DWTS 13 Cast Rumors – Has Dancing With The Stars Called Shaquille O’Neal To Dance?
Shaquille O’Neal is hanging up his basketball shoes and retiring. But, could Shaq be contemplating buying some dancing shoes in their place? He’s always been a natural born entertainer with several movies and TV series appearances under his belt. TV Guide lists Shaq on their Dancing With The Stars Wish List. They are calling him “Twinkletoes” (LOL!!!). Also, check out this take from My Plain View which says (or more like assumes?) the show has called him.
Shaq said he’s going to go away for a bit to heal his Achilles’ tendon (I am amazed no one has made a Hercules comparison yet), but hopefully he’ll return to us on TV. I would love to see him as an analyst à la Barkley, but I might actually watch him on a reality show even though I despise them. You know “Dancing With the Stars” has already made a call, but I’m not sure who he would dance with. Those girls are literally two feet shorter than him. I’d still watch, though. Every week. I might even vote.
Thanks to @DWTSGossip at twitter, this link shows Shaq dancing and the title of the video makes one go “hmmmm”.
Ok, I’m game if true, are you? But, who do you see this super tall guy partnered with? I would say Kim or Anna?
Heidi’s Note: I call this one wishful thinking on TV Guide’s part more than rumor. If he really has an Achilles issue, he would be INSANE to do DWTS this upcoming season. I had an achilles issue that took more than a year to heal. Couldn’t do my three mile walks, let alone dance.
BEST IDEA EVER! I would pay big money to see this. Pair him with Anna D or Kym though or Maybe Kym but idk if Kym would be up for it ( because she went through a lot in this past season and might need a break…..that fall looked bad.) Either way get him on the show.
It a fun thought to see Shaq on DWTS. If he does have an achillies issue he does need to let it heal.
I dont think its a good idea at all. The pairing of Cheryl Burke and Chad Ochicino and Rick Fox was awkward and hard to watch. Every time Rick and Cheryl danced it looked to me like her neck was being stretched to the limit (I know sounds corny, that just me) haha. It just seemed out of sync…..So I say NO to Shaq.
I’d pass unless they get a female pro OVER 6ft tall.
He’d be great to watch but who would he dance with?
As a celtics fan, this would COMPLETELY piss me off. He signed on for the C’s this year and barely played at all, especially down the playoff run. Now he suddenly feels good enough to take on 13 weeks of ballroom dancing. Boo Shaq….
What size heels does Cheryl need to order this time? Seriously, he is a great entertainer.
I wonder if Edyta would come back for him? He is guarenteed a good amount of weeks since he is an athlethe and extremely popular. She wouldn’t be the first to go.
http://www.wetpaint.com/dancing-with-the-stars/articles/dwts-pros-party-with-athlete-greg-louganis-and-one-tree-hills-shantel-vasanten
Greg Louganis is back lol (can’t they just put him on the show already?) I googled Shantel Vasanten and this could be a good choice for them I guess. (I wouldp air ehr with Derek I think).
Lol, Shaq if dwts call, just say NO!
Eh, Wetpaint is grasping at straws – and I’m pretty sure that we had Greg as a rumor a lot longer than 6 months ago. If having dinner with someone means they’re going to be on the show…nah. I need another source other than this one.
We reported on Greg and Shantel meeting up with Anna and company while they were in Cabo a few days ago. They were all at the same resort. Like Heidi, I think Wetpaint is trying to stir that into something more.
https://www.puredwts.com/2011/06/08/dwts-2011-not-all-play-and-no-work-for-the-dancing-with-the-stars-pros-who-traveled-to-cabo-san-lucas-mexico/