Connor Wood Honors His Father on Dancing With the Stars

Comedian and social media personality Connor Wood is turning a family mishap into a personal tribute on Dancing With the Stars, dedicating his performance to his father, Pete. As reported by Yahoo on October 20, 2026, Wood's father accidentally sent 10 text messages to Walgreens while trying to vote for his son, confusing the pharmacy's number with the show's voting line by a single digit.

The mix-up comes as Wood and professional dance partner Rylee Arnold prepare for the competition's sixth week. According to The Daily Targum, the pair are scheduled to perform a Viennese waltz to Billy Joel's Piano Man during dedication night, with the routine honoring Pete.

The incident has highlighted the support Wood receives from his family as he continues his run on the ABC competition. Despite the mistaken messages, his father's efforts have become part of the story surrounding Wood's experience on the ballroom floor.

Wood, 31, gained prominence on TikTok in 2020 under the name Fibula and has since developed a career in comedy and podcasting. The Daily Targum reported that he launched a stand-up comedy tour spanning early 2024 through early 2026 and began co-hosting Brooke and Connor Make a Podcast with fellow creator and author Brooke Averick in 2022.

Averick has regularly supported Wood at the competition and discusses his performances with him on their podcast, which releases new episodes every Thursday. The pair's ongoing commentary has also drawn attention to the judges' scores and the reactions of viewers following Wood's performances.

Wood and Arnold earned their highest scores during the competition's third week, according to The Daily Targum. Their foxtrot to Fleetwood Mac's Everywhere on Yacht Rock Night received two sevens and one six from the judges.

The following week, the pair performed a samba to Shakira's Hips Don't Lie and received three sixes and one seven, including a score from guest judge Joe Buck, a longtime NFL broadcaster. Their subsequent scores and the judges' assessments have continued to generate discussion among viewers.

Wood has also described the competition as an unexpected opportunity to reach audiences unfamiliar with his online comedy. In an interview published by Stephanie McNeal on October 15, 2026, he recalled gaining confidence after performing the foxtrot to Everywhere.

"I was like, wait, maybe I can dance? Maybe I can do this!" Wood said.

The performance marked a turning point in how Wood viewed his progress on the show. He also described the program's broad audience as a surprising development in his career.

"There are people watching who have no idea what Fibula is…and now they know me as Connor from Dancing With the Stars," Wood said.

His participation has introduced him to viewers beyond the social media audience that originally made him popular. Wood expressed appreciation for the opportunity to connect with those new viewers.

"It’s been really cool getting introduced to this whole new audience. I’m so grateful," Wood said.

Wood and Arnold are scheduled to perform their Viennese waltz to Piano Man during the show's sixth week, dedicating the routine to Pete after his unsuccessful attempt to cast votes for his son.