Dylan Efron Opens Up About Brother Zac’s Invisible But Unequivocal Support on ‘Dancing With the Stars’

Dylan Efron is making waves on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ and shedding light on why brother Zac Efron’s support is felt, even if unseen in the audience.

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Brotherly Bond Unwavering Despite Absence

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Dylan Efron knows fans were eagerly scanning the crowd for his superstar brother, Zac Efron, at ‘Dancing With the Stars.’ Addressing the curiosity, Dylan, 33, shared with Extra after the October 21 live show, \\”Hey, he’s doing his thing,\\” confirming Zac’s steadfast support from afar. \\”He’s supporting me every day,\\” Dylan affirmed.

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A Night Dedicated to Family

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Viewers had high hopes to spot Zac during Dylan’s heartfelt \\”Dedication Night\\” performance with his partner Daniella Karagach. The pair delivered a mesmerizing contemporary routine to \\”Rewrite the Stars\\” from ‘The Greatest Showman,’ a nod to the 2017 film where Zac and Zendaya originally performed the song. Dylan dedicated this touching performance to his 5-year-old sister, Olivia, highlighting their close bond.

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\\”It just made sense,\\” Dylan remarked about the song choice with Us Weekly. \\”It wasn’t even a thought. That’s like my favorite performance by Zac, so it was special.\\”

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An Unexpectedly High Score

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The judges awarded Dylan and Daniella nines across the board, exceeding their expectations. \\”I was hoping for one nine,\\” Dylan candidly shared, expressing surprise at their success.

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The Emotional Backstory

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Before their performance, Dylan opened up in a pre-dance interview, reflecting on the profound impact of being Zac’s brother. \\”I’m dedicating this dance to my little sister, Olivia. I wasn’t expecting to be a big brother … but immediately, I was inseparable from her,\\” he recounted heavy-heartedly. Choosing \\”Rewrite the Stars\\” served as both a tribute to Zac and a testament to their unyielding brotherhood.

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\\”Zac’s always taken care of me and he did things that were so selfless,\\” Dylan noted. \\”I wanna be that to Olivia, I wanna be the best role model I can.\\”

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Family’s Joyful Reaction

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Since the moment Dylan’s participation in DWTS was announced, his family has been buzzing with excitement. \\”My dad is super excited,\\” he said, mentioning the enthusiasm of Olivia and their younger brother, Henry. Their mother’s reaction was pure astonishment, \\”She’s just like, ‘Where’d this come from?’ My brother is supportive,\\” he added, reminiscing about Zac’s fond memories of attending a live DWTS taping in the past.

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\\”He’s like, ‘The best part is going to be those live shows,’\\” Dylan recalled Zac saying about the thrill of being in the ballroom.

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What’s Next for Dylan?

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Preparing to enchant the audience again, Dylan and Daniella are set to perform a Viennese waltz for the October 28 show, this time to Tommee Profitt and Brooke’s \\”Can’t Help Falling In Love (DARK).\\” With Halloween around the corner, the curiosity over their costumes is building among fans.

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Catch the lively spectacle of ‘Dancing With the Stars’ every Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.

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Reporting based on the original article; quotes reproduced verbatim.