After making it to the finale of Nation’s Dumbest, Chase “Huddy” Hudson isn’t in a rush to do more reality TV — yet.

“I think I’ll take a beat until I sign on to the next one,” Hudson, 24, exclusively told Us ahead of the Fox show’s conclusion on Wednesday, September 16. “It doesn’t make me want to jump on doing more reality shows anytime soon.”

Hudson pointed out that he is also booked and busy in other avenues, adding, “With everything — with music, acting and with reality TV — you gotta make them miss you before they can have the chance of having you back.”

Hudson noted there were some offers he wouldn’t be able to say no to — but others would be easier to turn down.

“If I could join a [reality] TV show, I’d probably just do The Traitors. I think it is so cool. You sold me at the castle. That’s it. I don’t care about the rest,” he quipped. “No Special Forces for me. I don’t want to get these shoes dirty. They are brand new.”

The musician continued: “Dancing With the Stars would be cool. They told me that Fox loves me [after my time on Nation’s Dumbest], and I’m like, ‘You know what, humor me. I’d love to hear about Dancing With the Stars.’ I think it’d be cool.”

Nation’s Dumbest, which premiered in July, shows 12 celebrities competing against each other in classroom challenges to prove they are not the “nation’s dumbest” and “graduate” as early as possible. Hudson and Hilaria Baldwin made it to the finale after Anthony Michael Hall was eliminated in the semifinals.

The Fox game show marked a departure for Hudson, whose previous acting credits include the rom-com How to Lose a Popularity Contest.

“I like game shows. I actually think that that was fun, but I think that the stakes of the show were really gnarly,” he told Us. “Certain things — like balloons popping over my head — [were] not fun for me. I f***ing felt like I was having a heart attack. But it makes me want to do something like Family Feud.”

Hudson tried to make the most of his time on the show before the finale.

“I knew — until [people like Andrew Yang and Dr. Drew] were gone — that it wasn’t going to be easy to get off the show because you have people that are really smart and have been to college for eight-plus years and I never even had the chance to go to college,” he said. “That’s unfair in a lot of ways. … So I was like, ‘Damn, OK.’ I didn’t really know where I’d land, but I thought that I was going to get off somewhere midway through, and then after the halfway point, I tried really hard to get off, but that just wasn’t in the cards for me.”

Hudson pointed out that he struggled with the same issues on Nation’s Dumbest as he did in school, adding, “When I was a student, I was definitely, like, all over the place. I’m super ADHD, and I think that that plays a role in all of this as well. One of the things my mom pointed out — because she’s also ADHD — is it’s a lot easier for someone with ADHD to understand what the question is if it’s written out in front of them and they can read it. That’s something that we didn’t have on the TV show.”

The actor recalled feeling “underestimated” because of his book smarts as opposed to his real-world intelligence.

“I could have studied a lot harder, but I think that that just wasn’t where my brain was at. I had always been sort of, like, a visionary — and more of a creative person. One thing that the show really showed me and the world is where my knowledge had lied,” he continued. “For me, that was always music and fashion and culture and art. Being able to showcase that for everybody, it’s nice to show people who think that I wouldn’t know a lot about those things that I do care about it. Some people think that people in our industry are half-ass caring about these things that they really care about and really pay attention to.”

Hudson’s passion not only translated on Nation’s Dumbest but in his music as well. Five years after the release of his first album, he is preparing to debut a new record, “Somebody to Hate,” on Friday, September 18.

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“My sound has matured in a lot of ways, both sonically and lyrically. I know my approach now and I wanted to really understand and take the time with my voice and understand what pocket and range it sits in, what my sweet spot is, what my signature sound is and how I wanted to deliver it,” he explained. “I think for a lot of different artists, it comes in different ways, whether it’s ad libs or lyrical content. I wanted to find what that identity was for me. There’s a lot of identity within this that people can start to understand and see as like a signature Huddy sound, especially going forward. A lot of my music might obviously not be the exact same, but I think that there’s a lot of this and what there’s to look forward to in the future. It is new and it’s very fresh. It’s taking old ’90s and 2000s rock and making it sound new.”

Hudson also broke down the message behind the album’s title.

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“It is just about growing up feeling like people had something against me. Whether it was on social media where they didn’t like me or they didn’t like my music or I felt like they had been trying to find a reason to not like me,” he recalled. “So I think this was sort of taking that power back. There’s a story line to all of it as well. Things that I’ve gone through throughout my life living in L.A. that have made me into the person that I am today. I wanted to open up and be vulnerable with people about my journey in a way that feels striking. When you see it at first, I think a lot of people saw the title and were like, ‘What? This is crazy.’ And I’m just like, ‘No, it’s not me being defensive that I am somebody to hate.’”

He concluded: “If people want to put that label onto me, I’ll wear it. I want not to convince you that I’m not somebody to hate but to show you an introspective look into who I am.”

Nation’s Dumbest concludes on Fox Wednesday, September 16, at 9 p.m. ET.

Angela White has donned her iconic bangs after North West went viral for rocking the same look!

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Angela White Dons Her Iconic Bangs

Earlier this week, Angela White took to Kick to livestream while running a few errands to celebrate four years of sobriety. During the hour-long stream, White donned her iconic bang look. Per Google Search, White effortlessly donned the look between 2010 and 2014, making the blunt-but bangs trend all her own.

Social Media Reacts To Her Signature Look

Social media users reacted to Angela White donning her signature bang look in TSR’s comment section.

North West Went Viral For Rocking Angela White’s Iconic Bangs

Earlier this week, North West also seemed to debut her version of her aunt’s iconic bangs. On TikTok, she initially shared a clip of herself alongside her mom, Kim Kardashian.

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In the comment section of a clip reposted on The Shade Room’s Instagram, users called her resemblance to Angela White.

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One of our favorite pastimes is looking at what the biggest celebrities are wearing, applying and using daily. . . and then adding those exact products to our cart. The only issue? Sometimes those cool-girl items can cost a pretty penny, aka they’re totally out of our budget. That’s why we’re fully taking advantage of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event, which has so many star-studded deals on fashion pieces, beauty buys and more at a major discount.

Amazon’s Fall Prime Day, which will take place on October 6 and 7, is already dropping big savings on celeb-loved fashion and wow-worthy beauty deals. Trust Us, we did a deep dive to find top-tier deals on exact items A-listers actually have and love. We’re talking about Levi’s jeans, Rothy’s Mary Janes, Sol de Janeiro creams, Free People bra tops and more. Oh, and the October Prime Day deals are so low, prices start at only $6.

Celeb-Approved Products on Sale Before Prime Big Deal Days

1. Our Favorite: The number of times we’ve seen Dakota Johnson wear the Levi’s 501 Jeans are too many to count, and we’re not mad about it. In fact, she wore the comfy yet sleek pair to the U.S. Open this week — was $98, now $46!

2. Pop of Color: Learning that Sarah Jessica Parker actually wears drugstore makeup is shocking, but we got over it and added the Covergirl glossy lip plumper to our cart. It delivers peak hydration and a high shine that draws eyes right to your pout — was $13, now $6!

3. Sparkling Statement: Yes, you can also dress like Taylor Swift . . . or at least rock the same earrings as her with this dazzling Kendra Scott pair. The dangling earrings have a stone design that’s available in 14 colors and styles — was $75, now $60!

4. Editor-Approved: Both Us Weekly shopping editors and celebrities love Rothy’s Mary Janes. We’re twinning with Leighton Meester, who has the very same one in this black shade. We can attest that the flats are comfortable, durable and machine washable — was $159, now $100!

5. Cozy-Chic: When Bethenny Frankel calls a sweater the “greatest cardigan of all time,” you listen. In this case, she’s referring to this ultra-soft knit pick that has a relaxed fit and cozy wool blend for that “high quality” feel, per the star — was $33, now $26!

6. No Brainer: We always catch Jennifer Lawrence wearing these Adidas slide sandals, and now we’re convinced we need a pair. They’re lightly cushioned, have an easy on-off design and deliver that sporty-chic look we’re after — was $40, now $30!

7. Instant Upgrade: Loved by editors and celebrities alike, it’s safe to say the Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream is actually worth it. The formula is thick, super hydrating and fast-absorbing, which is why Hilary Duff approves of it. Did we mention it smells like a tropical oasis — was $72, now $65!

8. Fall Staple: Gwyneth Paltrow may have her own clothing line, but that’s not stopping her from pairing her tops with her “old trusty pair of Levi’s.” The style in question is the 94 Baggy Jeans, with a bit of California-cool distressing — was $80, now $75!

9. New Heights: You don’t need to wear heels to get a bit of height. Just ask Jessica Alba, who rocks these suede-like platform Adidas sneakers that balance the sporty look with fall-ready style — was $80, now $56!

10. Year-Round Staple: Brooks running shoes and Jennifer Garner sound like a match made in heaven, or at least in California. The actress wears her Glycerin 22 sneakers on walks, date nights and beyond. Psst, this shopping editor wears them to Orangetheory Fitness, too — $165, now $94!

11. Everyday Ease: Look unbelievably put together when you style these Katie Holmes-loved Mary Jane flats for errands, coffee runs and more. The sleek silhouette and modern square toe juxtapose the feminine in-step strap, giving the shoes a fun twist — was $135, now $95!

12. Luxe Loungewear: Duff wore this exact Free People sports bra as a top, and we plan to do the same. The cool-girl striped pattern, racerback design and cropped hem make it an everyday staple — was $48, now $43!

13. Comfort MVP: We can’t make this up: Frankel found the “best inspired boots” on Amazon, and we tend to agree. They look just like the higher-end version, complete with a similar ankle length, shearling lining and warm fall-inspired colors — was $60, now $50!

Julia Haart‘s efforts in her messy divorce battle were not in vain.

The “My Unorthodox Life” star has been embroiled in a bitter divorce from her ex-husband, Silvio Scaglia, since 2022, marked by legal battles that began when he tried to remove her from their joint company.

Four years and numerous legal appearances later, Julia Haart walks off triumphant thanks to probing investigations into the talent company’s financials.

Haart and Scaglia, who jointly owned and managed the world’s most prestigious modeling agency, which represents top talents like Adriana Lima, Kendall Jenner, and Vittoria Ceretti, have officially and legally called it quits. This comes years after a grueling $90 million divorce legal war.

For those who do not know, Scaglia bought Elite Models in 2011 and appointed Haart as the agency’s CEO in March 2019, months before the wedding. Shortly after the fashion designer revealed her plans to end their union, Scaglia tried to have her removed from the company.

This triggered a series of lawsuits and brutal countersuits over control of Elite and other associated companies, including claims from the Tech boss that his ex-wife had siphoned company funds.

The divorce drama escalated to the point that a judge even issued arrest warrants for Scaglia, for which he has reportedly been held in contempt of court.

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Court documents obtained by Page Six show a judge finally dissolved the marriage and awarded 100% of the company to Haart. Not only did she get the company, but she also walked off with their $57 million Tribeca apartment.

The mom of four secured her victory by hiring a forensic accountant to comb through company records as part of the divorce and having her ex-husband’s assistant testify in the hearings. 

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With this, she was able to refute Scaglia’s claims that she stole company funds and flip the switch on him. According to court filings, Haart’s team presented evidence that the tech boss had transferred “tens of millions of dollars to various third parties and entities including payments to himself and his paramour Michelle Marie Heinemann.”  

His accountant also told the court that “company funds were used to purchase various luxury automobiles, such as two Bentleys and a Porsche, as well as luxury jewelry from Van Cleef & Arpels,” among other items.

The court’s ruling stated that Scaglia had transferred so much money from the company that it was worth as much as his shares “and then some”; thus, it was only fair to hand the rest of Elite Models over to the TV show star, giving her full ownership of the business.

Julia Haart Moved From Half To Full Ownership 

“In 2022, Silvio claimed I owned zero percent; today, he owns zero percent, and I own 100 percent of EWG,” Haart said in a statement after expressing gratitude to the court for taking her side in the case. 

Last year, a judge awarded her control of the firm despite her ex’s attempt to kick her off completely. The previous ruling granted her 50% ownership of Elite World Group and power of attorney.

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The Blast previously reported that a judge awarded Haart a 50% ownership stake in Freedom Holding and granted her power of attorney over Scaglia’s remaining 50% interest. This ruling ensured the mom of four could make independent decisions about the company without needing her ex-husband’s approval.

The Entrepreneur Walked Away Millions Of Dollars Richer

In addition to getting her seat back in the company and her multi-million-dollar mansion, Haart was also awarded nearly $10 million in cash after Judge Jeffrey Pearlman granted her a default judgment in the divorce.

The funds came from a ruling regarding the penthouse, which was their matrimonial home throughout their four years of marriage. The judge awarded the Netflix show star a whopping $7.4 million in unpaid management fees for 2019 to 2021, as shared by The Blast.

The fashion designer also received half of the proceeds from the sale of a Kees Van Dongen painting, which Scaglia sold for approximately $2.97 million.

Pearlman also ruled that Haart would receive half of the funds Scaglia allegedly withdrew from the company, which, according to his former assistant, totals more than $25 million.

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Inside Julia Haart And Silvio Scaglia’s Love Story

Scaglia and Haart met in the world of business. The pair first crossed paths in 2015 when her eponymous shoe brand collaborated with his lingerie brand, La Perla. They met again the following year, when Haart was hired to be La Perla’s creative director. That marked the beginning of their relationship, but only as colleagues.

The now-divorced pair moved from a professional relationship to friendship, which then evolved into something more, and three years later they tied the knot. Scaglia and Haart said I do on June 22, 2019, a day the fashion designer previously labeled the “happiest day” of her life.

According to Oprah Daily, the Italian billionaire often gushed about his love for Haart, describing her online as “a force of nature” whom he is in awe of. He even took her last name after they got married. They continued to work together as lovers and partners until 2022, when Haart decided to call it quits.

In our house, Halloween isn’t just for humans, but finding a costume my cat will actually tolerate? That’s another story. This year, I’m turning to PetSmart’s Thrills & Chills Halloween shop, which has everything from playful full-body costumes to simpler accessories, with several picks priced at $20 or less.

The best part is that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to dressing up your pet. Whether you have a pup who loves being the center of attention or a cat who would rather make a statement with a simple headpiece, these PetSmart picks make it easier to find a Halloween look that fits your pet’s personality — and, ideally, their comfort level, too.

Spooky-Cute Halloween Costumes for Pets at PetSmart

1. Best Overall: This costume turns your pup or cat into an actual hot dog, making it a particularly fun choice for Halloween photos and parties. It’s currently $20 and available in six sizes.

2. Most Unexpected: Why dress your pet as a pumpkin when they could be a lobster? This $20 costume is available in six sizes and is an especially playful pick for pet parents who want something a little less predictable.

3. Fairy-Tale Favorite: Your pet can bring a little mythical energy to the Halloween festivities with this dragon costume. It’s currently $20, giving pet parents another full-costume option in the collection.

4. Photo-Op Pick: This wanted-sign costume is made for the pet who already has a reputation in the neighborhood. It’s such a fun way to give your pet’s Halloween look a Western-inspired twist.

5. Goofy Favorite: For a Halloween look that’s more silly than spooky, this clown costume set is an easy contender. It’s currently $17, making it one of the lower-priced full costume options in the collection.

6. Yes Chef: Let your pet take over the kitchen — at least for the Halloween photos. This cat’s costume is currently $20 and gives pet parents another food-themed option beyond the collection’s hot dog look.

7. Angel Energy: For the furry friend who’s definitely on the nice list, this angel halo and wings set offers a sweet alternative to traditional spooky costumes. It’s $17 and one of the more affordable ways to get your pet dressed up.

8. Instant Mane: Not every pet wants to wear a full costume, and this lion headpiece offers a simpler way to get festive. This $10 option is easy for pet parents looking for a Halloween accessory instead of a full outfit.

Dancing With the Stars pro Sharna Burgess’ fiancé, Brian Austin Green, is the No. 1 cheerleader of her ballroom comeback.

“My guy, he’s an absolute legend,” Burgess, 41, exclusively told Us at the Tuesday, September 15, live premiere. “Brian, he runs me Epsom salt spas for when I get home. He is taking notes. He’s got food ready for me. He wakes up with me [at] my 5:30 a.m. [alarm] and makes me coffee, like he’s doing everything to hold it down at home and support.”

Burgess and Green, 53, have been together since 2020, pairing up on DWTS the next year. Burgess and the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum, who share 4-year-old son Zane, got engaged in 2023.

Burgess initially left DWTS in 2022 to spend more time with her and Green’s blended family. (In addition to Zane, Green is a father of four from previous relationships.)

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As she made her highly anticipated ballroom return on Tuesday to dance with celebrity partner Tyler Cameron, Green watched from the crowd.

“He was here tonight supporting. He comes when he can,” Burgess told Us. “He’ll bring Zane when he can. He’s, just, my rock, and I’m so grateful for him.”

Burgess and Cameron, 33, earned a 17 out of 30 for their tango to Lenny Kravitz’s “Are You Gonna Go My Way.”

“We were, like, pleasantly surprised to get those 6s,” Burgess added of the duo’s total score. “We know [the judges were] going to start low, give us somewhere to go. We felt like we had a great dance, great critiques from them, all fair, but getting that higher score was just amazing.”

For Burgess, it was especially “unreal” to be back on the dance floor in itself.

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“It … feels, in many ways, like I never left. Stepping back out onto this floor just feels comfortable and like home,” she gushed. “But at the same time, coming back to do this with Tyler, the show is insanely magical right now. There’s just so much around it, and being a part of it in this form is such a gift. I’m so grateful.”

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She continued, “He’s the best partner I could have asked for coming into this. His work ethic, his approach as a general human, he’s just a joy to be in the room with. I adore [his fiancée], Tate [Madden]. They’re going to be in mine and Brian’s world.”

Dancing With the Stars airs on ABC and Disney+ Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET.

There’s something about the low-fi crackle of an old VHS tape that just screams “horror movie.” Just look at The Ring, or the entire V/H/S anthology series. That’s what Sophie Lowe discovers in the new Australian shocker Posthumous, which is set to debut at Fantastic Fest this week. In advance of its world premiere, Collider is proud to exclusively present the first clip from the film.

The film stars Lowe (After the Dark) as Zoe; she’s just turned thirty, and she’s trying to get her life back together, moving back in with her widowed father. As is her annual tradition, every year she watches a different videotape left behind by her late mother, who died in childbirth, to be watched on her birthday. This time, however, things get spooky, and Zoe starts looking into the truth behind her mother’s life and death. She may not like the answers she’s about to find.

As seen in the clip, the tape Zoe watches is not the heartfelt message she’s hoping for. Instead, as she places it in the VCR, it cuts to what appears to be some sort of arcane ritual being performed by participants in robes and hoods before it cuts to her mother, eerily sitting on their couch and singing “Happy Birthday.” Even creepier, even though we see only a few seconds of footage, over half an hour has elapsed…and the real birthday tape is still tucked into a cardboard box. What’s really going on here? You’ll have to find out when Posthumous has its world premiere at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas on September 19.

Who Are the Creatives Behind ‘Posthumous’?

Posthumous is directed by Josh Tanner; it is his first feature. He co-wrote the script with Jade van der Lei (We Bury the Dead); both also produced the film. In addition to Lowe, the film also stars David Roberts (The Matrix Reloaded), George Pullar (Evil Dead Burn), Doris Younane (Apple Cider Vinegar), Mia Morrissey (Deadloch), Remy Hii (Spider-Man: Far From Home), and Christopher James Baker (True Detective). The film is a production of Imposter Syndrome, and was filmed on location in Queensland, Australia.

Posthumous will have its world premiere at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas on September 19. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.

Horror continues to have a banger of a year, and now, as we gear up to head into the spooky season, fans of the genre are excited to see what new terrifying twists and turns await in the fall months. One new horror movie coming our way is Littermates, by Scott Tinkham and Michael Woloson. The film puts two survivors in an impossible situation, and Collider is thrilled to bring you an exclusive first look at the trailer ahead of its Fantastic Fest debut. The film introduces us to Liam (Joey Bader) and Mel (Kaylee McGregor), two survivors who find themselves in the cottage of Chester (Oliver Woolf) in the English countryside. He takes care of them, teaching them to communicate, and as they test Chester and his rules, they begin to understand what actually happened to them.

Littermates is described as follows: “As sirens, smoke, and distant threats press closer, Liam and Mel go about their days relearning the simplest tasks inside Chester’s carefully controlled world, while earning “nifties” for good behavior that can be traded for small comforts like karaoke, hot tub time, dance parties, and favorite meals. However, unlike Liam, Mel is far less willing to accept the boundaries of the cottage, growing increasingly drawn to the woods, the locked gate, and the larger world Chester insists is too dangerous to enter. When Mel’s curiosity pushes past Chester’s rules, the fragile order of the cottage is tested, exposing the fear, loyalty, and unanswered questions holding their makeshift family together.”

The new trailer for the film features Bader and McGregor continually looking at each other, saying repeatedly, “I’m sorry this happened to you,” with a flash of scenes from the film. A tennis court, both of the two survivors fighting for their lives, lots of shots of the wilderness, and more. Will Mel and Liam make it out? How did they get to Chester’s to begin with? All of that is left up to our imagination in the trailer for Littermates, and it does keep you on edge!

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The film was executive produced by Haley Nicole Johnson, who is one of the reasons why we have the new film Obsession. Much like Littermates, the film had its United States premiere at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas, last year. With Johnson producing both, could this be setting up Littermates to be the next big thing in horror? We don’t know yet, but the trailer does have enough to have us intrigued by what Tinkham and Woloson have in store for us.

You can see what happens to Liam and Mel in Littermates, in theaters on November 6. More information on each entry can be found on the official Fantastic Fest film guide.

Guillermo Rodriguez may have been “Mr. Big Stuff” in his Dancing With the Stars debut, but he didn’t have the judges’ scores to match.

“I think, [for] this cha-cha, we worked on so much,” Rodriguez’s pro partner, Witney Carson, exclusively told Us after the Tuesday, September 15, live premiere. “We really worked on the timing and not rushing it. I think that you know there were bits where we were a little bit off, but he got right back on it and he listened to what I said.”

She continued, “He followed my lead and he performed and he had fun, so honestly, that’s all I can ask for. I’m so proud. The judge’s scores were lame.”

Carson, 32, and Rodriguez, 55, performed a high-energy cha-cha to Jean Knight’s “Mr. Big Stuff” on Tuesday, earning a total score of 10 out of 30 from the judges. (Carrie Ann Inaba gave the Jimmy Kimmel Live! star a 4, while both Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli each scored the routine a 3.)

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“I was not happy with the score because I think I did good and everything,” Rodriguez told Us of the final tally, joking that Hough, 41, was “dead to us” before realizing that he will return to judge the pair’s Week 2 routine next week. “Oh, never mind. … We love you. We love you. You’re great, man. You’re so sexy.”

While Rodriguez admittedly wasn’t pleased by his leaderboard placement, he was still proud of his performance.

“I’m not too happy with the score, but listen, I listened to Witney. I felt like I’m at home,” he stressed. “I gotta listen to my wife, I gotta listen to my partner. She said, ‘Look at me. Smile. Don’t rush it. Have fun. Enjoy.’”

He continued, “I say Dancing With the Stars is hard, but I passed the first week, so I don’t have nothing else to lose, nothing to prove. I’m here to stay. I’m here to work hard and do my best.”

Despite the low scores, the fans — including one celebrity VIP — have rallied around Rodriguez.

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“[Jimmy Kimmel] just told me, ‘Go with it, have fun, give yourself 100% [and] no matter what happens, you should be proud of yourself, and the most important, after you dance, you gotta have a drink,’” Rodriguez quipped on Tuesday. “That’s what he told me.”

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Rodriguez and Carson’s ballroom journey is also a weekly trio performance, as the choreographer is pregnant with her third baby.

“I’m feeling good. It feels different, for sure, but I honestly feel really good this second trimester,” Carson, who is also mom of two sons with husband Carson McAllister, told Us of her pregnancy. “I have more energy. Guillermo’s really taking care of me. He’s making sure I get all my snacks and water.”

Dancing With the Stars airs on ABC and Disney+ Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET.