DWTS Season 15 All Stars – Who’s Gonna Dance with Whom??
Since I saw a bunch of people already asking this question in the comments on the site, I figured I would go ahead and give my guesses. These are guesses only – I have no inside information. All I do is use heights, perceived personality, and any other information floating around out there. In the case of this season, I think I will also look at history combined with the knowledge that fairness plays NO part in the decisions TPTB make. 
There is also a twist here – one that Mark Ballas hasn’t realized yet in his campaigning for Sabrina. Mark says he’s “100%” dancing on the show this coming season. The pairs are announced on GMA on August 13. Voting for the 13th dancer doesn’t end until August 24. Do the math. The ONLY way that Mark can be dancing with Sabrina is if the voting thing is all bull. Mark can only dance with Sabrina if they cancel the voting on August 13 and let all three people dance. Otherwise, Mark has already been paired with someone else and someone who isn’t sure if they have a spot yet will dance with Sabrina – if she wins the vote. My guess? Louis…or perhaps someone like Henry. Someone shorter and not always guaranteed a spot on the show. Maybe it’s Derek, since all signs are that he had something else to do this season until recently. But my guess is that Derek already has a partner too. So, I guess we’ll see if the voting thing is for real, or if it’s all hype that they will cancel on the 13th. I hope it’s not all hype – I think 15 dancers is WAY too many. The most couples in a season was 16 and that was a nightmare. I hope they don’t go that route again, unless they have a double elimination the first week. Note: if the voting thing is a fraud, they will have to pull up a female dancer from the troupe unless Julianne or Edyta are magically coming back – doubtful in both cases.
So, you’ll notice, below, that I went with the assumption that ALMOST everyone is getting a new partner. Will TPTB go this route? Well, it would certainly make the show much more interesting – which means they won’t do it. I’m hoping they do, just to add to the entertainment value and to make the playing field a bit more level.
Heidi’s Guesses for the Women!!
| Celebrity | Height | Pro Height | Pro | Former Partner |
| Pam Anderson | 5ft. 7in. | 6ft. 2in. | Maks | Damian |
| Kelly Monaco | 5ft. 3in. | 5ft. 10in. | Derek | Alec |
| Melissa Rycroft | 5ft. 4in. | 5ft. 8in. | Mark | Tony |
| Shawn Johnson | 4ft. 9in. | 5ft. 9in. | Val | Mark |
| Kirstie Alley | 5ft. 7in. | 6ft. 1in. | Tony | Maks |
| Bristol Palin | 5ft. 5in. | 5ft. 11in. | Tristan | Mark |
Some explanations for my female pairings:
- I put Maks and Pam together because they would be HOT
- I put Kelly with Derek because she was supposedly running her mouth about him AND she fits the Derek partner mold
- Melissa and Mark, and Val and Shawn?? Still not sure about these. Shawn’s older now, so Mark isn’t critical, but…
- Kirstie and Tony?? It pretty much has to be either Tony or Maks, because Kirstie is tall and big boned – she would overwhelm most of the other men PLUS I would bet she wants someone in the “family”, if you know what I mean
- Unfortunately, Bristol got Tristan by process of elimination. I didn’t try to pigeonhole her there. As exciting as a Maks or Derek pairing with Bristol would be, they will give her to someone more easy going. If it’s not going to be Mark, I think it’s Tristan
Heidi’s Guesses for the Men!!
| Celebrity | Height | Pro Height | Pro | Former Partner |
| Joey Fatone | 5ft. 11in. | 5ft. 7in. | Peta | Kym |
| Helio Castroneves | 5ft. 8in. | 5ft. 5in. | Karina | Julianne |
| Drew Lacey | 5ft. 6in. | 5ft. 4in. | Anna | Cheryl |
| Emmitt Smith | 5ft. 9in. | 5ft. 7in. | Kym | Cheryl |
| Apolo Ono | 5ft. 8in. | 5ft. 2.5in. | Chelsie | Julianne |
| Gilles Marini | 6ft. 1in. | 5ft. 4in. | Cheryl | Cheryl |
I found the men to be a bit harder to match up. Here is my rationale:
- I started with the shorter men, and the most obvious pairing, to me, is Apolo and Chelsie. They won’t be able to resist putting Apolo with a mini-Julianne>
- That left me with Drew, who will also need a shorter female. I picked Anna. I just couldn’t see Anna with Apolo, which was my other choice, because…
- I had already put Karina with Helio. I can kinda see that pairing…certainly more than I can see Anna and Helio.
- When you pair up the shorter girls with the short guys, you’re left with Joey, Emmett and Gilles. I really wanted Peta with Gilles, but I have a feeling that Cheryl will get her way on this one. Again.
- I could see Peta better with Joey than Emmett and Kym better with Emmett.
So there you have it. I kinda hope it goes this way, since ONLY Kym and Cheryl (of the female pros) would be able to dance with former partners and this way it would be a tiny bit more even. What do you think??
ETA: Completely forgot about our wildcards!! Well, there is only one female pro left – Lacey. Lacey has already danced with Kyle and she’s not too short for Carson. And they would be fun together as well. As for Sabrina – well, Louis is pimping her a lot on Twitter and since Mark already knows he’s dancing, he can’t be dancing with Sabrina unless something is rigged. I kinda think that they might give Mark/Sabrina another go round – but I also think that they don’t care that much about the pros. I think they think of it more in terms of giving *Sabrina* another chance. They aren’t shippers.
Might Val not be a little too intense for Shawn? Also, I don’t want Cheryl to get Gilles.
Love this – love the way your mind works here, PH, very plausible indeed IMO
I was really hoping that… wait for it… Gilles would dance with Karina. Can you imagine how hot they could be? Steamy!!
Thank you PH! I was hoping you’d do something like this for us! Now that I have everyone’s heights, I’m going to put together the pairings I would like to see.
Sadly, I think you’re right about Tristan getting saddled with Bristol (may all the dance gods help him). If it turns out that way, I won’t be able to vote for my Irish lad this season *sigh*
As for Mark and his babbling about Sabrina…it could be TPTB told him “you will be dancing — with Sabrina if she’s voted in, or someone else if she doesn’t make it.” I wouldn’t put it past them to do that.
Well there is a pretty big difference for me between who I WANT to be paired up with whom and who I THINK may be paired up with whom. For my guesses, I agree with Heidi on many points.
My guesses are the exactly the same as Heidi’s in the women with the exception of Kelly and Shawn. I just don’t know there, when we’re speaking height Kelly/Derek and Val/Shawn would make the most sense. But when all things are taken into account: height, style, personality, compatibility, synthetics (looks) Derek would fit Shawn far better and Val and Shawn would not mix at all other than height. At the same time, Kelly hits about every check mark for Derek. But I can see her paired with Val too for some reason. I haven’t made up my mind here, but I’m inclined to agree with Heidi overall.
I also totally agree with Heidi on the guys. It’s tricky, but it does make since.
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But here are my HOPES for the pairings:
Pam- Tristan
Kelly- Mark
Melissa- Maks
Shawn- Derek
Kirstie- Tony
Bristol- Val (Sorry Val, someone’s gotta have her LOL. Least you have a while to go on the show
Joey- Cheryl
Helio- Peta
Drew- Karina
Emmitt- Kym
Apolo- Chelsie
Gilles- Anna
No, I actually think that Val has shown himself to be a very mild pro with a partner. Not nearly the intensity of Derek or Maks, IMO. Besides, Shawn if accustomed to intense – she’s an Olympian and is older now.
And I don’t want Cheryl to get Gilles either – I want him with Peta. But I don’t see that happening.
But Cidra – how will they announce that on the 13th??
The problem is, Will, is that Derek has NEVER had a partner under 30 and certainly never had a partner that was only 20. Will they start that now?? Maybe. Shawn could take it. But I just remember Kelly running her mouth about Derek.
I do agree with that totally Heidi, that’s why I’m so unsure.
I do think Val is very mild and I agree that Shawn would be able to handle him. But something about the two don’t mesh. Shawn, IMO, would fit goofy, fun Derek and his showy choreography. Val, while very kind and can be fun, I’ve always seen as a bit more…I don’t know? Not that. I think Derek is a bit more whimsical, which is part of why Shawn did so well.
And you’re exactly right, Shawn doesn’t quite fit him in with his past partners, but this IS his last season. I’m not 100%, but it’s entirely possible TPTB could give him someone different for his “last hurrah.” And the whole Kelly running her mouth thing COULD mean something, but at the same time, may not. I remember Erin saying how she told them she wanted Tony, but she got Maks. I recall there were other cases of a celeb asking for a certain partner and they didn’t get him/her, but I’d have to do some research.
But like I said, I’m so mixed on it because of the reasons I’ve mentioned as well as the ones you’ve mentioned. I think it is one of those cases where something will just HAVE to be a bit screwy.
I can’t stop thinking about Gilles’s comment about only doing the show if he dances with Cheryl.
Drew was more like it would be fine to get Cheryl, but also interesting and exciting to have a new partner…..that made me think they have an idea of how they’ll be paired, or that he’s heard Gilles’s comment lol.
OR…..maybe they were watching season 13 when Cheryl said, “Sorry to my other partners but this is my favorite season…I love Rob.” Guess after that Drew and Emmitt won’t mind a new partner.
Great job Heidi!
I know Kelly’s hoping to get Derek but maybe he’d be partnered with Melissa! Not exactly a fan of hers but I think they’d be a good match. She wasn’t as passionate a performer like Kelly was IMO but I think Derek could bring out that side of her!!-IMO I think a lot of people are expecting her to be paired w/Maks but maybe she’ll be paired with Derek!!
I could also see Mark with Kelly! This reveal will be an interesting one.
ok…my list would look like this..
Apolo-Cheryl
Drew -Chelsie
Emmit – Kym
Gilles – Karina
Helio – Anna
Joey – Peta
Bristol – Tony
Kelly – Derek
Kirstie – Tristan
Melissa – Mark
Pamela – Maks
Shawn – Val
yes..i know..lot of Heidi’s choices…but with some differences…some of the pairings are made by heights..some on gut feeling..some on old patterns..
I would like to see Melissa with Derek, to see if she can do more than just kick her leg over her head.
Kelly with Mark?? Might be good.
I just get this sinking feeling that they are going to do something stupid like give Shawn to Mark, Gilles to Cheryl, Joey to Kym…those who have original partners still on the show get them. That will just annoy the hell out of me.
I was hoping for Pamela with Derek but doesn’t look like that will happen based on height. If not Pam, I’m routing for a Kelly/Derek pairing.
Okay, I keep changing my mind I know but the more I think about it, I think that Anna would be hot with Apolo & Chelsie would be great with Helio! -I think I like these pairings..
I agree that TPTB may be setting up a comeback pairing w/ Mark & Sabrina. He’s RT’ing to vote for her quite a bit much now.. That would definitely rumble up the pairings a bit if she wins the vote in.-lol
I don’t believe Kirstie would agree to anyone other than Maks and Gilles said he would insist on Cheryl.
I agree with Heidi’s last comment, that is that they’ll probably pair previous partners where they can and then decide the others based on height/personality.
I would pay money to see Karina dance with Gilles though. Peta, um, no thanks, I would put the FF button on the DVR to use.
I sense Derek feels a bit lost. His bigger plans fell through and is resigned to doing another season. I hope he is pleasantly surprised with whomever they give him as a partner. Would love to see him go out with a bang. He deserves nothing less.
Helio tweeted this photo today …
https://twitter.com/h3lio/status/229035006796918784/photo/1
Possible Partners … can’t imagine why he’d be with Karina otherwise, as he’s had lots to do for IndyCar.
if melissa gets derek, i can predict all the “they cater to derek talk” already. but then again everyone has a great shot with those stars at winning so hopefully derek avoids that htis year.
kelly and derek is probably going to be it though. she name dropped him and that kinda made me think she knew and so did her.
Noooooo! I hope you are wrong, but that has been my suspicion all along too about TM. Ugh…
so did he*
I think it could very well be Karina and Helio. In fact, I wouid really like that. I think it is Kelly and Derek. Let me think a little bit and see uf I can come up with a list.
Thanks so much Heidi!! You’ve put this in a better perspective now with adding their heights, etc. It makes total sense.
Eww yeah, but, poor Tristan if he gets Bristol. I feel sorry for any pro who gets her.
I think Maks and Pam would be SO incrediblely HOT too!! I see Derek and Kelly in my minds eye.
The 13th isn’t going to come fast enough. Yayyy
Judging by the latest picture, I’m with the pack regarding speculation of Karina with Helio. He’s not afraid to turn it on so it could be fun, assuming they have some staying power.
I think you’re very smart with all this. But I think Drew is only 5’6″ and will get Chelsie, the shortest female. Then Helio is skinny as a rail and 5’8″ or so and I think he’ll get skinny Karina. That leaves Cheryl with Apolo – Anna with Emmitt. Tall girls of course, Peta with Joey, Kym with Gilles.
I’d guess the same ones you did for the female contestants.
Thinking back to everyone’s dances, imo the guys far outshine the women in showmanship and flair – with the possible exception of Melissa, or if Sabrina comes back. The rest of the women … ehhh.
Count me among those hoping the celebs are ALL paired with new partners … otherwise, I can’t see how it could be considered an even playing field.
Very interesting Heidi and I see a lot of these to be very plausible.
BUT didn’t Maks say that there would be some new pros this season?
Here is my list, as unscientific as it is. I just threw them up in the air and did this
Apolo and Chelsea
Drew and Anna
Emmit and Peta
Gilles and Kym
Helio and Karina
Joey and cheryl
Kelly and Derek
Bristol and Val
Kirstie and Tony
Melissa and Max
Pam and Mark
Shawn and Tristan
I think folks need to realise that when Maks spoke about ‘new pros’ he was most probably talking of new partnerships with newer pros, ie Peta, Tristan taking the places of Alec and Edyta etc….
Drew danced with Cheryl last time, Gail, and she is the same height as Anna. I just see Apolo with Chelsie – she was brought in as a Julianne type replacement, I’d be very surprised if she didn’t replace her here. Could be Drew, though, but he seems so much older than Apolo and perhaps more compatible with Anna.
Man, I hope TPTB make in interesting and don’t fall back on old partnerships.
I also think, just a hunch, that all three we are voting for will be on the show. There was too much talk of having all three of them on the show, it seems they would have them all in. So if they are in
Carson and Lacey
Sabrina and Dmitry
Kyle and a troup gal or one of the gals from the past like Ashley DelGrosso
Gitte, a lot of the Maks fans say that he was referring to “new” in the context of these celebs – meaning Peta, Val and Tristan. Beyond that….I doubt he’s in a position to know one way or the other. He WOULD know if Val and Peta got the call, however.
i think that we are going to get lacey and kyle or sabrina and dymetry or Louis. personally, i cthink getting kyle in there could disrup the rankings big time (i would think he has only gotten better over time and the course of the vegas show) as for sabrina i want to say she could win but she really irks me so we could see her eliminated for a 2nd time.
Tony is tall but he is not BIG. Val is bigger than Tony. If you look at pictures of Tony and Kirsti, she towers over him.
I think it would be a PR disaster for ABC to drum up this voting for the 13th celeb and then back down and put all on. I’m like what a few have said and why not put them on, let them dance and then vote two off the first results show and the next?
I think you’ve got it right. Sorry Tristan.
I would love to see what another pro, like Karina, could do with Gilles, but I think her and Helio would be a good pair too!
I wonder if Lacey would come back for this though? She made it sound like she was done with the show, but I wondered if she just said that since she wasn’t asked back. She was in the Vegas show after all.
Okay,
I’m going give this a shot based on NO ONE being allowed their original partner, I know it’s only a hope and a dream but…..I’m a newbie so don’t hurt me please.
Derek – Shawn (I know she doesn’t match his previous partner profile but it would be a nice send off if it’s his last season to give him an Olympic champion, and I can’t see Shawn and Val together)
. I wrote Maks off after Hope Solo incident, not to mention he did it again with Gilbert, what a nutbag! Also as PH said, the height factor.)
Mark – Melissa
Tony – Kirstie (for size and personality of both)
Val – Kelley
Maks – Pam (I think she’s gross personally and that’s why this pairing works for me
Tristan – Bristol (I know she’s polarizing but TPTB know how popular Tristan is and it will keep her on longer than if she were with anyone else, except Derek of course but they better not!)
Kym – Emmitt (perfect)
Karina – Gilles (Sizzle!!)
Anna – Helio (I see Helio matching better with Anna than Apolo and Anna, or Cheryl and Helio)
Cheryl – Apolo
Peta – Joey Fatone (Fun)
Lacey – Drew (Apolo would fit here as well except he can’t because Drew can’t have Cheryl again)
If no one gets their original then I think Lacey is the guaranteed pro out of the 12 announced since she was with Kyle before which means she gets Drew. Although I can’t see Chelsie and Carson together at least Carson is entertaining no matter who he’s with. As sweet as Chelsie is, she has a weak presence, in my opinion. I never miss her when she’s not there. And if Sabrina wins then I think and hope to see Louis again.
Kyle – Chelsie
Carson – Chelsie
Sabrina – Louis
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I meant I’m guessing Lacey over Chelsie based on the 12 stars announced if I’m guessing pairings based on no original pairings. Sorry, just wanted to clear that up.
Thanks Heidi! Fun to see your pairings and I like most of them. I just hope that none of the original pairings are together which means Cheryl is not with Gilles on my list. I would put Gilles and Karina together and Helio and Cheryl.
Another season without Lacey? At least I hope everyone’s happy now.
Here my list of who I think maybe paired together
Shawn and Val
Kirstie and Tony
Pamela and Derek
Bristol and Tristan
Melissa and Maksim
Kelley and Mark
Helio and Karina
Joey and Cheryl
Emmitt and Kym
Drew and Anna
Apolo and Chelsie
I think Carson will be the 13th celeb i think they will put him will Lacey
Gilles and Peta
I don’t really think it’s going to give anyone an advantage should they decide to pair up some of the original partners. Let’s face it … every season has people saying something isn’t fair – or – someone has an advantage. Bottom line – they still have to get out there and make it happen. I really wanted to see Mel B and Max together but since that’s not going to happen, I wouldn’t mind seeing him with Kirstie again. Same with Tony and Melissa and Kym and Joey. As for Gilles and Cheryl, I don’t think it’s about them giving Cheryl what she wants but, about giving Gilles what he said he wanted … which was to dance with her. Wonder who Mark would prefer to dance with? I’m guessing it’s not Bristol but geez … I hope they don’t saddle poor Tristan with her. Should be interesting!
There’s something about the Melissa/Mark pairing that I don’t like. If we’re talking about the types of celebrities that fit with certain pros, while Melissa fits Mark’s type, I just don’t see the partnership between the two working. But that’s just my opinion.
I’d be more partial to Melissa either pairing back up with Tony or to be paired with Val. The only thing I’m worried about is that she might be an early out with Val, and possibly even Tony.
Do we know that they’ll change ALL partnerships? I haven’t seen any indication to that – just people speculations because Derek doesn’t have an original partner. I’d feel bad for Tony if ANYONE else gets Melissa.
I think the celebs do know who their partners are, because Kirstie tweeted the other day that they weren’t allowed to say who they were dancing with yet.
Just wanted to correct my original post … it wasn’t Helio that tweeted the pic of he and Karina … it was Helio’s boss two tweeted the photo …
Don’t you think we may see some ‘hints’ about the pairings before the 13th of August … like couples newly following each other on Twitter … or random photos of them together like Helio/Karina’s?
Ok
Helio- Karina
Drew-Chelsie
Emmitt – PETA
Apolo- Anna
Joey – Kym
Gilles- Cheryl
Kelly- Derek
Bristol-Mark
Kirstie- Maks
Melissa-Tony
Shawn – Val
Pam-Tristan
I’m not a fan of changing up partners more than necessary. The partnerships are part of the reason these folks clicked so well with the audience: TPTB recognize this and I suspect will keep the ratings grabbers in tact while working within any specific requests and physical compatability requirements.
That said, perhaps the previous winners should be given new partners to even the perceptive playing field a bit (which would take care of most all cases where the previous pro is no longer present or an existing pro has multiple partners returning). It’d also be fun to have one no elim week where all partners were changed up (maybe the winners could dance with their original partners that week).
I think so. It’s happened in the past, so keep a watch out.
If Tristan is stuck with Bristol, he’ll be gone earlier than he was the past two seasons. I would really like to see what he could do with someone that would have a decent chance of making it to the finals.
Not necessarily, Cindy. A lot of us thought he wouldn’t stick around long with Nancy Grace who was also not that well liked in the beginning. Nancy and Tristan totally sold me in the end and I ended up liking her. Though I doubt that can happen with Bristol, so, you are probably right. lol
APOLO AND ANNA
Drew and Chelsie
Joey and Cheryl
Gilles and Peta
Helio and Karina
Emmitt and Kym
Shawn and Derek
Pamela and Val
Kirstie and Tony
Melissa and Maks
Kelly and Tristan
Bristol and Dmitry(bless his heart)
…Sabrina and Mark
are my guesses!
Hmmm…while the Pam and Maks pairing would be hot, it makes me wonder if she would choose not to be paired up with him since she is pretty loyal to Damian and there’s the whole Damian, Maks, Peta debacle.
I really like this list (thank you!), but think they might give more people repeat partners (as you said, the show has never been fair). Here’s what I think:
- Kirstie Alley-Maks
- Melissa Rycroft- Tony
- Shawn Johnson- Mark
- Kelly Monaco- Derek
- Pamela Anderson- Val
- Bristol Palin- Tristian
- Sabrina Bryan- Louis*
- Gilles Marini- Cheryl
- Helio Castroneves- Karina
- Apollo Anton Ono- Chelsie
- Joey Fatone- Kym
- Emmitt Smith- Peta
- Drew Lacey- Anna
- Carson Kressley/Kyle Massey- Lacey*
I’m thinking Sabrina wins the vote-in and god I hope they don’t let all three candidates in!
Shawn and Val? never.
We hadly will not see former partnerships. IMO.
Val is 6.0ft so Pamela could possibly be his partner.
Thanks for this post Heidi it really has sparked more entusiasm in me regaurding this season! TPTB really have gotten some great people for this season that will be both entertaining and interesting. They really do need to change ALL the partnerships if for nothing else just to add some diversity from previous seasons but more importantly to be fair to the contestants. Cheers to a great season with Pure DWTS!
I saw Bristol’s pic and it appears she’s gotten taller. I now think
Bristol with Derek
Shawn with Val
Kelly with Mark
Pam with Trustan
Kirsti with Maks
Melissa with Tony
If they switch up the original pairings, I could definitely see Maks with either Pamela or Melissa. Either one would be a good partner for him.
But this is what I see happening, just a prediction. I know nothing.:
Pam/Tristan (Let him have somebody under 50 for once, please!)
Kelly/Mark
Melissa/Maks (If it’s new partners, I would love to see this. It would be hot.)
Shawn/Val (I think she can handle him. He’s intense, yes, but she is an Olympian)
Kirstie/Tony
Bristol/Derek (Since he wants to leave SO badly after this season, apparently)
Joey/Peta (Height is a factor, and I think they would be fun together)
Helio/Cheryl
Drew/Chelsie (merely because they’re both short)
Emmitt/Kym (she tends to do well with athletes)
Apolo/Anna
Gilles/Karina
I am in agreement with you there Nicole. It is clearly Gille’s wish to be paired up with Cheryl- NOT CHERYl.
Cheryl mentioned wanting to dance with Gilles without prior knowledge of Drew and Emmitt’s participations as well. At that time, she, just as we all thought that this is going to be an all-star of runners up. Emmitt is Cheryl’s favorite partnership ever according to her and in my understanding,,,, it is to get her way again to dance with the man she respected the most and she quote, “the most satisfying work she’s accomplished with any of her partners”. Emmitt is what she thinks this show is all about.
You can almost feel the nerves on Mark of the possible partnership again with Bristol. She’s a lot leaner now and appears taller, and my honest take on her is that Derek or poor Tristan are her perfect choices.
I don’t see Kirsti with anyone,,,,but Maksim.
Maksim/Bristol
Val/Kelly
Pam/Tristan
Shawn/Tony
Helio/Karina
Emmitt/Anna
Giles/Peta
Melissa/Mark
Drew/Chelsie
Apolo/Kym
Pam/Derek
Joey/Cheryl
My pairings for this so-called “All-Star” Season!
Shawn survived the Karolyis. I think she can handle an intense partner. Just because she looks like a fragile doll doesn’t mean she actually is one.
The only prediction I can make about this cast is that Pam will be the first to go. She was in the bottom 2 week 1 in her season and not because she was a bad dancer.
i have two predictions thta will probaly come true despite pro partners: 1) bristol and pam will be the bottom two week one. 2) there will probably be a a big difference with judging this season. i think the judges will be critical this time around.
I would like to see Shawn and Bristol back with Mark, but since both of them can’t be, I would be ok with the other one with Tristan.
Melissa C, did you see that tweet aday or two ago to Mark from a fan? It went kind of like this, “Mark, will you be dancing with both Shawn and Bristol next season?”…..I kid you not lol.
vin, I’m not that sure about bristol on the bottom.
look, as my friend said, we – hardcore fans – may share our votes between the stars we like (in my case, Helio, Shawn and Apolo) while a Bristol’s fan uses all his votes on her.
I think it’s perfectly possible bristol doesn’t hit the b2 until w6-w7, specially if she gets Derek or Tristan.
Even with the DDuel back, I’m not that sure that she could be on the B2 (as Gladys for example)… but I want the DD back.
Besides this I’m very concerned about what the producers are creating… and yes, I’m very very afraid of theme weeks. This season one bad week (i.e. bad song/theme) will ruin a good couple.
#Vin- Re your predictions, I think for the women their pro partner will make a big difference on who will be in the bottom 2 week1. IMO Melissa, Pam, Bristol and maybe Kelly are the weak links. But if they have Derek, Maks or Tristan as partners, well might carry them thru. And the more I think about the men, wow, I am probably going to be splitting my votes among the 6 since I expect them all to dance well and I like all of them. Wonder if others will be like me.
I just hope EveryOne has a different partner. After all, they all know the basics of dance now so forging a new partnership will provide entertainment.
I won’t be able to stand it if Tristan gets stuck with Bristol. Let somebody else get the crappy dancer for a change.
I agree that bristol has some fans that will really put in a lot of votes for her but I think she lasted so long last time becuase she appeared to many as this girl who was just a normal person whose mother just so happened to be a former vic persidential canidate. thsi time around, america knows her mean attention seeking side too (wasn’t her show canceled or something like that weeks ago? kinda odd to jump from one to the other so quickly i think).
saying that, I used to think she was normal and nice but I really still don’t think she was needed on the all star season. i know people think she boosted ratings but I think there had to be a better way to get ratings. they could hae put sabrina in the cast and another (better) dancer in the vote (brandy, mya, kelly osbourne, maria menounos, etc)
Bristol was brought in to fill the “controversial” role of the All Stars. Kate Gosselin might have been considered but I am sure all the male pros threatened to quit rather than have to deal with her.
Princess (way back on #7) – Good point. Guess my paranoia when it comes to TPTB has run amok. I’m sure they could spin something if they wanted a repeat of the Mark/Sabrina. However, if they really wanted that, she would be one of the original 12.
Here are the pairings I’d *like* to see:
Shawn / Derek
Kelly / Mark
Melissa / Tristan
Bristol / Val
Pamela / Maks
Kirstie / Tony
Drew / Chelsie
Helio / Cheryl
Apolo / Anna
Emmitt / Kym
Joey / Peta
Gilles / Karina
Sabrina / Henry – my choice for the 13th pair
@Winter #72 – I can see the guys running for the exits at the mere mention of LaGosslin, but seems to me Bristol is just as big a diva and maybe even more difficult to manage.
I just want to say, thank goodness for this site because the posters over at the ABC site have some deep issues… it is just not enjoyable over there …AT ALL!!!!
On Friday, Ryan Seacrest said that Cheryl will be on his show Monday to “break it down.” She probably won’t be able to say anything we don’t already know but I’ll keep you posted if I catch it.
Jane, Karina will be on the “View” tomorrow for the same reason.
” “@tgrey317: @LouisVanAmstel u know if u will b on new DWTS? I know u can’t talk, but do u know urself?” Vote 4 @SabrinaBryan
”
That just came from Louis’ twitter. Just sayin’….
Thinking about that tweet from Louis… it doesn’t necessarily mean that if Sabrina is voted in he’s going to partner her. If she gets in, then maybe Mark passes whoever he has to Louis (as they’re both on the short side) and then he, Mark, takes up with Sabrina. Wait… that won’t work if the couples are announced on the 13th and then the 13th contestant on the what… 27th? AFter the 13th anyway.
Oh, the permutations! *LOL*
I have a feeling that Louis will dance with Sabrina if she gets the vote. Their heights should mesh.
Lacey will end up with either Kyle or Carson if they win the vote. Makes sense. Whichever of the men she gets, we will probably get the flamboyant Lacey back. Her and Carson…. lol
I agree with comment #16. I don’t think Kirstie would do the show w/out being paired with Maks. And I agree with comment #45 saying that the celebrities already know their pro. Kirstie Tweeted it, and when she did the phone call-in on ABC said, “I don’t really know if I’m allowed to say who my partner is”. I’m crossing my fingers it’s Kirstie and Maks!
I think I said pretty clearly in the post, Jennifer, that we don’t know and that I was guessing.
Val is not 6′ tall, he’s half an inch shorter than Derek.
Saying that the posters on the abc site have issues is like the understatement of the century.
Heheh…evaine, I would so love it if I called that one right.
Heidi:
Conrad Green did say that many former stars who didn’t make the cut may still be on the show in some aspect. Wouldn’t it be great if Jennifer Grey and others danced on the results shows with former partners? Just an idea!
So now, in addition to this “stellar” cast they put together, we may see an “all-star” chorus too? I see the makings of a three-ring circus.
I’ll be upset if Louis is back. I don’t like his attitude. And his incredibly catty comments in his abc blog all season against Derek and Maria were unprofessional. More the reason to support Carson or Kyle is to keep Louis off the tv screen. If Sabrina comes back it should be Dmitry or even a troupe member.
I got an email today from LaBlast Fitness that made it sound like Louis will dance with Sabrina if she’s voted in. Said as follows: “Please vote for SABRINA BRYAN, we all want her to win- me especially!! hint hint
”
Someone should tweet Louis the youtube vid of Mark asking fans to vote 4 Sbrina so “they” can have “redemption…lol
Derek, we know, is a sweetheart, just hope he’s not defending her because he has her….
http://www.eonline.com/news/334071/dancing-with-the-stars-all-star-bristol-palin-defended-by-derek-hough-good-for-her
Here is my take on the AA-Star pairs:
Peta & Joey
Kym & Gilles
Anna & Drew
Chelsie & Apolo
Cheryl & Helio
Karina & Emmitt
Derek & Melissa
Maks & Pam
Tony & Kirstie
Tristan & Shawn
Val & Bristol
My Guess for the wildcard couple would be
Sabrina & Damian
On his website it says to watch for DWTS L.A. announcement and the producers would love to put him on with Maks and Peta, though I don’t think they will still be “together” by the primere.
Karen, when was his website updated with that info? maybe he had it prior to recent “event” (cough cough) or he could be rooting for former partner, Pam. Also, why don’t you think MC & PM will be together by the premiere? Just curious.
Guesses:
Apolo & Cheryl
Drew & Chelsie
Helio & Karina*
Gilles & Kym**
Joey & Peta
Emmitt & Anna
Kirstie & Val
Shawn & Derek***
Bristol & Tristan
Pam & Maks
Melissa & Mark****
Kelly & Tony
*/** I really want Karina & Gilles, but feel Kym gets him.
*** Since it’s possible Derek wasn’t to originally be on and neither was Shawn…it made sense to me, plus I’d love to see their freestyle and if she can help him get MBT #4…what a way to “retire”.
**** Even though many feel Derek is the Golden Boy and gets ladies with experience, I feel Mark has been the pro who gets the partners with the most”experience”–since Melissa, IMHO, is the only other female other than Shawn who can really dance, I figured he’d get her LOL.
Kym needs to have a tall guy and Gilles and Joey are the tallest. Plus Kym and Gilles are both so sweet you can’t help but want to see them together, like Chelsie AND Apolo. Karina said in an interview that she never had a footballer, so that’s why I think she will get Emmitt. The photo of her and Helio I think was taken to throw people off.
I can see that Mark and Derek were trained by the same people. They both showcase their partners strengths and add their skill and showmanship to EVERY performance to WOW everyone. Maks, Tony and Val, since they own a string of dance schools, actually MAKE their partners DANCE, whether or not the partner “Gets It”. I think the people that get a DWM pro actually learn more about dance.
I originally put Bristol with Val because it seems like TPTB don’t like either of the Bros. C., but now I am starting to think Tristan will get Bristol so that viewers will be conflicted: Do I want to see Tristan every week or do I want to get rid of Bristol FAST! Honestly, I don’t know why people are HATING on her sooo much. She really was not the worst dancer, and considering she is NOT an entertainer or an athlete by trade, she did pretty well. I also give her credit for having the COURAGE to come back and face all this negativity. Plus, I think if Val gets Shawn, and he needs a short girl, Shawn can WIN. TPTB would probably love to see Val upstage his Big Bro. Little do they know Maks would be THRILLED if Val wins cause they are soooo tight!
JMHO about all comments. Thanks for letting me vent. Can’t wait to see if I got any pairing right on the 13th.!
I think Val will get Shawn. He is the youngest and she’s as tall as Sherri and there were no height problem there.
Sheery, thanks for the link. I hope Derek defending Bristol like that doesn’t mean he’s dancing with her too. No wonder he’s talking of this maybe being his last season if TPTB set them up. If that is the case, no doubt he’ll make the best of it knowing him. He has this “special way” and he’d do his “thing” with her too as he has the rest.
As for Val, I’m starting to think he may get Kirstie which would be cool? A Pam/Val pairing would be cool too. I’m getting confused of who should be with who now. lol
I thought that too….that Derek was defending Bristol because he’s her partner…I surely hope not. He wont end his DWTS career on a high note at ALL. LOTS of people are saying they won’t vote for Derek if he’s paired with Palin!! I’d have rather seen Kate Gosselin brought back than Palin. Ugh…lots of speculating till Aug 13th!
I actually think Bristol would look good with Derek and it would also cause conflict with his fans which TPTB LOVE to do. Do you vote for Derek or against him to get Bristol off! I’m sure she will have either Val, Tristan or Derek. I would be shocked if they put her with anybody else. I think he was defending Bristol because he is “the nice boy next door” and to throw everyone off base.
I’m sure Kirstie would love to have Val, but I think they wouldn’t look right together, just like she would not look good with Derek, and Val is shorter than Derek. I really hope they give her to Tony. I really don’t want to see her throwing herself at Maks and I hope she would not do that with a married man like Tony. I really wish they had Sherri Sheppard back for the comedic entertaining moments. Sherri is truly FUNNY without being inappropriate, and she really did not deserve to leave as early as she did. Plus I feel she is a better dancer than Kirstie. JMHO
I think he was defending her because she’s the one they asked him about. She’s the lightning rod this season and the one who comes off as unpleasant to the media, she’s the one who’s getting press time beyond entertainment rags. And I believe he wouldn’t say a bad thing about anyone. Always finds a way to say something positive about people, here, just good for her for putting herself out there. He may have her he may not. I’m one who hopes not.
Also want to say that if the judges continue to be soooo critical of Maks and whoever his partner is this season, I hope he does have Pam, Bristol or Melissa (someone not expected to go far) because it was sheer TORTURE watching him stand there last season and season 13 and have all his and his partners’ hard work knit-picked at week after week
#Karen..it may have sounded like picking to some(judges/Maks))but the way it came off to me was his partners,Hope and Melissa, were pretty god-awful and they were trying to not sound super-mean to the celebrity or something??I mean what COULD they say??If pple weren’t so PC sensitive they could have just told the truth..Like”the dance wasn’t that good” but it’s all your present partners are capable of!!
About Bristol, did anyone else hear her on te Extra interview??she said she would be back”but it would feel strange not dancing with Mark” .
I know Hope and Melissa were not THE BEST, but I would not call them the worst either. Again, JMHO, but I think both did pretty well for a female athlete and a woman who had back surgery. I mean Kate Gosslin to me was much worse than Hope, Melissa and yes, Bristol.
I think the thing that irks me the most is the judges lack of consistency. I mean if you are going to say critique one stars footwork, critique everyone’s that week, not just 1 star and then with the next couple only pick out good things like maybe posture or being in character. Not sure if I’m making sense, but the judging lacks uniformity from couple to couple. I think that’s what Maks was trying to get at when he exploded that time at Len.
I believe Bristol also said that she thinks that she will be, “living in Arizona”, not LA during her time on DWTS as it feels closer to home. Well, I feel BAD for the pro that is partnered with her, what an inconvenience for them.
Why did they have to bring her own. Its like Kate Gosselin all over again. She can’t even dance that well..
I’m sure Derek was just being nice and that’s not an indicator of who he’s paired with. They asked him about Bristol because that’s the controversy right now.
Wouldn’t Kirstie have to be with Tony (if not Maks) because of her height? Plus Tony and Maks probably couldn’t dance with the shorter ladies like Shawn or Kelly.
IMO-I think we had all get used to the idea of seeing Bristol for awhile…unless judges give her 4′s, like they should have the first time, no matter who she is with, unless it’s a new unknown pro(and even poss. then). I think the contingent that voted b4 will still be around. If shes with Tristan, think about how long Nancy Grace was around, Derek(god,forbid)can make anyone seem likable…I guess she might be gone quickest with Val or Louis….or maybe she is why they asked Tony to come back at the last minute…..Anyway, I think she will be on a while.
TPTB are gonna find some way to play that card to the hilt.
I am curious to know why everyone thinks Louis will partner Sabrina if she is voted in. I think Damian is going to be the “new” pro Maks was referring to if Sabrina is picked, which lets face it she probably will be since she was ROBBED the 1st. time. Carsen can’t dance, but I would like him to have Brooke’s job and Kyle really doesn’t generate excitement IMHO.
Tristan said that he learned hes back Friday morning.
Val said he learned it 2 days ago.
Not sure if I believe them cause Kirstie said she knew she was doing it before Christmas! She also knows her partner, so why R the pros claiming they don’t know who they R with? I know they can’t name the star, but they don’t need to act clueless.
Well, Karen, if you pay attention to Louis’ twitter, he’s been replying with “VOTE FOR SABRINA
;-);-)” whenever he is asked if he will be back for this season. That to me is a pretty clear indicator that Louis coming back hinges upon Sabrina coming back.
And I’m sorry, but I don’t think Sabrina was “robbed” at all, nor do I think some people’s perception that she was “robbed” will ultimately guarantee her return this season. From what I can see, Carson is actually making the strongest case for himself to return – he’s been witty, persistent, and memorable. Sabrina & Kyle? Not so much – I think Kyle is just not trying very hard and Sabrina is relying too heavily on other people to promote her. I think Kyle’s pretty much a lost cause – he’s up against a very popular fan favorite (Carson) and someone with some rabid fans with something to prove (Sabrina). But when it comes down to it, I think Carson may have the juice to overtake Sabrina.
Courtney, you may be right. I do LOVE to watch Carsen. I don’t believe he can WIN the AS season, but I am not denying he has a large fan base. I don’t follow Louis, so I did not know he is “promoting” Sabrina. I totally agree with what you said about Kyle. I would be shocked if he was #13!
I’ve been doing my part for Carson
Sending him about 30 votes a day. With so many intense competitors and good dancers already on, I want some comic relief and just plain out fun in the cast. Carson would bring that even if its just for a couple weeks.
Sabrina has seemed to gained over 2300 new twitter followers….interesting.
Does anyone know was Carsen dancing in Vegas or strictly hosting every show? Also wasn’t he dancing in Maine with Anna recently? He may have improved if he’s had that much practice recently.
He was hosting and dancing in Vegas – his two big numbers in Vegas were “Moves Like Jagger” & “Vogue”.
Sherry, maks has had more ringers than Derek, whereas mark is the one who has had two near sure things.
FYI…Derek defended Bristol more than once when she was dancing with mark. That’s who Derek is.
I just flashed back to the image of Mark getting mad at a TMZ (I think) reporter who criticized Bristol after Brandy was voted off, he had to quickly become a “shield” for her. I’m wondering if because Derek has defended her previously, if they’d think about pairing them up because he could handle it. Also, maybe Tristan…he dealt well with Nancy and she’s polarizing, plus if Bristol will be in AZ, Tristan spent his 2 pro seasons traveling with his partner and would be used to it and flexible it seems.
Sheery~
I think you R on 2 something. I originally put Val with Bristol, but I would not be surprised if Derek or Tristan got her since both of them R hugely popular and TPTB know that will cause conflict with viewers!
Do u know is Derek dating Katherine?
So true about Derek, Heidi. Remember too when Derek defended Maks after he said the show was his? He’s one class act.
It probably doesn’t mean anything but Val and Kelly are now following eachother. I am rooting for Kelly and really want her with Derek, I think he is her best shot at getting far
I think you are wrong about Kirstie. I think Kirstie will be dancing with max bec Hollywood is still Hollywood. Kirstie has the Q ratings to demand what she wants and I don’t think she would do te show if she had to dance with anyone else EXCEPT maybe Val but I think her quid pro quo was MAX
I just can’t see Apolo with Chelsie. Chelsie is a sweetheart but her dances are forgettable and her choreography is rather safe. I don’t think she has what it takes to take him to the end. Drew seems more her style. Sizewise he would be perfect.
My thoughts are:
Joey with Cheryl
Drew with Chelsie
Emmit with Kym
Helio with Anna
Giles with Peta
Apolo with Karina.
The ladies seem spot on, Heidi.
Val and kelly are following each other and even more telling is lizzie grubman started following kelly too.
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