The latest episode of Dancing with the Stars season 33 premiered on Tuesday, October 30, 2024, showcasing a Halloween-themed extravaganza. The remaining couples showcased their talents in performances that would determine their fate on the show.
Among the standout celebrity contestants were Dwight Howard and his dance partner Daniella Karagach, both of whom earned coveted 10s from the judges. In contrast, Ilona Maher, who dazzled audiences with her Tango alongside Alan Bersten, did not receive the same level of recognition. Fans took to social media to express their belief that Ilona’s performance warranted a higher score compared to her basketball competitor. One viewer voiced their frustration on X:
“Ilona was almost in tears, bracing herself for elimination due to the judges’ unfair critique. Despite performing better technically in the dance-off, Dwight’s win raises questions about the judges’ scoring standards. It’s upsetting.”
“HOW DID DWIGHT WIN OVER ILONA??? I need a spot on that judging panel!”a fan expressed.
“Are we really saying that everyone agreed Ilona had superior technique but Dwight still came out on top?”another tweet noted.
Supporters of Dancing with the Stars season 33 rallied particularly against Carrie Ann’s scoring of Ilona, feeling that she was unfairly judged:
“These judges continue to provide endless praise for Dwight while barely acknowledging Ilona, who consistently dances better than him. It’s absolutely infuriating…especially coming from Carrie Ann,”an upset viewer wrote.
“Carrie Ann awards 10s for lifts but fails to recognize Ilona’s dancing skills? It’s absurd. Ilona, who is clearly more technical, ends up losing to Dwight who has only trumped her because of lifting!”a viewer commented.
“These judges are so tough on female contestants while men get praised for minimal effort… ilona truly deserves better,”another tweet articulated.
Supporters of Ilona Maher shared their thoughts on her impressive journey:
“She’s a rugby player with zero dance experience, yet she’s accomplishing so much! That’s what this show represents, pushing boundaries and self-belief. Let’s support Ilona with our votes,”wrote a fan.
“Is everyone voting for @ilona_maher because deep down we all know she got robbed? It feels like contemporary dances often receive the higher scores…”another fan commented.
Dancing with the Stars Season 33 — Dwight Howard and Ilona Maher Compete on Halloween Night
In episode 7, titled “Halloween Nightmares,”the couples faced off in an electrifying competition. Dwight Howard and Daniella Karagach took the dance floor with a Cha Cha to the classic Ghostbusters theme, while Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten performed a stunning Tango during the dance-off.
The judges commended Ilona for her performance and progress. Bruno Tonioli acknowledged her effort but pointed out room for improvement in her footwork. Carrie Ann Inaba remarked on Ilona’s growth as a contestant this season. Derek Hough shared similar sentiments regarding her footwork. They awarded her a total of 24 out of 30 with scores of 8s.
Conversely, Dwight and Daniella’s performance was met with wild applause, including a standing ovation from Derek Hough. Carrie Ann presented them with a perfect score of 10, while Bruno and Derek gave them 9s, resulting in a total of 28 out of 30.
The audience, however, disagreed with the judges’ evaluations, landing Ilona in the bottom three, which led to widespread criticism on social media. Fans believed that the rugby player clearly outshined the basketball star based on merit.
Viewers can catch the latest episodes of Dancing with the Stars season 33 on ABC anytime.
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