DWTS and Fallout

Okay, I know when I’m sunk. I’m going to have to wade in here. I know. No surprise there.

I agree that Bristol should never have gotten this far in the competition. I also agree that her rise on the show is politically motivated on the part of her mother’s influence.

The problem is that I feel sorry for the girl. She’s not stupid. She knows, has always known, that what she’s doing benefits her mother only. Yes, she’s undoubtedly lost a few pounds and learned a few dance steps. But–and this is critical to remember–she wanted to go home two/three weeks ago. She’s not comfortable in this position and rightfully so.

She’s become an untutored figurehead for her mother’s political ambitions through this process and the show. She knows she shouldn’t be standing on the finalist’s podium. Her partner–judging by his visible shock–knows it, too.

Now she must live with that knowledge for the rest of her life. She’s basically a shy, repressed young woman who’s being put in an untenable situation, which certainly isn’t fair to her. I’m not upset with her, as you can tell. I’m upset with those around her who put her in this position. They should be ashamed of their own behavior.

IF she does take home the trophy, her life in the press will become a living nightmare. She’ll always be considered a cheat. And to me, that’s the tragedy in this situation. Nobody wins really, especially not Bristol.

JMHO

Claudsy