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9mo ago

Charity Lawson Opens Up About Severe Bullying During 'Dancing with the Stars'

The former Bachelorette discusses the emotional toll and lack of support she faced while competing on the dance show.

Artem Chigvintsev and Charity Lawson on "DWTS."
DANCING WITH THE STARS - “Finale - 3211” – In a series first, the finale episode will have five couples competing for a chance at winning the coveted “Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.” The finalists will perform a redemption dance and an unforgettable freestyle routine. The season 32 finale of “Dancing with the Stars” airs TUESDAY, DEC. 5 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST/PST) on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless) ARTEM CHIGVINTSEV, CHARITY LAWSON
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Charity Lawson and Artem Chigvintsev dancing contemporary on Dancing with the Stars

Overview

  • Lawson received death threats and harsh criticism from fans during her time on 'DWTS'.
  • She revealed the mental health struggles she endured, describing the experience as 'hell and back'.
  • Despite blocking and filtering comments on her social media, negative remarks persisted on the show's official pages.
  • Lawson criticized the show's producers for not protecting her from online harassment.
  • She highlighted the additional challenges she faced as a Black woman in the public eye.