Stewart frames the early exit as a testament to artistic integrity, insisting their brief partnership was 'bigger than how many weeks we were given' and thanking Hanson for trusting her.
The dance world is furious. Fellow pro Ezra Sosa didn't mince words in the TikTok comments, calling the elimination 'so pissed,' while viewers are baffled by the disconnect between the judges' scores and the public's vote.
Hanson and Stewart scored an 18/30 on their foxtrot but were eliminated Tuesday. Stewart, 37, and Hanson, 43, were the fourth couple out of Season 35. Hanson broke down on the official podcast discussing the 'intimacy' of their work.
The 'DWTS' voting system is officially under fire, and Britt Stewart’s tearful apology proves the pros know this result was a mistake just as much as the fans do.
The 'Dancing With the Stars' universe is still reeling from Tuesday’s jaw-dropping elimination, and Britt Stewart is finally breaking her silence. The professional dancer took to Instagram Saturday to pen a raw, emotional tribute to her partner, Taylor Hanson, following their unexpected exit from Season 35. Stewart, 37, didn't hold back, writing, “What we created together was bigger than how many weeks we were given to create it.” It’s a classy move, but let’s be real: when a pro has to tell the world their artistry outweighed their screen time, the system failed them.
The shockwaves didn't stop at the dancers. Fellow pro Ezra Sosa took to the comments section of a TikTok video capturing the elimination moment, bluntly stating he was “so pissed.” This isn't just fan outrage; it’s industry disdain. The pair’s departure was particularly stinging because they weren't the lowest-scoring duo.
They earned a respectable 18/30 for their foxtrot, yet the public vote sent them home, leaving Stewart visibly stunned. In the moment, she could be seen telling Hanson she was “really sorry” over and over, a reaction that has since become a meme-worthy symbol of the show's erratic voting logic. Hanson, 43, the “MMMBop” singer, wasn't exactly hiding his devastation either.
During his final interview with co-host Julianne Hough, he called the experience “incredible” and “everything,” thanking Stewart for showing him “things I didn't think were possible.” But the real tears flowed earlier this week on the official 'DWTS' podcast, where Hanson broke down discussing the “intimacy” of their partnership. “She has done what I've done... with dance for most her life,” Hanson said, his voice cracking. “She’s thrown her heart at it, and that’s the thing most people avoid.” Stewart, who made history in 2020 as the show’s first Black female pro, used her Instagram post to thank the fans for their “love, support and messages.” She credited Hanson with reminding her why she “love[s] to create and connect.” While the official narrative is one of gratitude and pride, the underlying tension is palpable.
The elimination of Stewart and Hanson, alongside Guillermo Rodriguez and Jackson Olson, has sparked a fierce debate about whether the judges' scores actually matter on 'DWTS' anymore. For now, the tea is hot, and the fans are thirsty for answers.
