Eliminated ‘DWTS’ Contestant Tyler Cameron Faces Heat for Reposting Video Mocking Frontrunner

A Dancing with the Stars contestant is facing criticism for sharing a video making fun of another celebrity’s emotional performance.

Tyler Cameron, who was eliminated from the ABC competition earlier this season, reposted a TikTok mocking Harry Shum Jr. for crying during rehearsals, according to a report published by The U.S. Sun on Thursday, November 12.

Cameron, 33, shared a fan-made video featuring American Horror Story actress Jessica Lange crying, with the caption, “Harry Shum jr when the chipotle worker asks if he wants salsa on his burrito bowl.” The video is no longer visible among Cameron’s TikTok reposts, according to the outlet.

The controversial TikTok video referenced Shum Jr., 44, becoming emotional while preparing a salsa routine with professional partner Jenna Johnson for the show’s Grammy-themed episode on Tuesday, November 10.

On the ABC show, the Grey’s Anatomy actor, who is a frontrunner for the Mirrorball Trophy, explained that the dance brought back memories of growing up in Costa Rica before his family moved to the United States.

“I was born in Costa Rica, so like people were dancing salsa, merengue, bachata, but I was always an observer,” he said during the episode, the outlet reported. “So I’m really excited to tap into my roots.”

During rehearsals, Shum Jr. became overwhelmed and requested a five-minute break. “I just got a wave of emotions, being really sad that I’ve missed the joy of salsa dancing for so long,” he explained.

Despite the emotional rehearsal, Shum Jr. and Johnson delivered a successful performance to Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars‘ “Die With a Smile,” earning 29 out of 30 points.

Cameron’s decision to share the video sparked criticism from viewers who felt he was making light of a meaningful moment for his former competitor.

The repost sparked mixed reactions on TikTok, with one user, writing in the comment section of the original post, “Tyler Cameron Reposting this is frying me 🤣🤣.”

Others criticized the video for making fun of Shum Jr.’s emotional moment.

“GUYS STOP BEING MEAN TO HARRY 🥺,” one person commented.

“Yall are so mean to him for no reason,” another wrote in the comment section..

Cameron, the runner-up on season 15 of The Bachelorette, competed alongside professional dancer Sharna Burgess before being eliminated during week seven’s double elimination. Jackson Olson and partner Emma Slater were also sent home that night.