“Dancing with the Stars” Pro Brandon Armstrong Addresses Viral ‘Yellow Curse’ Theory After Shocking Elimination (Exclusive)

Brandon Armstrong, a professional dancer on the popular TV show “Dancing with the Stars,” has recently addressed a quirky fan theory linking his choice of yellow costumes to his eliminations. This light-hearted speculation has gained traction with viewers following Armstrong’s unexpected exit from the competition alongside his partner, Ciara Miller, in the fourth week of the show’s 34th season.

Armstrong found himself reflecting on the elimination during a conversation with *People* magazine, where he humorously remarked, “I will never ever look at the colour yellow again,” after their names were called. This tongue-in-cheek comment highlights the bizarre coincidence that has played out over multiple seasons. The theory suggests that every time Armstrong dons a yellow outfit, it correlates with his team’s elimination.

This peculiar trend first emerged during Season 32, when Armstrong and his partner, social media influencer Lele Pons, were both dressed in matching yellow outfits and were eliminated in Week 7. The pattern continued into Season 34 when Armstrong sported a yellow vest while dancing with Fifth Harmony’s Lauren Jauregui, and ultimately, he wore another dose of yellow while partnered with Miller.

The trend has become an ongoing joke, particularly among Armstrong’s family and fans. His wife, Brylee, even mentioned in a TikTok video posted from the dance floor, “Who let this happen? Who let them wear yellow?” Her playful tone reflects the growing amusement around the so-called “yellow curse” that has seemingly marked Armstrong’s eliminations.

Following the latest elimination, Armstrong expressed feelings of guilt, particularly for his partner Miller, who he believes should not have faced such an early exit from the show. “She didn’t deserve it,” he reiterated, mirroring sentiments he shared during the post-elimination interviews with hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough.

Brylee joined Armstrong in the *People* interview to share her perspective on the ordeal. She empathised with the pressure of watching her husband perform, stating, “I finally understand what my mum was saying all those years ago when she was watching me dance, where she would be like, ‘I think I’m more nervous than you are watching you.’” The light-hearted notion of a curse has evolved for her, as she pondered, “Who paid an Etsy witch that every time he wears yellow, he gets eliminated?”

Armstrong himself has begun to embrace this quirk, jokingly referring to his supposed “yellow curse” and teasing fans about their plans for an upcoming Dedication Night dance, which allows contestants to dedicate their performances to someone special or a meaningful theme. Looking forward to upcoming seasons, he hopes to break free from this odd pattern and encourages viewers to support him, saying, “I just feel like you could give me a mop and a bucket, and I just want people to blindly vote for me until I win.” Armstrong has yet to clinch the show’s sought-after Mirrorball Trophy.

In the wake of his elimination, Armstrong anticipates his schedule becoming even busier. He explained, “I do the same thing: go do opening number rehearsals, rehearse for bumpers and different troop numbers, and start getting ready for tour announcements that are coming out.” He acknowledged that the post-elimination period can be just as hectic, if not more so, than when he was actively competing with a partner.

Brylee, meanwhile, is keen on including Armstrong in more of their social media dancing videos. She has jokingly compared the effort of promoting votes to a presidential campaign, revealing her support system for him during the season. Even though dancing is Armstrong’s forte, navigating social media is Brylee’s strength. Nevertheless, he strives to adapt and be present in this shared activity, as she noted, “I feel extremely supported by him in that way.”

As Armstrong moves on from his latest season of competition, the light-hearted banter surrounding his yellow outfits will likely continue to entertain fans. While he navigates the aftermath of elimination, both he and Brylee are looking forward to staying active in the dance community as they embrace the opportunities that lie ahead.