# Jackson Olson and Emma Slater DWTS Moment

> Jackson Olson and Emma Slater's DWTS waltz nearly caused a drop but was intentional.
- Title: Jackson Olson and Emma Slater DWTS Moment · Cosmopolitan
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: jackson olson, emma slater, dwts, dancing with the stars, waltz, choreography, Jackson, Olson, Emma, Slater, Moment, Cosmopolitan
- Source: Cosmopolitan — https://cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/a74069173/jackson-olson-emma-slater-dwts-drop
- Author: Corinne Sullivan
- Published: 2026-10-07T19:41:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jackson olson, emma slater, dwts, dancing with the stars, waltz, choreography
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Jackson Olson and Emma Slater's near-drop during their DWTS waltz was intentional choreography, not a mistake.