casting_controversy
Ryan Lochte casting after Olympic scandal (Season 23)
2016 · Season 23
Casting of swimmer Ryan Lochte after the Rio Olympics incident drew protest coverage and boycott calls from some viewers.
People: John Schneider
Sources
- 'Dancing With the Stars' Most Controversial Contestants and Their Casting Explained · TV InsiderTV Insider (2024). 'Dancing With the Stars' Most Controversial Contestants and Their Casting Explained. TV Insider. Retrieved 2026-11-03, from https://www.tvinsider.com/gallery/dancing-with-the-stars-most-controversial-casting-decisions-explained/
- Biggest Dancing With the Stars Controversies Over the Years · Us WeeklyUs Weekly (2024). Biggest Dancing With the Stars Controversies Over the Years. Us Weekly. Retrieved 2026-11-03, from https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/biggest-dancing-with-the-stars-controversies-through-the-years/