Dancing With the Stars pro Ezra Sosa is looking out for his friends as he considers celebrity partners for season 35 of ABC‘s juggernaut competition series.
In an interview with PEOPLE at DWTS Con, Ezra shared his desire to have different pros make it to the finale. “I just want to see Pasha [Pashkov] in the finale, and Britt [Stewart],” he said. “There’s so many people that haven’t gotten the chance to be in the finale that I really hope they just get a front-runner so that we can see how they can truly shine as a pro.”
ICYMI, Ezra detailed his opinion of pro and celeb pairings in a now-deleted TikTok video. “We’re coming into that time of year where pros are starting to get calls for next season. In my opinion, I don’t believe there is a good or a bad partner on Dancing With the Stars. I believe you’re paired with that person for a reason.”
“It’s not about the professional. It’s about giving that celebrity the best experience ever. But what I want more than anything is for the pros who don’t necessarily get front-runners to have them this season. I want to see them shine. I want to see them have that glorious moment.” He added, “I want to see them in the finale. I want to see them with the mirrorball because they deserve it.”
Ezra continued, “I also think it’d be really refreshing to see pros in the finale that haven’t been there before, because when you hit that finale, and you see that freestyle, you are seeing a pro’s true creative capability.”
“I don’t need a good partner. I don’t need the best partner.” Ezra declared, “I had that with Miss [Jordan] Chiles. If I got a good partner, I mean, I’m not going to complain. I want it for those who haven’t really had the opportunity yet. I really want this to happen for them.”
DWTS season 35 will kick off with a two-night premiere event on Tuesday, Sept. 15 and Wednesday, Sept. 16.
