Overview
- Carson and Guillermo advanced past the September 29 elimination despite repeatedly appearing in DWTS’s bottom three, with Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart sent home that night.
- Hours after the episode, Carson posted on Instagram and TikTok to reject claims she wants an early exit and to explain that her on‑air reactions mix sadness for eliminated couples with relief about moving forward.
- She publicly praised Rodriguez’s work ethic, saying he practices constantly, refuses to quit and “really deserves” to continue despite receiving low judges’ scores.
- Carson confirmed she is following her doctor’s guidance, said she feels medically cleared to perform while pregnant, and asked fans not to worry about her or the baby.
- The story highlights a recurring DWTS dynamic where audience voting and a celebrity’s existing fanbase can override judges’ low marks and fuel sharp divisions on social media.