DWTS judge responds to claims of unfair advantage for some contestants
Most outlets led with the statement by Dancing With the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba defending the casting of Julia Stiles, Jenna Dewan, and Harry Shum Jr. against allegations of unfair advantage due to prior dance experience. The framing was largely consistent, with the excerpts emphasizing Inaba's defense of the contestants. No significant differences in emphasis or framing were evident across the provided coverage.
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'DWTS' judge reacts to 'unfair advantage' claims against Jenna Diwan, Julia Stiles, Harry Shum Jr.
Dancing with the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba is defending Season 35's newly-announced cast against claims that some contestants have an unfair edge due to prior dance experience. The lineup...
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'DWTS' judge Ann Inaba defends Julia Stiles, Jenna Dewan casting
Longtime 'DWTS' judge Ann Inaba defends Julia Stiles, Jenna Dewan castingCarrie Ann Inaba is weighing in on the age-old debate over whether contestants with dance experience have an unfair advantage on Dancing With the Stars. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly after the season 35...
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