Taylor Hanson Addresses 'Dancing With the Stars' Website Crash, Fan Theories
The musician acknowledged the possibility that his dedicated fanbase could have overwhelmed the ABC website during the show's premiere.
Taylor Hanson, a contestant on the latest season of "Dancing With the Stars," is open to the idea that his fans may have been responsible for crashing ABC's website during the initial voting period.
During the first night of the show's premiere, viewers experienced issues with the ABC website's ability to accept votes. Almost immediately, fans began speculating that Hanson's dedicated supporters, often referred to as "Fan-sons," were responsible for the overload. Acknowledging the power of his fanbase, Hanson stated, "Fans that have followed my world over the years have definitely crashed a server, so anything’s possible."
While Hanson emphasized that he has no concrete evidence to confirm or deny the fan theory, he noted the remarkable engagement he has witnessed from his supporters throughout his music career. He expressed pride in the "amazing fan engagement" and the potential for such dedication to impact online systems.
Despite the online speculation, Hanson is focused on his performance with professional partner Britt Stewart. Stewart, who has yet to win the coveted Mirrorball Trophy in her seven seasons on the show, is reportedly pushing Hanson to work hard. Hanson indicated that they are "not playing around" in their pursuit of winning the competition.
Reflecting on his experience on the show, Hanson described the process as surprisingly personal. He contrasted the solo nature of ballroom dancing with his collaborative work in music, where he typically builds a team around an idea. "This is just you. You have to really dig deep," he said, referring to the need to perform with one's body and express oneself as an artist in a new way. He finds the challenging, yet rewarding, aspect of learning new skills to be a significant part of the fun.
Hanson also spoke about the support he receives from his seven children, describing them as both his biggest supporters and harshest critics. He believes in leading by example and encourages his children to embrace new challenges and give their all to any endeavor they undertake.
His participation in "Dancing With the Stars" was partly inspired by a visit to the show's "Wicked"-themed episode last year with his daughter, Penny. This visit, though unexpected, reignited conversations about him joining the show. Hanson credited the show's production team for their investment in creating a quality experience for everyone involved.
When asked about potential song choices, including fan favorites like "Penny & Me" or "MMMBop," Hanson indicated that all options are on the table. He is taking the competition week by week, balancing song choices with the show's themes.
Hanson expressed his admiration for Britt Stewart, calling her an "incredible human and an incredible dancer" who is deserving of a win. He stated it would be a "huge honor" to be part of her potential victory. He also noted that the day of the interview was Stewart's birthday, encouraging fans to send positive vibes for their upcoming performance.