There’s no denying pro bull rider Bonner Bolton made quite the splash last week when making his Dancing with the Stars debut. Out of the gate, the strapping 29-year-old’s chemistry with pro-partner Sharna Burgess was palpable and became the talk of the night. That was until an innocent backstage hand gesture on Bolton’s part (featured on camera during the show) had tongues wagging. The gesture appeared to show him inappropriately groping Burgess’ Daisy Duke shorts and didn’t go unnoticed by the Internet. Soon the shy Texan found himself front and center of Handgate -- Season 24’s first controversy.
“DWTS” -- Bonner Bolton On the Aftermath of Handgate
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