DWTS fans fume over third-place finish for couple who landed perfect score

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While fans were happy to see Graziadei — who landed a perfect score for his freestyle dance and a near-perfect score for his redemption dance — win the show’s coveted Mirrorball trophy, they were simultaneously left upset over the third-place finish for Disney star Chandler Kinney and partner Brandon Armstrong. To begin the night, all the couples performed a group dance to Madonna’s 1980s hit “Holiday.” Formerly eliminated stars like Anna Delvey, Tori Spelling, Eric Roberts and Jenn Tran also joined. Brandon Armstrong and Chandler Kinney dancing freestyle on ‘DWTS’ Meanwhile, Kinney performed the Jibe to “APT.” by Rosé & Bruno Mars for her redemption dance. “The only thing I learned during the month of November is the usa HATES to see a woman win,” a second wrote, with a third agreeing: “America fears strong women but we aren’t a ready for that conversation yet…” A fourth felt conflicted by the results, writing: “Me explaining how happy I am for Joey while simultaneously balancing it with how angry I am for Chandler but also making it clear that I’m not and would literally never hate on Ilona bc that’s my girl.” Another called it “an absolute waste of a season,” writing: “Chandler and Brandon were clearly at a higher level than any of the others, and yet they come in third?