UPDATE: Hilaria Baldwin has expressed her feelings of “jealousy” towards the remaining contestants of Dancing With the Stars after her surprising elimination on July 10, 2024. In an emotional segment on the DWTS Official Podcast, Baldwin reflected on her journey and the heartbreak of leaving the competition.
“I’m proud of those — I’m a little jealous — but proud of those who get to go to practice tomorrow,” Baldwin, 41, shared with host Joey Graziadei, sitting alongside her professional partner Gleb Savchenko, 42. This admission came just moments after they were voted off the show, prompting a wave of emotions from the mother of seven.
Hilaria recounted how the elimination was particularly tough for her, stating, “I opened my heart and now it’s broken again.” She revealed that she had previously doubted whether she would ever dance again due to past injuries and the demands of motherhood. Baldwin, who has been married to actor Alec Baldwin since 2012, spoke candidly about the struggles she faced, saying, “The world has been trying to beat me since [I was 27], and they did, they really did.”
In a heartfelt moment, Hilaria expressed her feelings of letting her children down by getting eliminated. Savchenko quickly reassured her, stating, “You worked your butt off every day in the studio. You are a true inspiration.” He praised her dedication and hard work, emphasizing that she is not only an incredible mother but also a talented dancer.
Amidst the tears, Baldwin thanked Savchenko for his patience and support throughout their time together on the show, stating, “We were brought into each other’s lives at a very particular time and you’ll be my forever friend.” The bond they formed during the competition was evident as they shared their experiences on the podcast.
Hilaria’s emotional exit also touched on the darker side of fame. She warned against cyberbullying, revealing that she has been “targeted over and over again” by critics. “I’m hurt that I was voted off, but I’m proud of the contestants who got to stay,” she said, calling for solidarity among women and urging an end to online negativity.
In a recent episode of the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast, she defended her position on the show amid claims of being a “nepo” wife. “If he ever made a call, that would make things easier on me; I would feel like I didn’t deserve it,” she asserted, emphasizing her desire to succeed based on her own merits.
Reflecting on her time on Dancing With the Stars, Hilaria previously told Page Six that the show has been a “healing” experience for her family after facing difficult years, including scrutiny over her accent and Alec’s legal troubles related to the Rust film incident, which were dismissed earlier this year.
“Dancing With the Stars is an amazing family where everybody has been so supportive,” Hilaria concluded, noting that her children have witnessed their mother happy and engaged in work again. As the competition continues, Baldwin’s journey serves as a reminder of resilience and the importance of support in challenging times.
Fans of the show can anticipate further developments as the remaining contestants prepare for their next performances, with Baldwin’s emotional journey highlighting the stakes of this beloved reality competition.
