Dancing with the Stars: Behind-the-Scenes Chaos and Controversy!
Dancing with the Stars: The Drama, the Scandals, and the Train Wrecks
The glitzy world of Dancing with the Stars is about to get a whole lot messier! As the beloved ABC show returns for its 34th season, insiders are spilling all the tea on the drama, tension, and backstage chaos that's been brewing among the contestants.
According to sources close to the production, this season is shaping up to be a "s**t show" – and we're not just talking about the outfits. It seems some of the celebrity contestants aren't taking their roles seriously enough, leaving the professional dancers feeling frustrated and demoralized.
One insider revealed that Corey Feldman, 54, has been a major source of concern for producers. Feldman, who was accused by his friend Corey Haim's family of raping him on the set of the 1986 movie Lucas (which he denies), has allegedly been distracted by the recent news surrounding Charlie Sheen's new memoir and Netflix documentary. It seems Feldman is still reeling from the controversy, but that's not stopping him from taking to social media to post about his " busy schedule" – including a photo shoot with his pro partner Jenna Johnson.
But Feldman isn't the only contestant causing drama. Sources claim that some of the celebrities are simply not putting in the effort required to succeed on the show. One insider described it as an "office job," where favoritism and office politics reign supreme.
The example they gave was none other than Anna Delvey, the fake heiress who was arrested in 2017 for defrauding individuals out of $275,000. After being released from prison to house arrest in 2022, ABC bosses surprisingly signed her up for last year's season – complete with an ankle monitor that became a major part of her storyline.
But Delvey's antics allegedly didn't sit well with her pro partner Ezra Sosa, 24. According to insiders, Sosa was paired with her as "producers felt bad for him" and wanted to give him a "peace offering." This season, Sosa has been paired with gymnast Jordan Chiles, 24 – but sources claim he's still feeling the sting of being paired with Delvey.
It seems that this season's casting process was also marred by drama. Fifth Harmony's Lauren Jauregui was signed just two days before the full cast was announced, replacing Jordon Hudson, the 24-year-old pageant queen girlfriend of football coach Bill Belichick, 73. Insiders claim that Hudson dropped out at the last minute due to her desire for creative control and her reluctance to participate in certain interviews.
Hudson's involvement would have "proven messy," according to show judge Derek Hough – but we can only imagine what kind of controversy she would have brought to the table. As it stands, Hudson has been spotted supporting Belichick at UNC games, carrying a clear bag with a ripped-up document that appears to be some sort of contract for a television series.
Meanwhile, Jauregui is thrilled to be on board and has expressed her admiration for Olympic bronze medalist Jordan Chiles – who she claims is "whipping out splits" like nobody's business. But Jauregui isn't the only one with their eyes on the prize; insiders claim that Chiles is a major competitor this season, with some even speculating that she might just take home the trophy.
The pressure is on for ABC bosses after last season's finale drew in 6.36 million viewers – but it remains to be seen if they can sustain such high ratings amidst all the drama and controversy. One thing's for sure: with this cast, it's going to be a wild ride!
Season 34 of Dancing with the Stars premieres live on September 16, on ABC and Disney+, and is Available Next Day on Hulu.
Representatives for ABC, Jordon Hudson, and Corey Feldman did not respond to requests for comment.
As the season gets underway, we can't help but wonder: will the glitz and glamour of Dancing with the Stars be enough to distract from the backstage drama? Or will it all come crashing down like a house of cards?
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