DWTS execs are ‘disappointed with low ratings’ & ‘had hoped Olivia Jade & JoJo Siwa would bring in many more viewers’

and made headlines when they joined the cast of the series, though execs are reportedly upset that the news never translated into ratings.

The Nickelodeon star got fans talking as she became the first contestant to have a same-sex dance partner, while the YouTuber stirred things up due to her and her mom’s connection with the college admissions scandal.

The DWTS insider exclusively told The Sun: “The ratings matter is of concern for executives,” adding that they’re associating this “initial [ratings] low” to the “stars not quite generating the same buzz as in the past.” 

The source continued: “Sure headline makers are in there, but it just hasn't as yet captured the public. Sometimes these things take time and other times the contestants do not resonate or connect to audiences.” 

The disappointed executives are said to be in the “process of working through that” and trying to find a way to bring the ratings back up.

ABC did not respond to The Sun’s request for comment.

Along with JoJo and Olivia, the other celebrity contestants on DWTS this season are Mike “The Miz” Mizanin, Suni Lee, Amanda Kloots, Jimmie Allen, Iman Shumpert, Cody Rigsby, Kenya Moore, Martin Kove, , Melora Hardin, Melanie C, Brian Austin Green, and Christine Chiu.

The insider added: ”While Olivia Jade, JoJo Siwa, Matt James and Amanda Kloots were thought to generate coverage and interest, the reaction has been a little tepid.