The ballroom is buzzing with controversy once again — and this time, Flavor Flav is setting the record straight. After days of heated backlash, the Dancing With the Stars guest judge has finally spoken out about the chaos surrounding his now-infamous scoring of Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy’s performance.
In a candid statement that shocked both fans and insiders, Flavor Flav admitted that his score for the viral routine was a “mistake.” The legendary rapper claimed a “technical error” led to the wrong number being displayed on screen — a moment that quickly spiraled into one of the most talked-about controversies of the season.
“I didn’t mean to give that score,” Flav confessed. “It was an honest mistake — I said one thing, but the system showed another. I told the producers right away.” His words have sparked a new wave of debate, with many now questioning the integrity of the show’s scoring process.
But what’s really sending shockwaves through the DWTS community are the rumors that Flav was allegedly told to stay quiet. According to multiple insiders, producers reportedly advised him not to make a public correction to “protect the image of the show.” “He was furious,” one source said. “He didn’t want to take the fall for a glitch he didn’t cause.”
The situation quickly escalated backstage, with witnesses claiming that tensions flared between Flav and production staff. “He stood his ground,” another insider revealed. “He said, ‘I’m not gonna be your scapegoat.’ It got heated fast.”
Meanwhile, Alix Earle’s fans have flooded social media with frustration, arguing that the “mistake” cost her a perfect score — and possibly her place at the top of the leaderboard. Many are now calling for ABC to release an official statement and clarify what really happened during the live taping.
As the outcry grows, whispers of score manipulation and favoritism have begun circulating online. Some claim this isn’t the first time the voting system has been questioned, while others defend the show, calling it a “rare and unfortunate mishap.”
The controversy has cast a shadow over what was meant to be a celebratory season of DWTS, with several cast members reportedly afraid to comment publicly. “No one wants to lose their job,” said one insider. “Everyone’s watching what they say.”
Producers are said to be in crisis mode, working behind the scenes to control the narrative and restore public trust before the next live show. Yet, with fans demanding transparency, the pressure continues to mount.
Now, the ballroom waits for answers. Will the truth finally come out — or will this scandal mark a turning point for Dancing With the Stars? One thing’s for sure: the drama isn’t just on the dance floor anymore.
