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Dylan Efron Says Zac Efron Was 'Defensive' Over Viral DWTS Reaction

He says Zac told him viewers misread his brief semifinals question about whether the score reflected a strong dance.

Overview

  • Speaking on SiriusXM's Smith Sisters Live, Dylan Efron said Zac insisted the moment was misinterpreted and that he thought the routine was really good.
  • The clip in question showed Zac turning to his mother after Dylan and Daniella Karagach earned a 27 out of 30 on Nov. 18, prompting online lip-reading guesses of, “Are those good scores?”
  • Dylan recalled Zac wondering if the judges could have given a higher mark, which he described as the source of Zac's pushback.
  • Zac attended the semifinals with family and urged followers on Instagram to vote for Dylan during the live show.
  • Dylan reached the Nov. 25 finale and finished fourth, as Robert Irwin and partner Witney Carson won the season; Zac did not attend the finale in person.