Dancing with the Stars has been a whirlwind for Olympic champion Jordan Chiles. And through it all, her UCLA teammates including Madisyn Anyimi and Carissa Clay have been all support. In fact, various Bruins have been mainstays at Dancing With the Stars’ live tapings, posting all about the experience on the Bruins’ Instagram page, while urging followers to vote for Chiles. But her college teammates aren’t the only ones cheering her on.

As Chiles preps to make it to the finale on November 25th, her national teammate Suni Lee has chimed in some high praise. “She is killing it right now. I’m just so proud of her. She looks like she’s having the time of her life and I know it’s something that she’s wanted to do for a really long time,” she told The Express.

Her words come after Chiles and her partner Ezra Sosa, were seemingly underscored after their contemporary performance to Sia’s Elastic Heart on Halloween Night. Though their performance earned a respectable 34/40, fans argued the pair deserved more considering their execution, artistry and choreography.

The 24-year-old revealed that she’s been in constant touch with Jordan Chiles throughout the series and has enjoyed every one of her performances, saying, “I’ve texted her a couple times after all of her dances. It’s a lot of fun for all of us to be able to watch her,” she added. And Lee isn’t the only one from the U.S. gymnastics squad rooting for her friend, either.

Along with Lee, Simone Biles also stepped in to share her support for Jordan Chiles amid her Dancing with the Stars journey. When Chiles was asked if Biles had reached out to her by E News, she revealed, “My teammate, Simone, she texts me. I was like, girl, you killed it! And so I was like, I love being able to understand like they are supporting me the same way I support them, and you know they knew that this was always a dream of mine, so I appreciate you all, I love you.”

In the finale, Jordan remains in contention for another victory, with only eight couples left in the ongoing 34th season of Dancing with the Stars. She continues to compete alongside her partner, Ezra Sosa. In a recent Instagram story, the gymnast expressed that she’s ready to take on the next challenge. The support she’s receiving is quite evident, especially considering the tough road she’s faced in recent weeks.

Jordan Chiles spills her thoughts on the recent controversy

While having a conversation with the House of Maher, the Olympian finally settled the score on her perceived disrespect to partner Ezra Sosa and the judges earlier in the season when the DWTS pro tour was announced. Responding to the online criticism she has been facing, she confidently stated, “I feel like, you know, at the end of the day, I’m the one who’s on the ballroom floor, and I’m the one who has to go through a lot of different things.” 

Chiles also addressed the supposed tension with her dance partner, Ezra Sosa, clarifying the misunderstanding. “My life is my life! Sorry that you know there was a situation that was happening. They were announcing the pros right after. Like, I can’t control what production is doing.” In truth, Jordan and Ezra share a strong bond, often laughing about the so-called “walkout” moment. Still, despite their chemistry, the noise from online critics managed to leave its mark on her.

Regardless, with her making her mark on the DWTS stage, do you think she will deliver a strong enough performance to secure the top score next time? Share your thoughts in the comments below.