DWTS Cast 13 Rumors – Is Melissa Gilbert Doing Dancing With The Stars Next Season?
The upcoming June 6th edition of the National Enquirer is reporting that Melissa Gilbert (“Little House On The Prairie” fame) is going to dance on the next season of Dancing With The Stars. Read this schedule of National Enquirer stories to come from Ocdeffluvia;
2011 — June 6 — Arnold Schwarzenegger’s $500 Million Divorce, Jim Carrey’s daughter wants her mom and dad back together, Oprah’s neighbors don’t like her, Kirstie Alley wants to open a dance studio, Melissa Gilbert to be on Dancing with the Stars, Chaz Bono to marry girlfriend, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in couples therapy, John Rich of Celebrity Apprentice rude to fans, Lauren Alaina of American Idol to help tornado victims in her hometown, John Mellencamp and Meg Ryan to wed in July,….
Edit to Add: Here is take from the National Enquirer. Be sure to read the link for the full article.
“After so much pain and heartache recently, it’s nice to see Melissa with something to smile about,” said an insider. “Her upcoming appearance is giving her something to look forward to after her split from her husband.
Melissa and her husband of 16 years, “Scarecrow and Mrs. King” star Bruce Boxleitner, separated on March 1. The couple continued to live together for a while and attempted to reconcile, but Bruce finally moved out when the couple realized their relationship was not going to work.
Melissa was also deeply disappointed when she lost out on a role in the new version of the nighttime soap “Dallas.” Producers chose “Desperate Housewives” star Brenda Strong instead.
Adding to her woes, Melissa came down with a severe bout of colitis – inflammation of the colon – after undergoing a colonoscopy recently.
“Melissa has had one bad break after another,” added the source. “It’s nice to see her luck is changing by landing on ‘Dancing with the Stars. ’
I remember Melissa’s name coming up a lot in many fans wish lists last Season. I’ve also seen her sitting in the audience either this Season or last, can’t remember which? Though I think it was this past season. After doing some digging on twitter, I found she tweets regularly to Kirstie Alley and she was a fan this Season.
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So, what do you think of this possibility? I’d love it. I’ve always liked Melissa. Even though the National Enquirer is not reliable (then again, tabloids seem to nail it too sometimes), I wouldn’t be surprised if Melissa isn’t a serious contender to do the show next Season?
Heidi’s Note: If true, I would peg her as a likely winner, based on her history on Little House – depending on who else is on this coming season, of course.
John’s Update: Melissa posted the following 2 tweets where she says the rumors are exaggerated and that they’re not casting yet, but that she’d answer her phone if they did call. Exaggerated doesn’t mean that the base story isn’t true. Although, it is early for them to have a final cast. Lots of negotiating and contract signing to happen before anyone is officially in season 13’s DWTS cast. Melissa’s smart to deny anything. DWTS doesn’t like leaks. Here are her tweets:
All rumors of me doing next DWTS are highly exaggerated. The National Enquirer has got it wrong again.though I am flattered by the responses
— Melissa Gilbert (@GilbertforMI) May 31, 2011
I assure you, they are not casting yet and no one has called me. That said, if they did, I'd answer the phone
— Melissa Gilbert (@GilbertforMI) May 31, 2011
She’d sure have a lot going for her! I think she’d be a fun celeb to have on the show. 🙂
Me too Evaine. Who do you see her dancing with? I’m thinking of a Derek or Tony match?
Heidi, I bet you are right!
I’d say probably Derek if he’s back, although Tony would be a good match-up too. Mind you, maybe TPTB would feel it’d be too much like Jennifer-redux to have her dance with Derek?
That’s true. She reminds so much of Jennifer in that picture!
*takes a second look* Oh, she does, doesn’t she? 🙂
I was just thinking, mature woman, delicate stature, America’s sweetheart – would be a lot like Jennifer.
Hey, are you guys going to do a post at some point about “Dream Couples”? I think it would be neat to see what pairings people would come up with. 🙂
EXCELLENT IDEA!! We will have to do that!!! 😉
Oh, and I was going to say Maks might be a possibility for Melissa too being she loved him and Kirstie so much this Season? Though I’m not sure I can see them together?
Well, she’s a tough cookie, so I think she could work well with him, but the height thing might be an issue. Isn’t she a short one?
My wish list is still Giada DeLaurentiis (preferably with Derek).
I’m open to Melissa on the show. Don’t know much about her but she’d be good. Did anyone watch Dee Wallace on this morning’s GMA? She said she’s open to DWTS. Not a rumor or anything but could be a “You heard it here first. LOL” Special thanks to Voguerista for sending me the link! She is Miss Media indeed! 🙂
*looking up* Yep, she’s only 5′ 3!!
LOL Thanks Nathan! 😉
I assume at some point they’re going to go back to pairing Derek with the 30-something married mommies or models, but who knows? They seem to have officially broken that streak he had going. I can honestly say I don’t care who he gets as long as he comes back – it makes me much more inclined to enjoy the show. 🙂
Melissa Gilbert would probably have a similar fanbase to Jen Grey’s – pop culture icon status and all. How tall is she??
And I see we’ve trained Nathan to distinguish between actual rumors and “wish lists”. 😉
5’3″?? Yeah, that’s Derek, Mark, Damian or Louis, most likely. Maks is likely much too tall and will be reserved for taller women, most likely.
Heidi, this website has trained me in more ways than you know. And that is one of them! Thanks you guys!
WHAT ABOUT A SOAP OPERA EDITION OF ALL SOAP OPERAS ON DANCING WITH THE STARS OF ALL NETWORKS WITH ONE ACTOR ONE ACTRESS FROM THEIR RECTROSPECTIVE SOAP OPERA
Gabi, welcome and I love that idea. 😉
I read an interview with Sara Evans where she said that she would do dWTS again! 🙂 I didn’t see the season she was on (about the only one I missed, I think). What would you think if she came back? Was she with Maks last time???
@Meggie- If memory serves me she was partnered with Tony in Season 3. Not sure if the show would let her come back considering she chose to leave due to family matters half way through the competition.
In regards to Melissa, I actually would love for her to do the show. Grew up watching re runs of Little House. I could see her with Derek, Damian, Louis or Tony.
The person I hope would return is Misty May-Treanor. She was hard working, had a great sense of humor and was fun to watch. I think she had potential and could of gone far.
While I am not a fan of “Little House on the Praire”, I would like to see her o nthe show. I can see ehr p[aired with Tony or Maks or maybe/hopefully Jonathan (any excuse to get him back competing lol). As for the sara evan return to the show to compete rumor, I don’t think its a good idea. She got decently far on her season so she would have a major advantage over the others. I want to see Jewel or Nancy O’Dell come back to compete though (especially Nancy).
She was married to, or the divorce may still be in the works, to actor Bruce Boxleitner (I am making a sad attempt at his last name). She also heads up some kind of anti-substance abuse group for kids and speaks openly about her own battle with alcoholism.
I think she’d be a great addition to the show.
Melissa said no one has called her yet. Via twitter.
@Maddy – They will call her now I am sure of that….
I would personallly love to see Melissa Gilbert on the show dancing right along with her sister Sarah….just a thought. These two are so far apart in personalities it might be fun….or maybe not…
I’d love to see Melissa Gilbert’s former love, Rob Lowe, on the show with Kym. Sizzle! Sizzle!
Melissa, if you’re reading this – thanks a BUNCH for tweeting a link to this page. 🙂 And yes, you should do the show – glad to see you’re open to the idea.
🙂