Lady Gaga Shows Support for Alix Earle on ‘Dancing With the Stars’: ‘I’m Rooting for You’ and ‘I Love You’

Alix Earle, the 24-year-old influencer and entertainer, has received a significant endorsement from pop icon Lady Gaga for her participation in "Dancing With the Stars." The recognition came after Earle posted a TikTok video of herself dressed in a Halloween costume paying homage to Gaga's iconic 2009 "Paparazzi" music video. In the comments section, Gaga herself responded with enthusiastic support, writing, "Girl I love you," and adding, "And I'm rooting for you on DWTS! Thank you for this it's so sweet." This public show of admiration underscores a mutual appreciation between the two performers.

Earle's tribute to the singer extended beyond social media and directly into her performance on the show's "Halloween Night" episode, which aired on October 28. Dancing with her professional partner Val Chmerkovskiy to Billie Eilish's "Bury a Friend," the duo's introduction featured them emerging from a pit of dirt. This staging was a clear nod to the "skeleton pit" prop famously used by Lady Gaga during her "The Mayhem Ball" tour, a spectacle she employs while performing her song "Perfect Celebrity." This creative choice highlights the deep influence Gaga has on Earle, who has frequently named the artist as her all-time favorite singer.

The "Halloween Night" episode proved to be a major success for the ABC competition series. According to network reports, the October 28 broadcast averaged 6.74 million total viewers, marking a new season high. This represents the sixth consecutive week that "Dancing With the Stars" has seen its viewership increase since its season 34 premiere. The show's momentum is particularly notable given the competitive programming it faced; it managed a 2% rise in viewership from the previous week's 6.63 million, even while airing opposite the highly-watched World Series Game 4 on Fox.

This sustained growth in audience numbers suggests a successful season strategy and strong fan engagement. As one television analyst noted, "For a long-running show to post consistent weekly gains in a fragmented media landscape is a testament to its enduring appeal and effective production." With such high-profile endorsements and creative performances, the current season of "DWTS" continues to capture the public's attention, solidifying its place as a staple of network television.