Ciara Miller Opens Up About Her Surprising Week Four DWTS Departure

Ciara Miller was sent home from Dancing With the Stars season 35 during week four. On the show's companion podcast, she said the early exit was sad and that she was bummed her run ended sooner than expected. She also thanked pro partner Brandon Armstrong for his patience and encouragement.

Ciara Miller, 30, competed on Dancing With the Stars season 35 and was eliminated during the Oct. 6 episode. On the Oct. 8 companion podcast, she described the experience as fun and challenging, but said the four-week run felt cut short and left her sad and bummed. She became emotional while thanking pro partner Brandon Armstrong, 32, for patience and encouragement.

Armstrong also appeared on the podcast and apologized publicly, saying her character deserved better than that ending. He noted he quickly saw her thoughtfulness. Miller said his steady presence was healing after her Summer House season 10 experience involving ex West Wilson. Other season 35 competitors still in contention include Julia Stiles, Giada De Laurentiis, Harry Shum Jr., Taylor Hanson, Tatyana Ali, Jenna Dewan and Amber Glenn.

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