David Krumholtz reveals why he skipped ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ reunion on ‘DWTS’

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Serna, V. (2026, October 21). David Krumholtz reveals why he skipped ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ reunion on ‘DWTS’. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/21/entertainment/david-krumholtz-reveals-why-he-skipped-10-things-i-hate-about-you-reunion-on-dwts/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-21 · by Vanessa Serna

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David Krumholtz explained on “Dancing With the Stars” that he couldn’t attend a reunion of the cast from his film "10 Things I Hate About You" due to filming commitments in upstate New York. The episode featured Julia Stiles paying tribute to her co-star Heath Ledger, who died in 2008, with a dance performance dedicated to him. Stiles and partner Ezra Sosa received a score of 36 out of 40 from the judges for their routine.
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“Both articles describe the same 'Dancing with the Stars' episode where Julia Stiles paid tribute to Heath Ledger by reuniting the cast of '10 Things I Hate About You', and David Krumholtz explains why he couldn't attend despite wanting to.”
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🔮 “I could not be in LA for ‘Dancing With the Stars’ last night,” he shared.
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Ledger PERSON · 4× Stiles PERSON · 4× David Krumholtz PERSON · 1× Gabrielle Union PERSON · 1× Joseph Gordon-Levitt PERSON · 1× Julia PERSON · 1× Krumholtz PERSON · 1× Larisa Oleynik PERSON · 1× Los Angeles GPE · 1× New York GPE · 1×

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At the time, he had just finished working on the 2008 Christopher Nolan-directed film “The Dark Knight” and was actively filming the 2009 movie “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.” Ledger is survived by his now-25-year-old daughter, Matilda Rose, whom he shares with actress Michelle Williams. Conversation Your voice matters.
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🔮 “I could not be in LA for ‘Dancing With the Stars’ last night,” he shared.

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David Krumholtz revealed he wasn’t able to make the flight to Los Angeles to join his “10 Things I Hate About You” co-stars on stage during Tuesday’s episode of “Dancing With the Stars.” asserted
I → reveal → Stars
“I could not be in LA for ‘Dancing With the Stars’ last night,” he shared. uncertain
he → share → Stars
“I would have loved loved loved to have been there.” asserted
I → love → ?
“Everyone looked so amazing,” Krumholtz, 48, continued. asserted
Krumholtz → look → ?
“Julia’s tribute to my dear friend, who I miss every single day, was amazing and stunning, and I’m so proud of her.” asserted
I → miss → her
The “Oppenheimer” star, who was bundled up in a beanie and jacket, explained he was in upstate New York shooting a movie. asserted
he → bundle → movie
“I thought the cast looked amazing. asserted
cast → think → ?
They all look so young still,” he continued, referring to Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larisa Oleynik, Gabrielle Union, Andrew Keegan and Susan May Pratt. uncertain
he → look → Levitt
Stiles, 45, honored Ledger with a contemporary dance to Frankie Valli’s 1967 hit “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” which the late actor sang to Stiles in the Gil Junger-directed movie. asserted
actor → honor → movie
“I learned a lot from Heath. asserted
I → learn → Heath
He was so authentic,” the actress shared in a pre-recorded video with dance pro Ezra Sosa, 25, before their performance. asserted
actress → share → performance
“I have so many great memories, but I’m also sad because I really wish that I could pick up the phone and be like, ‘Hey, dude. uncertain
I → ’m → phone
People really care about that movie. asserted
People → care → movie
We did something special.'” asserted
We → do → something
When the routine was finished, Stiles’ castmates joined her on the dance floor in front of a photo of Ledger. asserted
castmates → finish → Ledger
Ultimately, the “Save the Last Dance” star and Sosa earned a 36/40 score from the judges. asserted
star → save → judges
Stiles portrays an anti-social high schooler, Kat, who falls in love with Ledger’s character, an outgoing Australian student named Patrick. asserted
who → portray → character
At the time, he had just finished working on the 2008 Christopher Nolan-directed film “The Dark Knight” and was actively filming the 2009 movie “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.” Ledger is survived by his now-25-year-old daughter, Matilda Rose, whom he shares with actress Michelle Williams. Conversation Your voice matters. asserted
voice → finish → Williams
Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted
Discussions → moderate → civility
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