Top 20 Craziest Dancing with the Stars Scandals

Dancing with the scandals. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the headline-grabbing controversies that have rocked “Dancing with the Stars” over the years. Our countdown includes Tom Bergeron fired, protestors rush the stage, Tonya Harding's casting, and more! Do YOU think we missed any “Dancing with the Stars” scandals? Let us know in the comments!

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[lonellfletcher]

ABC not giving Tom and Erin a proper send off and denying the fans a proper goodbye was all kinds of wrong.

[daniellefliegelman]

Honorable mention When Tyra Banks missed up the results in season 29 Oliva Jade casting in season 30 and Anna Delvey Season 33

[michelledawn]

Tired of people complaining about contestants having previous dance experience. A lot of celebrities do. Get over it. This show is more of a popularity contest anyway and the show has a lot of older viewers. Hence Sabrina Bryan and Heather Morris being eliminated way too early despite being the best in their seasons. Also I want to watch good dances.

[lonellfletcher]

I don't know why people were scandalized by Kelly Monaco winning. Her freestyle alone not only lit the ballroom up and earned the raves of the judges but also set the standard for freestyles for the rest of the series. A total gamechanger.

[Rusty]

What about Simone Biles getting two perfect scores and still not making it to Finals Week? I thought her elimination was absolutely absurd.

[IreneBoyd-pdsm]

it's sad when criminals are cast giving the impression that it's ok to commit a crime and be rewarded

[dasiareed]

Why are people trying to tell a woman that she had a fling with one of her dance partners? If she said she’s only been with one of her dance partners she’s only been with that one person

[marilynleslie]

I stopped watching the show after they fired Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews.

[fireflyparker]

Well, let’s hope there won’t be any scandals tonight. Oh no wait, there is Anna Delvery wearing her ankle monitor, and let’s hope that will be the only scandal tonight!

[gullinvarg]

Any of these shows that depend on viewer voting are popularity contests. Some of that popularity comes from their fan base going in, some from their charisma on the show, some from the package edits every week and some from their dancing ability. I'm sure there are other factors as well. When I used to watch more regularly, there were often folks who I liked to watch and wanted to get to the halfway point, but didn't want to win because they were charming and/or entertaining even though they weren't good dancers.

[riverfields]

Heather's elimination still bugs me since she was eliminated despite scoring the season's first perfect score. And despite there being four other men on the other side who ALL deserved it more than her.

[FundipYoshi]

I was hoping to see the Sabrina Bryan controversy. She was voted off twice with having the highest score of the night. Both at 7th place. That was very saddening, as I was rooting for her both times.

[Animeguy]

I love this series because me and my mom watched it all the time

[ljhoats]

Jaleel White and that whole thing made me sad that he was a jerk

[mbrow]

Okay, it's not specific to DWTS, but hearing the line that comes out of Matt Lauer's mouth at 18:59 - 19:07 was certainly the pot calling the kettle black.

[stayhappylittlemermaid]

If you want to create a better world, be generous in sharing your smile with others.

[cadillacdeville]

This show has been on forever... Almost as long as Grey's Anatomy

[samuelcollantes]

Happy tuesday morning, Sophia, take care and God bless you. Greetings from Colombia to you as well.

[latebloomerabroad]

1. I haven't watched since Tom Bergeron was fired. 2. Hope Solo not getting along with Maksim is no surprise, because she doesn't get along with anyone! And she always says it's the other person's fault. The producers knew that when they cast her, that drama has always and will always follow her. 3. I agree that people with professional dancing experience shouldn't be included. If the producers want to do that, it could be another show; it's unfair to the people who don't know how to dance very well to make them perform again Broadway or t.v. dancers.

[gidgitvonlarue]

Yes you did - Australia, UK, Canada - do you just pick American shows for this?