The Dancing With the Stars semi-finals air on Tuesday, November 17th, but one fan favorite is already manipulating heartstrings for a spot in the finale. So, who is doing this, and what tricks do they have up their sleeve? Keep reading for more details.
Season 35 Of DWTS Is Coming To A Close
It is hard to believe that Season 35 of DWTS is coming to a close. This year has flown by, and there have been so many surprises. However, with the latest elimination of Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy, anyone could win the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. The semi-final dances and songs have been announced, and viewers are ready to roll. Yet, it appears that one fan favorite may be using manipulation tactics to get to the finale. So, how are they doing that, and what do fans have to say?
Harry Shum Jr. has had his whole family participate in his dances, which has been incredibly special. In the last dance, he connected with his Costa Rican roots by doing the Salsa, which was mocked by some. Now, he revealed that he and his partner, Jenna Johnson, will do a Quickstep to “Valerie” by Mark Ronson featuring Amy Winehouse.
This will likely be the second of their two dances for the evening, but Glee fans could not help but reminisce. Harry appeared on the hit musical series, and the late Naya Rivera sang “Valerie” alongside the DWTS contender and Heather Morris. One ‘Gleek” had this to say:
- Naya Rivera who did the cover passed away saving her drowning son at a lake a couple years back… Naya and Harry were close friends, this song hits close to home for a lot of gleeks
That being said, many are wondering if this will send Harry Shum Jr. right to the DWTS finale.
Not Harry’s Choice
It has been stated that the DWTS pros and celebrities do not have input in their song choices. However, they allegedly have limited say. Therefore, this was not Harry Shum Jr.’s doing. At the same time, there have been many allegations that the show is rigged. If that is the case and ABC wants him to win, it would make complete sense that they would select this song. Moreover, it was suggested that they have a vested interest in ABC personalities making it to the end. Harry is featured on Grey’s Anatomy, so a win for him would be a win for the network.
Fans felt that he was finally “pulling the Glee card.” Time will tell if it works for Harry or against him. Can you see Harry Shum Jr. winning Season 35 of DWTS? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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