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Whitney Leavitt<\/strong> isn’t the only one in her family making headlines.<\/p>\n The Dancing with the Stars<\/em> contestant, 32, has been wowing fans and judges alike as she vies to win the competition alongside partner Mark Ballas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n However, there’s another very special person who’s been rooting for the reality star: her loving grandfather.<\/p>\n On Tuesday, October 21, a TikToker named Brii shared a video<\/a> revealing that her neighbor\u2014Leavitt’s grandpa\u2014supports his granddaughter’s season 34 DWTS <\/em>journey every week.<\/p>\n “My neighbor calls me every Tuesday to ask me to vote for his granddaughter on his behalf,” Bri wrote alongside a video of an elderly man watching Leavitt on DWTS<\/em>.<\/p>\n “It’s his way of supporting her since he’s not good with phones. I decided to spend some time with him and show him how. He’s the sweetest proud grandpa,” the TikToker continued.<\/p>\n In the clip, the man is also seen sporting a T-shirt featuring a photo of Leavitt and Ballas, 39.<\/p>\n “His t-shirt said it all, proud grandpa energy,” Brii captioned the post.<\/p>\n Fans were emotional in the comments section of Brii’s video, with one writing, “This is such a wonderful reminder that everyone is someone’s BABY!!!! We don’t deserve the love of our grandparents.”<\/p>\n “Omg this is the sweetest thing. You just know he’s calling everyone he knows to vote,” another said.<\/p>\n “You'[re] the sweetest and most genuine person,” a third expressed to the TikToker.<\/p>\n “I’m crying. She did SO good tonight. I love this redemption arc for Whit. She really is a star,” a fourth commented.<\/p>\n “I can’t even express how sweet this is lol,” a fifth wrote.<\/p>\n “Too late for this I’m sobbing. Whitney I hope you realize what you have I miss my grandpa so much,” a sixth said.<\/p>\n “Well now we have to vote for her because I can’t let this sweet man down,” another commented.<\/p>\n Leavitt\u2014who also stars in The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives<\/em> on Hulu\u2014has impressed the DWTS<\/em> judges and fans with her skills.<\/p>\n She and Ballas earned three 10s\u2014the first of the season\u2014from the judges during week 6’s Wicked<\/em> Night<\/a>.<\/p>\n Fans can keep watching Leavitt’s DWTS<\/em> journey live on Tuesdaysat 8 p.m. ET\/7 p.m. CT on ABC and Disney+. This hit show is also available the following day on Hulu.<\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Oct 22, 2025, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFans React to the Heartwarming Video<\/h3>\n