‘Dancing With The Stars’ Guest Judge Leah Remini: “It Sucks” Lamar Odom Was Eliminated
Former Dancing With The Stars contestant Leah Remini is not mincing words about Lamar Odom’s exit from the show. The outspoken actress and Scientology critic guest judged the hit ABC show on October 7th.
As longtime fans know, Leah was partnered with Tony Dovolani for Season 17 of Dancing With The Stars. Despite her lack of dance experience, the star made it all the way to fifth place before being sent home.
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While fans were happy to see her back, they were not happy she was a guest judge. Many fans felt guest judges should have more professional dance experience besides appearing on the show several years ago. However, the casting was part of ABC’s “Cast From The Past” promotion airing this week on various shows.
Controversial casting of Lamar Odom
Fans and television journalists have always been critical of the casting choices of Dancing With The Stars. Stars often have a background in dance or performance. However, the casting choices have taken a new turn after Tonya Harding appeared on the dance competition last year.
Following the success of her appearance, it seems DWTS is veering the casting toward controversy. Many people were in an uproar over former White House spokesperson, Sean Spicer, dancing on the show this season. Another contestant, Ray Lewis, once faced murder charges.
Lamar’s past history pales in comparison, but he had his detractors. The former NBA champion publicly fought addiction and cheating scandals that resulted in his split from Khloe Kardashian. Lamar is sober now and his appearance on DWTS is a clear attempt at redemption.
One Dancing With the Stars rule Leah would change
In an interview with US Weekly after Monday’s show, Leah opened up about how she would change the show. Originally, the show was meant to showcase stars with zero dance training or experience as they learned professional dances. However, over the years, the show has moved away from that and toward any star willing to appear.
To combat the other low scores, Leah gave Lamar a 7. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to save him from elimination. Leah was not shy about expressing her displeasure.
“I think they should change it to where you have no dance experience — zero dance experience. Zero, zero, zero.”
For his part, Lamar seemed grateful for the experience. He posted a photo to his Instagram thanking his “sister,” dance partner, Peta Murgatroyd.
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Dancing With The Stars continues Mondays on ABC.
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