Justin Baldoni shocked his fans — and Dancing with the Stars viewers — when he made a surprise appearance on the reality competition series on Tuesday.
Baldoni, 42, was seen winking at the beginning of the episode, when he and his family were seen applauding in the audience.
The return to the spotlight comes in the wake of the Jane the Virgin star’s legal tussle with Blake Lively, 39, which began with a federal sexual harassment lawsuit filed against her and her production company.
according to page sixwho first reported that Baldoni would appear on Dancing with the Stars, it was his longtime friendship with co-host Julianne Hough that triggered his brief return.
It proved divisive among viewers on social media, with some fans praising her appearance, while others described her sudden appearance on screen as ‘jump scares’.
Justin Baldoni shocked his fans — and Dancing with the Stars viewers — when he made a surprise appearance on the reality competition series on Tuesday.
The return to the spotlight comes in the wake of the Jane the Virgin star’s legal feud with Blake Lively, 39, which began with a federal sexual harassment lawsuit filed against her and her production company; She has been spotted in NYC in May
Baldoni’s appearance proved divisive among viewers on social media, with some fans applauding his presence, while others described his sudden appearance on screen as a ‘jump scare’; Above, Julia Stiles and pro partner Ezra Sosa perform on October 6