Tyler Cameron addresses walk-off following DWTS elimination

Cameron later took to TikTok to address the incident, admitting it was not his proudest moment. He explained that he mistakenly believed the segment had concluded and needed physical space after concluding that his low scores effectively ended his chances in the competition. Beyond his own ego, he expressed deep regret for potentially failing Burgess, who had invested significant time into their Viennese waltz routine.

Burgess, however, publicly defended her partner. She rejected the judges' critique—which included complaints about Cameron's hunched posture and lack of acting—arguing that he had successfully executed the technical improvements they practiced all week. She questioned the harsh scoring, specifically the five handed out by guest judge Shirley Ballas, and reassured Cameron that his progress remained a success despite the judges' cold reception.

The tension on the floor proved prophetic. Shortly after the broadcast, Cameron and Burgess were eliminated from the competition alongside Jackson Olson and Emma Slater. The exit marked a jarring shift in tone for the reality star, occurring only one week after he and his fiancée, Tate Madden, used the show’s stage to announce they were expecting their first child. Reflecting on his departure, Cameron eventually softened his stance, joking that he and Burgess had survived as long as possible before ultimately expressing gratitude for the experience.