During the live Dancing With the Stars episode, judge Carrie Ann Inaba took the rule book onto the floor and recited the definition of a lift while challenging pro Jenna Johnson about whether a partnered move qualified as a lift. The exchange came while Harry performed a routine that included troupe men helping him flip a move, and one post noted the show was on Super Bowl Night. Some posts said Carrie Ann seemed to be criticizing Jenna rather than the celebrity partner and described Jenna as visibly upset, while other posts defended Carrie Ann, saying she explained the critique then gave the score she believed was deserved. Rob Has A Podcast highlighted that Amber and Pasha closed the show with a standout routine and that Carrie Ann gave them a 7, which sparked further discussion about scoring. The moment prompted widespread debate across social posts about lift rulings and judge tone on the episode.
