Dancing With The Stars Kelly Monaco Wishes Dance Had Gone On Forever
Kelly Monaco tells People that she and Val Chmerkovskiy’s chemistry is “unexplainable” and each week they ‘get a little closer’. Below is more from the two of them on their chemistry. You can also watch a video interview at the link.
“Obviously with every week, it gets more and more personal,” he says. “I was raised with loyalty, honesty, camaraderie. Those are the things that I value the most. She’s the person I care about most right now.”
Monaco, holding onto her partner tightly, agrees with him, explaining, “I was raised the same exact way β¦ I’ve been down a really rough road in my life β¦ I’ve put up a lot of walls and I don’t let many people in. He’s slowly allowing me to believe in friendships and relationships and trust and all of that, you know?”
Monaco also tells PEOPLE of the sensual number, “I wish [the dance] had gone on forever.”
I wish their dance had gone on forever too, do you? You can really feel their passion and how they are helping one another. They are one of my top three couples right now on Dancing With The Stars along with Shawn & Derek and Karina & Apolo. Are they in your Top Three? Where would you place or rank Kelly And Val on your list of favorites or least favorites on Dancing With The Stars right now?
Well, I just heard about some twitter bashing of fellow cast members. So, now I’m not sure how I feel? Not cool!
They are in my top3 with Shawn and Apolo right now . But Last Week was too much for me, and val is douchebag.
Seriously, I just want to see all these folks dance. Val & Kelly are sounding like Maks/Erin repeat except no fighting.
I think Kelly has surprised a lot of people and become a contender. Am I buying the ‘showlust’, for want of a better word? Not at all. Kelly’s a good little actress and Val, well, he’s playing a role that’s close to his cool, bad gangster self. *eyeroll* No, not a fan of the younger Chmerkovskiy despite what many might think. The boy dances like nobody’s business, but I think the word ‘playah’ was coined for him. Still, I followed a link to a soap opera board and MAN, they think this Kelly/Val thing is the best thing since sliced bread. I think they could get to the final three, but I don’t believe they’ll win. I still think it’s Shawn’s trophy.
they’re in my top three also.
1) kelly & val
2) Shawn & derek
3) Apolo & karina
Dont know much about the twitter bashing, but idk what that has to do with kelly. from what i did read, just seemed like maksim being maksim, he has always had a little bitter back-handed compliment/insult streak…nothing out of the ordinary for him
They’re soap fans – of course they love it. They’re probably the same ones that tweet hate to the actress when her character does something bad on TV.
Shippers are crazy.
I forgot to add…despite Val being a total DICK, I would love to see Kelly edge Gilles out for 3rd place.
Well, I would love to see ANYONE edge Gilles out for 3rd place, really. π
I think shippers are crazy too.
I agree
Kelly & val are hands down my favorite couple and i think they have beautiful dance chemistry, and thats where it stops for me.
But some of the nonsense I’ve seen on twitter is ridiculous… it’s like
(Derek & Maria) + (Erin & Maks) x (soap fans) = A whole other level of shipper craziness
I’ll admit that Kelly has surprised me. But my top 2 are Shawn and Apolo and here all is who I hope might edge out Val/Kelly for 3rd: Melissa, Emmitt, Sabrina, or Kirstie. I’ve tried over the past year to be open minded about Val, and I agree the man can dance. But I have trouble with the comments (twitter, interviews) that imply he (and his chosen clan) are superior human beings to the rest of the world. Too many misogynistic tweets also. As far as his brother, he was my first favorite but lost too much respect for him over a couple of seasons and feel he can be pretty misogynistic as well (the tweet about how does a woman make a man a millionaire…oh, marry a billionaire ha ha, only NOT funny), still, while not my favorite, Kirstie and Maks do entertain me and I love how she fully commits herself to the character, a great comedic actor.
Jess, I thought that m/billionaire tweet was Val’s, but I could be wrong.
And like you, I’m loving the comedy stylings. I swear, Kirstie is a hoot and a half and Maks reminds me so much of a young Cary Grant these days. I recently rewatched Arsenic and Old Lace for the umpteenth time. Their routines might not be as intricate – I use that word because I’m sure they are difficult, hard, demanding for Kirstie – as the other couples’ but they do delight me and make me smile.
I liked Kelly and Val until this week. Between the Twitter garbage and them overdoing the showmance (especially with Kelly’s boyfriend sitting in the audience) they’ve turned me off. My top three are Apolo & Karina, Shawn & Derek and Melissa & Tony.
The difference I see between this and Erin & Maks is that Erin & Maks seemed more natural and not like they were trying so hard. Sure they played it up for the media and the camera, but not this obviously and “in your face”. And Erin didn’t have a boyfriend sitting in the audience.
My 3 favorite are:
Val & Kelly
Derek & Shawn
Tony & Melissa
really? you thought Erin & Maks were natural? i thought they were going down in the books as one of the most tired and try-hard showmances on dwts. I much preferred chad & cheryl ridiculous showmance during that season.
My top three
1.Kirstie and Maks- Shes the reason I tuned in and watched a whole season and hes the reason I keep comng back.I dont care what ppl think I want them to win
2.Kelly and Val-I dont care for soaps so I had no idea whe she was but I think shes amazing and before I new who he was i was a fan of Val I used to watch his dances on youtube I had no idea who he was or that his brother was Maks .
3.its a tie between Gillis and Shawn-I became a big fan of Peta last season so im rooting for her this season Shawn is great but I always felt Derak would be better on SYTYCD.
Evaine, I went back to check to be sure I wasn’t spreading false rumors, June 23. Part of the reason I try to keep an open mind to re-liking him is because I know you’ve met him and feel he’s a genuinely nice guy. The reason I tried to keep an open mind about Val was because Vogue has been so positive about him. But of course we’re all human and any one of us can say stupid things or go through phases in life where we don’t come off very positively. And I know not everyone agrees with me, but I do think there’s something to growing up where they did and then continuing to be immersed in their culture and rigid dance lifestyle here during all their formative years. I think some of their cultural ways of being and first language don’t always translate well.
Val and Kelly already said in an interview that all that gazing in their eyes before dancing was just them trying to not get out of character before they danced. A lot of actors use this method. Other dance pros like Tristan have talked about how great Val is…..he’s young and shoots his mouth off when he shouldn’t but at least he isn’t trying to bs you.
I hope Val and Kelly continue to be as good as they have been…go Val and Kelly!
Jess, I bow to your searching. π Honestly, I have a very hard time with Val and I have a very hard time with Maks and his attitude towards his younger brother. A very close friend of mine is a teacher in a middle school in a community where there is a HUGE Ukrainian & Russian population and from what she experiences, you are pretty much on the mark about the cultural and social things.
At any rate, if I forget it’s Val, I enjoy Kelly and her partner more. *LOL*
I think Kelly has turned out to be a very good dancer, but I just find the way they hang all over each other while she has a boyfriend sitting in the audience to be odd. I agree with @Donna that Erin and Maks were cute together and Erin did not have a boyfriend. The whole thing just seems strange and I would love to see her smile at least once. She appears too serious and never shows a fun side to her. Maybe when they do the freestyle???
#14 Yes Yo, I thought it was a natural chemistry they had together, not Maks telling me constantly how much chemistry they had. And they didn’t seem to take themselves too seriously.
Well Phyllis, In my opinion, Kelly needs to go back to acting class then. Cause what they doing on Monday night was just creepy and odd. Not an Emmy worthy performance in the least.
Shippers freak me out. I am pretty sure that they could conceivably carry Kelly and Val to the finals, in addition to all the people voting just cause they like them and their dancing without all the pretend romance crap.
Erin and Maks part deux. Especially the lines about walls and trusting and blah blah blah. Not that those things aren’t genuine, but it’s such “romantic” thing to say without lying about their actual relationship.
Didn’t Cheryl and Chad supposedly have a fling, which she talked about in her book? I could see that being genuine, and I could see her going to Chad “hey, I need to say we hooked up to generate interest in my book, k?”
Love Kelly and Val, I don’t really like him based off twitter and stuff but they do make a really good team.
My other favorites are Melissa/Tony and Shawn/Derek. Also Apolo/Karina are cute.
@ figamentation
i dont know if it went to complete fling mode (i didnt read cheryl’s book) but they were one of the few showmances that had some ounce of truth to it. I remember cheryl stating in several interviews afterwards that it could have gone some where after the show, but basically chad acted like chad, and cheryl’s no idiot.
I didn’t read her book either, but I did read the excerpt that they did indeed hookup. Chad’s really hot and I adore his smile, but yeah he doesn’t really seem like good longterm potential. In fact I think he recently got arrested for domestic violence.
Going by Ashley L, now that we have a few of us. π
These are my top 3:
Shawn/Derek
Apolo/Karina
Kelly/Valentin (Although I would love for Tony to be here any day of the week and twice on Sundays so I put he and Melissa here too).
And yes, the showmance thing went one step too far last week. When I read the People interview, I couldn’t stop laughing. Dim the lights please…….moaning…..
“Monaco, holding onto her partner tightly, agrees with him, explaining, βI was raised the same exact way (ooohh yes) β¦ Iβve been down a really rough road in my life (oh it’s getting hot in here) β¦ Iβve put up a lot of walls and I donβt let many people in (unless it’s for votes). Heβs slowly allowing me to believe in friendships and relationships (not like that moron I call my boyfriend sitting in the audience right now…..oh yes, yes, right there!) and trust and all of that, you know?β YES Kelly, WE KNOW! Hey Kelly!, we know you have a boyfriend, just dance and be yourself.
Listen, it’s like how Maria/Derek started out but once everyone knew Maria had a boyfriend of a thousand years who was in the audience every week, they dialed it back and were just friendly fun.
I haven’t decided what kind of man Valentin is yet since he doesn’t seem to know himself but I’m still holding out hope for a good guy, barely. He’s making it almost impossible with his demeaning comments about women, to say the least. Please pick a set of values and stick with it Valentin, hopefully, it’s the good kind. If not, oh well. I’ve got better people to support.
re Ashey L…”havenβt decided what kind of man Valentin is yet since he doesnβt seem to know himself”
I think a lot of the pros have had to do much of their early adulthood growing up on the show, in the public eye. Some of them seem to grow into kinder people, that’s my view on Karina, some seem to have a rougher time and seem to become less kind/self aware, my view of Cheryl.
I realize Val and Kelly were playing a role for their dance, there had to be all that angst, but I enjoyed what I saw out of Derek/Maria much more because it seemed so much more light hearted and I’m more drawn to that for my DWTS entertainment.
Hey Jess,
I absolutely have the same opinion of Karina and Cheryl. I used not like Karina at all until recently and vice versa for Cheryl.
I know Kelly/Val were playing a role for their contemporary dance, which I liked, I’m just having fun with the continued, we may be hooking up shtick in interviews. Hey, I still would like to see Valentin in the top 3. I think he’s an amazing dancer and he’s worked very hard his whole life. But people tend, or me anyway, to root for success and good things for others who have winning attitudes and good character as well. I just can’t get behind ugly behavior and negativity towards others. Just my opinion as always. But I’m an optimist and I’m still wanting him to do well!
Color me confused. Besides some crypic tweet from Maks about “fakeness” and the “elite few” who understand… ramblings I didn’t see anything from Val bashing cast mates?
Val tweeted about putting all BS aside and thoughts on his dance with Kelly. Then something about loosing complete interest. Is there something else out there that I’m missing?
I like them and want them to go far. I did NOT care for the fake romance. I think the whole “showmance” was just to create some hype before their dance; I don’t think think they’ll be doing that next week. However, even if they choose not to act like a couple, the editors will most likely play them off as one. I predict they’ll come in 4th place.
I think top 2 will be Apolo and Shawn no matter what. Everyone else is probably battling for the 3rd spot. Gilles probably has the edge right now but if Kelly continues to do well she might overtake him or maybe Melissa for 3rd. Scoring has gone wacky and Sabrina might be the new Ralph Macchio so I don’t know how she’ll fair. Emmett & Kirstie have not impressed me at all.
Prior the season I thought the original pairing of Maks and Kirstie would be really fun….turned out it feels like I am just watching their previous season minus the fun this time around.
Anywho – I feel like I’m getting to know Val for the first time this season. He really hasn’t been around long enough for me to really know until now. I’m not into his music and really don’t know much about him other than being Maks’s little brother.
I agree that the method acting thing he and Kelly were doing was a bit much for me….mainly because it was not needed. I don’t think it’s a fake showmance at all. I think Val has had a crush on Kelly since day 1. Kelly has a boyfried…that tension = great chemistry.
Evaine- what did you mean about having a hard time with Maks and how he treats his brother??? I thought that was interesting and wondered if you would elaborate?
Sure Toni, I think Maks spoils his little brother rotten and that he excuses most if not all of his obnoxious behavior. It’s obvious to me that Val is the star of the family and always has been. I’m not a Val fan. Too much of that gangsta misogyny going on and too much entitlement. Val can do no wrong in Maks’ eyes and that’s unfortunate. I would love to see big brother put little brother in his place, but it’s not going to happen any time soon if at all. π
#15…just plain Ashley…Agree with you on
1 –Kirstie and Maks..love them …think she is amazing. I also don’t care what anyone thinks, I hope they win.
2.–Val and Kelly..don’t watch soaps either, but love their dancing..Romance rumors are not something I’m interested in.
3.–we do differ on 3rd favorite…love Sabrina and Louis. I enjoy his choreography, and she is a superb dancer.
But I do agree Shawn is terrific and will be hard to beat. Whichever pro got her was pretty much guaranteed a spot in the finals in my opinion.
Evaine, I think Maks puts his little brother in his place every time they’re photographed together..Val will never be as handsome as his big brother…Never. Jury is still out on who’s the best dancer, but if Maks was truly trying to win a dance off, I think he would.
*LOL* Auntie, Maks would certainly win with me! π
#33 Evaine, we disagree on a lot of things but I absolutely agree with you that Maks spoils Val and thinks he can do no wrong – which in turns has Val believing he can do no wrong. Which is just one of many reasons I really can’t warm up to Val, much as I’d like to give him a chance.
To clarify on the 3rd spot. I PRAY that ANYONE (rooting for Kelly) takes the 3rd spot over Gilles….it just seems like he has the judges in his corner especially after that mess of a bollywood number. They seemed kind of picky (mainly Bruno) about Sabrina’s dance even though they were letting ALOT of things slide that night. I think Sabrina is a great dancer as well….I really liked her quickstep.
Interesting commentary on Val. I don’t think I know enough to put my 2 cents in on that…but your thoughts are interesting none the less. Based on this season I’ve enjoyed watching him and Kelly (not in a crazy shipper kind of way). The train got derailed with the method acting bit but I think they are back to normal.
Call me a pessimist, but does anyone else feel that this chemistry between Val and Kelly is being orchestrated for attention and votes? No doubt, they are an attractive looking couple. But I somehow don’t buy it.
Shawn and Derek all the way!!
I don’t think you can fake the kind of chemistry they have and yes, I know she’s an actress. A huge part of dance is selling the story and they do that really well, however I think
they genuinely like and care for each other. I didn’t watch all of her first season but what I have seen doesn’t lead me to believe that she makes a habit of showmancing with her partners.. at least I didn’t see it with Alex. All I know is that I get alot of enjoyment watching them in rehearsal and on stage. I especially like that they both started out as dark horses. Val has been nothing but respectful to Kelly from what I’ve seen, and I am happy for him to finally be able to showcase his talent. This show is all about smoke and mirrors anyway. All these observations are mine and I understand others might not agree.
I like Kelly. She’s not as accessible a personality as Shawn or Melissa, but like those 2, she rises to the challenges and works hard, seems to roll with the punches. She’s a competitor but not a fanatic. I see her taking physical and emotional risks. I think she’s a gutsy lady, and I enjoy her deadpan sense of humor.
I appreciate that when Brooke or Tom give her the opportunities to get sympathy for her illness or broken toe, or for the difficulty of 10 hour days on the GH set before dance rehearsal, she refuses to bite. She changes the subject or acknowledges that her competitors also have challenges. She’s kind of the anti-Gilles in her refusal to milk these situations.
As for Val, well, I agree with the observations of many posters ahead of me: jess, Evaine, PH to name a few. But he seems to be helping Kelly grow as a dancer and a person, and I enjoy their dancing and a lot of their interviews and packages. The showmance stuff doesn’t bother me one way or another. This couple has surprised me and I look forward to their future performances.
Maria and Derek had just as many freaky shippers and it didn’t take them to the final. I doubt it will Kelly either. Derek and Maria also weren’t as freakin’ bizarre as Val and Kelly were (and so obviously OTT) Monday night either – if they keep doing that, which I think obscures their natural chemistry, then they might get the boot sooner than they expect.
@ Faby
i love her sense of humor too. Some interview asked her what she thought when she got contemporary, and she said after youtubeing it (because she had no clue what it was), her first thought was ‘who the f*$k are these ballerinas on heroin’
i hope the method acting/dancing was a one time thing for a special piece, because their natural chemistry is pretty potent enough
@yo “ballerinas on heroin” LOL – thanks … too funny
Yeah, she’s got a mouth on her too. π
I kinda think we’ll see the return of the natural chemistry next week without the other schlock.
I would love to see Maks and Kirstie make it to the finals but I know it will not happen. I would really like to see Val and Kelly win. Would be nice to see Val get his first mirrorball. Derek has so many and Karina has one.Just to shake to shake things up a little bit.
I think Val is about 26 isn`t he?. At that age he really shouldn`t need anyone to put him in his place, least of Max who fails to recognise himself when he`s being a douche. Both brothers are suffering from the condition known as “bitchassedness”, there is no known cure.(sigh)
It’s funny! if you look at champions none of them had showmance. Showmance couples never make it to the finals. Only Erin and Maks, and that’s was probably because Chad and Cheryl were eliminated
#35 auntie bellum
I have to disagree with you. I think Val is much better looking then his brother Maks.
Go Val & Kelly !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Carol,
IMO, I think Val is way better looking. π
I’d personally prefer Apolo’s tree-trunk thighs over both Maks AND Val…but that’s just me π
It’s not just you, Court. I would take Derek first then Apolo. And then Tom B, Len, Bruno, Sasha…the entire troupe…well, you get my drift. π Although, the C brothers are ahead of Gilles. π
It’s good that everyone has different tastes. Think of how boring it would be otherwise.
In the handsome department, I like Apolo (omg, the pics Court posted at her twitter are to die for), Maks (especially with scruff π ), and Derek (those steel blue eyes and I love his hair and sense of style, always a class act). There is something so passionate about Val that I really like too. And then there is Henry! What a doll in and out like Derek!
Of course I would choose Apolo! π
The only male pro that I find attractive is Tristan. Never really have found any of the other male pros even remotely attractive.