DWTS Pro Lindsay Arnold Slams Online Haters: "Be Better"

Lindsay Arnold Calls for Kindness Amidst "Dancing with the Stars" Premiere Backlash Former "Dancing with the Stars" professional, Lindsay Arnold Cusick, has publicly addressed the wave of negativity surrounding the recent premiere of the popular dance competition. In a passionate video statement, Arnold expressed her profound disappointment and "sickness" over the online "trashing" directed at the show's cast, including the professional dancers, judges, hosts, and troupe. "Y'all are mean," Arnold stated, highlighting the volume of critical videos and comments she has observed. She emphasized that the individuals involved in "Dancing with the Stars" are "real people" and not fictional characters. "This isn't just like some made-up TV show and they're all playing their characters," she explained, drawing a distinction between fictional narratives and reality television. Arnold underscored the immense difficulty of being a professional dancer on the show, asserting that it is "one of the hardest" jobs. She challenged critics to consider if they could perform at the same level, stating, "Let's see you do it. You couldn't." The mother and fitness entrepreneur also suggested that those dedicating time to spread hate online might benefit from introspection. "If you have time in your day to make videos or spread hate or leave comments and actively seek out trashing people, then you're obviously not working hard enough on yourself," she remarked. Lindsay Arnold concluded her message by advocating for greater positivity and kindness. "Be better. Please don't make me do another video like this defending all of my friends on a show that you guys are obsessed with," she pleaded, urging viewers to reflect on their online behavior and contribute to a more supportive environment for the show they enjoy.

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