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FULL Q&A: 'DWTS' Pro Brandon Armstrong Gets Candid About Shocking Elimination, Fan Voting & His Mirrorball Struggles

Plus what viewers missed behind the scenes and the personal insecurities he's still battling.

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Oct 28, 2026
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Brandon Armstrong isn’t hiding his Dancing With the Stars heartbreak.

Following his elimination alongside Ciara, the longtime pro opens up about his disappointment, the show’s unpredictable fan voting and his elusive Mirrorball dreams. In an exclusive interview, he also dishes on their behind-the-scenes bond, his wife’s influence on his career, and his ongoing struggles with self-confidence.

Composite photo of Brandon Armstrong and Ciara Miller.

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Q:How have you been feeling emotionally after being eliminated? How do you get yourself back into a good headspace when you still have to show up to work?

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