Dancing with the Stars is one of the most successful reality shows of all time, with a whopping 33 seasons. As such, the dance extravaganza has managed to amass a dedicated fan base throughout its run. Despite its ever-growing fandom, however, Dancing with the Stars always seems to attract accusations that the show is rigged. Such speculation was increased tenfold after a feuding couple was given an irregular score in a recent episode. But is the beloved reality series really a hoax?
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Below you'll find all the available details about the ongoing controversy over Dancing with the Stars being rigged.
Rumors had long circulated that the show was fake, but these rumors gained traction when guest judge Gene Simmons made a mistake while judging model Brooks Nader and her dance partner Gleb Savchenko.
The veteran musician seemed deeply impressed by Nader and Savchenko's performances on stage. Simmons attempted to show his appreciation for the performance by giving the duo their first 10 of the season. While he held up a paddle of 10, it was later revealed that he had mistakenly entered a score of 9 earlier. Dancing with the Stars co-host Julianne Hough quickly confirmed that it was Simmons' earlier score of 9 that would be counted, causing fans to uproar by labeling the show as rigged and fake.
