Hilaria Baldwin attributes her recent exit from Dancing With the Stars to a targeted bullying campaign.
Shortly after her departure from the popular ABC dance show, where she was partnered with professional dancer Gleb Savchenko, Baldwin took to Instagram Live. She described her elimination as the result of “very coordinated, very strategic bullying.”
Continuing her discussion in another live session two days later, she affirmed, “I was definitely bullied off the show. That much is clear.”
In 2020, Baldwin faced public scrutiny when doubts about her accent and Spanish heritage surfaced. She addressed these issues again in a video on World Mental Health Day, highlighting ongoing bullying. “In recent weeks, there has been noticeable bullying targeted at me,” she stated.
Baldwin expressed her dismay at how different the public perception of her is compared to her real self. “When people meet me in person, they often tell me how surprised they are by the negativity I receive because I am not any of the negative things people say about me, and this truly breaks my heart,” she explained.
The mother of seven also discussed the broader issue of hate campaigns against public figures. “These campaigns of hate are so damaging; they destroy lives and mental health. It’s a tragedy how widespread this behavior is. Many people suffer from it every day. Those who have harassed and lied about me for years seem to only be satisfied when I’m erased. It appears that no matter what I say or do, it will never be right for them,” she lamented.
Despite her early exit from DWTS, Baldwin expressed gratitude for the opportunity and the support that made her participation possible. “I’m incredibly thankful for the experience I had on Dancing With the Stars. I never thought I would dance again, and it was all possible because of your support and encouragement to get me on the show,” she shared enthusiastically.
She continued, “I feel so blessed to have shared this with my family. I loved everyone I met there and am excited to continue supporting my fellow cast members.”
Dancing With the Stars is broadcast on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with episodes available the following day on Hulu.
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