Lauren Jauregui isn’t shy about revisiting one of the wildest moments from Season 34 of ‘Dancing with the Stars’: the second she got eliminated, and her unfiltered reaction, which was one single word, blew up online. Months later, she’s looking back at that night with a mix of honesty and humor, talking about what she felt in the moment and what she’s learned since.
What happened with Lauren and her partner, Brandon Armstrong?
Let’s rewind to September 2025. Lauren and her partner, Brandon Armstrong, got sent home from ‘Dancing with the Stars’ during the TikTok-themed week. Right after the announcement, co-host Julianne Hough asked her how she felt. Lauren didn’t sugarcoat it. She just said, “pissed.” That was it. One word. The internet ran with it. People loved how real she was, while others argued whether someone should say that on live TV. Either way, it was a moment—everyone was talking about it.This month, at a pre-Golden Globes event, Lauren had enough distance to laugh about the whole thing. She admitted she wasn’t exactly ready for a mic in her face seconds after getting eliminated. “In the moment, don’t ever put a microphone in my face on live camera after you eliminate me from something, baby I’m always going to be mad,” she joked while talking to People. She knows she could’ve given a more polished answer, but honestly? She was mad, and she owned it. In her own words, “You know, whatever she was pissed. She was pissed. It’s true.”However, now she can laugh at herself, but back then, those emotions were raw.Her big takeaway? “Time healed the wounds.” That’s how she puts it. The sting faded, and she moved on—to her life, her music, and everything else that matters.
Life after DWTS
For Lauren, that viral second was about more than just a funny meme or a headline. She felt vulnerable, surprised, and totally exposed in front of millions of people. She’s talked about the pressure of live TV and how being real is sometimes all you can do.What’s more? Fans noticed, too. People liked seeing a celebrity drop the act and just say what she was thinking. That honesty made her exit stand out, and it opened up a bigger conversation about being authentic—even when it’s messy.Since then, Lauren hasn’t slowed down. She’s busy with her music, including her single ‘Ego,’ which came out not long after DWTS. She says it’s a soft rock song about self-reflection, humility, and staying connected—stuff she’s clearly been thinking about after everything that happened.Lauren’s exit from ‘Dancing with the Stars’ was short and sharp—just one word—but looking back, she’s found a lot to laugh about and a lot to learn from. Her message now? Be real, let yourself feel things, and remember: even the toughest moments pass. Time really does heal, and you keep moving forward.
