When Are Lifts Allowed on ‘Dancing With the Stars?’

Carrie Ann Inaba is a stickler about lifts, but the rules have left some fans confused.
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Dancing with the Stars: Fans react to Carrie Ann Inaba's controversial lift rule critique

'Dancing with the Stars' judge Carrie Ann Inaba's critique of Jenna Johnson's choreography has sparked intense debate.

How a controversial lift on 'Dancing With the Stars' and a reference to Will Smith's Oscars slap led to pro dancer Val Chmerkovskiy's suspension

The controversy began when judge Carrie Ann Inaba told Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson that their routine included a move that is not allowed in traditional samba.
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OG 'DWTS' Pro Louis van Amstel Talks 'Lift' Drama Amid Val Suspension

Original Dancing With the Stars pro Louis van Amstel is weighing in on the drama surrounding judge Carrie Ann Inaba‘s ...

“Dancing with the Stars” Recap: Dedication Night Brought Tears, a Pregnancy Announcement and an Elimination Shock

It’s week 6 and we’re recapping where the competition stood before the remaining 10 contestants took to the floor for ...

Carrie Ann Inaba Isn’t the Problem on ‘Dancing With the Stars’—The Backlash Is

Lift drama has exposed a much bigger issue in the ballroom.

Sharna Burgess Thinks ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Lift Rules Should ‘Be More Clear for Everyone’

Sharna Burgess can sympathize with fellow Dancing With the Stars pro Jenna Johnson about including lifts in routines. “This [is a] bit of a loophole that I thought Jenna had found, but honestly I ...
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‘Dancing With the Stars’ judge claps back at dancer’s shocking comment about her

“Dancing With the Stars” judge Carrie Ann Inaba is clapping back after pro dancer Val Chmerkovskiy seemingly joked about ...

What the 'Dancing With the Stars' suspension says about the show

ABC's long-running series recently benched cast member Val Chmerkovskiy over a comment he made on social media.