Guest Judge Shirley Ballas's Scores Questioned on "Dancing With the Stars"
A review criticizes the scoring consistency of guest judge Shirley Ballas during the show's Horror Movie Night.
The recent Horror Movie Night episode of "Dancing With the Stars" saw guest judge Shirley Ballas issue scores that have drawn scrutiny, particularly a "4" awarded to Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik for their paso doble. The review suggests this score was unwarranted, especially when contrasted with other performances of the night.
Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa's Argentine tango, inspired by "The Exorcist," also received a "4" from Ballas. While the performance was described as clumsy and choppy, the review posits that Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik's dance, which was the only paso doble of the evening, was better executed and more on theme, making the low score questionable. Ballas, known for her critical remarks on "Strictly Come Dancing," appeared to focus her critique on the choreography rather than the execution of Ali and Ravnik's dance.
The article highlights a perceived inconsistency in scoring, noting that Ali and Ravnik's performance, despite its issues, was a stark contrast to Stiles and Sosa's, which the reviewer felt was less polished. The review advocates for judges to have more time to explain their scoring decisions to the audience.
Additionally, the piece touches on the general trend of judges staying within a narrow scoring range in the middle of the competition. It suggests that judges should feel more comfortable awarding a wider range of scores when a performance warrants it, which could ultimately benefit the contestants. The show is available for streaming on Hulu and Disney+, with new episodes airing Tuesdays on ABC.