Competitive reality shows have long enamored the viewers with their attention to detail and keeping a top-notch entertainment factor. In this, Dancing with the Stars would definitely be a beloved show adapted from Strictly Come Dancing. In this, the reality show pairs celebrities with professional dancers, and has also featured some of Hollywood’s biggest artists.
Zendaya and Val Chmerkovskiy in season 16 of Dancing with the Stars | Credits: ABC
But out of the lot, Zendaya and Normani would definitely be fan favorites. Both stars performed in different seasons, and fans were rooting for both of them to win. However, despite this, they finished second and third respectively. Now the same fate has been repeated in the reality show’s season 33 as well. And fans are not happy, to say the least.
Fans Were Left Furious After Chandler Kinney Loses DWTS Trophy
Zendaya can easily be a powerhouse of talent, with several acting as well as singing projects to her name. Interestingly, the actress also participated in season 16 of Dancing with the Stars and was also the youngest contestant to ever compete on the show. She was partnered with Ukrainian-American professional dancer Valentin Chmerkovskiy.
Chandler Kinney via @dancingwiththestars/Instagram
Despite the tough competition, Zendaya came out to be one of the strongest participants in the show. Fans were deeply rooting for her to pick up the winning trophy. However, she lost the trophy to Kellie Pickler and bagged second place.
While fans were left reeling, things started to change when singer Normani famous for her stint in Fifth Harmony, stepped onto the DWTS stage alongside Val Chmerkovskiy in season 24 of the show.
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Fans really wanted her to win the installment, however, just like Zendaya she missed out and had to settle for the third spot. Now the same thing has happened in Season 33 of the show as well, with Chandler Kinney, losing the top spot from The Bachelorette’s Joey Graziadei.
Joey is the first bachelor to win Dancing With the stars! #DWTS #DWTSFinale pic.twitter.com/pAsDIu6gID— ♡ (@tvgoldtweets) November 27, 2024
This caused a huge uproar on X, with fans pointing out how many times black women didn’t win the competition.
Chandler joining Milo and Zendaya in the robbed by dancing with the stars group #dwts pic.twitter.com/k9C7vu7Y3e— Naomi (@_NaomiRuth_) November 27, 2024
Zendaya then Normani now Chandler… Dancing With The Stars fans, I know what you are #DWTS pic.twitter.com/MrSnzSIbWP— 🤠 cowboy millie 🤠 (@modernmillicent) November 27, 2024
dancing with the stars, yall have made an enemy out of me. chandler and brandon im so sorry. #dwts pic.twitter.com/bMZ4Kut8nb— brie SAW WICKED 🫧 (@heavensballroom) November 27, 2024
pic.twitter.com/LxkXjBKbQQ— Gueric Nkunzimana (@iamGueric) November 27, 2024
Fans really wanted Kinney to win the Mirrorball trophy, but they were left disappointed when the same didn’t happen. She also put forth a very strong performance alongside her partner Brandon Armstrong. However, just like Zendaya and Normani, she failed to win the trophy.
Zendaya Revealed She Has Not Watched DWTS After Her Participation in Season 16
Zendaya has a plethora of well acclaimed movies and shows to her name, that she’s obviously very proud of. But before her Euphoria days, the actress also tried her luck in reality television when she participated in season 16 of Dancing with the Stars and truly captivated the viewers with her dance numbers.
Zendaya as Rue in Euphoria | Credits: HBO
While she was a fan favorite on the season, in a past interview she detailed that she’s ready to move on from the show and has no plans to revisit the same. She added:
I didn’t really watch Dancing With the Stars before I was on Dancing With the Stars. I don’t think I was the target demographic. My grandma loves Dancing with the Stars, that’s her bag.
She continued:
But yeah, I also think it was a very stressful experience. I was like, I don’t think I’m gonna be watching this anymore.
The actress participated in the show in 2013 and since then her career trajectory has skyrocketed to a whole new level. From participating in three Spider-Man movies as MJ to working in Dune, Challengers and Euphoria, she has consistently showcased her acting talents.
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She’s also all set to participate in Christopher Nolan’s untitled upcoming movie alongside her real-life boyfriend Tom Holland.
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