Dancing with the Stars producers reportedly misjudge season frontrunners

Producers of Dancing with the Stars season 35 have reportedly misjudged the season's frontrunners. According to sources, initial expectations favored Jenna Dewan and Jackson Olson, but both have allegedly underperformed and failed to connect with the audience as anticipated.

In contrast, contestants Maura Higgins and Ezra Frech have emerged as unexpected standout performers. Higgins has been described as a “dark horse no one saw coming,” while Frech has reportedly exceeded all production expectations, positioning both as potential breakout stars of the season.