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‘DWTS’ pro Britt Stewart pens emotional note to Taylor Hanson after their shocking elimination

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Blackwelder, C. (2026, October 4). ‘DWTS’ pro Britt Stewart pens emotional note to Taylor Hanson after their shocking elimination. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/03/entertainment/britt-stewart-pens-note-to-taylor-hanson-after-their-dwts-elimination/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-04 · by Carson Blackwelder

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Britt Stewart, a professional dancer on "Dancing with the Stars," posted an emotional message to Instagram expressing gratitude towards Taylor Hanson after their unexpected elimination from the show earlier this week. In her post, she highlighted the impact of their partnership and thanked Hanson for his authenticity and dedication. Fans and fellow contestants were shocked by the decision, which saw Stewart and Hanson eliminated despite not having the lowest score in their performance round.
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Britt Stewart, a professional dancer on Dancing with the Stars (DWTS), wrote an emotional Instagram post after she and her partner Taylor Hanson were unexpectedly eliminated from the show. She praised Hanson for his authenticity and thanked him for reminding her why she loves to create and connect. Stewart also expressed gratitude towards their supporters over the past few days. The pair had only recently started their journey on DWTS Season 35, and their elimination came as a surprise to fans, who have shown disappointment through social media support.

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“Article A reports on the live elimination of Taylor Hanson during a 'Yacht Rock Night' episode, while Article B describes Britt Stewart's emotional reaction and reflection after the elimination, which occurred days later.”
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🔮 William Shatner is honoring his “Star Trek” franchise co-star Patrick Stewart in the wake of his death.
🔮 The shocker comes after last week’s emotional “Dedication Night” saw all 10 remaining couples safe, with their scores and fan votes from that episode carrying over and combining with this week’s to determine which two pairs would get the axe.
🔮 “I started writing songs when I was a little kid and I knew from the time I wrote my first song that even if it couldn’t be my career, it would be my passion,” she said onstage.
🔮 The “Harper Valley PTA” actress was set to accept the Cinecon Legacy Award at the film festival, but Pat Boone — who starred alongside Eden in 1961’s “All Hands on Deck” and 1963’s “The Yellow Canary” — accepted the honor on her behalf.
🔮 So I just kind of assessed what I could see.”
🔮 “But what I’m meant to do will come and find me,” she continued.
🔮 Despite “Dancing With the Stars” co-hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro teasing throughout the night that one couple would go home, “Dedication Night” resulted in no elimination — a culmination of an emotional night filled with heartfelt performances. “The first couple who is safe is … all of you!
🔮 Chalamet hinted at what might come next for him and Jenner in a Vogue cover story in November 2025, noting that children “could be on the radar.”
🔮 “It is total rubbish,” royal journalist Tom Sykes told Page Six of the rumors earlier this week, with the author of “The Dukes” adding, “Harry has always said he will never apologize for anything.” Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield also stated that there’s no credibility to the fodder, saying, “Prince Harry and Meghan remain defiant.”
🔮 “I wasn’t sure Anna would be appropriate for this kind of material,” Lorre, 73, writes in his book.
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Following Stewart and Hanson’s dramatic departure — which saw them in danger alongside “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” star Guillermo Rodriguez (with partner Witney Carson) and Savannah Bananas star Jackson Olson (with partner Emma Slater) — fans and even fellow pros expressed their dismay.
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🔮 “There are times in your life that you know will impact you in big ways,” she continued, noting that having the musician as her partner on “DWTS” Season 35 “is an will be one of those times.”

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The professional dancer took to Instagram Saturday to reflect on her time with the “MMMBop” singer being unexpectedly cut short earlier this week, writing, “What we created together was bigger than how many weeks we were given to create it.” asserted
we → take → it
Thank you for trusting me,” she added. asserted
she → thank → me
Stewart, 37, credited Hanson, 43, for reminding her why she “love[s] to create and connect” in the post, which featured several photos and videos from rehearsal, the show and other candid times. asserted
which → credit → rehearsal
“There are times in your life that you know will impact you in big ways,” she continued, noting that having the musician as her partner on “DWTS” Season 35 “is an will be one of those times.” asserted
having → be → times
Stewart — who joined “DWTS” as the show’s first black female pro in 2020 — also expressed how “grateful” she was to Hanson and their supporters. asserted
she → join → Hanson
“From my heart, THANK YOU for the love, support and messages over the past few days,” she concluded. asserted
she → thank → days
“I feel it all and it means more than you know ❤️ #dwts #TeamBRITTAY.” asserted
you → feel → more
Following Stewart and Hanson’s dramatic departure — which saw them in danger alongside “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” star Guillermo Rodriguez (with partner Witney Carson) and Savannah Bananas star Jackson Olson (with partner Emma Slater) — fans and even fellow pros expressed their dismay. asserted
fans → follow → dismay
The moment stunned many “DWTS” viewers because they weren’t the lowest-scoring duo — earning an 18/30 for their foxtrot — and stayed with fans due to the look on Stewart’s face as she reacted to the news while telling Hanson she was “really sorry” over and over. asserted
she → stun → Hanson
“This has been everything,” Hanson said of his experience working with Stewart during his final interview with co-host Julianne Hough. asserted
Hanson → say → Hough
She’s shown me things I didn’t think were possible and I’m so grateful for this time. asserted
I → show → time
Stewart, becoming tearful, added, “Taylor, I am so grateful that I have you in my life. asserted
I → become → life
Fellow “DWTS” pro Ezra Sosa reacted to a TikTok of the moment, commenting, “I’m so pissed.” asserted
I → react → moment
The duo appeared on the official “DWTS” podcast Thursday to reflect on their Season 35 journey, with Hanson breaking down in tears as he discussed the “intimacy” of his partnership with Stewart. asserted
he → appear → Stewart
“Everybody’s so talented on the show. asserted
Everybody → ’ → show
It’s insane. asserted
It → ’ → ?
It’s crazy how talented these pros are, but I saw Britt and — I’m getting emotional now,” he said. asserted
he → ’ → Britt
“She has done what I’ve done, in a lot of ways, with dance for most her life,” Hanson continued. asserted
Hanson → do → most
“She’s thrown her heart at it, and that’s the thing most people avoid.” asserted
people → throw → it
Your voice matters. asserted
voice → matter → ?
Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted
Discussions → moderate → civility
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