Overview
- Leavitt and Ballas said after rehearsal they were informed they could not run their planned giveaway, calling the decision directly from ABC and BBC.
- The scrapped offer included two tickets to the Oct. 28 Halloween live taping with paid flights and hotel, with entries via a Ballas-themed meme comment on TikTok.
- They told followers they will find another way to thank supporters, and no network statement or disciplinary action has been reported.
- Social media reaction was divided, with some users calling the idea bribery and others defending the duo’s intent to reward fans on a vote-driven show.
- The contestants remain near the top of the season leaderboard after earning the first 10s last week and are slated to perform on Halloween Night.