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The Novig ad featuring Sydney Sweeney, which uses sports imagery to sexualise a female body, drew swift backlash from Olympians and athletes who say it undermines hard work and teamwork in women’s sport; the campaign was viewed over 22 million times in two days, with critics including Amy Hunt and Ariarne Titmus calling it harmful, while Sweeney responded with posts and Novig defended the campaign.
Dancing with the Stars revealed its Season 35 lineup on Good Morning America, with Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli returning as judges and Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro as hosts. The contestant roster includes Maura Higgins, Ciara Miller, Jackson Olson, Guillermo Rodriguez, Julia Stiles, Tyler Cameron, Sarah Jane Nader, Jenna Dewan, Conner Leavitt, Tatyana Ali, Taylor Hanson, Ezra Frech, Harry Shum Jr., Connor Wood, Amber Glenn, and Giada De Laurentiis, each paired with a pro dancer such as Mark Ballas, Emma Slater, Witney Carson, Sharna Burgess, Val Chmerkovskiy, and others. Sharna Burgess returns after a five-year hiatus; Adele Zaikman joins as a pro. The season is set to premiere September 15, 2026.
In the semi-finals of Dancing with the Stars Season 33, Olympian Stephen Nedoroscik struggled with his performance due to his glasses, while other contestants like Chandler Kinney and Joey Graziadei delivered strong routines. Despite the intense competition and judges' critiques, all five remaining couples, including Ilona Maher and Danny Amendola, advanced to the finale. The upcoming live three-hour finale will determine the winner of the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins has died at age 32 after being hit by a car in Adelaide, with her husband, former Olympian Rohan Dennis, charged in relation to her death. The family expressed their devastation and requested privacy as they grieve. Hoskins was remembered as a loving mother and the "rock" of her family. Her funeral and memorial service are to be held in Perth and Adelaide, respectively. Dennis, who was arrested and charged, is set to appear in court on March 13.