DWTS Season 13 – Pro Watch!!
ETA: Updates are in red.
Note: John taught us a new trick – we can now “stickie” a post to the top of the page and add new posts below it. Which is what I’m going to do with this post, so don’t miss anything down below. ๐ ย ETA: You can tell a stickied post by the lovely blue color. ๐
Okay, so the pros supposedly find out if they are competing on Monday, but in seasons past they actually start getting confirmed this weekend. ย If you believe @DWTSGossip on Twitter, 8 have been confirmed and 4 are waiting to find out. She also says there will be three “new faces” on the dance floor with partners. Which means only ONE of the currently unconfirmed pros will be getting a partner, according to what she wrote about it. I’m still wondering if it just means 3 new Troupe members, but she implies three new faces competing with celebs (which means they don’t necessarily have to be Troupe, since those aren’t technically “new”). Wow. I just made my own brain ache. I hope you all followed that. ๐
I’ve noted all those called “confirmed” by @DWTSGossip, below. All that said, a word of caution: I do think that @DWTSGossip has a source that is reliable. I say that’s likely because I’ve had them before and @DWTSGossip has been on target in the past. HOWEVER, as with anything you read on the net, it is not “for sure” until it comes from the Pros themselves, Tom Bergeron or DWTS producers via GMA. We’ve seen a previously reliable source (TMZ) go down in flames this season and they were right the last two seasons. ย Just be cautious before you start throwing parties…or go into mourning. ๐ ย I think she’s (?) probably right…but that’s what I said about TMZ as well. ๐ย ย ETA: Please note that nothing is certain until we hear it from the Pros or the show. Don’t yell at me if something turns out to be incorrect. ๐
The MEN
Derek Hough – YES, perย Deena Katz on Ryan Seacrest’s Radio Show and @DWTSGossip
Maksim Chmerkovskiy – Most likely, per Maks’ twitter, and yes per @DWTSGossip
Mark Ballas – Yes, according to @DWTSGossip
Louis Van Amstel – unknown
Tony Dovolani –ย Yes, according to @DWTSGossip
Dmitry Chaplin – unknown
Corky Ballas – unknown
Val Chmerkovski – according to @DWTSGossip
Tristan McMannus – according to @DWTSGossip
The WOMEN
Cheryl Burke – Yes, according to @DWTSGossip
Kym Johnson – Yes, according to @DWTSGossip
Chelsie Hightower –ย OUT according to @DWTSGossip
Lacey Schwimmer – Yes, according to @DWTSGossip
Karina Smirnoff – Yes, according to @DWTSGossip
Anna Trebunskaya – IN
Peta Murgatroyd – Definite, per Damian Whitewood
Ballroom Battlers –ย confirmed by Louis
Lacey Schwimmer
Mark Ballas
Tony Dovolani
Louis Van Amstel
Cheryl Burke
Karina Smirnoff
Could the “new faces” be coming from the Troupe, below?? ย Who knows? I’m inclined to think we’re going to see TWO new guys as potential replacements for Derek and Maks, but that is pure speculation on my part. ย It would make sense that they need to try to find two new fan favorites for the eventuality of those two leaving. Do YOU think Derek is bulking up just for DWTS?? Read what he ate for breakfast the other day!! And Maks has already dropped large hints. My other question is…how tall are Oksana and Nicole?? ย Shorter than Chelsie?? If so, she might be in line for Chaz Bono. And if Ted is one of the new faces and Nicole also – meet the new Derek and Julianne. As if!! :::sniff::: ย ๐
The Troupe
Oksana Dmyrenko
Tristan MacManus – Yes
Peta Murgatroyd
Kiki Nyemchek
Nicole Volynets
Ted Volynets
ETA: In the category of “Things that make you go hmmm…” is the tweet from Tony to Val that you see below. So could Val be a new pro?? A member of the troupe? I’m starting to think that we won’t lose 3 of our regulars and that the new faces could be for the troupe – or it could be some mixture thereof. ๐ We’ll see!!
[blackbirdpie url=”https://twitter.com/#!/TonyDovolani/status/105636161137025024″]
OMG HEIDI! I AM DYING HERE! JUST DYING!!! Could this mean Damian and possibly Peta could be dancing with a pro…maybe even Tristan? My dream list will come true if this happens. Like you, I think the show needs people to possibly replace the older pros when and if they decide not to do the show any longer. This would be the perfect time to introduce new blood while at the same time adding a freshness to the show. The only thing I hate is that Anna might not be picked to come back. I so hope that doesn’t happen.
Wow, is this ever getting exciting!!! ๐
(LOL to your “brain ache”!!)
I pray that Anna is the one picked out of the unconfirmed ones!!! They really should just sideline Lacey or Cheryl for a season in my opinion. As far as the other 3 “new” pros, I’m guessing it’s gonna be Ted, Peta, and Tristan. I don’t think Nicole made a big enough impact compared to Peta and Oksana, and I think Ted will be there to “replace” Maks when he leaves the show so giving Ted some exposure might help. Tristan has the luck of the Irish, but also made a more memorable impact with Peta.
new trick = very cool ๐
Great post, Heidi! My stomach plummeted when I read it though! Like Vogue, I am dying!
The only thing that gives me pause is something Chelsie said on her Twitter page maybe three-four weeks ago. Someone asked her if she was going to be on DWTS this coming season and she responsed with a very hearty “Yep! :)” Also, Lacey’s had a LOT going on lately, including some random comments about wanting to live in NYC. When I saw that, I thought perhaps she’d gotten word that she wouldn’t be back and was planning on making a move somewhere else. Who knows though, really, until we hear from the Mirror Ball Gods?
Teddy’s been making interesting comments on his Twitter page, so I’m with Steve. I think it will probably be Peta, Tristan and Teddy. Of course, Peta could be out and it could be Nicole. Who knows? Oksana is still competing, according to her FB page, so that leads me to believe that she might not be ready to give that up. It’s shaping up to be a very interesting few days we have coming up…
Can’t wait unil the next Pro Watch!!!
If Anna is not on I will be majorly upset. ๐
*goes to sit on the Anna bench with Rory*
*Harrumphs as well*
I’ll be heartbroken if Anna isn’t back. I’m inclined to believe DWTSGossip, but I really hope she’s wrong.
I thought Lacey might be out this season based on what she’s been saying on Twitter, but I think she was just trying to find a way around explaining why she’s not there if she’s not asked back.
I should have mentioned that it’s possible that we will just keep updating this post. ๐
I guess I better start following the troupe…
I’m intrigued by the 3 new possible pros. But please, not at the expense of Anna Trebunskaya! I love her so much on the show… sniff, sniff. I’d much rather have a Peta/Damian dynamic then a sibling dynamic of Teddy/Nicole. Of the troupe, I think Peta would be the best to graduate into a pro. Tristan is great too. I wouldn’t mind giving him some love, especially if I will be hearing that sexy accent! LOL! Gosh, it’s going to be weird that this show will one day be without Derek Hough or Maks…. =(
When Derek and Maks leave, I will cry. But I am excited to see some new faces ๐
Me too Sarah. Let’s hope and pray that doesn’t happen for a while yet!!
Have you guys noticed Peta’s excitement and how well one of her meetings went? Also, on Wednesday, she said “Today couldn’t get any better.” I think there is definitely something up with her more than the norm…but, maybe I’m just too excited myself.lolllll
I dont think things are looking good for Anna T, guys… ๐ Well maybe she needed some time off to focus on other things…like her marriage and stuff lol. Only time will tell though.
Damian’s twitter say’s things like “time to train,” “let the games begin,” “one happy man.” It could refer to anything but I am hoping it’s that he will be one of the Pros this season.
For the Anna fans that are upset, she usually doesn’t comment about if she’s in or not, does she?
@Harper, really? That sounds ALOT like he’s on for this season but we all said the same thing about Hope Solo. ๐
@ Well the thing is if Lacey, Karina, Kym and Cheryl are confirmed, the will be three new pros, assuming there are six men and six woman that only leaves room for one more female pro and if Chelsie already said yes she’s on and Lacey doesn’t spiraticly decide to move to New York idk how good Anna T’s chances are of making the cut…
Harper, I went and checked Damian’s twitter and it’s been saying things like ” Time to train ” since like the 12th? Soooo idk ๐
Sarah, no, she doesn’t usually. She’s usually very quiet before the announcements. *sigh*
Oh, come on guys – they’re dancers, they’re always training. It’s their way of LIFE.
True, Heidi. What caught my attention was really the part was ” let the games begin ” not so much the comment about training.
I wonder if Peta is on this season, if they’re preparing her to replace Kym. Not that I don’t like Kym, but she’s the oldest female pro and maybe she’s getting a little tired so they’re going to try and replace her with another Aussie.
I do think they should retire Lacey. Actually, I really wanted Inna Brayer to have another season, because I think she was a much better teacher than Lacey, but Lacey got Lance who was much more well known and popular.
Steve, no one can replace Maks.
OK, maybe I’m in DWTS overload, but I simply cannot remember the deal with the Ballroom Battlers? The term seems somewhat familiar, but for the life of me cannot remember what that was all about. And of course, cannot find it again either. No need to rehash history … but if someone could point me to that previous post, I could refresh my memory! LOL
I don’t usually comment here, but Peta also commented to DWTSGossip saying, “no, it’s not true” after they responded to a Daily Mail story showing her in Malibu and claiming she’s going to be on next season without Damian… Only she never elaborated on what part wasn’t true.
But I do have a feeling we may see the two of them, and possibly Teddy or Tristan (and personally I’m hoping for Tristan). I’m not really for the “new blood” since I assume it’s going to be one of the “professional” pros, who will probably be sacrificed, and likely for a Lacey Jr. I’m very sorry to say it, Lacey fans, but she doesn’t seem to understand standard ballroom, or care. She’s fun-loving and cute, so if only she had as much talent for it as she does in stealing the camera’s attention…
As for the pro we don’t know will return, is it possible nobody knows because it depends on which celebrity candidate signs on? I honestly don’t know. They’ve definitely had some personality mismatches before. I’m in the minority apparently, I love both Anna and Chelsie and would miss either one. I hate especially that it’s the two Ten Stylers who bring such fiery yet honest and humble personalities and devoted partnerships on the line…of course. :/
Here ya go Linde. This tells you a little about the BB. They’ve been filming it off and on throughout the summer. If you have a facebook or twitter account, go to Louis Van Amstel pages and read back to get more on the idea of what takes place. He’s been the best source of knowledge on it so far:
https://www.puredwts.com/2011/07/20/ballroom-battle-new-segment-on-dancing-with-the-stars-13/
Vogue:
Just curious, why are certain pro’s involved in BB and others are not? Is Derek possibly involved in another, maybe even Maks?
Lets hope that on the first show the pros open the show which they haven’t done in a while, especially with Derek absent for one season. God I hope!
The pros involved are those Louis lists. I suspect that Derek is helping with one of them, since he was at lunch with them the other day and talked about dancing for the first time in a while and his back being in shock. I think it was on a volunteer basis – I heard they asked Maks and he didn’t want to, I would imagine the same is true with Derek. The pros involved seem to be those who are involved in studios.
Everyone is replaceable, Rebecca, some successfully and others not so much. But I believe what Steve is referring to is that Maks has hinted at sitting out – which means he will have to be replaced eventually. As will Derek.
Thanks for the post!
Well, I’m thrilled it sounds like Tony and Karina will be returning. However, add me to those of you who would be very upset if Anna T doesn’t return for this season. It would be great if Damian turns put to be one of the new faces.
I’d guess Peta, Teddy, and Tristan.
Peta’s great, but unless they give her a powerhouse partner, she doesn’t have a fanbase like the others yet to keep her in the competition long enough to showcase her choreography/dancing to the fans of who don’t keep up with her outside of the show.
I’d love to see Oksana as a pro on the show one day, but I think she’s still competing, though I could be wrong on that.
Teddy would probably be the replacement for Maks and Tristan was involved with the USO tour not that long ago.
That said, I’m partial to the pros we have now. So purely speculating here,
Anna-might not be back for personal reasons like she’s ready to have babies or something, but I’d miss seeing her each week.
Chelsie-She is supposedly working on a music demo or something, but she did reply to a fan on Twitter a few weeks ago and said she’d be back this season.
@dwtsgossip hinted to @puredwts on twitter that the new pros could be 3 completely new faces on the show this morning. Well, that is what I understood from the tweet—> “@puredwts All I know for now is that they’re new to the pro pool. ๐ I personally don’t think the troupe is returning at this point.” Interesting …
Sorry, Damian just doesn’t qualify as “new” no matter how hard you try to wedge him into that spot.
And also remember that nothing is for sure until the announcement.
Regis Philbman is in LA hosting at Disney Land with Tom B, probably nothing but just interesting non the less. ๐
I have a hard time believing there won’t be a “troupe”. Then again, they had to make room in the show somehow for the Ballroom Battle. Uggh, not sure I’m liking this if true? Anyway, for now, I’m not going to believe anything until it comes from the show itself.
Anyone getting tickets to the BB tomorrow. Make sure you tweet the photo of the new amphitheater set! We all want to see it!
I noticed Damian using the word “train” a lot lately too. He is preparing for something, that’s for sure.
The Ballroom Battle is probably in addition to all the regular stuff, not instead of it. It’s not going to air during every week of the show I think.
Buttercup!!! *hugs you* Long time no see!! ๐
Anyone here know how old Tristan is? And Peta? I saw where @Courtney had said Teddy is 21, but don’t know about the other two…
Don’t mean to spam the thread, but the reason I ask about Peta’s and Tristan’s age is here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1285166/Brian-Fortuna-quits-Strictly-Come-Dancing-BBC-demote-celebrity-pairings-dance-troupe.html
I think someone has already referenced this article here at PureDWTS, but the accusations of ageism (at least in the U.K. version of the series) surprised me. I was wondering if maybe they’re looking at doing the same thing here in the U.S.?
According to their list of the 8 confirmed pros Lacey is one of them. So is she on the list or off it now? Is there new information on her status?
So still waiting would be Louis, Anna, Dimitry, and Chelsie, right? Wow, I was so hoping that Damian would be one of the new faces. Still keeping my fingerscrossed.
I believe Tristan is 28 and Peta is 24, they’re on the younger side compared to some of the pros on the show. I don’t think the US has to worry as much about agism. In my opinion, I think Brian Fortuna was axed because he just wasn’t as strong of a dancer compared to the other pros. He doesn’t have a lot of competition results and when I watch him in pro routines, he seems to have trouble and has come close to dropping a lot of his partners. That’s just my opinion though
Val announced his retirement. Is he one of the 3 new pros maybe?
Maks’ brother Val retired from amateur competitions verr recently-or so I read. I don’t know all that much about him, but could he be one of the new pros?
Well, it sounds like Derek is getting excited about the new season. Or maybe I’m reading too much into it. ๐
From his twitter: “I feel like I want to run 10 miles. Have so much energy all of the sudden.”
I love Jennifer Grey’s reply: “stop showing off, kid! Who’s your next lucky partner gonna be??!!!”
Maybe thats the interesting development Maks was referring to – his brother Val being added as a new male pro… Maybe you girls are onto something.
Gitte, let’s hope it’s cause Derek just found out the cast and its a good one. lol! ๐
Gitte:
I love Jennifer Grey, she’s hilarious! She just loves Derek and lets hope she shows up at the season premiere show rooting for him. I have a feeling she will. Those two were magical together!
Tony just congratulated Val on his new career… More hints that he might be on dwts.
Soooo if Val is one of the “new faces” we’ll be seeing…could it mean Daria is one, too?
Would Val retire just so he’ll join troupe? NAH!!!
I do think that the troupe is returning and one if the male dancer will become a pro based on this tweet.
https://twitter.com/elenagrinenko/status/105154819437760512
His answer
https://twitter.com/seryonik/status/105159829156405249
I’m 99.99% sure the troupe will be back. I also think that most of the new faces could be there and not in the Pro roster. But I don’t know for sure. ๐ We’ll see!!
Heidi – Do you think Val is a new troupe member then? And not a new pro?
You guys are reference on this news:
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2011/08/latest-dancing-with-the-stars-buzz-chaz-bono-elisabetta-canalis/1
Awesome Carlos. Thanks!!! ๐
i would love to see theo cohen and erik astrada on dwts
I don’t know what to think, actually. I think the Troupe will be back and it might have new faces – but that doesn’t mean that Val has to be part of it. He could be a new Pro. Hard to say.
A guess, based on nothing in particular – They’ll “promote” Tristan and Peta from the troupe, and pick up Val C. as their third “new face”. I’ll also guess (much to my chagrin) that Chelise will be returning, and Louis, Dmitry, and Anna will sit out S13, with Louis in the “ballroom battle” segments that are taping now.
…hoping I’ll wind up eating those words about Anna, BTW… ๐
You & me both, Sally! I’m afraid I’m gonna lose my little Russian redhead ๐ *sniff*
Me too Guys. I will cry!
I think those guesses are pretty good, Sally. Although I would MUCH rather see Anna than Chelsie… maybe they’re just waiting on a specific celeb to sign on the dotted line before making their decision? Of course with Lacey being so uncharacteristically quiet, I wonder if DWTS Gossip is wrong about her? (Yes, I’m pulling at all the straws in order to keep Anna in the mix. *LOL*)
First Jonathan and now Anna ๐ I am going to miss her.
Evaine, Lacey said something within the past week or so about getting some news she was excited to share with everyone. It could be anything, but I’m afraid it’s about her being a pro for this season. I don’t see any of the other ladies leaving, so that might mean Anna’s out. ๐ I don’t know why. I would think ABC would try to match her with someone, it seems like most people love her.
I do think that Val joining the cast would make Maks want to stick around. Other than him getting a New York-based partner, I don’t know what else the “interesting developments” could be.
I really doubt that Anna’s out, guys. But it would NOT surprise me in the least bit that Val is joining and they’re booting Louis or Dmitry.
I agree – I do think Val is going to be a dancer this season. But would there be all this hoopla about “new blood” or “fresh faces” if it’s only within the Troupe – I mean, they are the fresh faces already, right? Isn’t this only their 2nd season? How much fresher does it get? I gotta say, I’m excited about a little shake up in the Pro department – I don’t wish any of them gone forever – I have my favorites of course (Maks, Anna, Kym, Derek, Jonathan) but do love them all, in their own way.
But (as someone already said) doubt Val would retire from competition to be in the Troupe of DWTS. (does anyone know what he is referring to that dq’d him from competition?) Somehow, I don’t think so. But I do see Maks deciding to do S13 after all to be there to support his little brother.
Maddy, I thought the tweet exchange between Elena G. and Serge Onik was about the fact that he is dancing with Kirstie Alley right now. I think it was a bit of joke whether he and Kirstie had made the troupe.
I could be wrong, but that is how I interpreted it. She (Kirstie) has been dancing with him most of the summer.
I don’t think Val wanted to retire for personal reasons, but political ones. His resignation letter makes me think he’s frustrated with the ISDF and WDC making it difficult to compete with the other dancers rather than the other organization. He wouldn’t be the first. But I do think it would be too much of a coincidence for him to announce he’s retiring within weeks of the next season casting.
I’m agreeing that Peta, Tristan and Val are pretty likely candidates. I also think it sounds like the troupe has pretty much moved on. Unless it too is going to consist of new faces?
I am soooooo anxious to find out who the rest of the pros are !!! I am all for new pros but I have grown so attached to the regular ones that I really don’t want to see any of them sit out a season.
But I do think that Peta , Tristan and Val have a good chance of making it as the new pros.
I do think the Troupe will be back , if dwtsgossip is right that only one of Dmitry, Chelsie, Anna and Louis will return maybe the rest that have to sit out the season will join(and lead) the Troupe and choreograph the dances.
Chelsie’s answer to R u back this season….Still waiting she said. I guess dwtsgossip was right.
https://twitter.com/chelsiehightowr/status/105806458783932416
How do you guys interpret this tweet… ๐
http://twitter.com/#!/DWTSMaksimFans/status/105987636707082240
The Lulu/Yaya twins (friends of the boys) are wishing the three of them a good time in LA. Means that Val and Teddy are heading west with Maks. ‘Tis not the first time Val and Teddy have gone with Maks, but I have to agree that this time it has a little more meaning than other years. I’m still thinking that Teddy’s back with the troupe and Val could be going to compete. ๐
And then there’s this, tweeted this AM by Lizzie Grubman, Maks’ PR person (and I’m pretty sure Val’s and Teddy’s as well)
“You know it almost fall when client A, client B, and client C are leaving for #DWTS13! Woo Hoo!!!!!”
(I have no clue how to get the link for that one single tweet. *sigh*)
We of course won’t know for sure until next Wednesday when the couples are announced (assuming Val is as mum as his bro when it comes to announcing he’s on the show), but at this rate, I’m guessing Val is a new pro and Ted’s returning to the troupe. And I’m guessing Lizzie Grubman is seeing dollar signs as a result. ๐
Courtney:
Are they removing Anna from the pros, you think and Chelsie? If anything could it be temporary? I mean why these two, they are popular! I don’t know if its really these two, they sound unsure if they are returning.
Margaret, every season the pros go through this – well, most of them do. It won’t be the first time Anna has sat out a season. It will be a first for Chelsie, but Lacey has sat out and Louis has as well. This is nothing new or really that shocking. What is different about this season is that they might be sitting out three at one time for brand new people. BUT, as I keep saying – we don’t know for sure that is the case yet.
@Margaret – Well, I can’t say definitively at this point, but if @DWTSGossip is right and we’re going to be seeing 3 new pros (and there’s 12 couples), then there’s only one spot left for either Louis, Chelsie, Dmitry, or Anna to fill, based on those that have already been confirmed and depending on what combination of girls & guys the new pros are. If it’s 2 new male pros and 1 new female one (which is what I’m leaning towards), then that leaves one spot left for Chelsie or Anna – and I’m afraid it’s going to be Anna that sits out this season. Chelsie has not sat out any season since becoming a pro in season 8, while Anna has been sat out a few times, and I’m wondering if by phasing out Jonathan they might be phasing out Anna, too – a la Alec & Edyta. Or maybe Anna wants to spend more time traveling & teaching with her husband – who knows. But I think TPTB already know which lady they want, and are maybe just waiting for one last celeb to sign before breaking the news. I think they learned their lesson about telling pros yes or no before making sure their lineup was set in stone after season 11 – that’s when Edyta decided at the last minute not to return, and they had to bring Lacey back after telling her no. They may be leaving one of the ladies hanging on in vain for their own benefit – which stinks, but I can understand why. Let’s put it this way: I’m preparing for the worst, which for me would be Anna not returning. Then again, the rumors we’re hearing could be completely wrong, and maybe the new faces are in the troupe and not the actual pro lineup – in which case I think Chelsie, Anna, & Louis would all return. I doubt Dmitry would be back – I’m thinking the only reason they brough him back in season 12 was due to the unusually high number of tall female celebs they had. But yeah – time will tell. I’m crossing my fingers ๐
If Anna’s out, I seriously think it probably has to do with her wanting to be with her husband more and less with the show “phasing her out”. Maybe they’re finally going to start a family? In any case, I still hold out hope that they will keep her. I’m cool with them bringing Val (I love Dmitry but he never quite warmed up to the audience).
I hope they bring Maks’ brother to the show. With Maks planning to leave, the show needs another hottie!
I’m also afraid Anna might not be back for this season, but that doesn’t keep me from really hoping and keeping my fingers crossed she will be back. Wouldn’t be the same without her. Personally, I’d rather have her there than Chelsie (and Lacey).
I love watching Val dance. His movement reminds me so much of Maks sometimes, yet he (Val) has his own distinctive style. And he is so quick – what feet! I totally understand why he was so successful in competition – 3 world championships. I can see DWTS adding him as a pro, especially to keep the Chmerkovskiy name going since I cannot see Maks doing the show for more than another couple of seasons. Maks’ life is moving on now, and I can see him getting too busy with his own new opportunities (in the US and in the Ukraine/Russia).
DWTS Gossip just tweeted congrats to Peta and Tristan for joining DWTS as pros. Shouldn’t we start hearing any time now from pros who are definitely out? I love Anna, but I suspect she is out and Chelsie is the one waiting for her celeb to sign. Peta is a great performer live and seems really nice, so I’m happy for her, but I really don’t want to lose Anna either.
Yeah, I saw that Michele. I need a bit more than her say so at this point. We’ve been talking about Peta and Tristan as a pro for a few days now (and I def believe the Tristan one for reasons of my own ๐ ) and I need more to make it concrete. I may up date with her say so and some of my own info soon.
Interesting that she didn’t confirm Val though. Hmm
By my math, things are looking up for Ms. Trebunskaya. ๐
ETA: and not so good for Dmitry, Louis or Corky, unless they are going for more than 12 celebs, 6 of each gender.
Indeed ๐ This makes me happy. I thought for sure they’d keep Chelsie…guess we’ve underestimated the appeal of our favorite redheaded Russian!
I would rather have Louis on this season than Mark…. I guess there aren’t any wild personality type on the show this season, Louis usually gets the ones they think would be hard to tame….. Maybe Snooki is not joining the cast this season.
I’m starting to wonder if maybe DWTS Gossip is right about there not being a troupe this season. I haven’t heard or seen the other 4 talking about it. Teddy’s talked about going to LA, but I’m wondering if it has more to do with DanceWithMeLA than DWTS. Thoughts or am I totally crazed? ๐
Now that Tristan and Peta have been promoted to cast (if the rumors are true), I don’t know that I’ll miss the troupe as much. Just saying…
Now that is one thing I think DWTSGossip is wrong about – the troupe is back. I can assure you of that. ๐ And Kiki will be part of it.
Thanks for the update. I’m also feeling a little more hopeful about Anna. Really hope she’ll bew back!!!
She did congratulate Elena on Oksana and Kiki returning. I think the troupe is back.
@Courtney and Maddy, thanks for the confirm. I did like both Kiki and Oksana. Hopefully, they’ll use the troupe better than they did last year and let us get to know them more.
I think Val is one of the new pro’s & probably Teddy in the troupe, but unfortunately, I do not think Nicole will be back . Kinda bums me out because I like her. I do hope Anna is back.
Wow, I really thought Anna was out but im so glad things look better for her now! Chelsie is great but id rather have Anna. Im so happy for you huge Anna fans ” Courtney and Evaine ๐ ” and whoever else was bummed about her. Btw Courtney if you still have the property in Floride you are selling im ready to deal. You weren’t kidding about that too…right? ๐
Shoot, I love both Anna and Chelsie. ๐
Wouldn’t Teddy have to quit school to be a pro on the show – I thought he was a full-time university student (or did he already graduate)?
I am SO keeping my fingers crossed that Heidi’s math is correct!
Personally I would prefer to have both Anna and Chelsie and sacrifice Lacey as a pro. I was sick of Lacey half way through last season and her and Mike were already off the show. IMO, her routines with the troupe were dull, sloppy and often looked repetitious. If the troupe is back, and I imagine it will be, I would like to see them utilized a bit differently.
Me too, Evaine! Congrats!! @Sandra. I guess I didnt think about that idk about Tristan maybe he’s taking time off? Who knows.
@Sandra – He may have already graduated, because I think he was a senior in the spring. If not, it wouldn’t be unheard of for him to take a semester off. Inna Brayer did the same thing when she did the show.
I’m crossing my fingers that DWTSGossip is right and Chelsie is out. Chelsie’s cool & all, but I’d much rather have Anna ๐ Really & truly, I’d rather Lacey sit out and keep both Chelsie & Anna, but we can’t always get what we want.
OK, not happy about not Chelsie Hightower not being on the show.
At this point I’m not a bit interested in seeing Peta and Tristan, or anyone else from the Troupe for that matter, move up to a regular Pro spots And I since we already have Maks I can’t see the reason for bringing his brother Val onto the show.
Oh well, not my call.
But, will have to keep my fingers crossed for the return of Anna.
Wow, this is all just so exciting! I hope it’s true Peta, Val, and Tristan will be pros. If so, this season will feature all of my fave pros with an exception to Lacey and Mark. But, at work I was thinking about how challenging voting will be since most of my votes pretty much went to Maks or Derek. Now they will have to be split up between FIVE people because I love Peta, Val, and Tristan too! O_O
*Keeping my fingers crossed for Anna! I can’t picture the show without her!!
With this latest development, I do believe we will have a redhead Ruskie! As much as I love Chelsie, Anna has been on the show longer and has proved herself. She deserves that final spot for the ladies.
Vogue, maybe you should get two more computers and one more cell phone? ๐
Ahhhh yeah. GOOD IDEA! ๐ LOLLLL
Got an update that you can add, straight from the horse’s mouth…err…twitter:
anna trebunskaya
Well we’ll all know who dwts13 Stars will be next week. Hopefully it’ll be busy season for me ๐
I would assume that she’s in! Yay Anna!
Fantastic news Sarah! ๐
So if there is no Chelsie who are the possibilities to dance with Chaz re: height?
๐ NO GOOD(if rumors are true) I like chelsie. Not to be mean but the troupe dancers should just stay that Troupe dancers. Don’t replace the pros unless they need the time off, or are leaving the show. In a sense the pros make the show considering how many people watch just for the pros(I watch for Dmitry and Maksim) and I know certain people(no names mentioned) who watch for Derek. ๐ I pray these rumors are not true.
Teresa, remember, they need to keep the show refreshing. I know it’s hard, “but, change is good”. Also, the dancers in the troupe “are” Pros too.
And who’s to say Chelsie, etc won’t be back next Season? Remember too that they want the best match for their celebrities. Maybe Louis, Chelsie, and Dmitry aren’t good matches at this time.
Not to mention that Derek and maks may be leaving soon – they need to get people involved with the new faces now.
She’s in, Sarah. ๐ just haven’t updated yet and I’m at happy hour so….
I wonder why Nicole didn’t make it this time. She’s an excellent dancer and pretty close to Maks. I wonder if Maks had any say/input on who makes the troupe. Aren’t most of the members of the Troupe his students?
Glad to see Anna is on, even though I will miss Chelsie. She is so fun to watch.
Can’t wait to see Maks dance again!
Will there be new troupe dancers to fill in for Peta and Tristan or will the pros who are not competing with a star fill in. I would love to see Dmitry and Chelsie on performance nights.
I’d like to think they didn’t use Chelsie because they let her perform on SYTYCD for one dance this season, but I know that’s spite talking.
I’m with you Amanda, I am glad to see Anna, but will miss Chelsie. Met her in January and she was super cool. I would have preferred Lacey to sit out, but liked how Courtney said we can’t have it all.
I am excited for Derek to be back. I can’t wait! I am also looking forward to the new Pros. We do need new faces as eventually Maks and Derek will move on. Vogue- I like how you stated new Pros will keep the show fresh though changes and not seeing our favorite Pro week after week is hard.
Great comments and thanks all of you at puredwts for the updates. The anticipation for S13 is mounting! I’m just so happy that Derek is back! Can’t wait for S13 to begin! Woohoo!!!!
So, we have 12 pros = 12 couples, right?
I think i’ve read somewhere that there’d be 13 couples… with one elimination on first week… is that right?
Lisa G, it would be hard not being able to see your fave pros every week. I don’t look forward to a season without Derek again …or Maks when he decides he wants to retire. I was really sad when Edyta moved on.
Carlos there are just 12 pros that we know of right now unless there are some last minute changes or additions.
@Carlos – Only 12 couples, and there is an elimination the first week.
I’m so happy Anna will be in this season!! I do feel bad for you Chelsie fans, though.
Okay, here’s another David Arquette was just seen in the rehearsal studios (possibly paired with Kym Johnson).
@Cori: DWTS would want Val since he’s currently the top male Latin ballroom dancer in the US and the world – he and Daria are 3 time and current world champions. One of the reasons DWTS pursued Maks from the start and for season 2 (even after he’d turned them down for season 1) was because Maks was then the top male Latin dancer in the US and top 4 or 5 in the world. So if I were DWTS I wouldn’t ignore Val just because he happens to be Maks brother – I’d still want the credibility of having the current world champion and best in the US on the show.
Peta is officially a pro, thanks to a tweet from boyfriend, and former professional himself, Damian Whitewood!
http://twitter.com/#!/DamianWhitewood/status/106954599990173697
I am beyond excited for this!!
Good thing, Rebecca!
Hope she gets a good partner =]
Lacey may not be a sure bet for this season of dwts. She said in an artical yesterday for daily mail at the dwts beach party that she has not decide if she will come back this season due to her music career. so mabey chelsie as a shot after all.
@christina – I think that may go back to what others were saying about if Lacey wasn’t asked back, she would go around saying that she was the one who decided not to return. Of course, that could all be true, but it does seem that Lacey, as someone has previously said, likes to be seen as “needed.” But it’s my understanding that this was the week that the offer was being made to the pros, and they’re supposed to meet their partners today. So if she’s saying as of yesterday, she doesn’t know, my guess is she isn’t, and she’s trying to cover.
But you gotta love how the DM tried to imply something was going on between Maks and Lacey. Um, hello, she practically lives with her bf and they’ve been together for a while.
Believing anything in the Daily Mail is a huge mistake, trust me. No, at this point the pros are set as are the celebs – I’m about 90% sure on that. Unless something happens, I think we have posted is correct.
gilles confirmed Cheryl on twitter:
RT @GillesMarini: Was so good to see you @CherylBurke All the best on the new season ff #DWTS http://pic.twitter.com/Todl9mV
Rumors from Hines Ward: Dwyane Wade
http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22748484/31567262
Heidi/Courtney/Vogue:
Did you read the interviews on wonderwall about Derek possibly playing Johnny Castle. Jennifer Grey made some lovely comments as did Cheryl and Kym. I am really surprised at Maks and Anna. They know how talented Derek is, no one can pull those dance moves off better than Derek. I love Maks and Anna but I am sorry to say someone appears to be jealous. Derek never said an unkind thing about his friends and co-workers. Instead of wishing him well and hoping he gets the part they show nothing but sour grapes.
I am sorry but Maks and Anna appear to be envious. Jennifer and Cheryl and Kym know he deserves it, if the opportunity arises! Everyone already knows no one can replace Patrick Swayze.
Maks has a long record of comments that make him look like an ass – nothing new.
Wow, I did not think Maks or Anna were jealous regarding their comments re Derek on wonderwall and the Johnny Castle role. It was an iconic role for Patrick Swayze so why remake the movie. Personally I don’t want to see Dirty Dancing remade even with Derek. Derek is so talented he deserves an entirely new role where he does not have to be concerned with filling “Patrick’s” shoes. IMHO