Overview

• In a September 18 TikTok, the former pro said viewer videos and comments trashing pros, judges, hosts and the troupe were making her feel sick.
• She told critics the cast are real people doing a job most commenters could not do, pushing back on viral “hot take” posts.
• Arnold emphasized her ties to the show, vowing to defend her younger sister Rylee, who is paired with Pentatonix singer Scott Hoying this season.
• Her caption read, “Let’s be better you guys… if you absolutely HAVE to throw shade come throw it at me. I can handle it.”
• Coverage from outlets including People, Us Weekly, TV Insider and EntertainmentNow amplified her plea as debate over premiere scores continued, with judge Derek Hough having noted some lower scores were intentional to allow growth.