Rumor Has It: 'Dancing with the Stars' Plots to Keep Dylan Efron in the Game!

Dancing with the Stars Scandal: Producers Favoring Dylan Efron, Judges Under Fire

The latest season of Dancing with the Stars has been a wild ride, full of dramatic eliminations and jaw-dropping performances. But behind the scenes, a scandal is brewing that could change the game forever. Insiders are spilling the tea that producers at DWTS have a vested interest in getting fan favorite Dylan Efron to the final round of competition.

Sources close to the show tell The Scholarly Note that Dylan's high scores from judges Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli, and Carrie Ann Inaba may not be entirely based on merit. "It appears that Dylan is either co-hosting the tour with Emma or he is a big part of the tour in general," an insider reveals. "This raises questions about whether producers are manipulating the scoring to ensure their favorite contestant makes it to the finale."

Dylan and his pro partner Daniella Karagach have been performing consistently well, but some viewers have expressed shock at their high scores compared to other contestants like Whitney Leavitt and Robert Irwin. A Reddit user summed up the frustration: "For Dylan to get a higher score than Whitney or Robert is shocking. They are superior dancers and for the judges to continue to push him forward in success is crazy."

The controversy has sparked heated debates among fans, with some defending Dylan's performances as "phenomenal" and others calling for greater transparency in the judging process. But what's really going on behind closed doors? It appears that producers have been working hard to create a narrative that pits Dylan against other top contenders like Whitney and Robert.

In an effort to create drama and suspense, insiders reveal that judges have been instructed to be "harsher" than usual this season. "The competition is heating up, and the judges are more harsh because they really want to see which contestants will make it to the finale," a source explains. But some fans are crying foul, pointing out that Dylan's high scores seem suspiciously consistent.

Meanwhile, the show's professional dancers have been speaking out about their own frustrations with the judging process. Insiders reveal that pros took a "massive pay cut" when DWTS moved to streaming exclusively on Disney+ in 2022. Although it's understood that "the money is better" now that the show has returned to ABC, there is still "a competition between the dance pros about who earns what."

The tension among contestants and producers reached a boiling point last week when judges awarded Dylan and Daniella a score of 36 out of 40 for their heartwarming routine featuring Dylan's five-year-old sister Olivia. Some fans took to social media to express their outrage, claiming that the scores were unfair and that other couples had performed better.

Carrie Ann Inaba attempted to address the backlash on her Instagram post, reassuring fans that "it's okay to disagree" about the judging process. But some viewers are not buying it, pointing out that Carrie Ann and her fellow judges have been inconsistent in their scoring throughout the season.

As the competition heats up, one thing is clear: the outcome of Dancing with the Stars Season 34 may be more about politics than pure talent. Will Dylan's alleged connection to producers give him an unfair advantage, or will other contestants rise to the challenge and prove themselves as top contenders? Stay tuned for more drama, suspense, and controversy on DWTS!

Catch up on all the latest news from Dancing with the Stars:

• The remaining 10 couples take to the dance floor in a series of themed dances set to music from the blockbuster musical Wicked.
• Guest judge Jon M. Chu joins Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli, and Carrie Ann Inaba for this week's performances.
• New episodes of DWTS air Tuesdays at 8pm ET on ABC and streaming on Disney+.

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