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“Your Pops Would Be Appalled”: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Son, Joseph Baena, Leaves Fans in Splits After DWTS Elimination

Published 10/28/2022, 9:30 AM EDT

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Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the most renowned personalities across the globe. He didn’t shy away from taking on different challenges during his prime days. Be it bodybuilding or acting, the 75-year-old mastered it all. One of the greatest bodybuilders of all time, Schwarzenegger won an astonishing seven Mr. Olympia titles. Further, he ventured into Hollywood, where he played many stellar roles.

Like Arnold, his son, Joseph Baena, is also a multi-talented personality. Along with being a real estate agent, he has tried his hand at bodybuilding and acting. Recently, he took on a new challenge.

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Fans react as Joseph Baena plays golf

Earlier this week, Arnold’s son, Joseph Baena, took to Instagram to share a glimpse of him playing golf. Posting a Reel on his official Instagram handle, he said, “I need golf lessons.”

 

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Reacting to this video, one of the fans said, “Yes please take some lessons.” Another fan reacted and said, “But don’t lose style!” Meanwhile, one of the fans wanted him to try a different sport, “Hahahah play baseball instead.”

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However, one fan didn’t like Baena taking up golf, saying, “Your pops would be appalled to see you golfing. Silly sport.” Another fan compared him to Tiger Woods, saying, “Your surname is mostly Schwarzenegger, not Woods.” Further, one of the fans said, “Get back in the gym! You’re wasting gains.”

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In the video, Baena hits a shot that fetched him 8 points. Competing with four other players, Baena was stranded at the bottom position before taking that shot. However, with that shot that got him 8 points, Baena moved up to the fourth position.

“Joseph Baena Was Robbed’’: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Son Receives Mass Support from Disappointed Fans after His Shocking Elimination from DWTS Show

Earlier this month, Baena made an exit from the Dancing with the Stars show during the Prom Night episode. It was an emotional exit for Arnold’s son, after earning the best scores of the season. Furthermore, many fans expressed their disappointment at Baena’s elimination.

Talking about his elimination from the show, Baena said, “It’s hard not to be shocked when you really put your heart out on the ballroom floor.”

Joseph Baena on comparisons to Arnold Schwarzenegger

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During one of the episodes of Dancing with the Stars, Baena performed a “Hercules”-themed Charleston, channeling his father. As a result, his performance led to comparisons between him and his father, Arnold.

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Baena said about the comparisons, “It’s scary to get compared to these giants, and to have the feeling like you need to live up to these expectations.”

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Watch this story – A Look at the Top Celebrity Impressions of the Legend Arnold Schwarzenegger: Who Did It Best?

Despite his elimination from the show, Baena appeared on the DWTS set to support his good friend Danny.

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Vatsal Shah

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Vatsal Shah is a tennis author at EssentiallySports. With a Bachelor's degree in engineering, he is a die hard fan of tennis and sports in general. He is an ardent follower of Rafael Nadal and is inspired by his never-say-die attitude.
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