Dancing with the Stars faces backlash over contestants' political ads
The show has found itself in hot water once again as dancers Alan Bersten and Emma Slater have sparked immense backlash for sharing politically-fueled ads this week.
TL;DR
- Dancers Alan Bersten and Emma Slater posted paid political ads on Instagram urging votes for California's Proposition 3, which aims to make higher income tax rates for top earners permanent to fund schools and healthcare.
- Some viewers reacted negatively, with comments stating it's inappropriate for paid political content and suggesting dancers should stick to dancing.
- The current controversies are linked to previous issues, including former contestant Hayes Grier's belief that the show was 'rigged' and Val Chmerkovskiy's one-episode suspension for a comment perceived as a threat to judge Carrie Ann Inaba.