance experience was a huge deal in the eyes of the viewers

[@vanessap15]

i think people were also mad about kim k’s appearances on the show too. also when it came bobby... it’s not that fan alleged his bad sportsmanship... he literally said bad comments on his radio show calling evanna lynch “forgettable” which is why she would never have a chance of winning. he was just flat out rude. not only was sharna and america shocked but the other couples, judges and hosts were too. that season of dwts as well as some previous ones were so unjust they had to change the show bc people were complaining so so much

[@Jadeleev]

I’m questionable about the songs they dancing to lmao

[@virlinehonore9767]

i didn't know heather morris was on the show

[@rudysalasiii210]

Bobby Bones should have been #1 cause if DWTS goes he is to blame for it

[@hazedante4785]

Mackenzie shouldn't be on the list because she doesn't have an experience with ballroom because Dance Moms didn't have ballroom

[@stingrey1571]

i do agree trained dancers, ice skaters, and gymnasts shouldnt be on the show. they are basically ringers.

[@ChristoAbrie]

would be interesting to see though, celebrities who also happen to be trained dancers being pitted against each other. Like imagine Shakira vs Beyonce, or Justin Timberlake vs Justin Bieber.

[@cipherquest3024]

I mean, Jonny Weir isn't doing great this season

[@gabrielleduplessis7388]

Yet they hardly win. So I dint think it matters.

[@GiigyArmendariz]

@@cipherquest3024 jhonny always was a solo skater, never training with a partner and he had some retirement years of the competitions

[@jaidenbell-goodwin7368]

Yayyyy I've been waiting for the list

[@sherrie6492]

All politicians manage to be so offensive, it wouldn't matter how great a dancer they were.

[@cg0825]

I had mixed feelings about Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan being on the show thankfully in two different seasons--or I think there would have been a huge issue. Not that I think another clubbing would happen but the controversy would be overwhelming!! Then the ones that have had dancing experience should have not been allowed on. Jennifer Gray from Dirty Dancing...interesting.

[@saradodson7840]

Just because you're a trained dancer doesn't mean you are a trained ballroom dancer. There is a big difference. They just pick up on choreography and technique faster

[@imsoboredhahaha]

You should do a video on Strictly Come Dancing, it’s more entertaining than DWTS

[@youthrevisitedagain]

I think watch mojoUK has done something

[@AiNoMiko]

Gotta do one with So You Think You Can Dance routines now, good or bad!

[@cathrined1699]

Jojo Siwa is in the same boat as Kenzie.

[@angiemaniaciskatingfan723]

And Nicole.

[@outspoken5808]

Funny how more than one of these is "they have been associated with Trump." BRUH that's really not an issue for most people.

[@tripleg2513]

Right? I was going to assume the first guy to be mentioned with Trump was just because he was a bad person, but then as the video went on it became clear that there was somebody with some strong bias helping write this list. Another I don't think should have made the list was Paula Deen. I mean for real, it's Paula Deen. It wasn't even really much of a controversial thing.

[@krystleballz5300]

Where's Tanya Harding??? And I know you have Heather Morris on the list for prior Dance experience, why has no one ever mentioned Nicole Scherzinger who actually won!!! That's what The Pussy Cat Dolls where pretty much known for!!!

[@jadenbrown7424]

Bobby should not have been on this list!!!!!!! He is amazing!!!!! I've met him twice and he is one of the nicest people I've ever met!!!!!!! He worked SO HARD when he was on the show, and he was the only person in the whole cast that I knew, and I'm SOOOOOOOO HAPPY that he won!!!!!!!! He deserves it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ForrestFox626]

🤣🤣🤣

[@daniroseheart620]

For me, the shocking DWTS contestant is Carole Baskin

[@amandabarbee6885]

The only one I don’t agree with is Bobby bones because you guys are complaining that people on this list have dance experience he Didn’t have any so I think that’s great that he improved and that he won the show and he wouldn’t say mean comments about other contestants I listen to his radio show and he is the nicest guy he would do anything for anyone

[@rachel.0352]

Gonna have to do an update with Anna Delvey

[@Kevin-rg3yc]

Bobby better be here bc my dude was not only controversial for his win but also bc how he continued to be trash and still be in the competition as well as for his public trash talking to the other contestants

[@Savataric]

I know at least Alexis or Milo should’ve won than him

[@Kevin-rg3yc]

@@Savataric milo should’ve won hands down

[@Savataric]

@@Kevin-rg3yc yeah

[@maddiecorder6114]

No no no this is 100% false and you know it. Don’t be spreading lies. Bobby proved that not everyone has to be getting the highest scores and still has a chance to win.

[@Savataric]

@@maddiecorder6114 his dancing was average all the way to the end and Alexis and Milo had amazing dances that led them to the finale

[@MrRonald327]

Great job.

[@JasonDelarosa2000]

See what I mean? Tom Holland and the _LateDisney_ show are mocking DWTS like nobody's business.

[@AprilRose77]

In a show that’s all about the popular vote and seeing how people grow or just watching your least favorite celeb mess up a professional dancer is not giving the people who watch a show cuz why would Heather mess up or be less than stellar. That’s just my opinion agree or disagree.

[@cathyb-cbradioband6523]

jfc 4:21 - they're wearing the sombreros BACKWARDs and the bongos are a PR and Cuban instrument and they are dancing to SALSA. WTF DWTS?

[@Anonymouse428]

Sean Spicer is why and when I stopped watching DWTS

[@nareanmano]

Mackenzie Ziegler's sister is Maddie Ziegler aka girl from sia's music videos Sean Spicer shud be in no 1 Only ppl who knows dance shud dance in this type of shows

[@malecheerleader2007]

Nicole should have been on this list

[@XJIcequeen]

Ooh! Ooh! I have one to add! Season 33 contestant Anna Delvey She’s con artist

[@tayyytertottt]

They shouldn't have bachelor or bachelorette stars

[@ForrestFox626]

Ahem!

[@syria0110]

Yes! The list is here!

[@katewatford1532]

Ballroom dancing is quite different from competition dancing.

[@jaidenbell-goodwin7368]

I was shocked about heather Morris. Don't get me wrong I love heather but she shouldn't have been a contestant on the show and she was robbed