Sherri Shepherd Claims Unfair Elimination from Dancing With Stars

Sherri Shepherd, who competed on Season 14 of Dancing With the Stars alongside professional dancer Val Chmerkovskiy, recently expressed that she believes her elimination in the fourth week of the competition was unfair. Despite being ousted during the tango, a dance style she loves along with salsa and bachata, Shepherd fondly recalls her experience on the show as the best of her life and maintains close ties with fellow contestants. She expressed a strong desire to return to the show, particularly if there is a fan-favorite season, emphasizing the familial atmosphere of the competition. Shepherd also shared that during her elimination she was emotional not only because of the competition but due to financial concerns like bills and tuition, underscoring the importance of progressing further in the show for financial reasons. Additionally, she humorously admitted having a crush on her dance partner Val Chmerkovskiy, though she was married at the time. The season she competed in was ultimately won by Donald Driver and Peta Murgatroyd, with Shepherd continuing to cherish her DWTS journey.