DWTS All Stars – And the 13th Dancer Is…. (Live Blog)
It is 7:20 in the east and, as you might have guessed, nary a mention of DWTS. You might have guessed this because of the interesting confluence of the Republican National Convention and Hurricane Issac. Of course, GMA will beat the crap out of both topics, but right now the emphasis is on Issac what with the 7th anniversary of Katrina coming up on Thursday…and Issac is heading for New Orleans.
Prince Harry on Lockdown?? Come on, GMA, really??
ETA 1: Okay, so 6:30 and they just teased it and the winner and partner are both in the studio. They showed them in silouette. Hmmmm….number 13 and partner. Looks like Sabrina. But that hair could also be Lacey, although Louis is the one in NYC right now.
ETA 2 Vogue here: Please LEAVE PRINCE HARRY ALONE! I love him! 🙁
ETA 3: They show all three contestants and they dance teasing us some more. Wow Lara, step up revolution. 😀
ETA 4: Heidi’s back!! 🙂 I love Prince Harry too – let a young guy have some fun. Of course, I think he had more fun in Vegas than even Derek typically does, but geez!!
ETA 5: Geez, GMA pimping Dance with Me once again. Poor Maks, he has it so rough. :::rolls eyes:::
ETA 6: I would like to thank GMA for their bit on Ryan Gosling…holy hot 6 pack!!! Is it hot in here??
ETA 7: Okay, the announcement is coming up next at 8:15! Stay tuned!
And the Winner is…..SABRINA BRYAN!! To the surprise of absolutely no one, and after more pimping about this than the All Star cast as a whole.
And Louis is her partner just as we said he would be. Louis disses all his previous partners, claiming that he can go all out with the choreo now. And they are saying it’s exciting because she was chosen by the public. Er…yeaah. Let’s see what happens when she’s up against the power houses of All Stars.
A couple screen caps…
And here is where I make a crack about how I was right…and Marky caught his plane finally. 😀
Vogue here with some video coverage:
ETA 8: The first of the Pepsi-sponsored “After Party” segments is set to start at 9 AM EST. Not really sure how this works, but here’s the link, if you want to check it out…I’ll be keeping an eye out to see what it’s all about. Hopefully 😉 -Court-
ETA 9: Looks like both Vogue and I are having problems accessing the After Party – I only caught about 20 seconds of video before my computer started buffering endlessly. The basic gist I got is that it’s just a recap of old Sabrina footage from season 5, and Sabrina answering questions submitted by viewers on Twitter. Maybe Vogue will be able to find and post video of it later 😉 -Court-
ETA 10: This is Vogue again and here is some coverage of the After Party today. I loved the part with Tony! He talked of how he choreographs, what Melissa is like now versus when he danced with her the first time, and how stiff the competition is going to be this season. More below (let’s hope this works. Be patient. It stops and goes a lot)…
Sabrina won.
They just showed a silhouette of the couple and it looks like Sabrina’s hair. The man looked nothing like Kyle though. The man is either Carson or Louie. Plus the couple was together. With the winner celebrity in NYC, I’d assume the partner would have to be with them too. I think it’s Sabrina and Louis.
Gawd, for a minute I thought they were announcing it without a bunch of teasing first. lol
I want Kyle to win! But it is not gonna happen….
Louie tweeted this morning that he had no time to watch GMA but was keeping his fingers crossed for Sabrina.
They were Sabrina and Louis, no doubt. That guy looked nothing like either Carson or Kyle and the girl has big hair, like Sabrina.
And Lacey tweeted that she was on her way back to LA. So, one of them is lying.
And Peter, chill out. We’ll get there.
Vogue’s in charge, I have to take a shower. 🙂
I wanted Carson to win. I had a feeling it would be Sabrina.
I’ve seen Lacey’s hair and it didn’t look like her hair. Sabrina’s hair is much “bigger”, and the height difference was that of Sabrina and Louis.
It definitely wasn’t Kyle though.
Thinking postive for Carson first and Kyle second! Please please please!
Exactly my thoughts Vogue! Crossing my fingers and toes, doesn’t get much more extreme right?!?! Lol 🙂
I’m thinking Louis’ “gonna miss GMA” tweet could be a red herring.
I mean he can’t just be like “Watch GMA tomorrow ;)”
yeah, he’s gonna miss watching it, because he’ll be in the studio 😉
Of course Louis can’t watch GMA since he’s ON IT. Smart guy. 😛
It could be that they are all in LA and doing a satellite thing also.
I’m back. Sure hope it’s Carson or Kyle since I can’t stand either Louis or Sabrina.
I believe it is @SabrinaBryan and @LouisVanAmstel WON!!! #dwts #usa #uk #votesabrinadwts @TSFF Woohoo!! Their silhouette is enough for me.
Did anyone check the DWTSGossip lately? Usually they have some hints.
Couldn’t agree more on Prince Harry, Miss Heidi! Geez maleze. They act as if he’s committed a major sin.
Ya know…that male silhouette does NOT look like Louis imo. (or maybe I am just hoping it’s NOT Louis, lol)
It’s felt wired for Sabrina from the get go, though I sincerely hope my gut and all indications are wrong about that.
Wishful thinking, Vogue?? 🙂
Is it sad that I’m whispering “cmon Carson, you can win this!” to myself? I want him to win.
Regarding Prince Harry; If he had not came out with his “bad behavior” in Las Vegas, he could’ve been extorted by Las Vegas call girls over photos. Sensitive issue.
Yep lollll
Well, wynn, the thing is, Sabrina is the only one that has fan girls willing to spend all day every day power voting – doesn’t mean she as more fans than Kyle or Carson, only that they’re crazier. 🙂 In this instance, the casual voter is gong to be overwhelmed due to the length of voting time. Sucks.
Now, watch it be Carson after I said that….
The showed the silhouette again and the light kind of shined off the spot for a split second and it was Louis’ face for sure.
Sabrina won.
I doubt Kyle or Carson had fans with dozens of email addresses voting every day. The whole process seemed set up to make sure Sabrina was the winner. I’m pretty sure this is going to be the first part of her “redemption”, with her having to “win” her way back on the show due to her “popularity”. I’m almost braced for the every week “eliminated too soon her first time” storyboarding, but not really. I hope this doesn’t mean her fangirls are going to have a head start on organizing the troops.
Please let me be wrong. I so wished it would be about dancing this season and not some dramatic story and pimping by TPTB.
Over a month of voting was nuts, but I took her picture oddly appearing among the participants and folks like Maks repeatedly saying Mark has three former partners back as signs…and she’s had almost Levy like pimpage.
I believe it is @SabrinaBryan and @LouisVanAmstel WON!!! #dwts #usa #uk #votesabrinadwts @TSFF Woohoo!! It’s Official!!
Can it with the hashtags. That gets old REAL quick.
way to throw your previous partners under the bus Louis…
Congrats Sabrina fans – you did it. Too bad she’ll still probably be gone before the halfway point of the competition.
Oh well 🙁
I wonder if they’re still going to vote for her seeing as she has Louis and not Mark as her partner. Shippers, y’know. *eyeroll*
Dang, oh well. Like Court, I think Sabrina will go out early…within the first couple of weeks.
Well, Cheryl has competition this season. It use to be TPTBWTHUCA, but now we have TPTBWTHUSA. Really don’t understand all the hype about her. Is she on TV anymore? I can see this season will be as much “fun” as last season. Heidi, Vogue and Courtney, you are going to be sooooo busy!
aww I was reallllly pulling for either Kyle or Carson 🙁 I love them both and wish they would have been included in the original cast.
Louis is probably one of the least popular male pros on the show, right down their with Tony. So I agree they will be saying bye-bye fairly early.
Have the remote finger firmly pressed on the mute button… Need to drown out the Sabrina, Sabrina, Sarbina garbage, and don’t forget the WINE!
Court, from your #32 post words to reality TV reality. Though despite the logic, I have this sinking feeling she’ll be around for a loooong while, hailed as the people’s choice, out for redemption, etc. with Louis in full out Louis mode. Ugh to infinity.
I think the hyping, Linz, is more on GMA than it is on TPTB. I can’t imagine the producers see value in keeping Sabrina over people like Apolo, Shawn, Gilles and the rest. But it will be useful to pump up the volume.
Evaine, if what I’ve been seeing is accurate (and since I don’t go looking for it, it might not be), Sabrina will benefit while Mark and Bristol suffer. Lots of the shippers are abandoning Mark for Sabrina. Of course, the likely scenario is a big ole vote split until one of them (hopefully Bristol) is gone. But I dunno. I think Bristol has more fans over all so it could get ugly. Again.
@Eric – I was really hoping for Kyle, but given all the hype surrounding Sabrina & Carson, I knew he was probably the long shot out of the 3. I would have gladly taken Carson over Sabrina, though. Oh well. One less person to pull for this season!
Excuse me if I don’t get the point of hashtags on a blog….besides just being fucking annoying and making my delete finger itch…
P.S. I’ve got the after party window open for when it starts at 9, if you need to head to work.
Well, that was really anti-climactic
Well, I think this season is going to even less about dancing than the norm and more about personalities and ‘stories’ etc… And I also think we’re going to see a lot of gimmicky stuff, theme weeks, special performances – you name it. The everyday viewer is gonna eat it up.
And some of us are going to THROW UP. 🙂
Thanks Court….turning it over to you and Vogue. Have to go to work.
Not my choice, but okay let’s get on with the show! DWTS that is!
I know, Heidi, I know. *LOL*
Just saw a very cool new promo for DWTS! It includes Sabrina and it was kinda movie-esque, only way I couid describe it. Maybe someone will capture it and post it.
With a few celebs already being calLed out by the public as the winners, I think they’ll have to come up with ways to level the playing field a bit. I believe that’s why they separated Cheryl and Gilles, which would prob ably have been a slam dunk.
Sabrina eh….. >__< Her fans sure are devoted.
I don't know if I'm still excited for this season……? 😛
New Promo?? Boy, they sure are trying to tilt in her favor aren’t they?? What the hell do they get out of this? Sure hope is stops once the show is on. Can’t believe they would stake their whole season on her. Stupid.
The new promo wasn’t about Sabrina. It was a promo that included everyone but had Sabrina in it. I’m sure all 3 candidates shot their part of it and it got editted over the weekend to who won. It was very cool. Very superhero-like.
I think I just barfed after reading this. Every season that Louis isn’t on it’s an amazing season. Can’t stand him. I feel aweful for Sabrina. I was really hoping if she would have won that she would get someone from the troupe. To give them a chance. Smh
I meant NOT an amazing season. STUPID PHONE.
Louis is just glad to be back on the show… Heck, he would dance with a tree if it meant he was part of the cast.
Saying that, Without pairing Sabrina with Mark, I can’t see where this new pairing will benefit her at all.
Thanks ABC for ruining this All-Star season, but at least now I have the one couple on the show that will allow me the time to take the doggies out and grab a snack.
Poor Sabrina. Louis’ ego will be so big this season.
While I was voting for Carson, I’m not upset Sabrina is the winner. I like watching good dancing and I am hopeful that she and Louis will put on a good show. If they can keep their arrogance in check and show a little humility and class, I might even vote for them.
I’m really excited for this season. Aside from Bristol and Pam, and possible Helio and Emmitt, I think we’ll get great routines from pretty much everyone else. I hope it won’t be a slam dunk for anyone and there will be some suspense.
Is anyone having any luck with the after party link? I got a few seconds of video and then it started spinning its wheels.
I’m having a hard time connecting to the after party too Court. A lot of stop and goes. Not good.
Well done Sabrina. I voted for her so I’m happy. The majority of voters voted for her so they’re happy. I understand if you’re disappointed but it’s up to the entirety of the public, and heck, Sabrina’s the choice. So there.
I don’t get why people are so upset with Sabrina. I would’ve been happy with any of the three contenders coming back. It’s going to be a good season with an insane dance standard.
Wrong, Renee – the “majority” did not vote for her. Hell, we aren’t even sure that the majority of actual viewers were voting. It very well could have been (and probably was) just a handful of very determined voters, voting constantly…which, mathmatically, is NOT the majority. SO THERE.
You’d be best not to tell us how to run our site, Renee. Feel free to sing the praises of Sabrina on a SABRINA fansite…because we’re not holding our tongues here. You really should look up the definition of blog – it’s an opinion site, and if you can’t handle conflicting ones, you’re probably better off avoiding them.
And people wonder why I get so irritated by diehard Sabrina fans…
You lost your voice the minute you started complaining about us as a site, Renee. House rules: complain all you want (within reason) about the show, but you don’t get to take swipes at us.
In a way I am happy it is Sabrina, at least the notion of “shocking elimination” and will be put to rest, she is getting another shot and everybody will be able to see how “shocking” it really was.
Thank you everybody at PureDWTS for doing the hard work for us.
So not surprised about Sabrina. And the TSFF shipper crew will be ecstatic.
I’m not a diehard Sabrina fan. As I said, I voted ONCE, and ONCE for Kyle as well, because I believed they were the two best dancers for an All-Star season.
Heed your own advice, Renee – it’s an opinion site, so I don’t have to agree with you, but you don’t get to throw insults at me just because you don’t like my opinion, either. You just totally missed the point.
As a Sabrina fan, i’m happy as well. Mostly because I’ve been dying for All Stars since her season and felt like she was the one person left with something to prove.
It’s gotta suck for Mark to have 2 of your best partners, Shawn and Sabrina be in the cast and have to dance with Bristol. Poor guy.
I would guess that 95% of the public who watches DWTS had no idea there was a vote going on. Unless you visit their website or closely listen to a few ads and were super interested in DWTS prior to the season starting (or a super dedicated fan of one of them), you weren’t voting…especially not every day using a lot of accounts. Honestly I don’t think most people who watch the show have a clue who is even on this time and probably won’t until the show premieres.
I think this is a case of a small group of uber dedicated fans voting in a way the show says they edit out during the season (preventing people from using multiple addresses from one ISP). I’m not sure I buy that they ever remove those votes but they say they do. Time will tell if that same group will keep the “viewer’s choice” in the competition.
Not sure how I feel about this. So many factors to consider, but I wonder if you guys are right about an early exit.
Exactly, Karen – which is why I objected to the use of the term “majority” when referring to who voted for Sabrina. I’m guessing that the average middle-aged woman who watches the show was, in all liklihood, not even aware of the voting for the 13th contestant…let alone doing any actual voting. And because of that, I think those who voted her in may be in for a rude awakening this season – the average voter far outnumbers any renegade power voting minority, so while it may have worked to get her on the all-star season, I doubt it will keep her around very long.
Lois, is the new promo you saw? Too cool. I love it!
https://www.puredwts.com/2012/08/27/stunning-and-powerful-new-dancing-with-the-stars-all-stars-commercial-video/
I really have nothing against Sabrina, even though I was never a fan of her dancing style and wasn’t at all shocked when she was eliminated, even though the show is always telling me I should have been. I’m just afraid of what we are going to have to listen to week after week and I’m pretty sure this whole vote thing was set up to highlight her a lot more than she should have been. I hope all of the “all-stars” get their time to shine on GMA.
BTW, I did see the neat new promo. I’m still looking forward to the season….until TPTB figure out how to ruin it, lol.
Hey…Louis is dancing with a ringer!! Betcha it’s okay when he’s doing it. 😉
@Matt Bristol helped Mark get to the finals during Season 11. Something Sabrina never accomplished. Maybe you should feel bad for Louis, instead. That said, it’s anyone’s game. DWTS is not exactly predictable. But all my votes will be going to Bristol and Mark. I love BP!
Geez, I get in my car to come to the office and the trolls come out. Courtney gets ALL the fun. 😀
That’s a pretty loose definition of “fun” 😛
They’ve never said they remove those votes by ISP, Karen, only those that aren’t actual email addresses or supposedly the same email address from different browsers. It’s perfectly legal (and even encouraged) to vote with multiple *legitimate* email addresses.
Sabrina ??!!?? REALLY ?! such a SHOCK….and thanks to all who voted cause now we get to listen to Louis….GAG.because even tho girl is a pro dancer, I’M SURE he’ll find smthg to complain about.
And yeah, PH, almost feels that they have been trying to find ways to make this happen since she got voted off.
Daily promo of Maks studios seems like ….bias ?
So, the arrogance is already coming from Louis – wonder who he will blame when he doesn’t go all the way this time?? Hmmm…Derek is dancing with Shawn. Seems a likely target.
LOL – yeah, it’s more fun when booze is involved. 🙂
Need we remind Louis what happened the LAST time he got cocky about a partner early on? It was Kendra, the odds-on pick to win season 12 to begin with, and she seems to be better remembered now for her flatulence and lack of verbal filter than her mad dance skills. Oh, and she finished 6th. 🙂
I’m pretty sure Sabrina knows what’s ahead of her. I’m happy for her, the right end result imo. I didn’t watch her season so I had no idea there was so much animosity towards her. If she gives it her best personally and for her fans, given the odds against her, she’ll be a winner as far as I’m concerned.
@Cameron (#62): For me anyway, I’m more upset at what’s around and comes with Sabrina than the Cheetah girl herself (who admittedly has good attitude and dance skill). Additionally, either of the other two are more my cup of tea personality wise as well as add more diversity to the cast (the role of the squat, perky, dance-able blonde had already been cast this season).
All I know is if we drink every time Louis brings out his cranky pants voice or bitches…we’ll be so wasted the whole season we won’t know who’s winning or losing !!
And yes I’ll take that aka Derek, and raise it by 1000x
Heidi thank you for the clarification. I thought they had said too many votes from one address were reviewed.
Well, given the perspective of what Robyn Roberts is facing, what’s a little Sabrina foray into my dancing life (extra hopeful emphasis on the word “little”), especially if armed with with lots of Cheetahcake from out rapier Pure crew and sparkly stuff from out resident Glitter fairy (paging Evaine)…oh, and Sandy, sure hope you have some good stuff in that wine stash (if ever we needed a DWTS drinking game…)! Now let the season begin!
@wynn – If nothing else, this season may finally put to rest the whole “Sabrina was robbed!!!” argument…because they have no excuse now if she doesn’t make it to at least the halfway point of the competition. History does have a tendency to repeat itself…:-)
Why am I not excited about this All-Star show? Maybe when it actually premiers I’ll be able to get into it. Just not excited at all.
YAY SABRINA!!!!! Can’t wait to see a truly talented person on the dance floor…I guess you can call me a shipper if I like Sabrina and Mark dancing together and would have loved for them to be together this coming season, but poor Mark! UGH Bristol needs to go first.
I rooted and voted for Carson, so I’m disappointed but like others have said, less vote splitting for me once the season starts.
That being said, if the producers really were out from the start to get Sabrina in, why didn’t they just cast her and take the chance with a fan vote in for say Kirsti or Bristol. Or really any of the women. I think it’s far more likely that the ones they *really wanted in* they gave a guaranteed spot to. Also, if she was tptb darling, why didn’t they insure she got a pro they like better than one who they’ve had sitting out for awhile?
I think she and Louis might give some nice dance performances but I sure hope she doesn’t knock out my top 6 favorites. Looking forward to Courtney’s power rankings!
Yes! I’m so glad Sabrina was the one. It wouldn’t have been an All Star season for me without her. I love watching her dance.
Vogeurista, I cannot make that link work for me. But it would be the one I saw after GMA this morning.
I am always excited for the new seasons. I love everything about the show! There will be high caliber dancing for sure! I love all of the men who were chosen! Just one I am not thrilled about, Bristol, but I can look over her and enjoy the entire sparkling show! I will not let any one person get in the way of my love for this show!
Stop trying to tell everyone what to do, Marie. If you don’t like it, no one’s got a gun to your head, forcing you to sit here and read it. Be gone.
Really glad Sabrina won !!!!! not really happy about Louis though…….
This has made my day 🙂 congrats Sabrina love how humble she is. I wanted Mark to be her partner but seeing her and Louie together makes me happy, both humble and nice people. Sabrina & Louie…this might be Louie year 😉
I dont think Kyle and Carson ever stood a chance. Cant wait til she and Louis get eliminated, he gets on my last nerve.
I recorded GMA on my DVR but I was enjoying Nate Berkus too much to bother, knowing I could get what I needed here. I’m okay with Sabrina but would have enjoyed Kyle way more, but my feelings and opinion are that if it’s supposed to be Allstars they should be the very best of the best. I’m sad to hear Louis is going to be on the show because he is my all time least favorite. Did he mention being the world champion again this morning? It was lining up to be a fun season and a family reunion, but someone brought in some tainted deviled eggs.
Regarding Prince Harry, it’s Vegas baby. He’s a young guy on a fun trip and it’s Vegas. Geez
Im glad Sabria won. But do you guys think that POSSIBLY – there was some rigging and she was panned to be the chosen pick since the beginning ?
I kind of like Louis, I really liked him with Kelly Osbourne. I didnt care for him in his last season, but unlike mst people -I actually liked Kendra.
I apologize for the spelling in my comment above – haha
#71 Correct!
I work with many people who ballroom dance (hobby/fun) and they, as well as everyone in my building who loves the show…..DIDN’T VOTE AT ALL!!!! Why? They usually only vote by phone. Most with go online for the finals. The “majority” of the viewers don’t have all day & night to sit and power vote.
Curious if they would have had a phone line set up for the 3 contestants….how it would have turned out as opposed to the abc site?
Plus, most of Kyle’s fans are in a young bracket and well…it’s summer 🙂
@rick – If there was indeed rigging going on in the voting for the 13th contestant, I would think they would legally be required to disclose that to the other two contestants being voted on – Kyle & Carson. I don’t see either one agreeing to the charade, so I doubt there was any deliberate rigging going on – plus, I don’t think there would be a ton of incentive to rig it in any one candidate’s favor. I think any of the 3 probably would have generated about the same amount of buzz for the show. HOWEVER, there did seem to be the usual “propaganda” going on – a bit more pimpage of Sabrina from GMA, the constant reminders that Sabrina was “sent home too early”, etc. Not blatant rigging, but some definite subliminal messaging going on.
@Sandy – I don’t think you have anything to worry about – I seriously don’t see Sabrina even getting close to the finale. I actually credit Mark & his choreography for really showcasing Sabrina the first time around, and I don’t think Louis is going to be able to do the same thing. Plus, I still think it’s a guy’s season to win. Too many talented, popular, HUNGRY male contestants this season – I don’t think the gals stand a chance, save for Shawn (and maybe Kirstie).
Courtney – well said. I think it’s def. a guy’s season to win. Gonna be verrrrry interesting how this all plays out. The dynamic between the strong celebrities with different/new partners will be the most fun part for me.
I still think Shawn’s in the finale with either one or 2 guys meaning that at least 4 of those male runner up/winners won’t even make the finale.
I think Drew and Anna are going to surprise us! If their enthusiasm is any indication of what is to come. They very well could sneak into the finale.
I think it’s a guy’s year as well. Heck, it wouldn’t surprise me if it’s an all MALE finale!
Not surprising Sabrina won but still very disappointed in it. Kyle or Carson would have brought FUN. We don’t need another intense competitor. And I don’t see why she is with Louis. He doesn’t fit with her. Dmitry would have been a much better partner for her.
I am still very excited about this season though but I must admit, the fact there is 2 stars who just danced for months in the DWTS Vegas show leaves a very bad taste in mouth. Unfair advantage given to Sabrina and Joey that didn’t need to be there as a consider them borderline anyway for an All Star season. People talk about the ABC conspiracy theories in the past with Sherri Shepherd and Chelsea Kane but Sabrina and Joey have been working for DWTS the past year. Show owes them something.
Wow Sabrina and Louis will be very interesting to see for sure.Curious how people judge her she’s 27 now and we will most likely see a different side to Sabrina than she was on season 5. Just like we will be seeing a different side of Shawn from when she was on her season. These two ladies intrigue the most for this season.
Well, maybe Louis should be happy with his partner. She isn’t Kendra.
Boo, I wanted Carson or Kyle. So there. 😉
Is everyone ready for Sabrina to bring some Cheetahlicious flavor to her dancing?!?! (Barf)
Lol, didn’t cast one vote, but I knew who would win.
Kym Johnson is so beautiful and so talented. We are so excited to have her on our LIVE internet show, MD-VOD, tomorrow night. She’s going to be discussing dance and fitness. Judging by her bod, I would definitely want to hear what she has to say. Tune in here tomorrow at 3pm PST http://bit.ly/Qp5cuf
You’ve had your ONE ad, Cece – don’t make a habit of it.
I was rooting for Sabrina for a minute, then Carson, then Kyle… It was a hard decision for me and I decided not to vote. Any winner would make me happy and sad at the same time. It’s exactly how I feel now.
But I’m not surprised to see Sabrina is the winner. All odds were in the favor of Sabrina.
Andrea don’t forget Kyle and Carson were also in Las Vegas DWTS show.
I don’t like Louis at all. Too much arrogance and attitude and I think it’s going to get them voted off within the first 4 weeks.