'Ariana Madix was robbed': 'DWTS' Season 32 fans fume over reality star's low scores despite 'flawless' performance
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA: 'Dancing With The Stars' Season 32 celebrity dancer Ariana Madix and her pro partner Pasha Pashkov performed the Argentine Tango to 'Bad Guy' by Billie Eilish.
The duo's performance received praise from the judges. However, the viewers claimed that Ariana was "robbed" during the latest episode as she didn't receive full "perfect" scores despite her "flawless" performance.
After her performance, the guest judge, Niecy Nash told Ariana that she was 'obsessed' with her.
Meanwhile, Bruno thanked Ariana and Pasha for doing an authentic Argentine Tango and exclaimed, 'This is how you do it!' Carrie Ann said, "I think you have what it takes to win it."
Bruno gave Ariana and Pasha their first 10 and the other three judges, Derek Hough, Carrie, and Niecy gave nines, giving them a 37 out of 40.
Internet calls out 'DWTS' judges for 'robbing' Ariana Madix
However, the viewers took to the comment section of the 'DWTS' post of Ariana and Pasha and called out the judges.
A social media user wrote, "ARIANA WAS ROBBED & DESERVED A PERFECT SCORE!!!!!!!!" Another user added, "How on earth does carrie ann give those kinds of comments to ariana but not give her a 10?! that dance was perfection!!"
Another Instagram user said, "Carrie Ann tells Ariana she could win the whole thing then gives her a 9 like girl..shut up 🙄 she deserved all 10's for that dance." Another viewer noted, "She was robbed. I don’t get Carry-Anne’s amazing comment yet she gave her a 9."
Another critic questioned, "How are the judges going to say it was flawless and not give her all 10s? Smh. SHOULD HAVE BEEN PERFECT." Another person commented, "SHE DESERVED ALL 10S SHE WAS ROBBED."
Ariana Madix fails to win 'DWTS' Season 32 dance marathon
In the latest season, a new 'Monster-thon' was introduced, kicking off with a Hustle where the dancers remained within their designated areas.
Nine remaining couples donned costumes as vampires, werewolves, and skeletons to celebrate Halloween on the dance floor.
During the dance marathon, dancers had the freedom to move anywhere when the music transitioned to Charleston. The longer they stayed on the dance floor, the more points they earned.
Remarkably, the Dance Marathon's scores had the potential to shake up the leaderboard. Marvel star Xochitl Gomez secured victory in the season's inaugural dance marathon, tying for the top position on the leaderboard with Ariana Madix following their solo performances.
However, after falling short in the Dance Marathon, Ariana slipped down to the second position on the leaderboard by just a single point.
Ariana Madix gets emotional recalling 'most memorable year'
Ariana Madix selected the year 2023 as her 'most memorable year' due to the painful experience of discovering her ex-partner's affair.
She noted during the episode, "My boyfriend of nine years and one of my best gal friends betrayed me in ways that went so far beyond just cheating together that is so hard for me to even explain."
Ariana also disclosed that Tom Sandoval and Rachel 'Raquel' Leviss had begun their affair 'while I was at my grandma's funeral.' In the aftermath of this betrayal, Ariana revealed that she grappled with her mental well-being.
Nonetheless, she ultimately discovered a glimmer of hope amidst the heartbreak and channeled her emotional journey into her performance.
'DWTS' Season 32 releases new episodes every Tuesday at 8 pm ET on Disney+ and ABC.