Are there a few ruffled feathers backstage on "Dancing with the Stars"?

According to the Chicago Sun-Times, a source says that Cloris Leachman's continuation in the competition is causing, "deep concerns that people are going to tune out, thinking [DWTS] has become a big joke and not the serious though entertaining dance competition it's supposed to be."

But one "DWTS" co-host -- who is cited as being ''sick and tired'' of Cloris in the article -- tells ET the report is far from the truth.

"I adore Cloris Leachman and have had so much fun working with her this season," says Samantha Harris. "She even peeks into my dressing room each night, on the way to the set, to say hi. She's wonderfully entertaining and I love how she keeps us all on our toes! This story could not be further from the truth."

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