Hilaria Baldwin Spotlights Her Husband After 'DWTS' Elimination: 'He’s A Really Good Support'

By Afouda Bamidele on October 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM EDT

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Hilaria Baldwin's journey on "Dancing With The Stars" is officially over; however, she won't have any trouble bouncing back thanks to her supportive husband.

The stunning wife of Hollywood veteran Alec Baldwin addressed the end of her time on the dance competition, crediting her doting spouse for helping her overcome the pain of losing. Although she feels heartbroken about her elimination, Hilaria reacted to the situation positively.

Hilaria Baldwin's participation in the dance show has been a blessing and a curse. She faced multiple speculations regarding her casting on the program, with some rumors claiming she used Alec Baldwin's influence to secure a spot on the A-list cast.

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Hilaria Baldwin Credits Longtime Partner For Easing The Pain Of Losing

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After their elimination from the competition on October 7, Hilaria and her "DWTS" dance partner, Gleb Savchenko, addressed the end of their journey. The media personality acknowledged the support of her husband and loved ones, noting they have been her rock throughout the ordeal.

"He's such a good support. He's a really good support, and I'm very grateful to have him," Hilaria said. She recalled Alec telling her that it was his turn to support her, since she had supported him through so many things. The same applied to the seven children she welcomed with the actor.

Hilaria told US Weekly she was happy her children watched her tackle the challenging dance competition without quitting. However, it broke her heart when she saw them crying after her elimination.

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Still, she felt proud that they had learned a valuable lesson about pursuing their passions and trying new things, regardless of the difficulty.

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Hilaria And Gleb Savchenko Received Fewer Votes Than Other Contestants

Hilaria and Savchenko's journey ended in week 4 of the dance competition during the Disney Night challenge. The dance partners performed a quickstep to the "Star Wars: A New Hope" soundtrack, "Cantina Band."

Their performance earned them 23 out of 30 points from the judges, who were divided about the routine. Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonoli enjoyed Hilaria and Savchenko's dance, while Derek Hough wasn't a fan.

Despite Hough's criticisms, the reason Hilaria and Savchenko were eliminated was that they failed to garner enough votes from fans on the historic night. The show broke records on Tuesday by surpassing 40 million votes, but the numbers favored other contestants.

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How The 'Rust' Actor's Wife Reacted To The News

Following her elimination, a visibly emotional Hilaria addressed her elimination positively before exiting the stage. She grabbed the mic from host Julianne Hough, telling the crowd and viewers how grateful she was for the experience.

"I am so grateful to all of you, I'm so grateful to my children and my family. I'm cheering on everybody in the cast. This has been an amazing time," Hilaria said. Her partner, Savchenko, echoed similar sentiments, applauding her commitment to the show.

Savchenko labeled Hilaria a "superhero and an incredible mom," claiming she was "truly an inspiration."PEOPLE reported that he began comforting his partner immediately after their elimination was announced, noting he was proud of her as they walked across the stage.

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The Yoga Vida Co-Founder Has Had To Deny Using Her Husband's Influence

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Before her elimination from the dance show, The Blast shared that Hilaria had appeared on a recent episode of the "Not Skinny But Not Fat" podcast. She addressed the speculations surrounding her participation in the competition, claiming that the opportunity had landed in her lap.

According to Hilaria, she did not use her celebrity status or Alec's influence to secure a spot on the show. She stressed that if she had cut corners to join the cast, she wouldn't feel like she deserved it or put any effort into the competition.

"I'm a hard worker. I want to earn things on my own merit," Hilaria explained. She denied being a "nepo wife," noting how unfair it was that the spouses of celebrities had their achievements judged and diminished as nepotism.

Hilaria Baldwin Faced Backlash For her 'Rude' Reaction To Alec Baldwin

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Months before her participation in "DWTS," Hilaria faced backlash for allegedly treating her husband like a child. The Blast covered the story, reporting that the criticisms began after a viral interview captured Hilaria's upset reaction to Alec's interruptions.

The couple had been asked about a potential season two of their reality TV show when Hilaria and Alec responded at the same time. The moment repeated itself, with Alec cutting his wife off whenever she tried to speak until she got tired of his interruptions.

"When I'm talking, you're not talking," Hilaria shushed her husband and told the cameras to cut him off. Although her reaction could have been playful banter between them, many believed she was "rude" and was treating Alec like one of their seven children.

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