These Celebrities Got The Lowest Scores Ever On ‘Dancing With The Stars’
2024-10-20
Celebrities Who Struggled on 'Dancing with the Stars'
Over the course of 33 seasons, 'Dancing with the Stars' has seen its fair share of celebrity contestants who have struggled to impress the judges. Despite their fame and success in other fields, some stars have found the demands of ballroom dancing to be a daunting challenge. From low scores to early eliminations, these celebrities have faced their fair share of setbacks on the dance floor.
Uncovering the Struggles of Celebrity Dancers
Carole Baskin's Paso Doble Misstep
Tiger King's Carole Baskin made her debut on 'Dancing with the Stars' in 2020, but her time on the show was short-lived. During her first week, Baskin and her partner Pasha Pashkov performed a Paso Doble to "Eye of the Tiger," which the judges found underwhelming, awarding them just 11 out of 30 possible points. In the following weeks, Baskin slightly improved her scores, but she was ultimately eliminated during Week 3.Despite her early exit, Baskin remained grateful for the opportunity, stating, "I'm so thankful to have had this experience and it will be hard to leave the Dancing With the Stars crew — and especially Pasha. He has been so wonderful." She also emphasized that her main reason for being on the show was to raise awareness for the cause of ending cub petting and the private possession of big cats.
Lamar Odom's Foxtrot Fumble
Former NBA player Lamar Odom faced a similar challenge when he joined 'Dancing with the Stars' in 2019. For his first performance, Odom and his partner Peta Murgatroyd danced the Foxtrot to "Feeling Good," but the judges were not impressed, awarding them just 11 out of 30 points. Despite the low score, Odom persevered, making it all the way to Week 4 before being eliminated, though his scores did not improve significantly.Odom later reflected on his experience, describing it as one of the "most challenging" things he had ever done in his life. The former basketball player's struggles on the dance floor serve as a testament to the demanding nature of the competition, even for seasoned performers.
Steve Wozniak's Samba Stumble
In 2009, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak took on the challenge of 'Dancing with the Stars,' where he received one of the show's lowest scores ever. After narrowly escaping elimination during Week 2, Wozniak and his partner Karina Smirnoff performed a Samba to "Jump in the Line (Shake, Senora)," earning just 10 out of 30 points from the judges. Wozniak was eliminated the following week.Looking back on his experience, Wozniak admitted that he didn't really know what he was getting into, as he doesn't watch much television. It took the producers over a year to convince him to join the show, and he went on to practice seven days a week for six hours a day, even fighting through a broken toe. Despite the challenges, Wozniak was able to find a sense of pride in representing "geeks" on the show.
Martin Kove's Paso Doble and Cha-cha-cha Struggles
The Karate Kid star Martin Kove faced a similar fate during his time on 'Dancing with the Stars' in Season 30. During Week 1, Kove and his partner Britt Stewart performed a Paso Doble to "You're the Best," receiving the lowest score of the night – just 13 out of 40. The following week, Kove admitted that his previous dance had been "dreadful," and unfortunately, things didn't improve for the duo. After performing the Cha-cha-cha to "Twist and Shout," they were given only 15 out of 40 points and were soon eliminated.Despite the challenges, Kove remained grateful for the experience, writing on Instagram, "I want to thank everyone who showed up and watched @dancingabc and continues to! It was a challenge but I am grateful and learned a lot." He also expressed his appreciation for his "beyond talented dance partner" Britt and her "patience and care."
Master P's Paso Doble Disaster
When Master P appeared on Season 2 of 'Dancing with the Stars,' he wasn't even supposed to be on the show. It was actually his son Romeo who had been cast, but after suffering an injury, he was forced to drop out, and his dad took his place.Master P managed to make it through four weeks of the competition, but during his final performance with partner Ashly DelGrosso, he received the lowest score in show history. Following his Paso Doble set to "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood," the judges gave him just 8 out of 30 points, and he was promptly eliminated.Reflecting on his experience, Master P admitted that he felt like he was "going outside [his] boundary." As a hip-hop artist, he was more accustomed to "just bouncing on the stage" rather than learning intricate ballroom dances. Despite the challenges, he saw his participation as an opportunity to "spread some light" and bring people together, even if it meant facing ridicule and laughter.