# DWTS Judges' Save Gone

> DWTS axed judges' save after fan backlash.
- Title: DWTS Judges' Save Gone · Cosmopolitan | Shortify
- Summary: DWTS axed judges' save after fan backlash. Dancing With the Stars removed the judges' save rule due to fan backlash, claiming it diminished viewer votes.
- Keywords: dancing with the stars, judges save, fan backlash, abc, dwts, elimination, Judges', Save, Gone, Cosmopolitan
- Source: Cosmopolitan — https://cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a73979563/why-did-dancing-with-the-stars-get-rid-of-the-judges-save
- Author: Mehera  Bonner
- Published: 2026-10-01T18:00:57+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dancing with the stars, judges save, fan backlash, abc, dwts, elimination
## DWTS judges' save rule
Dancing With the Stars eliminated the judges' save rule after fan backlash.
## What was the judges' save?
The judges' save allowed the bottom two pairs to avoid elimination based on judge scores from Season 28 to Season 32.
## Why DWTS removed it
The network said the judges' save diminished viewer votes, as it gave judges more say than voters at home.
## Fan reaction
Fans felt the judges' save made the show predictable and demanded its return.
## Possible return
ABC confirmed the judges' save could return but has not reinstated it after two years of fan backlash.
## Key takeaway

Dancing With the Stars removed the judges' save rule due to fan backlash, claiming it diminished viewer votes.