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Pasha Pashkov Defends Jive After Inaba's Critique

10/16/2025

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Pasha Pashkov criticized Carrie Ann Inaba's remarks about his jive with Danielle Fishel on Dancing with the Stars Oct. 14.
Inaba said their dances felt repetitive and urged Pashkov to add more variety.
Pashkov called the feedback unfair, noting they performed a quickstep and a jive.
Danielle Fishel acknowledged Inaba's point but emphasized emotional variety and dedicated the routine to William Daniels, who expressed pride in Fishel's journey.

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Pasha Pashkov criticized Carrie Ann Inaba's remarks about his jive with Danielle Fishel on Dancing with the Stars Oct. 14.
Inaba said their dances felt repetitive and urged Pashkov to add more variety.
Pashkov called the feedback unfair, noting they performed a quickstep and a jive.
Danielle Fishel acknowledged Inaba's point but emphasized emotional variety and dedicated the routine to William Daniels, who expressed pride in Fishel's journey.