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‘Dancing With The Stars’ EP On Show’s Cultural Importance & Why Emmys Should Take Notice: “We’re Seeing A Resurgence That’s Unbelievable”


'Dancing With The Stars' EP On Show's Cultural Importance & Why Emmys Should Take Notice: "We're Seeing A Resurgence That's Unbelievable"

Though nominations and wins in lighting, technical direction, costumes and choreography are practically routine, the show has never won for Outstanding Reality Competition. Here, Dowd — who also serves as an EP on DWTS — talks about the show’s durability, those breakout moments that crack the zeitgeist and how he “wouldn’t rule out” the day we might finally see a male duo compete for the mirror ball trophy. DEADLINE There are always stories that pop up in the media about a past participant who is coming forward to complain about their then-partner, or there is someone like Zendaya who felt like she was robbed of a win.

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