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Dancing With the Stars co-host responds to ex-contestant claiming show is ‘rigged’

Dancing With the Stars co-host responds to 'rigged' claim from ex-contestant

By Archynetys Intelligence Desk · Published October 27, 2026 04:27 UTC · Updated October 27, 2026 04:27 UTC

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Quick answers

What did Alexa PenaVega claim about Dancing With the Stars?

PenaVega claimed the show is 'rigged'

How has Alfonso Ribeiro responded to PenaVega's comment?

Ribeiro has addressed the issue, but the details of his response are unclear

What is the source of PenaVega's comment?

PenaVega made the comment in a recent interview

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Primary Driver: Dancing With the Stars co-host responds to 'rigged' claim from ex-contestant
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Fans may feel uneasy about the integrity of Dancing With the Stars after a former contestant's comment. According to People.com, Ribeiro has addressed the issue, but the details of his response are unclear.

The Independent reports that PenaVega's comment was made in a recent interview, and it is not clear what specifically led her to make the statement. The question remains whether PenaVega's comment will spark a wider conversation about the fairness of the show.

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