DWTS Season 15, Week 3.5 – Gilles Pity Party, Half Naked Maks and Other Random Bits
Heh. In case you weren’t sure that Gilles was in the running for douchbag of the year, here’s a portion of an article from People.com. Thanks to TristanMacManusFans for sending the link to Courtney. 
Be sure to click the link to read the whole thing for even MORE silly Gilles.
Gilles Marini, a fan favorite and likely finalist on Dancing with the Stars, tells PEOPLE that he was so sure he’d be eliminated after Monday night’s show that he needed to fortify himself.
“I opened a $400 bottle of wine,” the handsome French-American actor, 36, said on Wednesday. “I didn’t even pour it in a glass. I drank it right from the bottle!”
Marini danced an intense tango on Monday’s show, and while his scores were good, he says, “I wanted to do more, do better. I wanted to excel.”
Anxieties aside, Gilles is fully enjoying the DWTS experience this season, after having previously competed on the show in 2009.
“The first time I felt a little bit more like a puppet,” he says, “but now I have to bring the acting, the choreography … creatively speaking, I have a lot more input.”
For you Maks fans….here he is mostly naked on Ellen. The man needs facial hair, IMO.
Derek and Shawn are in Iowa this week and will be performing at the Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions tomorrow night (October 12). Derek tweeted these pictures, one from rehearsal and the other…well, not sure that one is from, I got distracted by Derek’s ever expanding biceps. To read more on Derek and Shawn, be sure to hit up PureDerekHough.com
My man Tommy B. has an interview in the Wall Street Journal and there is one little interesting behind the scenes bit. Click the link to read the whole thing.
Normally, “DWTS” lets the pros know on a Sunday what the next dance style will be if they move on. When this didn’t happen, they were badgering, wanting to know what was going on. They discovered the twist – they’d be picking dance styles for one another from a yet-to-be-revealed list – at the same time viewers at home did, on Monday’s show.
The surprises continued Tuesday, for no one knew that the lowest would pick for the highest or what the dance choices would be until the live show. In dress rehearsal, the order was very different, and some of the dances listed didn’t make the final cut. “I think we had the chicken dance listed,” Bergeron said.
We won’t see the chicken dance on the next show, but we will see dances including bolero, Charleston, disco and hip-hop. “Some might fare based on luck of the draw,” Bergeron said of the couples’ prospects. “There were some tense expressions.”
Yeah, Maks is preferable with the beard and a different haircut, but you know… I can deal.
Me, too, Evaine.
The hair will grow back. Maybe he had it cut short to deal with that wig on Monday night. And he can grow a beard overnight. It’s all good.
To think that Gilles was the one I was most looking forward to seeing this season! Poor pitiful Gilles. I was chugging a bottle of wine Tuesday night too ($7.99) in hopes he and Bristol would hit the road.
Did anyone else get the hysterical image of Gilles/Bristol/Louis doing the chicken dance while reading Tom’s blog?
Sherry your comment has me cracking up! Yeah us mere regular folk sure would like to be able to buy a $400 bottle of wine but alas we don’t have Gilles’ money!! I wonder if he realizes how self absorbed and out of touch he sounded? Doubtful
me and my bottle of heineken… who am i beside gilles? ahahah
i liked the twist. I’d like to see lambada there on the list, but whatever.
that picture of Derek is at Chow’s (the gym that Shawn used to train, They have this picture of Shawn in the wall, and Shawn said once that she wanted to take Derek there)
Was Maks doing that for some charity event? Or was it just Ellen having fun?
@Mo It was for the fight against breast cancer. #10,000 for each person dunked if I’m not mistaken.
Things I learned from Gilles in this post:
*If you are nervous/upset/scared/in any way feeling overwhelmed by your emotions, drink. Better yet, chug – especially if the distressing matter is a life-or-death reality dance competition.
*When in doubt, kiss the judges’ asses.
*To explain why you went from being so charming 3 years ago, to being a complete dick now, simply imply that your former partner and/or the powers that be made you feel like a “puppet” back then. You’ve really been a dick all along – you just had someone else pulling the strings & throwing their voice to make you appear charming before.
*Munchausen’s Syndrome is a great way to get attention.
*If you’ve managed to alienate yourself from the rest of the cast by being a complete douchebag, just align yourself with the only other black sheep in the cast – it will make you appear to be a little bit less of a douchebag in comparison.
Wow, thanks Gilles!!! I feel like I just earned a Ph.D in douchebaggery.
Derek sure love his red paints, he wear them all the time, but they sure look great in him.
I always knew that Gilles was a douche, I was never sold on him back in season 8, But Cheryl found a way to mask, she was so hard on his dance that it was hard to pay much attention to his personality during those rehearsals footage.
After this week, specially taking about Apolo and them Apolo been all nice to Helio, as well as Shawn saying that she wanted to celebrate Helio’s dance and not out dance him. A lot more people are noting his true colors, when you start to see who he really is you also see that his dance is not that great.
Dear Dr. Courtney,
Congratulations are your recent degree. BTW … you make me lol!
I don’t buy it laila. Not only is Cheryl NOT that powerful, but I’m not so stupid.
Heidi- agree but a lot of people got carried away by the frech thing, being hot and all of that.
Like I said never liked the guy, still don’t think he is that great of dancer, most of Cheryl routine for him were extremely easy choreo, mask by costumes, shaking and acting. I still mad that he got a 30 in his finale paso when he spend the all dance pushing cheryl around, even his famous tango, the choreo was actually really easy if you compare to Shawn’s and Melissa that season. He sold the dance with his acting and hotness but the dance, not that good IMO.
Thanks Courtney – you made me laugh – that is hilarious Dr Court. You have such a way with words. Bravo.
And you’re welcome for the link to that story which I happened to find by total accident today.
I laughed until Pepsi Next nearly came out of my nose. Because, I mean, seriously, when life hands you lemons, don’t we all crank open a $400 bottle of wine (why did he have to mention the cost at all?) and guzzle the whole thing? Geez… Gilles, I crown thee, “King of the D-bags!”
And if anyone’s curious, my wine of choice for DWTS is New Age. It’s $10.99 at World Market. Good stuff!
Magnolia, thank you for mentioning Pepsi. It reminded me of a Wetpaint gem from Gilles from a few weeks ago:
Q: I was talking to Derek today, and he said it’s pretty aggressive. The vibe is different this season.
A: It’s funny he says that because I don’t feel that. I think Shawn [Johnson] is very competitive and Apolo [Anton Ohno] is a working machine. So maybe if he hangs out with them all day long, he’s going to go “Oh, my God, they want it so bad.” I understand. Imagine you’re an Olympian, what’s next? You’re an Olympian. Next time you’re going to do maybe a Pepsi commercial. I have to go back to work as an actor. My life starts here. So it’s different. For them, I understand the drive of “I’m only here to take down everyone.” I understand they feel that way. I don’t have that in me. What I have in me is like, I want to entertain people. That’s what we’re here for.
Karen- OMG, I can’t believe Gilles said that, what a douche, so Apolo and Shawn are only there to take everybody down and he just want to entertain people. \
Sure doesn’t look like that, actually Shawn and Apolo are the ones that seems to having more fun then any other couple, but they want to be great, unlike Gilles and his obsession with the MBT. Pretty much everyone in the cast, Derek, Tonny, Helio and Apolo have said that Gilles is the one that takes things to serious.
Karen……
Dying laughing!!!! I mean I know he’s been a huge D-bag but these gems just keep coming. I love the added put down of what are Shawn and Apolo going to do now, a Pepsi commercial. But no not Gilles, he has to work, as an actor of course, his life is…..
oh wait, I hear violins playing, I have to go!
The comments here are so hilarious I find myself wishing Gilles will continue in his douchebaggery so that more great comedy will ensue.
I’m confused by Gilles claim that only Bristol asked about his hamstring injury. I distinctly remember him tweeting Kirstie and thanking her for some cream she gave him for it. Maybe she just handed it over without asking what was wrong with him?
What an ass, lets put him together with billy. Does he not realize that there’s a huge difference between bit part acting on commercials and a mega star having a huge deal to do an *endorsement*?
He tweeted a link to a story that claimed he was on the top of the leader board cumulative, but of course that doesn’t matter in the least, each week is new. The same article talked about how “unfair” (whine) that Shawn had some gymnastics in her routine, why is that unfair and it’s not unfair for an *actor* to use his unfair acting training in a routine?
My first hint of his being kind of a jerk was when they were guest judging, and all the other past performers were slightly more generous than the regular judges but he wasn’t.
I’ve been neutral up until now, thinking he just tended toward hyperbole and melodrama, didn’t care for how he’s been but didn’t actively want him gone. But the pepsi commercial bit sort of turned me more actively negative.
Thanks – I needed a laugh, and a visual break!
@Evaine
Thanks! What a nice thing for Ellen to do.
Yep, pretty sure that Derek and others were referring to Gilles when they said some are taking it too seriously. Perhaps Sabrina as well. Or is it really Louis??
Man…not just a douch bag, but an ARROGANT douche bag. They’re “just” Olympic Athletes where you’re an ACTOR, eh Gilles?? Get over yourself. Technically, I think most would say that they’ve had more success in their careers (and at a younger age) than you’ve had in yours…and they never had to get naked to do it.
What kind of performance would Derek and Shawn be allowed to do together? As long as its not DWTS affiliated are they free to do anything?
Noticing this handstand above, I am wondering if gymnastics will be included in their next routine.
Jess- I saw that, That story that he tweeted was so lame, the all thing was about critizing Shawn , and True competitor that respect others would never retweet that, but Gilles …..
You mean at the Kellogg’s thing, Sandy?? I’m assuming they’re going to dance. But I have no idea.
Is Shawn the (physically) strongest female celeb that has been on? Overall, even? Pound for pound, she looks like it.
Oh my word, Gilles really is a cocky pr*ck.
Karen, thanks for that quote which clearly shows the guy’s true colors.
And Courtney, your post #10 is right on the money, not to mention totally hysterical. Thanks for the laugh.
Hehe…glad everyone enjoyed my mini-rant on just how “Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs” Gilles has become
That article is just mind-blowing – just when you think Gilles couldn’t possibly start sounding any douchier, he does. The dude can’t even open his mouth without sounding completely obnoxious now.
@Jay I think laila ali might have her beat in that category
I hope dumbass continues to show his true colors. Sounds like kind of person who will destroy anyone standing in his way.
I loved Gilles during season 8, what happened???? I cannot believe he is being such an *ss! It is almost to the point that I hope he goes before Bristol! Those two Olympians have had to work so hard and sacrifice almost their entire lives to be the best in the entire WORLD in their respective sports. I think they deserve the break, the Pepsi commercials, etc. Maybe Peta needs to accidentally kick him in the head to knock some sense into him. Or better yet, maybe he can just keep digging the hole deeper and he will be gone soon! Go Apolo and Shawn!
If only the Frenchman’s hamstring could spare some of that Kinesio tape for his mouth! I thoroughly enjoyed him in season 8, but had Gilles fatigue before this season even started.
You know the word ‘fatigue’ comes from the French word for tired – fatigué. So I kinda like the term Gilles Fatigue.
Gilles comes across as even more petty when you consider that both Apolo & Shawn are sponsored by Coke…
Something happened in the few short years since Gilles has competed. All of his previous sex appeal has disappeared. Now all I see is a man that is bitter, self absorbed, and reeks of entitlement, meaning he truly 100% thinks HE Gilles Marini should have won, and should win DWTS. On his season, I loved him, now on this season I can’t stand him.
Courtney, #10 had me dying laughing! I can’t believe Gilles was the one I was so excited to see come back and dance again. What a huge disappointment he’s been. Thank god Apolo is filling my need for someone to love/lust over. Although now it’s almost entertaining how much of a douchebag Gille has become. I keep waiting to see/hear what new douchebaggery is coming next.
Sandy, I agree completely. If you look back at the results show, Gilles and Cheryl look so smug like they knew they were going to win and Shawn and Mark looked like they were preparing to lose. The complete shock on Shawn and Mark’s face when their name was announced was priceless. Obviously, it still bothers Gilles til this very day. He thinks he was robbed of his mirror ball trophy. He needs to get over it.
Gilles has really gone down in the popularity polls…I didn’t care for him the first time he was on…the term lounge lizard comes to mind. He couldn’t beat Shawn then, and I don’t think he can now.
“Gilles Fatigue” – Love it, Evaine.
For me the kicker is that he had to let everyone know it was a $400 bottle of wine he knocked back, and without a glass to boot! *gasp* I guess no self-respecting Frenchman would guzzle a cheap-ass bottle of wine.
Ooh-la-la, aren’t we refined.
#43
I agree with your post. Gilles manager has to tell him to “shut up”!
People only nitpick and complain this much about someone when they’re worried their own favorite can’t measure up. Gilles must be doing really well.
Oh yeah, I’m sure that’s it Rose. It has nothing to do with his douchbag behavior and attitude. :::rolls eyes:::
I think Rose, that you might not realize how many people here really liked or wanted to like him going in to the season. He was in my top 6, 3 of whom are gone now so he should now be one of my top 3. But he just isn’t. Until very recently, I still thought he was very handsome and sexy, but for me “pretty is as pretty does” ultimately and I’ve lost enough respect for him with his dissing his competition and whining about things that I’m over him. I am one who wanted him to win his season, but this season I’d much rather Shawn beat him, she doesn’t whine or dis anyone else, she just works hard and has fun.