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DWTS Season 35 Frontrunners Disappointed
DWTS producers misjudged frontrunners as season 35 stars flop.
In brief
DWTS producers misjudged frontrunners as season 35 stars flop. DWTS producers expected Jackson Olson and Jenna Dewan to lead season 35 but dark horse contestants Maura Higgins and Ezra Frech exceeded expectations. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
Producers Misjudged Frontrunners
DWTS season 35 producers reportedly got their frontrunners wrong with Jackson Olson and Jenna Dewan failing to connect with audiences as expected.
“Producers are gobsmacked because they usually know exactly who will come out on top, like they did Robert [Irwin] with last season”
Dark Horse Contestants Surprised Producers
Reality TV personality Maura Higgins and Paralympian Ezra Frech unexpectedly exceeded expectations and became potential breakout stars.
“Maura is the dark horse no one saw coming and Ezra has blown everyone away beyond expectations”
Jackson Olson Underdelivered
DWTS producers intended Jackson Olson to be the season’s next Robert Irwin but viewers found him boring.
“Jackson and Jenna have been a total disappointment versus the expectations producers put on them going into it”
Jenna Dewan Underdelivered
Step Up star Jenna Dewan also underdelivered despite producers’ high hopes for her audience connection.
“Jackson and Jenna have been a total disappointment versus the expectations producers put on them going into it”
Maura Higgins Debunks Lessons Rumor
Maura Higgins denied taking private lessons to prep for DWTS after fan accusations.
“I didn’t want a different teacher’s instruction to confuse me”
The essence
DWTS producers expected Jackson Olson and Jenna Dewan to lead season 35 but dark horse contestants Maura Higgins and Ezra Frech exceeded expectations.
