"As a woman its hard to express"- Jordan Chiles gets real on competing in Dancing with the Stars finale as judge Carrie Ann Inaba slams heckler

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Jordan Chiles reveals her thoughts on Carrie Ann Inaba's feud with a spectator during DWTS grand finale [Image Source : Getty]

Olympic champion gymnast Jordan Chiles recently shared her thoughts on competing in the grand finale of the 34th season of Dancing with the Stars. Chiles also revealed her opinion on the controversy between jurist Carrie Ann Inaba and a heckler.

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During the grand finale, the jury members expressed their opinions on Jordan Chiles' paso doble performance with her dance partner Ezra Sosa. While the other two panelists were more than satisfied with Chiles' performance, Carrie Ann Inaba felt that something was missing.

It was during this moment that a spectator interrupted her by cheering for Jordan Chiles and labeling her a 'queen'. Inaba snapped back by shouting,

"What? What did you say?!"
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The co-host tried to calm her down as he referred to co-panelist Derek Hough, to whom he said,

"Alright, alright, it's alright. Don't worry about that—Derek, you're up."
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However, Jordan Chiles had no issues with Inaba's critique. She said in an interview after the finale,

"As a woman it's hard to express who you are and what you've done...."

The grand finale of the 34th season of Dancing with the Stars recently concluded in Los Angeles. Wildlife conservationist and actor Robert Irwin was awarded the mirrorball trophy alongside his dance partner, Witney Carson. Jordan Chiles was placed third due to the audience vote.

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When Jordan Chiles expressed her thoughts for Ezra Sosa ahead of the final performance

Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa performing at the UCLA Pauley Pavilion [Image Source : Getty]
Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa performing at the UCLA Pauley Pavilion [Image Source : Getty]

Jordan Chiles previously sent a message for her dance partner Ezra Sosa ahead of the grand finale. The 24-year-old Olympic champion gymnast wrote in her emotional Instagram post,

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"Wow! Ummm, idk what to truly say about this whole experience… but one thing I can say is that god gave me the best partner ever, and I am going to miss this whole experience with you! Ezra, you have turned me into a ballroom dancer and also helped me tell my story! I don’t want this to end, but HAPPY FINALE DAY!!! You have inspired me in so many ways, and I hope I did the same for you! To many more memories to make and more food to order! I love you DIVAAAAAA @ezra.sosa"

Jordan Chiles is only the third gymnast overall, after Laurie Hernandez and Shawn Johnson, to have finished in the top three of Dancing with the Stars. She is also the second consecutive gymnast to have qualified for the grand finale after Stephen Nedoroscik, although he finished fourth overall.

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Edited by Animesh Pandey
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