Carrie Ann Inaba Stuns ‘DWTS’ Viewers With Incest Remark

WHO:

TMZ - Carrie Ann Inaba, a *Dancing with the Stars* judge, made a comment while complimenting Paralympian Ezra Frech and his professional dance partner, Daniella.

NY Post - Fellow judge Derek Hough reacted to Inaba’s comment by saying, “That was weird.”

Us Magazine - *Dancing with the Stars* contestant Amber Glenn, 27, discussed Inaba’s critique of her foot lift.

WHAT:

TMZ - Inaba made what TMZ described as an “incestuous” comment while praising Frech and Daniella.

NY Post - Inaba’s comment drew attention during the show’s Grammy Night.

Us Magazine - Glenn said her toe was burning toward the end of her performance: “I just know that, especially towards the end, my toe was burning.”

Us Magazine - Glenn appeared stunned by Inaba’s foot-lift critique, according to the article.

WHEN:

NY Post - The comment was made during Grammy Night on *Dancing with the Stars*.

Us Magazine - Glenn spoke exclusively to the magazine on Tuesday, November 10, after the show’s week-nine episode.

HOW:

TMZ - Inaba’s remark came as she complimented Frech and his professional partner, Daniella.

Us Magazine - Glenn gave her performance during Grammy Night and later addressed the critique in an interview with Us Magazine.

(UPDATED November 12, 2026 03:01 UTC)

Carrie Ann Inaba’s praise for Paralympian Ezra Frech and partner Daniella drew attention on Grammy Night. Judge Derek Hough called Inaba’s comment weird, while contestant Amber Glenn appeared stunned by criticism. Glenn said her toe was burning near the end of her performance.