DWTS 13 More Press Conference Interviews After The Cast Announcement (Videos)
After the ABC Dancing With The Stars Cast Announcement last night during The Bachelor, the show held a press conference. On The Red Carpet was there to meet and talk a little with all of the celebrity contestants. George Pennacchio from ABC 7 in L.A. gets deep with them with some awesome questions one being a hint to who their partners are. Here are a few videos below with small commentaries, but, for all of the interviews, be sure to visit this link.
Here’s Nancy talking about how excited she is to just really have “fun” and let her hair down so to speak. She plans to give some of her show earnings to a children’s charity. She wants to “put her money where her mouth is”. She talks of the stiff competition….but, she plans to bring her twins to L.A. and show her long heart. George asks her on her partner. She said he’s handsome, but, when the music starts, it’s like someone sprinkled magic on him and he makes a complete transformation (Hello Tristan! 
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Below is Ricki Lake! She’s excited and talks of how she was in the audience last year. The journey with Kirstie last year helped her to decide to do the show. She’s also dancing for a hospice society. On her partner, she said, “He’s the best”. She asked for him and was so glad she got him. (Could this be Derek? I would say so! )
Chaz Bono says he’s already learned something on himself just by saying “yes”. He’s looking forward to the physical challenge as well as savoring the whole journey. On his partner, he said she’s perfect for him. She knows how to get inside of him and how to be positive and fun. He plans to focus on the task at hand and not let any negativity or pressure get to him. (Lacey anyone?)
Access Hollywood also has some cool interviews with the contestants that you can watch as well HERE. PopTV.com was there to interview them on the way to their cars, etc. See their coverage at this link.
Adding: Here is a fun gallery of pics as well of some of them (along with Maks and Derek) at a Party.
Wow, this cast spells diversity, thinking out of the box, old hollywood, grace, giving, and beauty(in and out!) to me! I think we are ‘all’ going on a “journey” with this one and not just the celebrities and their partners. Hmm? Please take an hour or so out of your day and watch everything and Heidi’s GMA and Press Conference post too. They are must sees!
I loved how highly they all spoke about their pros.
Everyone:
Its going to be either the Cha Cha Cha or the vienesse waltz on September 19.
I’m already lovin’ the new cast! Yay, let the games begin
It appears I may have started a tradition back in Season 11 with my ditty to the tune of I NEED A NEW DRUG, then last season – with help from Evaine & Zach
with our WAX ON WAX OFF roundup. Well, ya’ll know how much we love our traditions down here in the South, so here’s my homage to Season 13 
Monday Monday, Ricki’s thrilled it’s here
Monday Monday, it was all Hope dreamt it would be
And Monday morning, Monday morning couldn’t guarantee
that Monday evening Rob wouldn’t be a dancin’ freak
Monday Monday, Chynna’s favorite day
Monday Monday, sometimes Ron’s feet get in his way
Oh Monday morning, Dave gave us no warning of what was to be
Oh Monday Monday, how could Chaz dance and not be freed
Every other day, every other day,
Every other day of the week is fine, yeah
But whenever Monday comes, but whenever Monday comes
you’ll find Elisabetta is dancin’ with style
Monday Monday, JR’s glad he’s here
Monday Monday, it was all that Carson feared it to be
And Monday morning, Monday morning couldn’t really foresee
that Monday evening it’s Nancy’s night, with us on our feet
Every other day, every other day,
Every other day of the week is fine, yeah
But whenever Monday comes, but whenever Monday comes
you’ll find that Kristin is dancin’ live
Monday, Monday ….
such a lovely day ….
Way way cool Linde! <3 <3 <3 You’ve made my afternoon with this. Thanks!
Bravo, Linde!!!
Man im really loving this cast, guys! Infact their all so awesome im going to go one by one and review each one as if you cared.
. Ron is nothing like I expected…He isn’t outragous at ALL, He is nice, deeper than I expected, funny as heck, and overall GREAT pick for the show, the fact that he’s dancing for his daughter who had cancer is awesome and will get sympathy votes too as if he needs them. 
Watch out for this guy.
Me living in the south she’s like the soutern belle next door. Very close to home for me which is a nice change. Im actually siked about watching her!
” but even if he dances like Tucker Calson he’ll be safe till atleast week 3 or 4 i’d say. 
She is in awesome shape and is a great athlete even though she may be a little stiff Maks will whip er’ into shape. Man I could REALLY see this being a great pair up. These two will make for some fun packages. 
Im really excited about seeing Rob dance. He’s a great catch for the show. Like ive said before he will be like a male Kelly Osbourne I thhink or could be. He has been living behind his sisters spotlight for years and I know it’s challenging for the dude and you can he could use some self confidence. It was awesome how Kris kept smiling at him like ” Look at my lil boy up thee on DWTS sittin up there with all those big stars! ” made me smile. 
Can’t wait to see more from Rob.
Her and Val is a genious partnetship and this will also be an oppertunity for her to become more of her own person ” like Rob ” instead of just ” the hot girl that dated George Clooney “. What diverse cast, cant get over it. Anyway im excited to watch her. For sure.
RICKI LAKE: She’s the bomb. She’s like a bundle of energy! Like Marrisa Winoker, Melissa Rycroft, and Kirsite Alley all bundled in one.
DAVID ARQUETTE: I can tell he will constantly have us on the edge of our seats either laughing/entertained in some facet at all times. Go David!
KRISTIN CAVALLARI: Shes preeeettttyyyy lol. Shes unexpectedly inocennt and kinda like the girl next door, im kinda getting Erin Andrews flashbacks from her…idk why maybe the way she talks. She just seems more laid back and less boldyish than Erin. She also should know Robert K since she dated Brody Jenner.
CHYNNA PHILLIPS: She looks FANTASTIC, she’s the perfect age bracket for this show, she’s witty, she will have ability to hear the beats because she’s a singer and im excited to watch her. Dark Horse???
RON ARTEST: 1st of all im SO siked our male athlete is a basketball player! My sport baby! 2nd: Does everybody know the Kardashians in some way, shape or form??? Ron will also know Rob because Khloe is married to Lamar Odom, Rob is tight with him so he knows alot of the Lakers. Kris Jenner knows how to make her some connections
CARSON KRESSLY: This guy is gonna be a HOOT!! He’s so friggin gunny and I bet he’ll be able to dance decently, we’ll see. Carson Kressly, Nancy Grace, Chaz Bono, and Ron Artest? Once again folks we find ourselves asking ” Who gets kicked off the Pacific Island first?
NANCY GRACE: Man are we seeing a diffrent side to her or what? She’s NOTHING like on say Swift Justice and it’s awesome to see her care free and having fun. That I think will endear people. Her accent is awesome too, I could listen to her and Elisabella all day.
J.R. MARTINEZ: Im likeing this guy even more every minute. He has such an amazing spirit and not to mention he’s an AMERICAN HERO! This guys has been throught so much. I encourage you to go to ABC.com and read his bio it’s really inspiring. Ofcourse he’s going to get the sympathy vote and also I think people are gonna go crazy for this guy esspecialy if he can dance ” Hey, atleast we know he’ll be quick on his feet. He was in a war you know.
HOPE SOLO: She seems fiesty. I like that. She could probably even go a few rounds with Nancy on a good day.
ROBERT KARDASHIAN: Yes im using full names to make it sound more official.
ELISABETTA CANALIS: Have I mentioned I could listen to her talk all day? Im with Tommy B. on this one. She almost reminds of Petra…she might even be as sweet. Looks like Rob K is interested too by an interview I saw.
CHAZ BONO: Wow, well first of all I know Chaz and I have alot of diffrent views on life and such but and I think Courtney said earlier his decisions are his decisions and who am I to judge them? Seriously thought what a likeable, approachable, humble, nice person he is. Nothing like I expected actually because really I didn’t know what to expect. I think Chaz could do well If he really puts his mind to it and If he has Lacey she will be like the ying to his yang. Im actually really excited to see him dance. He seems cool!
Sooooo yeah I pretty much like everybody. LOL
Bravo, Linde!!
Zach, excellent post reviewing them!! They have really touched on me in some way too …all of them. Surprisingly too, not one of them annoys me in any fashion or is unlikable so far like atleast one celebrity does each Season.
Love your lyrics, Linde! Great idea to use a Mamas and Papas song with Chynna in the competition.
Zach love your positive summary! I’m really looking forward to this season too!
Great interviews! Just from the snippets we have so far, I’m starting to like this cast very much as people. I hope it also turns out that we have a couple dancing diamonds in the rough among them so we get some excellent performances down the line, but I prefer to root for “nice” people. Can’t wait for the pairings announcement! Ah, nothing like the giddy excitement of a DWTS pre-season. Maybe Linde can do up some lyrics to “Anticipation”