Simone Biles Eliminated Dancing With The Stars Shock

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Simone Biles earned perfect scores for both of her dances on last night's episode of Dancing with the Stars. But somehow, the Olympic gymnast was still eliminated from the show — and the judges were just as shocked as the fans.

Twitter users were quick to share screenshots of the judges' reactions. "Surprised" doesn't even begin to cover it — the panel had their hands over their mouths, and some of them even jumped out of their seats in confusion.

Len Goodman made no effort to hide his distress, burying his face in his hands. And Bruno Tonioli and Julianne Hough couldn't stay in their chairs after that shocking elimination reveal.

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AMERICAN RIGHT NOW! WTF?? #dwts @Simone_Biles @DancingABC #RIGGED pic.twitter.com/W1QaC6mMHN
— SELRIANA ? (@fansofkardash) May 16, 2017

You know when Len just puts his head down things are bad. I love David's personality, but c'mon guys. Really? #DWTS
— Laura Riggins (@lriggy) May 16, 2017

is it a trend now for people to get eliminated when they earn a perfect score &when they're 10,000x better than some other dancers? #DWTS
— laney ✨ (@ssweetIauren) May 16, 2017

Where is Steve Harvey when you need him?? #robbed @Simone_Biles #dwts pic.twitter.com/L7Z298oh3G
— Jenn Treadway (@jenntread) May 16, 2017

SIMONE BILES CAME THRU FOR US AND AMERICA LET HER DOWN #DancingWiththeStars #DWTS pic.twitter.com/vGKNa9lAzq
— Momo Kurumi (@KurumiCosplay) May 16, 2017

Now that Biles and her dance partner, Sasha Farber, have been eliminated, David Ross, Rashad Jennings, and Normandi Kordei are the three celebrities left in the DWTS game. But even the season finale probably won't be as shocking as Monday's episode.

Of course, Biles herself handled the news with all the poise and grace we've come to expect from the gymnast. The Olympian suggested after the elimination that the decision could be a blessing in disguise, telling reporters that she's "matured" over the course of the DWTS season and was just happy to be there. Biles also tweeted that the "journey has truly been life changing" after the show.

"We went out with a bang," Biles told reporters after the episode, according to People. "I've been going nonstop since the Olympics... I'm going to take time off, go on vacations, spend family time, friend time. I'm going to take some time and finally relax."

can't thank you enough @sashafarber for all you've done. this journey has truly been life changing ❤️ LOVE YOUUUU pic.twitter.com/OcDE4qqZtj
— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) May 16, 2017

also big shoutout to everyone who supported #TeamGoldenGiggles throughout the season ? love each & every one of you ✨
— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) May 16, 2017

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