Ron Artest And Snooki No-Go’s To Dance On Dancing With The Stars?
In July, we reported Dancing With The Stars had asked L.A. Basketball star Ron Artest to dance. According to Laker Nation, producers have been in touch with Artest to reach a possible deal, yet nothing was official. Then Laker Nation asked him about it at the Matt Barnes 3rd annual Athletes vs. Cancer event at Trump National which started Friday. Below is how Artest replied…
“Nah I’m not doing that. People want me to, but I’m not. I like that show though!”
Unless something changes, sounds like a “no -go” now even though he might be and has been seriously considering it?
Also, “the tabloid wars continue” (as Heidi put it in an earlier posting, lol). Even though TMZ reported Snooki as signed to dance on Friday, Rumorfix says it’s not true.
RumorFix spoke with a Snooki insider who tells us this report is “not true.”
Similar reports have come up in the past, and during those times, we were told the same thing so until we get some sort of official announcement from ABC, we’re sticking with our Snooki insider.
That possibly shoots down all three new rumored contenders (Queen Latifah, Snooki, and Tiffany Theissen) that TMZ reported on Friday. Unlike Queen Latifah and Tiffany Theissen though, Snooki herself or any official rep from her camp has actually said “no” to the possibility of her dancing yet since the TMZ reporting on Friday. Yet, this past Wednesday Snooki said this to Billy Rush on Access Hollywood…
“I’d didn’t get asked [to be on 'Dancing'], but if I do, dude, I’m bringing the fist pump to the floor,” Snooki told Billy Bush and Kit Hoover on Access Hollywood Live on Wednesday in New York City.
“Wait a minute. You have changed your tune entirely. The last time you were with me, I said, ‘The Sitch did it, what about you?’ You said, ‘Nah, it’s for people whose careers are over’… your career has never been hotter, why would you do it?” Billy asked.
“I changed my mind, I wanna dance!” Snooki said. “If they ask me I’ll do it!”
I don’t know what to think about the Snooki rumors from one day to the next, but, I would say at this point Rob Kardashian and Christina Milian as our strongest rumors to dance for Dancing With The Stars Season 13. I’m thinking the possibility of Kristin Cavallari might be a pretty strong rumor too. Would you agree?
So, I wonder what will this coming week bring for new rumors coming out? 
I have voted for Jacoby because I honestly didn’t think he’d beat Zendaya or Kellie in...
All I know is that my head is spinning from all the “yes they are/no they aren’t” whiplash, & I’m preparing myself to be completely blindsided by the cast announcement – I have a feeling a lot of these names we’re hearing are bogus leaks, meant to distract us from the real casting. Seems to me like TPTB are doing a little bit of the Kansas City Shuffle this season…
^^^^ MEGA DITTO!! I dont know what to think about anything! Im not convinced that Queen Latifa is not going to be on, or Snooki, or Tiffani Thiesan or that they arent I just dont know this is the craziest ever rumor season ever by far. At this point I wouldnt be suprised if Barney is a new pro for this season and is partned with Fergie… This is insane.
What career? I dont call getting drunk and all the other crap she does a career. Her 15 minutes are almost over. Most of the people who have done DWTS have legitimate and respectable careers.
Pam, I agree!!
Zach, LOLto Barney being a new Pro dancing with Fergie!!!! lollll
Courtney, good way to describe!
If they actually cast Snooki they 100% guarantee I’ll avoid this season of DWTS (at least until such time as she’s voted-off). Everything about that “person” is revolting.
yeah, that’s what I said about The Sitch too, but that little goober grew on me LOL He couldn’t dance worth sheeet, but he was very sweet & likeable, who deserved to dance another week or two over some others.
who knows – maybe Snooki has a softer cuddlier side too? I have to agree though, a career ?!? eh … not exactly how I would describe her celebrity.
her partner: either Louis or Mark
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