Season 34 of DWTS got off to a rocky start. Longtime judge Carrie Ann Inaba had to miss the premiere episode due to illness. Her absence left just two judges – Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli – to score the first routines of the season.

All three judges return for tonight’s episode. But the future of Dancing With The Stars is reportedly in jeopardy. The show is reportedly facing cancellation due to the behavior of one Season 34 contestant. Keep reading for all the details on the backstage drama that could end the show filmed in Los Angeles, California.

DWTS Facing Cancellation, Season 34 Contestant To Blame?

This year marks twenty years since DWTS first began. Soap star Kelly Monaco was declared the Season 1 winner in 20. The show has had some controversial celebrities over the years. But one celebrity is reportedly causing so much chaos backstage that the show might be canceled.

This season features a mix of celebrities from various genres, including sports. The casting leaned heavily into social media personalities and reality TV stars to attract a younger crowd.

Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Whitney Leavitt received a 15 out of 20 for her Tango with pro partner, Mark Ballas. The score tied her for first place with conservationist Robert Irwin.
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The lowest scores of the night went to comedian Andy Richter and movie star Corey Feldman. The men received just 9 out of 20 for their routines. All the contestants were safe for the second week, but tonight’s episode will see two stars go home in a double elimination.

Amid reports that Alec Baldwin is causing problems backstage for his wife, Hilaria, comes news of another badly behaved celebrity. Corey Feldman was a problem before the show even started. He was delayed in rehearsing his routine for premiere night due to previous commitments. If you ask viewers, his lack of preparation was noticeable on the dance floor.

Sources close to the show told Star magazine that things haven’t improved with the Stand By Me actor. “He’s a loose cannon and doesn’t want to do the work and it’s had a knock down effect on the other cast,” the insider said.

Could Corey Feldman be the downfall of DWTS?

Themes Revealed For Rest Of Season

The Season 34 premiere had some of the highest ratings in the history of the show. But is that enough to save it? The insider revealed that the show is still on the chopping block.

“This was seen as a make-or-break season, and everyone was counting on this being their best but unfortunately, it’s not going well, and confidence is plunging,” the source said.

Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough were guests on the new Dancing With The Stars podcast after the premiere episode. They gushed over the high ratings and what it means for the season.

Season 33 winner Joey Graziadei hosts the podcast. He had the honor of revealing the themes for the rest of Season 34. Tonight’s episode is One Hit Wonder night. The themes for the rest of the season are:

Week 3 – TikTok night
Week 4 – Disney Night/Disneyland 70th anniversary celebration
Week 5 – Dedication night
Week 6 – Wicked night
Week 7 – Halloween night
Week 8 – Rock & Roll Hall of Fame night
Week 9 – 20th Birthday Party night
Week 10 – Prince night
Week 11 – Three-hour finale