Taylor Hanson, co-founder of the band Hanson, and his professional dance partner Britt Stewart were eliminated from 'Dancing With the Stars' following the show's Yacht Rock Night special, according to multiple outlets.
The elimination occurred during Week 3 of the show's 35th season, with 13 contestants remaining after the episode, according to Deadline.
Outlets across the political spectrum described the elimination as unexpected, with the New York Post and The Hollywood Reporter both characterizing it as a 'shock' or 'shocking' result.
According to Independent Journal Review, a recap argued that Hanson and Stewart had more to offer competitively and criticized the show for repeated early exits involving Stewart, described as the show's only Black woman pro.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Hollywood Reporter described the elimination as a 'shock' tied to the Yacht Rock Night theme.
- Coverage included details on scores from the episode.
“'Dancing With the Stars' Caps Yacht Rock Night With a Shock Elimination: See the Scores, Who Went Home” — The Hollywood Reporter
Center
- Billboard and Deadline confirmed Taylor Hanson's elimination following the Yacht Rock Night special.
- Deadline noted 13 contestants remained in Week 3 of the competition.
“Taylor Hanson Eliminated Following ‘Yacht Rock’ Special of ‘DWTS’” — Billboard
Right
- The New York Post and Independent Journal Review both called the elimination 'shocking.'
- Independent Journal Review reported criticism of the show's repeated early eliminations of pro dancer Britt Stewart, described as its only Black woman pro.
“Dancing With the Stars eliminates Taylor Hanson after Yacht Rock Night” — Independent Journal Review
Questions readers ask
What happened on 'Dancing With the Stars' during Yacht Rock Night?
Taylor Hanson, co-founder of the band Hanson, and his professional dance partner Britt Stewart were eliminated from 'Dancing With the Stars' during a Yacht Rock Night-themed episode in Week 3 of the show's 35th season.
Who was eliminated from 'Dancing With the Stars'?
Taylor Hanson and his professional partner Britt Stewart were eliminated, as reported by Billboard, Deadline, the New York Post and Independent Journal Review.
How many contestants remained after the elimination?
According to Deadline, 13 contestants remained in the competition after the Yacht Rock Night episode.
What did right-leaning outlets focus on regarding the elimination?
Independent Journal Review reported that a recap criticized the show for repeated early exits involving Britt Stewart, who it described as the show's only Black woman pro, and argued the pair had more to offer.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- The Hollywood ReporterLeft-leaning‘Dancing With the Stars’ Cruises Into Yacht Rock Night: See the Scores, Who Went Home (Updating Live)
- BillboardCenterTaylor Hanson Eliminated Following ‘Yacht Rock’ Special of ‘DWTS’: Watch
- DeadlineCenter‘Dancing With The Stars’ Recap: Yacht Rock Night Sees One Couple Eliminated In Week 3
- Independent Journal ReviewRight-leaningDancing With the Stars eliminates Taylor Hanson after Yacht Rock Night
- New York PostRight-leaning‘Dancing With the Stars’ Week 3: Song, Styles, and Predictions For Yacht Rock Week