Is Andy Richter only getting “pity votes” from the fans of Dancing With The Stars? It seems that some viewers could think that this is the case. Andy has been in the competition for much longer than he expected. He is one of the older competitors. However, a lot of people love him. Andy has been receiving the fans’ votes in order to stay. There is a lot to unfold and uncover when it comes to this. Keep reading to find out more about this situation.

Andy Richter Makes It Further Than He Imagined

Andy Richter is on Dancing With The Stars. He is one of the older contestants on the show. However, Elaine Hendrix is only four years younger than him and has shocked fans with how well she is doing. Andy has lasted in the competition much longer than he imagined he would. This is something he expected to just have fun with. However, fans have kept him in the competition week after week. Others have gone home before Andy, and each week, he and Emma Slater are shocked beyond words. However, they are not complaining about the love they are getting.
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Is He Only Getting ‘Pity Votes’ From Fans?

Some fans think that Andy Richter is only getting “pity votes” from fans. One had some choice things to say about it.

it’s so annoying bc this season had so much potential for such good competition. instead yall are sending home people who improve each week for what. someone only 4 years older than elaine & can barely walk? stop with the pity votes. you’re all weird.

Yikes. That viewer did not have many nice things to say about Andy. However, a lot of fans think that it is because they are making viewers vote before they can see the dances. So, it does turn into a popularity contest at some point.

It seems as though there are some viewers who think Andy is just getting pit votes. However, others wonder if they are just voting for Andy to get out some of the other competitors. Regardless, some fans are upset that he is staying while people who were improving got sent home. Andy is still in the competition and fighting for his spot.
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What do you think about this situation? Do you think Andy is just getting pity votes? Sound off in the comments below. We would love to hear your thoughts on this situation.