DWTS Season 13 Campaign – Ellen Kay and…Derek Hough?
One of PureDerekHough’s readers, Jane, sent me the following transcription of a conversation between Deena Katz (DWTS Casting), Ryan Seacrest, and Ryan’s cohort, Ellen Kay from Ryan’s show today:
You probably already have this info, but if not, Ryan Seacrest and Ellen Kay spoke to Deena Katz this morning trying to pitch Ellen for the show. She asked who Ellen wanted to dance with and she started to say Louis but then said Derek Hough. Ellen asked if Derek would be back on the show and Deena said yes. Also said that Regis called dibs on Derek. Ellen again said she wanted to dance with Derek or Louis. Deena will be sending out invite letters after July 4th.
As we previously reported, Ellen (with Ryan’s help) has been waging a campaign to get herself on Dancing with the Stars for the upcoming season. It appears the campaign continues and she’s lobbying for Derek – or Louis, I guess if Derek’s not back.
But there are other interesting tidbits in this conversation, if everything Deena is saying is true. First, “Derek will be back” – that sounds like a pretty solid statement. I take it to mean they are definitely planning on him being on the show. However, unless Derek is an indentured servant and I don’t know about it, I’m not calling it a sure thing just yet. I think we will see him this season, but it’s always possible something else (more fun and/or more lucrative) could come up and he decides to sit it out.
Interesting tid bit number 2 – they are sending out “invite letters” after July 4th. So, all you bozos claiming to know the cast? I don’t think so. 🙂 That said – we’ve not seen too many claims by people that they are on the cast yet, and only one person claiming to know some of the cast. I do find this information more helpful though – it means I don’t have to spend a lot of time every day scouring for tidbits…until after the 4th of July. 🙂
ETA – LISTEN FOR YOURSELVES. I haven’t listened to it yet, but Lori tells me that when Ellen says something about Derek, Ryan says “he’s not there”. Deena then insists that Derek will be back, to which Ryan replies, “What do I know about the Houghs?” Which can be taken sarcastically…you judge for yourselves and tell me what you think. 🙂
Derek is back, yeah.
I’m surprised Ellen K. said Derek or Louis since they’re short for her IMO.
Gawd, I can NOT wait!!! PLEASE BRING DEREK BACK and FOREVER! Pay him whatever you need to. The show hasn’t been the same without him.
And tht is so interesting about the July 4th invitations. Hey, and July 4th is just around the corner. 😀
I thought Deena sounded very confident Derek would be back and I wouldn’t be surprised if they will seriously consider Ellen! Hmm??
I’m thinking that some people may be thinking that Ellen K is taller than she actually is???
Just because I’m either curious or stupid, I went to the radio station website and found her page, and then went and looked back a ways, looking for something that might indicate how tall she actually is.
I didn’t find a number, but I found a photo of Ellen standing next to Ryan at an event the station did, and IN HEELS, she’s shorter than he.
I don’t know if I can put images in here, so here’s the url to look at the photo:
http://www.kiisfm.com/cc-common/mlib/842/12/842_1291996287.jpg
And then I found these photos from when she worked the press line for the Burlesque premiere, and she’s looking SHORTER than Julianne and Cher, and about the same height as Christina. It’s just an assumption, that she probably wore flats that night?
http://www.kiisfm.com/pages/ellenk.html?an=A-Night-At-Burlesque-World-Premiere
I guess in heels, she’ll be shorter than Derek or Louis.
@Lori – Ellen must not be very tall then, because most AI contestants tower over Ryan. Thanks for the photos.
Vogue/Heidi:
I think if anything, Derek will at least do one more season. We have to consider also that if the movie is a success, there will be more to come. Honestly, I really think he has the talent to portray Fred Astaire in a Bio-pic. He’s perfect, he looks like him (he’s blond), and he certainly can handle the dance sequences or even Gene Kelly!
Your opinion guys, do you think its really possible Julianne would be back to dance with her brother if she’s asked? These two would bring the house down, although either one can both do this on their own.
As far as the invitations go, do they ask certain pro dancers to come back on their own, or do they pair them up with certain celebrities. they must have an idea who’ll be on in September as far as the celebrities, Heidi/Vogue, what do you think?
I think they figure out the celebrities and then figure out who to pair them with…I kinda think for the lower level celebs coming in (people like Kyle or Chris) they kinda would have to juggle between a bunch of them to make sure they have a pro who’s a good fit for whoever ends up being on. I would imagine that it’s a rather complicated process once you pair up a Jennifer/Derek, Nicole/Derek or Kirstie/Maks – those are probably easy. The people they REALLY want on the show – they give them what they want and then juggle the rest. Seems like it would be quite challenging. As far as the pros go…I would imagine that they have to determine who’s willing to be on for those not on long term contracts. Really, can they all still be on long term contracts at this point?? I would love to know for sure, but I kinda doubt it. Especially, Maks and Cheryl – they’ve been on the show forever so unless they signed a new one, I guess they’re going season to season. I kinda think that Mark and Derek are the same. But I honestly don’t know for sure – I’m just guessing.
I’m also guessing that we get Derek ONE more season. I’m also guessing it won’t be too long before Maks is gone, possibly along with Cheryl. Why? Well, in Derek’s case, DWTS could become a case of diminishing returns. He might get more out of doing more movies. For Maks and Cheryl (and possibly Mark) – their separate businesses benefit greatly from being on DWTS, but at some point having the professional dancers being household names dancing with D list celebrities who are unknown is going to appear a bit ridiculous. It’s entirely possible that the producers don’t care – but they sure had no problem letting Julianne out, and probably BEFORE her contract was fulfilled (going by things Derek has said). Can you imagine her being on the show now? Three movies under her belt, one with Tom Cruise?? Even if she wanted to, I can’t see the producers going for it.
Derek’s better looking than Astaire but the body type is certainly right. 🙂
keep us posted if Derek tweets either both of you Heidi/Vogue.
He is most definitely better looking than Astaire, but he is probably the one dancer actor capable of portraying him, I am 47 years old, I am a huge old movies fan, believe me he is charisimatic, handsome, the most talented dancer I have every seen. My mother is 77 years old, she has seen about every movie ever made, derek is the most talented dancer actor she has seen. She loves the guy.
Buy the way, what are the chances Jennifer Grey will show up at the premiere if Derek dances in season 13. She has expressed how much she misses him as all of us fans. God, just about everyone misses him. I hope he realizes how much he is missed!
I would be ok if Derek left after next season if he continued to do movies and whatnot and Cheryl leaving would be ok I guess, BUT if Maks left I would be pissed. He is THE best male pro there besides derek. If Maks left, I guess Teddy takes his spot since they are around the same height.
I would love to buy some of the shows videos where can I find them I agree with the Ladies I love watching Derek dance he is like Fred Astair I want the video of him and Nacole. thanks
I think that Derek will be back next season. But, unless he is still under contract I don’t expect to see him as a full time pro for very much longer. I hope we at least get to see him in a few pro dances after his contract expires.
Without Derek I more than likely won’t be a full time viewer either judging by my feelings while watching the show in season 12.
I don’t know why but I can see Derek becoming a actor that could be like a Joesph Gordon Levitt: any genre kind of actor. I kinda want Derek in remake of Fred Astaire’s “You Were Never Lovlier” its a great movie and script and he could really do it (If I had to cast it with Mila Kunis as his leading lady…..I don’t know why but I was always a fan of hers. She ahs that girl next door with a twist appeal).