'DWTS' Judges Draw Criticism: 'Unfair' Scoring For Brooks Nader's 'Cringy' Performance

Tensions are rising among fans of "Dancing with the Stars" as judges face criticism for their inconsistent scoring, specifically citing the over-scoring of contestant Brooks Nader.

Following a series of performances that showcased talent and dedication on Tuesday, October 15, many viewers voiced their frustration over what they perceived as unfair treatment from the judges' panel.

As the competition heats up, the discrepancy in scores from the "Dancing with the Stars" judges has sparked a heated debate about the criteria used for judging and the overall fairness of the scoring system.

A viewer took it upon themselves to grab Chandler Kinney's rumba, Brooks Nader's salsa, Phaedra Parks' rumba, Ilona Maher's rumba, and Jenn Tran's foxtrot--all of which got the same score of 32/40.

After seeing the judges' scores for week 5, fans couldn't stay silent anymore, as social media users erupted, demanding answers from Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli.

"Were we watching the same show?" one fan asked as another expressed, "Chandler is constantly getting judged differently because she has shown she can really dance like a pro. I was so upset with her scoring last night."

Others were quick to slam the judges for giving Nader all 8s when the other dancers "clearly did better" than the model. "Brooks was over scored, Ilona and Chandler were underscored, that’s it IMO," one user commented.

"Brooks was painful to watch for me… so forced," another said.

"Someone said Brooks' dance was 'the best dance of the night' and personally wondering if they need glasses," one fan expressed.

A fourth said they "would’ve given Brooks a 6." "Judging is weird this year, the scores are usually not this tight. 5 people tied is a lot…" they added.

The pair faced elimination during "Dedication Night," where Nader and Gleb Savchenko delivered an energetic salsa routine to "Mi Gente" by J Balvin and Willy William.

This performance was particularly special, as it was dedicated to Nader's three younger sisters, adding a heartfelt element to their final moment on stage.

As the episode wrapped up on Tuesday, October 15, marking the end of their journey on the ABC competition, the 28-year-old swimsuit model expressed her heartfelt thanks to Gleb for his mentorship throughout Season 33. In turn, Gleb shared his own touching sentiments.

“I want to thank you for an amazing season, it was so unexpected. I had a blast working with you," he told his partner. "You are super talented and I love you.”

Since the kickoff of "Dancing with the Stars" Season 33 last month, Nader and Savchenko have been making headlines for reasons beyond their impressive dance performances. A source recently revealed to Us that the duo is "hooking up," although they have chosen to keep their relationship status under wraps.

“Who wouldn’t want to make out with Gleb?" the model quipped after a video of the two locking lips went viral. Though, she later clarified, "We’re a dance couple for now. We’re not in a relationship.”

For the record, fans still aren't buying it...

Just one day before their elimination, sources indicated that Nader expressed frustration over what she perceived as “unfair” critiques from the judges, which she believes undermine her hard work and dedication to the competition.

“They felt the commentary has been a lot harsher for them than other couples who performed better and do not feel it’s fair,” the source told The U.S. Sun earlier this week.

Furthermore, she voiced her concerns about the treatment of her partner, Savchenko, believing that the criticism aimed at him has been disrespectful.

“Brooks knows she can do better and loves this experience overall but she’s talking about quitting the show,” the source shared. “She won’t, I don’t think she’s actually serious when she says that but she’s mad with how the show is handling things and is mad with how they’re treating Gleb the most.”

"Dancing With the Stars" airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.