Jen Affleck Teases She and Partner Jan Ravnik Are Setting 'Haters Straight' with Taylor Swift DWTS Performance (Exclusive)

The dancing duo is feeling fiery going into week 7 of the competition

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Jen Affleck practices. Credit :

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Jen Affleck is all about her Dancing with the Stars family going into week 7.

Halloween Night is bringing out the spooky side of many on the reality dancing competition series, and the MomToker and her partner, Jan Ravnik, are no exception.

Following a week of criticism aimed at the pair, Affleck and Ravnik are hoping to deliver a passionate response with a contemporary number set to "Look What You Made Me Do" by Taylor Swift.

Affleck has fondly spoken about Ravnik's support throughout the competition, and in this week's photo diary, she's giving another look at how close her DWTS family has become.

See her exclusive photo diary for PEOPLE ahead of Halloween Night on DWTS.

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01 of 07

Besties!

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Jen Affleck and Danielle Fishel.

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Danielle Fishel has been spending time with the MomToker behind the scenes, and it's made all the difference in Affleck's outlook.

"Everyone should have a friend like Danielle Fishel. Such a positive and optimistic person to have on stage and backstage!" she writes alongside a photo of her and the Boy Meets World star.

02 of 07

Family That Dances Together, Stays Together

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Jan Ravnik, Jen Affleck, Robert Irwin, Witney Carson.

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Affleck is becoming incredibly close with her DWTS costars. Amid rehearsals, she snapped a photo with her competitor, Robert Irwin, and his partner Witney Carson.

"When people say DWTS is a family, nothing could be truer," Affleck captions the mirror selfie. "Everyone is so supportive and happy to be there!"

03 of 07

A Dynamic Duo

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Jan Ravnik and Jen Affleck.

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Earlier this week, Affleck and Ravnik responded to naysayers following critical comments by former DWTS pro Maks Chmerkovskiy. Amid the buzz, Affleck notes that they're planning on channeling that energy into their anticipated Taylor Swift number this week.

"'Look What You Made Me Do' rehearsals start here! Time to set the haters straight!" she writes alongside a photo from rehearsals.

04 of 07

Press Time

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Jen Affleck smiles ahead of press.

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While Ravnik was on the mend from catching Affleck's flu, she was excited to share their story during a press day.

"A dream come true!" she writes of her DWTS journey.

05 of 07

Jan's Version

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Jan and Jen practice.

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This week's dance to a Swiftie favorite gives Ravnik a chance to be in his element after appearing as a backup for Swift's Eras Tour.

"The audience is finally going to see us live in Jan’s world," Affleck teases ahead of the performance set to "Look What You Made Me Do."

06 of 07

Hard at Work

Jen Affleck Dancing With The Stars behind the scenes
Jan and Jen work on moves.

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There's definitely a fiery look to this week's performance, with both Affleck and Ravnik eager to bring it to the ballroom floor.

"Sadly, no ladder," she jokes about this week's choreography.

07 of 07

Almost Ready

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Jen Affleck teases her "DWTS" week 7 look.

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As for her look for the night, Jen teases she has "a long day in the makeup trailer ahead!"

Dancing with the Stars airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.

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