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  • December 12, 2024
DWTS fans are outraged after Chandler Kinney finishes in third place despite perfect scores

DWTS fans are outraged after Chandler Kinney finishes in third place despite perfect scores

Dancing With The Stars fans were shocked by Chandler Kinney’s placement during Tuesday’s season finale.

The 24-year-old Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin star finished in third place, behind runner-up Ilona Maher and this year’s champion Joey Graziadei.

Fans took to social media to express their outrage, with many believing Chandler got a raw deal.

While several people expressed strong opinions on the matter, several blamed racism and “misogyny.”

Several fans noted that Chandler and her dance partner, Brandon Armstrong, only managed perfect scores all night, putting them ahead of both Ilona and Joey.

However, the final placement will be determined based on a split of the judges’ scores and the viewers’ votes, meaning enough fans at home voted for Joey and Ilona to override Chandler and Brandon’s perfect scores from the judges .

DWTS fans are outraged after Chandler Kinney finishes in third place despite perfect scores

Dancing With The Stars fans were shocked by Chandler Kinney’s placement during Tuesday’s season finale.

Fans took to social media to express their outrage, with many believing Chandler got a raw deal

Fans took to social media to express their outrage, with many believing Chandler got a raw deal

Behind Chandler were Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik in fourth place and former NFL star Danny Amendola in fifth.

“CHANDLER 3RD PLACE YOU MAKE????” read a representative message on X (formerly Twitter).

‘CHANDLER KINNEY 3RD PLACE???????? ARE YOU STUPID???? #DWTSFinale,” another fan practically shouted on social media. ‘UMMMMMMMMM STOP THE COUNT!’

Another fan wondered if people hadn’t even seen Chandler’s performance.

‘Um, excuse me. CHANDLER IN THIRD PLACE. Not okay… what’s wrong with people? Didn’t you see her dancing!?’

One viewer joked, “The ‘WHAT’ my wife shouted as she danced with the stars when Chandler Kinney came in third was similar to my badbeat reactions during a competition.”

Some fans attributed Chandler’s relatively low ranking to racism from voters back home.

“Chandler Kinney is lost because of misogynoir!” opined one poster. “It’s as simple as it is ugly, and I’m not going to shut up about it,” they wrote.

Chandler and her dance partner, Brandon Armstrong (R), earned perfect scores from the judges throughout the evening

Chandler and her dance partner, Brandon Armstrong (R), earned perfect scores from the judges throughout the evening

But the final placements are calculated based on the scores of the judges and voters at home. Joey Graziadei (photo) ultimately won

But the final placements are calculated based on the scores of the judges and voters at home. Joey Graziadei (photo) ultimately won

Presumably enough fans voted for lower-scoring Joey and runner-up Ilona Maher (pictured) to give Chandler the edge

Presumably enough fans voted for lower-scoring Joey and runner-up Ilona Maher (pictured) to give Chandler the edge

Another fan suggested that voters who didn't choose Chandler were

Another fan suggested that voters who didn’t choose Chandler were “stupid.”

Another fan wondered if people hadn't even seen Chandler's performance

Another fan wondered if people hadn’t even seen Chandler’s performance

One viewer joked that “The "WHAT" my wife screamed dancing with the stars when Chandler Kinney came third, was up there with my bad beat reactions during a competition'

One viewer joked that “The ‘WHAT’ my wife shouted as she danced with the stars when Chandler Kinney came in third was right up there with my bad beat reactions during a competition.”

Several fans suggested that Chandler's third-place finish, despite receiving perfect scores from the judges, was the result of voter racism and

Several fans suggested that Chandler’s third-place finish, despite receiving perfect scores from the judges, was the result of voter racism and “misogyny.”

Another person said people who didn’t vote for Chandler were “real racists.”

“I see people talking about, oh, it’s not about race, it’s about talent. This is REALLY America. You guys feel really uncomfortable when we start talking about race. I can’t be bothered to watch this show,” they wrote.

Other X users were sadder.

“I’m so devastated,” one fan wrote. “Chandler Kinney, please know how loved you really are, we have your back and you should have won the trophy.”

One person posted a gif of Tyler Perry in costume as his character Madea, with the caption “Chandler.” Kinney. They just didn’t get it like I did and abandoned your queen.”

A fan joke referenced the cancellation of Chandler’s spinoff series Pretty Little Liars in September.

“Chandler Kinney with no job and no mirror ball. Can you have some compassion,” they wrote. “I’m casting my short film Chandler, I’m hiring you.”

One post featuring a short clip of Blac Chyna with neon green hair and a multi-colored jacket suggested it was time to shut down Dancing With The Stars.

Other X users were sadder

Other X users were sadder

One person posted a gif of Tyler Perry in costume as his character Madea, with the caption

One person posted a gif of Tyler Perry in costume as his character Madea, with the caption “Chandler.” Kinney. They just didn’t get it like I did and abandoned your queen.”

A fan joke referenced the cancellation of Chandler's spinoff series Pretty Little Liars in September

A fan joke referenced the cancellation of Chandler’s spinoff series Pretty Little Liars in September

One post with a short clip of Blac Chyna with neon green hair and a multi-colored jacket suggested it was time to quit Dancing With The Stars

One post featuring a short clip of Blac Chyna with neon green hair and a multi-colored jacket suggested it was time to quit Dancing With The Stars

One humorous post included a gif of a man with a mask around his chin as he sat on a lawn chair and stared into the distance

One humorous post included a gif of a man with a mask around his chin as he sat on a lawn chair and stared into the distance

Chandler and Brandon made history on Dancing With The Stars when they became the first black duo to reach the finals, even though they were ultimately unsuccessful

Chandler and Brandon made history on Dancing With The Stars when they became the first black duo to reach the finals, even though they were ultimately unsuccessful

“Chandler Perfect Score Kinney in 3rd place, yes it’s time to end that show once and for all,” they wrote.

One humorous post included a gif of a man with a mask around his chin as he sat on a lawn chair and stared into the distance.

“I have to deal with what just happened to Ms. Chandler Kinney, the woman with the perfect scores, all night long,” they wrote.

Chandler’s appearance on the show was personal for many viewers, especially people of color.

She and her dance partner Brandon made history on Dancing With The Stars when they became the first black duo to make it to the finals, even though they were ultimately unsuccessful.