From Cosmopolitan · Corinne Sullivan · · 1m 10s
Jackson Olson and Emma Slater DWTS Moment
Jackson Olson and Emma Slater's DWTS waltz nearly caused a drop but was intentional.
In brief
Jackson Olson and Emma Slater's DWTS waltz nearly caused a drop but was intentional. Jackson Olson and Emma Slater's near-drop during their DWTS waltz was intentional choreography, not a mistake. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
Fans think Jackson almost dropped Emma
Fans believe Jackson Olson nearly dropped Emma Slater during their DWTS waltz to 'Without You' for a brief second.
Judges silent on near-drop
The judges did not comment on the near-drop during Jackson Olson and Emma Slater's DWTS performance.
Three 7s awarded
Jackson Olson and Emma Slater received three 7s for their DWTS waltz to 'Without You' despite the near-drop.
Reddit theories about judges
Some fans theorized on Reddit that production intentionally omitted the near-drop to avoid Jackson Olson being eliminated before the Banana Bowl championship game.
Rehearsal vs live performance
Comparing Emma Slater's rehearsal photos with live performance photos shows the waltz was executed almost exactly as planned.
Derek Hough and Bindi Irwin example
Derek Hough and Bindi Irwin performed a similar move during their Viennese waltz to 'Roses and Violets' and scored a perfect 30.
The bottom line
Jackson Olson and Emma Slater's near-drop during their DWTS waltz was intentional choreography, not a mistake.
