Dancing With the Stars fans are furious over the show’s latest elimination, sharing that Danielle Fishel “deserved better,” as many felt her departure was a harsh blow after she opened up and got emotional about her battle with cancer.
Fishel became the seventh celebrity cut from the ABC competition show after its Rock and Roll Hall of Fame night, scoring 34 points for her contemporary routine and earning a perfect score in her team dance.
Her elimination came after the judges received major backlash for seemingly having a “personal vendetta” against her all season, leaving some fans furious over the result.
However, others were also devastated about the cut because Fishel, 44, broke down for the first time over her 2024 breast cancer diagnosis.
Fishel addressed it in her rehearsal footage package, as she and her partner, Pasha Pashkov, discussed their song for the night, which was “Dream On” by Aerosmith.
She was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) in 2024.
The type of breast cancer is a noninvasive, stage-zero cancer that is trapped inside the milk ducts of the breast.
Fishel underwent two surgeries and 20 rounds of radiation before receiving a clear mammogram confirming the cancer was gone.
Though her time on the competition has come to an end, Fishel is expected to return for the show’s finale on Nov. 25.
Dancing With the Stars airs Tuesdays on ABC and Disney+.