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Harry Jowsey just revealed the shocking truth about why he has moved on from his Dancing with the Stars family. The 28-year-old reality star opened up during a podcast appearance, explaining how his castmates’ actions made him realize they were never really his friends. His candid confession exposed painful betrayals that happened at the worst possible time.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Season and Year: Harry competed on DWTS Season 32 in 2023 with pro partner Rylee Arnold
- The Turning Point: When his father passed away in December 2024, only one castmate reached out
- Ghosting Claims: Most cast members stopped texting him back after the show ended and new seasons began
- Current Status: Harry stated he is glad he’s no longer friends with any of them on the Teen Beat podcast
Everyone Was Really Lovely, Then They Weren’t
Harry Jowsey appeared on the Teen Beat podcast with Danielle Fishel on March 11, 2026, and expressed his conflicted feelings about his DWTS experience. He called the show rewarding and amazing, saying he had the best time. However, his tone shifted when discussing what happened after the season wrapped.
The Too Hot to Handle alum revealed that the DWTS cast dynamic changed dramatically once new seasons began. Former castmates stopped replying to texts and many even unfollowed him on social media without warning. This sudden coldness stung deeply, especially because they had bonded intensely during filming.
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The Devastating Moment That Changed Everything
The biggest betrayal came when Harry’s father passed away in December 2024. During his most vulnerable moment, Harry expected his DWTS family to show up for him. Instead, he received almost complete silence. Only Sasha Farber sent condolences, leaving Harry feeling utterly abandoned.
Harry revealed that he had trained at the gym with one of his former castmates who clearly knew his dad was ill. When he posted about his father’s death on Instagram, this castmate simply liked the photo without offering any words of support. This minimal gesture hurt more than the silence.
A Breakdown of the Cast’s Behavior
| Situation | Cast Response |
| After Season 32 Ended | Stopped texting, unfollowed on social media |
| When New Season Aired | Minimal contact, cast became locked in bubble |
| Father’s Death (December 2024) | One reply from Sasha Farber, others just liked post |
| Current Status (March 2026) | No ongoing friendships, chapter closed |
“Everyone was really lovely, and then they weren’t. The biggest thing that upset me the most is when my dad passed, no one texted me, and I was really close to them. No one had texted me apart from Sasha, and I was like, okay. I would have moved mountains. If it was you, I would have been there.”
— Harry Jowsey, Teen Beat Podcast, March 11, 2026
Understanding the DWTS Bubble
Harry acknowledged that Dancing with the Stars creates an intense, isolated environment. The show deletes every plan and everything in contestants’ lives. Once filming ends and new seasons begin, the cast becomes locked in a professional bubble where nothing else matters. Harry even compared being on the show to making the NFL in the dance world.
He explained that pros who leave the show become outcasts within the DWTS community. Most former dancers stop communicating with those who departed. However, this understanding did not ease his pain. What hurt most was that these castmates knew his father was gravely ill but chose silence over compassion when he grieved publicly.
Has Harry Jowsey Truly Moved Past This Pain?
Harry Jowsey insisted he is glad this chapter has ended. He emphasized that this painful experience actually helped him clarify who his real friends are. Despite potential backlash for speaking publicly, Harry stated he doesn’t really care what anyone thinks about his honest confession.
The question remains whether he will ultimately reconnect with any DWTS castmates. His dance partner Rylee Arnold was notably absent from his criticism, suggesting their professional bond may still exist. Only time will tell if Harry’s closure is permanent or if he might eventually forgive his former castmates for their hurtful behavior during his greatest moment of need.
Sources
- E! Online – Harry Jowsey’s podcast appearance and full quotes from March 11 interview
- People – Comprehensive coverage of Jowsey’s DWTS castmate revelation and father’s death
- Page Six – Details about ghosting allegations and cast’s response to father’s passing announcement
