'DWTS' Season 32 star Charity Lawson bashed over first perfect score after semi-finale performance

'DWTS' Season 32 semi-finalist Charity Lawson performed Quickstep to 'BO$$' by Fifth Harmony
'DWTS' Season 32 semi-finalist Charity Lawson and her pro partner Artem Chigvintsev receive their first perfect 30/30 score (Instagram/@charitylawson)
'DWTS' Season 32 semi-finalist Charity Lawson and her pro partner Artem Chigvintsev receive their first perfect 30/30 score (Instagram/@charitylawson)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Dancing With The Stars' Season 32 star Charity Lawson and her pro partner Artem Chigvintsev performed Quickstep to 'BO$$' by Fifth Harmony.

Charity expressed her desire to maintain the momentum and carry it through to the finals, while Artem emphasized the importance of precision, cautioning that any misstep could disrupt the timing.

In a surprising turn, Charity received a perfect 30/30 score for her semi-finale performance on the ABC show, a first for her. However, some viewers questioned the total score of 30, particularly in relation to her quick steps.

Charity Lawson receives her first perfect score in 'DWTS' Season 32 (Instagram/@dancingwiththestars)
Charity Lawson receives her first perfect score in 'DWTS' Season 32 (Instagram/@dancingwiththestars)

A social media user commented, "Overscored as hell." Another critic added, "I'm sorry but that dance did not deserve all 10s…🙄."

Another Instagram user said, "Sorry I know I’m gonna catch heat for this but I’m kinda ready for Charity to go." Another internet user penned, "I think the last dance they did was a perfect score not this one."

Another person noted, "I love charity but there was a whole 8 count where she wasn’t dancing." Another viewer wrote, "Idk she just lacks energy/emotion for me."

'DWTS' Season 32 judge Derek Hough gives standing ovation to Charity Lawson

Derek Hough praises 'DWTS' Season 32 star Ariana Madix (ABC)
Derek Hough praises 'DWTS' Season 32 star Charity Lawson (ABC)

During 'DWTS' Season 32 semi-finals, Charity Lawson received a standing ovation from judge Derek Hough. He later highlighted how Charity showed energy and excitement during her performance.

Meanwhile, Bruno Tonioli praised Charity's performance, noted that she showed so much 'pizazz', and told her to work it!

Carrie Ann Inaba also complimented Charity and Artem Chigvintsev's semi-finale performance and noted that the dance was fun and was filled with content from head to toe.

Charity Lawson gives befitting reply to 'DWTS' host Julianne Hough's weird comment

Charity Lawson (ABC)
Charity Lawson gives a clever reply to Julianne Hough's weird comment (ABC)

During 'DWTS' Taylor Swift night, Charity Lawson had a weird encounter with ABC show host Julianne Hough. After she performed the Argentine tango to 'Look What You Made Me Do', Charity received compliments from the judges and scored 38.

Meanwhile, Julianne said to Charity, "So, last week you were in the middle of the leaderboard, how does that feel coming in?" Julianne added, "You know, it’s elimination coming up. Are you ready to go home?"

However, Charity didn't hold back and cleverly replied, "Um, let’s not talk about that. I’ve enjoyed my time and I think we all are, like, everyone here, like, it’s just one big family."

She added, "I'm so grateful and humbled to be enjoying this experience."

New episodes of 'Dancing With The Stars' release on Tuesdays at 8 pm ET on ABC.

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