Why 10 Things’ David Krumholtz Was Absent From DWTS’ Heath Ledger Tribute

He also showed off his freshly shaved head after pulling off his winter hat, quipping, “It would have been weird because I’ve shaved what’s left of my hair and then it becomes a whole internet fodder.”

However, he clarified that whether fans would’ve been overwhelmed, underwhelmed or just whelmed wasn’t the reason for his absence. 

“I didn’t want that, but that’s not why I wasn’t there,” the Santa Claus actor emphasized. “I would have dealt with it. Anyway, love them all.”

Before stepping onto the ballroom floor, Stiles—who earned a 36 out of 40—shared more than 10 things she loved about working with Ledge before his 2008 death at age 28.