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Britt Stewart posts heartfelt Instagram tribute to Taylor Hanson after DWTS exit
Stewart praised Hanson’s authenticity and thanked fans in a post that highlighted their brief but impactful partnership on Season 35.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Britt Stewart shared an emotional Instagram note on Saturday thanking partner Taylor Hanson after their unexpected elimination from "Dancing With the Stars" Season 35, the show’s official account confirmed on Tuesday.
What happened
Stewart, 37, posted a series of photos and videos from rehearsals and performances, writing that "what we created together was bigger than how many weeks we were given to create it." She added, "Taylor, thank you for showing up fully and authentically. Thank you for trusting me," and concluded with gratitude for the support she received over the past few days.
What the reports add
The New York Post article notes that Stewart’s note also mentioned that having Hanson as her partner would be "one of those times" that impacts her life, and that she felt "so sorry" repeatedly as she told Hanson about the elimination. The piece records that the duo earned an 18/30 foxtrot score, which was not the lowest that week, yet they were eliminated alongside Guillermo Rodriguez and Jackson Olson.
What was said
In her post, Stewart wrote, "I will forever be proud of our partnership and our DWTS journey together" and "From my heart, THANK YOU for the love, support and messages over the past few days. I feel it all and it means more than you know ❤️ #dwts #TeamBRITTAY." Hanson, in his final interview with co‑host Julianne Hough, said, "This has been everything… she’s shown me things I didn’t think were possible and I’m so grateful for this time. Amazing." The article also cites fellow pro Ezra Sosa’s TikTok comment that he was "so pissed" about the exit.
How it came about
Stewart joined "DWTS" in 2020 as the first Black female professional. Earlier Felo coverage detailed her partnership with Hanson, noting their September 29 elimination after scoring 18/30 on Yacht Rock Night (Taylor Hanson eliminated from DWTS after Yacht Rock night). The current tribute follows that elimination and reflects Stewart’s gratitude for the brief but memorable collaboration.
Key facts
- Britt Stewart posted an Instagram tribute thanking Taylor Hanson after their DWTS elimination (nypost.com)
- The duo earned an 18/30 foxtrot score, not the lowest that week (nypost.com)
- Stewart highlighted that their partnership was bigger than the weeks they had together (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “‘DWTS’ pro Britt Stewart pens emotional note to Taylor Hanson after their shocking elimination”
