Alix Earle is one of the strongest contestants on Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars. But she could get overshadowed by her stepmom, Ashley Dupré, who got into a nasty social media feud with Cheryl Burke.
Key Takeaways
- Alix Earle made her mark on DWTS.
- But she might feel that her stepmother might’ve ruined her chances of winning the Mirrorball Trophy.
- Ashley Dupré got into a feud with Cheryl Burke after the guest judge offered up some harsh criticism.
Nasty DWTS Feud
According to The U.S. Sun, the feud started after Burke’s score over Earle and her partner, Val Chmerkovskiy’s Tango routine. She was the only one who gave them a “9,” which prevented them from getting a perfect score.
Fans were upset at Burke’s scoring. They weren’t the only ones who felt this way. Earle’s stepmom, Ashley Dupré, shared some scathing thoughts about the former professional dancer on social media.
She made a TikTok video of herself watching the show and yelling, “Oh, go take more Ozempic,” after Burke revealed her score. DWTS fans were angrier with Dupré for body-shaming Burke, who has been open about her struggles with body dysmorphia.
She even called out Dupré for setting a terrible example for younger people, including her kids, who joined her in the video. While Dupré has apologized for her comments, Earle fears that this could ruin her chances of winning this season. She’s been consistently strong in each of her dances, but has fallen short of achieving the perfect score.
Stepmom Drama
An insider revealed to The Daily Mail that Earle tends to live a private life. However, the social media feud caused a rift between her and her stepmom.
“Ashley likes attention just as much as Alix, so she’ll say and post whatever she wants without thinking about the repercussions. This smack-talking of Cheryl Burke was a scenario when she crossed the line,” the source explained. “Alix would have talked to her stepmom about it immediately and told her what she did was wrong.”
Dupré didn’t want to post a public apology. But she had to do it for the sake of her relationship with her stepdaughter. On the show, Earle shared about how their relationship wasn’t as close as it is now.
Dupré’s recent actions might’ve caused tension between them. The competition is tightening up this season. Earle wants to ensure that the behind-the-scenes drama doesn’t overshadow her strong performances.
The insider also revealed that Earle broke down during rehearsals while struggling with the routines. “So, to find out that her stepmom would make damaging comments that could potentially affect fan votes, that would completely break her,” the source added.
What are your thoughts? Do you think this will destroy Earle’s chances of winning the Mirrorball?
