Britt Stewart and Taylor Hanson eliminated from 'Dancing With the Stars' amid backstage tension
Professional dancer Britt Stewart and partner Taylor Hanson were eliminated after receiving a low score, prompting reports of heightened emotions among the show's cast and crew.
Professional dancer Britt Stewart and singer-actor Taylor Hanson were sent home from "Dancing With the Stars" after their foxtrot earned an 18 out of 30, one of the lower scores of the night. The elimination sparked noticeable tension among the cast and production staff, according to a source familiar with the backstage atmosphere.
"Last night the ballroom was the most tense and emotional it’s been in years," the source told a UK tabloid, adding that the mood shifted dramatically after the results were announced.
Industry insiders say Stewart is weighing whether to continue on the series, noting that some fellow professionals have encouraged her to consider other opportunities. Stewart later addressed the outcome on a morning television program, describing her reaction as "shock" and expressing gratitude for the support she received and for her partnership with Hanson.
"I am incredibly grateful for the support that we have had. I am incredibly grateful for meeting Taylor. There are few times in your life that you meet people that you really align with, and I feel like we align in so many different ways," she said.
The elimination has prompted speculation about the future of Stewart’s involvement with the show and raised questions about how contestants are evaluated in the competition.