Jenna Dewan claps back after ‘Dancing with the Stars’ fans call her casting unfair

Jenna Dewan may have years of dance experience under her belt, but she says that does not make her a ballroom expert.

The “Step Up” actress is responding to criticism following this week's announcement that she'll compete on Season 35 of "Dancing with the Stars." The controversy sparked after some fans questioned whether her professional dance background gives her an unfair advantage over other contestants.

Users expressed their frustration with the news in the comments on an Instagram post from the Dancing with the Stars account. User @erika_essentially_ wrote, "Isn't Jenna Practically a pro anyway? Thought this was for people who didn't know how to dance."

"Guys she is a pro dancer," commented user @badwolf_missingsignalz, who added, "I love her but she should not be on DWTS."

Dewan acknowledged that her experience learning choreography and performing will be helpful during the competition. But the actress said she has also had to let go of habits she developed while working in other dance styles.

"I do not know how to ballroom dance. Let’s be clear. It’s two different languages," Dewan told Entertainment Weekly⁠ in an exclusive interview on Sept. 2.

"It's a new technique, brand new technique," Dewan said. "It almost…

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