“DWTS Drama: Danielle Fishel Addresses Viral Clip with Whitney Leavitt”
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Actress Danielle Fishel recently spoke out about a viral moment involving herself and fellow Dancing with the Stars contestant Whitney Leavitt. The incident took place following the elimination of Lauren Jauregui and Brandon Armstrong from the current season of the popular dance competition.
Fans of the show were quick to notice an awkward exchange between Fishel, 44, and Leavitt, 32, after Jauregui and Armstrong were sent home in week 3 of DWTS. In a now-viral clip, Leavitt can be seen laughing and celebrating with Fishel on the dance floor, only to suddenly change her expression after a brief interaction with Fishel, whose back was turned to the camera.
When questioned by TMZ about the incident, Fishel explained that the moment was a mix of emotions. She clarified that she did not intend to shut Leavitt down but was simply comforting her friend Jauregui, who had just faced elimination.
Jauregui’s unexpected exit from the show left both the ballroom and viewers reeling. The singer expressed her disappointment with a single word – “Pissed” – before thanking Armstrong for their time together on the competition. Their final performance to “Work From Home” earned mixed reviews from the judges.
In the aftermath of Jauregui’s departure, cast members, including Pentatonix’s Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold, shared their admiration for the singer’s honesty and authenticity. Hoying praised Jauregui for her confidence and empathetic nature, expressing his shock and sadness at seeing her leave the competition.
Arnold echoed these sentiments, highlighting Jauregui’s kindness and talent, and lamenting the loss of her presence on the show. The reactions from the cast members reflected the impact Jauregui had made during her time on DWTS.
Despite the emotional rollercoaster on the show, Fishel and her fellow contestants continue to give their all on the dance floor each week. As the competition heats up, viewers can expect more surprises, challenges, and memorable moments from the remaining dancers on Dancing with the Stars.
Stay tuned to ABC on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET to catch all the action, with episodes also available for streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. Don’t miss the drama and excitement as the contestants battle it out for the coveted mirror ball trophy on this season of DWTS.