The Reason Anti-Lochte Protesters Disrupted 'DWTS'

“Dancing with the Stars” returned on Monday night for its 23rd season, and with it, came some unexpected and unwelcome audience participation from anti-Lochte protesters.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, two men, later identified as Los Angeles residents Sam Sododeh, 48, and Barzeen Soroudi, 40, were arrested after they unlawfully entered the ballroom stage to confront the 12-time Olympic medalist and “Dancing” contestant.

One of the protesters spoke to Access Hollywood shortly after the incident to explain the motive.