Dancing with the Stars Season 16 – PRO WATCH!!
The post started getting long and confusing, so I decided to move the current standings up to the top of the page. There are supposedly 12 couples, so things can still get interesting. 🙂
Current Standings:
Male Pros
Derek
Val
Tony
Mark
Gleb Savchenko
Tristan
Female Pros
Cheryl
Lindsay
Sharna
Peta??
Karina
Kym
Out For the Season
Chelsie
Anna
Maks (???)
Lacey
Louis
ETA: See Karina’s facebook and Lacey’s twitter for the source of my latest updates. Late on Saturday before the announcement and we still have some HOLES in our roster. Hmmmmm…
ETA2: DWTSGossip tells someone that Tristan is in, but doesn’t actually tweet it outright. Uncertain?
ETA3: Louis tweets that he’s not going to be on this season, which is not too big of a surprise. An ambiguous tweet from @DWTSGossip makes us wonder if Maks really is out or not…and it appears as though Lizzie Grubman may have flown to LA yesterday. Emma confirms she’s in the troupe again this season (and is not a pro), which leaves us wondering: who is this mysterious 12th pro??? 😯
ETA4: And the mysterious fourth pro appears to be Gleb?? It is very obnoxious of me to say this just cuz I’ve never heard of the guy…but is this a joke??
ETA5: And I must give props to Miss Sally for picking up on the suspicious “What a beautiful day!” comment Kym tweeted at 4:26 AM Sydney time – which is actually 9:26 AM Los Angeles time…because DWTSGossip is reporting Kym is IN as the last female pro 😎 Looks like Tristan has also been confirmed as the final male pro, which leaves Maks & Henry out in the cold. Interesting…
Confirmed Sooper Troupers
Witney Carson (according to Grant’s source)
Sasha Farber
Emma Slater
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IT’S TIME!! Yes, it’s time to start keeping an eye on our pros and our troupe…and a few others…to see who’s going to make the cut this season.
And to wait and see who’s REALLY sitting this one out. I think the big three – Derek, Maks, Cheryl – have all implied or hinted that they won’t be back. However, recently Cheryl made it sound like she was going to be back if she got a partner. I’m beginning to think that her tweet at the end of last season was just worded in such a way as to be misinterpreted. She has a lot of stuff going on, but it’s all stuff that is easily scheduled AROUND DWTS and DWTS is likely the only reason she got most of it – they go hand in glove, if you know what I mean. ETA: Cheryl’s publicist tweeted for her to “rest up” because DWTS is starting up again soon. I take that to mean that she’s not planning to sit the season out, but not necessarily that she’s guaranteed a spot. We’ll call it tentative for now, just in case.
As for Maks – well, he always starts a furor about whether he’ll be back or not. Or should I say, his PR woman always starts a furor. By all means, Maks and Cheryl fans, correct me if I’m wrong, but I haven’t seen anything recently where either has implied they won’t be back. Like Cheryl, most of his outside activities are easily scheduled around DWTS except possibly for this “latin dance” thing we heard about a while ago. Is this still happening or was it similar to Cheryl’s attempts to be on The Bachelor?? Ah, found the video at OTRC – he says “a big part” that they are going to shoot in May and then he says something about “latin dancer” – nothing about a movie – could be TV, too. Maybe he’s going to be on Ryan Seacrest’s Ballroom/Desperate Housewives thing – he would be perfect on that, I think. There is some confusion about that show, which is going to be on A&E, because of what Derek has going on, as discussed below. From what Derek and Julianne have said, I think Ryan’s is a separate deal…but you can see where he got his inspiration. 🙂 Either way, it sounds like several male ballroom dancers will be required. Reason enough to watch, I”m thinking. 🙂
As for Derek, he’s said a lot of things. One of those things was that he won’t be on Season 16. He’s much more tentative on camera than off – to the point that I wonder if Sally is right when she said that he’s been asked not to be definitive about his future with DWTS (Actually, this could go for Cheryl too). He did say that he would be back in the fall, but then he kind of took it back and said things change day by day. I was told that Julianne said much the same thing after her final season. He also said he would always be a part of the show “in some way” which makes me think that he won’t be competing any more, but might be back for pro dances. He does need a choreography outlet. I also think he won’t be back because of what he said at a recent appearance (February 6th) at “Do Something Healthy” conference in Tacoma, Washington. You can read the whole blog at PureDerekHough, but here are the key parts:
• Derek said he is producing a TV show in Utah. He was in Utah, as we know, last week (Note: last week of January).
• Many have heard that he said that he would not be back on for Season 16, but he also said, “If they call me, ‘D Hough’, I’ll always be there.” Adding also that if someone of interest is a contestant, he might just push back his plans and be on the show.
• Derek talked about the bone spurs in the neck, and how he would be having surgery on it next month. (So I doubt he would seriously be cast for Season 16 with this surgery scheduled, but who knows.)
• Derek shot a pilot last week that he said was fantastic. It’s about dancing, and about rivalry. He did not say this at the same time that he talked about the producing of the TV show in Utah, so I got the impression it was something different. May be wrong here.
• Congrats to Derek are in order. He said he just “sold” a scripted TV show to a network.
• He and Jules are close to doing a “live” show in which they dance, sing, and play instruments.
With all that going on, he also tweeted this days AFTER he said all of the above:
Does this sound like a guy who’s really going to have time for DWTS? I get that he loves doing the show and that he’s loyal – but I think his comments regarding future seasons is just him having trouble letting go. At least I hope so, anyway. With Derek, we always have to just wait and see – he doesn’t share in the way that his fellow Pros do. Dammit. 🙂
So where does this leave us?? Well, I *think* it means we are only sans Derek for Season 16 (for the men), but I’ve been wrong before and I’ll be wrong again in the future. Only being sans Derek, of course, makes casting this season very difficult in terms of pro and who will fill the hole Derek leaves. Particularly since there is some competition out there, with Henry, Sasha, and possibly Sonny all hoping for that shot. But do THEY even have a shot? Let’s look at the roster:
ETA: In a move making all of us at PureDWTS and those of us who have a decent idea of all that Derek is doing say WTF!!!, Derek just tweeted something that makes it look like he’s back in. Jesus H……I want to slap the crap outta this guy, no monkey.
ETA2M: According to TMZ, Maks is out. While not always reliable, TMZ is better than, say, Hollywood life. 🙂 But besides that – craziness. Maks is in LA and tweeted something about “out wth the old” or some such thing. Good for him, if true. TMZ also claims Val is in.
ETA3: I think Sharna Burgess has been promoted to a pro and I, for one, am very excited on this news. She will blow people away. We haven’t even begin to see what this girl can do. You wait and see. SEE THIS TWEET -Vogue
ETA4: It’s confirmed – Sharna has been promoted to Pro. Congrats Sharna!!
ETA5: Well, RumorFix claims that Maks is only taking a season off and not quitting completely. However, they also claim he’s under contract to 2015 (Maks sez 2 more seasons) and they claim that Derek did a TV Pilot with Mark. Yes, Derek did a TV pilot – but don’t think it was Mark, I think it was with Julianne. One of them was anyway. You don’t think Mark (and Derek) would be telling everyone under the sun that he did a TV pilot?? So, take this with a grain of salt.
DWTS Pros – Male Regulars
Derek – Out IN
Maks – OUT
Mark
Tony – IN
Val – IN
Tristan
ETA: Val’s agent (apparently) tweeted that he has to cancel an appearance in NY/NJ Sunday because he has to fly to LA for a “DWTS taping”. Doubt very much he’s going to the troupe, so I’m calling him in. Especially since he confirmed that he does indeed have a conflict on Sunday.
ETA2: Annnd tony tweets he’s in, as does Cheryl, confirming what we were already pretty sure of. 🙂
DWTS Pros – Male, Occasional
Louis
Dmitry
We know that season 16 will have 12 couples. The question is, for the men, will there be 6 spots and if there are six spots, who’s taking Derek’s spot?? Since Louis seems to only get a slot when there’s more women AND because he’s the shortest pro on the show, I’d say that one of the troupe has a pretty good shot. I’m leaning towards Henry or Sonny more than Sasha, but I’ve seen campaigning for Henry and Sasha both. The reason that I think it unlikely that Sasha makes it is because he’s quite short – and if they get a short female she will likely go to Louis. If she’s very young, she’ll probably go to Mark. I think Henry has the best shot as he’s close to Derek in height. Since Derek is out, I don’t think they will eliminate Louis in favor of Sasha, but include Louis and/or Henry, depending on height factors. We’ll have to wait and see. Now, about the women…
ETA: @DWTSGossip sez that Anna and Chelsie are out for this season. No confirmation from the ladies themselves.
And Anna confirms she’s out on twitter. Bummer.
ETA: Chelsie confirms she’s out for the season via twitter.
DWTS Pros – Female Regulars
Cheryl – In
Karina
Kym – Out
Anna – Out
Peta
Chelsie -Out
Lindsay – IN
Sharna – IN
DWTS Pros – Female, Occasional
Lacey
I put both Chelsie and Peta in regular pro status, but they are by no means a lock, IMO. Chelsie has sat out before (season 13) and Peta has only been on three seasons. Lacey was on for several seasons in a row before she reached “occasional” status and has sat out the last two seasons in a row. So, assuming that Kym is out due to Celebrity Apprentice in Australia…which of the female troupers have a shot?? Sharna? Emma? Oksana??
Of course, if it’s an uneven split (like 5 male celebs to 7 female celebs) things will get REALLY interesting. Also note that we have a man named Armen hoping to get his foot into the troupe (note his twitter bio). Not only does he claim DWTS in his bio, he also favorited a tweet by Vogue hoping he made Troupe and he retweeted another person who said they hoped to see him on March 18 on DWTS. Any other possible contenders for troupe?? After all, if someone gets promoted, another someone needs to take his or her spot in the Troupe. 🙂
ETA: Got some solid info that Lindsay Arnold at least tried out for a spot on DWTS. We’ll wait and see on this one too.
ETA2: Henry was supposed to do a fan chat about DWTS on the 26th with Krysten Burtt (After Buzz) and Teagan Lowe and had to cancel due to a scheduling conflict. Me thinks someone may have gotten a phone call. 🙂 That is the day, after all.
ETA3: Somewhat of an inside source tells me that Lindsay got the word. I’ll give him/her credit if they give me the okay. 🙂 The Troupe part is an assumption on my part.
ETA4: And Lindsay’s bf tweets that she “made pro” – no idea if he distinguishes between pro and troupe like we do or not. Wait and see.
ETA5: Lindsay just tweeted that she will “be a professional” on DWTS this season. The language is still too vague for us to definitively say whether she means troupe or dancing with a celeb – she doesn’t say “competing on DWTS”, and everyone in the troupe is still technically a “professional” since they make a living dancing. I also notice that she hasn’t responded to any tweets asking whether she means troupe or full-blown pro. Until she responds and clarifies or says “I have a partner this season!”, she’s still up in the air for us. – Courtney –
Super Troupers, Past and Present
Oksana Dmytrenko
Sasha Farber
Henry Byalikov – Possible Promotion to pro??
Emma Slater – confirmed for troupe this season
Sonny Pedersen
Kiki Nyemchek
Nicole Volynets
Ted Volynets
Dasha Chesnokova
Getting a Foot in the Door??
Armen Way
Yay!!! I love this time of year PRO watch! Definitely keep an eye on Henry Emma sasha and Sharna! Also keep an eye on Lindsay Arnold from SYTYCD SHE Had an interview with Dwts for a spot last month
Great job putting this all together, Miss Heidi!! I’m really hoping we see some new dancers as Pros for a nice refeshing change. I’d love to see Sharna, Sonny, and Henry make it. I love Oksana too. I’m really curious about Armen as well and look forward to him dancing!!
I think Karina tweeted something about a quick trip before DWTS
As I feel the need to repeat EVERY season – none of the pros know if they’ll really be on until right before the announcement. In the next few days we should start getting hints. Karina may be fairly sure that she’s on this season, but she probably isn’t certain just yet. I assume she’ll be on too…but one never knows.
Grant, can you give me a link to where Lindsay said that?? I’d like to see her too and if you can give more info I’ll add her to the “foot in the door” list.
I wish I could screenshot this message from her mom on twitter but she told me she was going to LA mid January and one of her tweets either the 14-20th of Jan. states she is LA I can send u the screenshot through email
https://twitter.com/search?q=dance9lindsay%20off%20to%20la&src=typd
Yeah, I think that with Derek it might be a combination of some extra contract clause for keeping quiet, and just a desire not to burn any bridges. At least with him, I think this is all his idea; he’s branching out and trying to do other things. With Kym, on the other hand, I’ve just got this sneaking suspicion that this wasn’t her idea. Back in the Oct/Nov time-frame, she was saying in interviews that she’d come back as long as they asked her. Fast-forward to Feb, and she’s saying “It’d be great to finish that up.” Something happened. We may never know what…
I hope Maks is not back, its obvious he wants out so leave.For the celeb being on this show is suppose to be a fun, pleasant, experience and there suppose to bring good memories out of it. If Maks is so unhappy the whole time how is celeb going to enjoy there self. Not to mention hes to not paient enough or supportive enough to be a good partner. Give his spot to one of the troupe members who would love to be in his position as a pro. I just hope val does not leave tho I like him.
I think the show would miss Derek too much. Max and Cheryl are always saying they are leaving then not leaving, they should just go. Replace them with Henry and Emma who are far better dancers anyway.
I’m so so ready for some new blood. Would love to see Maks, Cheryl, Karina, Derek, and Tony sit this one out to see what the show would look like with a new face.
I wonder if Maks or Peta will sit this season out after their recent break up?
Neither will sit it out IMO, Martin. What else are they going to do?
Well, I am selfish. Since Maks’ contract ends at the end of 2013, that leaves him 2 seasons, this one and the fall season left to dance. And I truly don’t think he’ll renew his contract, so YES, I want Maks back. I also want someone who isn’t all PC and proper in the pro cast. And Maks has always said in times not directly following a touch season, that if they have a partner for him, he’ll be there, so… I’m crossing my fingers and hoping.
There could be a million reasons for going to LA, grant. Is there anything about DWTS in particular?
I agree with you katarina, but I kinda doubt that the producers want to lose all their top pros at one time.
YES I am sooo ready for some new pros ( Lindsay,Henry,Emma,Sasha/Sharna)
Heidi can I have ur email so I can email u the screen shot from Lindsay’s mom! that can clear up that she went to LA for dwts.:)
Grant – heidi@purederekhough.com
I wish Derek stays -he brought a lot of style and true talent to dancing with the stars. As for giving a troupe a go . Sasha for sure, the guy is great and has a personality. Luis is getting old and doesn’t look that appealing on screen anymore.
PRO WATCH IS HERE! Sorry, so excited. When you see the post pinned to the top, you start counting down the days! 😀
I think that Derek and Kym won’t be there this season (no doubt in my mind though that Kym will be back for the fall season though……..besides I think that Cheryl is on this season then she she should take a break). I think Lacey is going to take her spot and Henry will be a competing pro. Saying that, I just hope that they give Tristan someone good this year.
@Evaine I think I’d be shocked if Maks isn’t on because with Derek probably out, Maks is one the better known pros. Also think since his contract is up at the end of the year the producers want to utilize him until the end. Question is who he gets and how long they last.
Dmitry hasn’t been on for a long time that I’d be surprised to see him back and they would instead promote one of the troupe male members. Louis seemed hopeful not too long ago about DWTS, so maybe he is back in favor with the producers.
My feeling also is that Kym won’t be on this season and maybe that is why the producers are pressuring Cheryl to not take it off. It would be tough to lose three three popular pros for a season at a time when the ratings are starting to teeter somewhat.
I have my fingers crossed that we’ll see Henry as a competing pro. Henry seems the best hope for some creative choreography since Derek is most likely not returning.
Amen, Vin. Please let them find Tristan someone who’s fit and can put in the rehearsal time to be successful (a fan base would be a nice bonus). Give him a chance to show whether or not he has what it takes to turn a celeb into a contender. I don’t want him to become another Tony.
Hopefully, Anna will get someone with some potential, too, because I’d like to see if she can up her game.
Would love to see Henry as a new pro, especially if Derek is taking the season off.
Actually, I wouldn’t mind if Lacey returned this season. I know, I can’t believe I said that, but it’s true.
A Big No to Dimitry, he’s too boring. If I had to choose, I would take Louis over him anyday, and that ain’t saying much.
For the DWTS fans that don’t follow Dmitry – He was last on the show in Season 12 with Petra. We always hear the same reason from ALL of the pros that are not invited back “the celeb backed out” or “they could not find a partner for him / her.”
He was not on in Season 14, last spring because he was performing in the DWTS Live In Las Vegas show. It was amazing and not just because he was in it. Anyone that loves dancing would love that show.
And just last fall, he was very busy with the Bones episode. Not only did he dance on the episode, but he also acted, and choreographed all of the dance scenes in the show (and there were quite a few).
And if there happens to be a few tall celebs (and if the other tall pros have partners) that are asked to do the show, I would highly doubt the producers would pair that person with Louis. It would make sense to ask Dmitry since he’s 6’1″
Lacey is currently choreographing for a show at Stratosphere in Vegas, so I’m wondering how feasible it would be for her to come back – I’m also curious to see if they resume the DWTS show in Vegas, because I don’t know that it would be worth it to do it without her. She was kinda the star of the Vegas show, along with Kyle. Part of me thinks we may never see her as a competing pro on DWTS again.
Armen has kind of become the Forrest Gump of the dance competition world for me – literally, this guy was EVERYWHERE last year: teaching at Karina’s school, doing the DWTS Vegas show, trying out for SYTYCD, guest starring on Bones, and dancing in a few pro dances on DWTS. If I recall, he’s on the shorter side, so his prospects for joining the troupe may hinge upon what their height needs are – not sure they’d need two shorter guys for the troupe.
I remember reading that now, Courtney. I doesn’t surprise me, her pairing with Kyle was pure magic, I thought he would be the first voted off the island, boy, was I wrong.
I was left feeling underwhelmed with Chelsea and Anna, the past few seasons, thought maybe some change was in order.
I cant wait to the show coming back on my screen. And no I DON’T really want to see Henry or Armen as Derek replacements they are good dancers but thats about it. Cause lets face it should be about talent not who looks more like Derek and has his hight.
I seriously doubt that Dmitry wasn’t on DWTS because he was in Vegas for the DWTS show – much more likely he was in the Vegas show because he wasn’t on DWTS. I seriously doubt he’ll be back as long as Tony and Maks (and Tristan) are there. Too bad for him – he seems like a nice enough guy, but I have to agree with Sandy on the boring thing.
Here’s the thing – if he was under contract with DWTS it was likely a multi-season contract which means that, unless there is an out clause after so many seasons, he is still obligated and if they wanted him on the show he would have to be there regardless. It is probably that he was told they wouldn’t need him so he found other things to do. Good on him, but I wouldn’t kid myself that those things were the reason he wasn’t on. Other way around, IMO.
@Sue, I disagree. The way the show works, height *has* to play a role in selecting a new competing pro. They can’t willy-nilly replace a tall pro, like Derek, with a short pro, like Sasha. That doesn’t make good business sense. The show needs pros (both male and female) in a variety of heights in order to give themselves the latitude to cast the celebs they want. Now if all the female celebs signed for Season 16 are short, then going with the most “talented” pro to fill Derek’s spot thi season would be a reasonable business decision.
If they do promote one of the troupe guys i hope its henry from what ive seen of him on the show, after buzz tv and reading his facebook page he seems he would be really good working with a celeb, really sweet guy obv. a good dancer.
I, for one, hope they bring Dmitry back at some point. I believe he’s as talented as Derek, but unfortunately tends to take the DWTS game too literally. If he were to bring some of the SYTYCD mindset to to DWTS, I think he’d shine. I enjoy Henry a lot too, and Sasha. I would integrate all three into the lineup.
I will miss Derek and Kym so much. I think it is better for Derek to put his fantastic talent to use somewhere else, but Kym should stay. She is such a gorgeous dancer – so elegant. I hope Tristan will be back. I am sure he will actually. And I also hope Henry will get pro status.
I am not a huge Derek fan, but I will miss his immense creativity. I believe Henry would be a real asset to the competing pros. I wish Mark would take a season (or more) off to “focus on his music” which now seems to be his primary focus. I would like to see Maks finish his contract, but don’t believe I would miss him when he’s no longer part of the cast. I don’t believe I would miss Cheryl if she took a season off. I hope Chelsie, Tristan and Val get young, athletic, hard working partners with good fan bases that VOTE so they can all really stretch creatively.
Hope Derek shows up for a least a pro dance with Karina! 🙂
I do too, Jim!!!! I hope Derek is back in some way this season and more than once. IMO, they are letting the wrong people leave. Sad and yet, I’m happy for Derek and Kym.
I would LOVE to see Dmitry come back, I enjoyed the 2 seasons he was on
I agree! Derek and Karina for a pro dance PLEASE.
I’m kinda tired of “the big 3″… =/
Love Lindsay and Whitney, and Whitney is a firecracker… absolutely love her.
Well, I think Sharna could be on like a pro. Think Anna will miss this season as well as Kym.
If I could dream, I’d like to see Pasha (SCD) and Anya and Artem (SCD).
My dream pro cast:
Karina
Lacey or Sharna (they are alike)
Chels
3 new famale pros
Old Mark
Dmitry
Henry
3 new male pros
=p
If they need to hire a new pro, I hope its an outside hire. I’m not a big fan of the troupe, especially since the infamous season 14 where they couldn’t dance in sync. My hope is that I dont think the generally audience has warmed up to them as well.
For purely selfish reasons, like loving his amazing dancing & choreo, I’m so bummed Derek won’t be in Season 16. I know he has been too talented for this show for a while now, and its exciting that he is spreading his creative wings. Still, darn, there is no else as good, so I’m not really looking forward to the show without him on it.
I would love Derek & Karina to dance a pro number together this year… preferably a Latin dance! And I like a few of the troupe members, but long for the days that the pros did all the dancing instead of the troupe!
I really miss our Pros doing the Results show dances! I don’t care too much for the troupe, but thankful that we have it, because we were able to find Tristan. I do think that Henry seems like he could have potential as a pro, from what I’ve seen, he’s got a great personality (which is important) and he’s calm and easy going (which is important) and seems to have some great choreographic ideas (which is important. Do I remember correctly, D saying that it was H who had the idea for D, H and Maria’s trio dance?)
I don’t think that being in the troupe should automatically get a spot as a Teaching Pro on DWTS…. I wish we could get to know them better first…. Like…. The only twist for the season, is to replace the “real” pros with a troupe member for one week only. And, all on the same week. Maybe have troupe members in with the pairs for a few weeks first, so it’s not a hard change, and while the troupe member is having his/her week, the “real” pro is still there…. But, the audience can see the troupes personalities, their teaching styles, how they can get along with students, hear some of their ideas…. If they’re going to use the troupe as a stepping stone, I want to see how they’d handle things first, before they “get a promotion.”
As for my choices for pros…
I will miss Derek. I still miss Julianne, but I do think both of them NEED to NOT be on the show. I just sit here and think how different the show would be, had neither of them been hired. Would it have had the staying power that it’s got?
I will miss Kym, and hope she does come back from time to time. I love her choreography, and her gentleness. I will miss her NOT overdancing her celebrity partner, no matter their ability, and how she’s been able to bring them up to improve and keep learning.
I think Mark, Maks and Cheryl all need to take a break, and while I think they need it now, I do understand that it’s difficult to lose all the most popular pros all at once. Although, sometimes I think they could use a good shake up, and just use a whole clean slate of pros. That is the only way, I think, to go back to the original purpose of the show.
I’d like to see Tristan and Val continue. Henry from the troupe. No to Louis, even though when I started watching the show back in season 3, he was my favorite pro. Since then, he’s become too hungry for a win, and can be quite vicious. I think Dmitry is a good choreographer, but he lacked the personality. I thought Damian was good and wanted him to come back, but now, I think there’s no way he can be on the US show, as long as Peta is here. I’d still like to see Fabian back.
I’ve come to enjoy Karina, she is one of my favorite female pros…. Her and Anna…. Although, I must admit I think K is a better choreographer, and possibly a better teacher. But I LOVE LOVE LOVE A’s personality! The other female pros? I don’t really have much of an opinion….
Hi guys,
Wasn’t sure where to post this, and it’s probably nothing, but this YouTube vid/interview mentioned Kate Hudson. As I said, I’d be very surprised if it was anything.
Jen, we posted that video in the Date For a Cure post. I think Paul was joking about Kate Hudson.
This is something I was thinking about today….Is there even a chance we might see Jonathan back this season?
Also, I hope Lindsay Arnold is in the troupe 🙂 Sharna I think is going to get promoted to a pro and I think Henry too so the two potential replacements you mentioned seem good.
@Voguerista, sorry I missed that post but I see it now. Yeah, I thought so too, just thought I’d post it in case.
I just need Chelsie back 🙂 I really want her to finally get her victory this season <3
I would love for Oksana to become a pro too.
Eric, I so agree Chelsie deserves a good, popular partner so she can show her skills and have a chance to win let alone be in the finals.
I want Lindsay Arnold as a pro but I don’t think it’ll happen so I’m hoping for her to be but if not I want Emma and Sharna to take Cheryl and Kym’s place and I want Henry and Sasha on as well.
We are in need of new pros.
I’ve yet to hear a single “celeb” rumor that has me excited and interested to watch this season. If that doesn’t change I will only be watching for a couple of my favorite pros. The all-star season manipulation killed my renewed interest in the show, and I will go back to what I did for the previous season, which was DVR the show and fast-forward through most of it, only stopping for Karina and occasionally a couple of other people. If and when Karina goes, I will go completely as well.
I feel like Anna deserves a good partner! This will be his 11th season and last season she just wasn’t her self and then we found out it was because she was going through a divorce, I pray she gets someone good!
Woo good observation Heidi I just realized that!! I hope he is! Henry probably is because that’s the day of the cast announcement and they normally do press all day and he would have no time to do it!
Kate Hudson? Wow, actually I think she would be a brilliant choice.
Kate Hudson? Highly unlikely. Not only is she a working movie star, she’s recently been associated with Glee – and you know how DWTS feels abt stars on other networks.
If they start getting people of that caliber they might have some hope for improvement though.
Lol, as I said, I didn’t believe it myself. But I thought I’d post it just in case (hadn’t seen the other post at that point).
Cheryl is back! Her publicist tweeted to rest up good on her vacation as DWTS about to start.
Does this mean no Bachelorette for her? She did sound she wanted to take a break and pursue other things, but It doesn’t look like the producers are willing to let go of her.
Anne – need a link to the tweet.
I saw the tweet and didn’t actually take it as a confirmation that she was dancing, more as a confirmation that she wasn’t PLANNING to sit this one out. Odd that she included three other people in the tweet though. Anyone look to see who those people are?
Susan Madore@suemadore
@CherylBurke @CJBair @TonyPututau @ryan_mallett_15 looks like a fun start to your vacation! Rest up, DWTS is about to start!
Cheryl and Derek has the same publicist.
Cheryl is on vcation with 2 of her closest boy friends: CJ & Tony. The other guy Ryan is a football QB player they ran in to.
Would be nice to have Cheryl back. The others not so much
Rats, No Breaky Break for Cheryl. She needed it.
Oh well, I guess its no personality, no fun, no ambition to be there Cheryl, once again.
I doubt Cheryl wants to rest. She was hoping for Bachelorette, but since that didn’t pan out, I have no doubt she’s lining up for a pro spot. Maks too. He spouts the same BS every season so I’d think it would fall on deaf ears at this point.
The only variable in my mind is who will take Kym’s spot.
Wow, mister, you’re such a ray of sunshine.
I just had a very scary thought, and I’m hoping someone actually laughs at it and tells me how silly I am, but….. Here goes….
Since we had Tony win last season, mostly from the “Tony deserves the win more than the others because he hasn’t won yet and it’s only fair to let him win,” I am suddenly afraid that THAT is going to be the ongoing theme that we will get this season, and in coming seasons…. Which pro is going to be the one who “deserves” to win more than the others, because they haven’t won yet???
Honestly, it’s a COMPETITION!!! All of the pros there should know by now that LIFE ISN’T ALWAYS FAIR! Sometimes, you have to WORK hard, and put time and effort in, and you don’t always get something you want, just because someone else got it first. Being handed something that you honestly most likely didn’t earn may make you feel better, but it’s not going to make everyone else feel better, too!
Cheryl doesn’t deserve another trophy just because she hasn’t won since season 3…. Her choreography hasn’t been improving, she seems like she’s been stagnant, and just in the competition for the Name recognition, rather than to TEACH the celebrity she’s paired with. The more I see her dancing around him, the more I think I would LOVE for her to take a long break, and see if she can come back refreshed.
Maks doesn’t deserve to win a trophy just because he’s been on so long, and has come close several times. He doesn’t deserve to win one just because his best friend just won one. He doesn’t deserve to win before his brother, and he doesn’t deserve to win because he now has 2 ex-girlfriends with trophies. Why would he deserve to win? Well, has he made the season about his PARTNER, and choreographing to HER, rather than forcing her into the choreography? Is there a rapport (like Maks and Kirstie’s first run)? Is he challenging both himself and his partner? If it’s a GOOD partnership, if he keeps things about the dance, if both are having fun and learning about themselves and dance and each other…. Maybe. I like to see the journey, along with the learning and the choreography.
I could go on, but I won’t, those are the two that came to mind for me first.
I firmly believe that Cheryl was slated to do the Bachelorette. Chris Harrison and her have been in contacts as of late. And Cheryl is really good friends with one of the executive producers of the Bachelorette show.She made it apparent that she met with some of the producers of ABC and was successful.
For Cheryl to be informed this early that she is back tells me that Dwts producers making sure they won’t lose her.She sure is this one person that gives them great deal of publicity. I am certain that if not for Derek’s surgery, producers won’t let him go either and i’m certain of him included this season too. Derek was specific of wanting to retire as well, but suddenly he is making remarks of being back next season. I believe Dwts producers are doing everything they can to keep their two top pros for life as possible.
Anne, it all has to do with contracts. I don’t believe Derek is under a long term contract any more. He’s talking like he can come and go as he pleases, so that, in addition to other things I’ve heard, tells me that he’s not under long term contract. They can’t MAKE any of the pros be on the show without the long term contract. Maks still has one, but that doesn’t mean that Derek or Cheryl does. They all negotiate on their own.
Everything I’ve read has said that Cheryl was NEVER under consideration as the Bachelor. EVER. That was a pipe dream on her part. The way the Bachelorette has been cast for YEARS is that it’s a girl from the previous Bachelor, so I tend to think she was indeed dreaming. Or hoping. It all comes to the same end.
Derek just loves the show, for some crazy reason. I wouldn’t count on one comment from him as definite of anything, especially not when he retracted it rather quickly.
Lori, I think you’re confusing with the audience thinks with what the producers think. I think they don’t care at all which pro wins (or doesn’t win). I think they DO care which celebs stick around the longest and will often manipulate the show to ensure that some stay longer.
Now, the audience is a different story – and they might be inclined to vote more for someone who’s never won before and/or against someone who has won before. I don’t think Maks is going to win a trophy just because he’s never won before – I think the partner that he gets really counts. More than it did for Tony, because Tony’s the nice everyman. Maks? Not so much. Maks has had lots of shots at the Trophy and didn’t make it. Maybe this season he will – but I don’t think it will be because the producers are desperate for him to win. I think him NEVER winning is actually the better story. And you know how they like their stories.
Boy, they sure have been very tight lipped this season. The only rumor that has legs, in my opinion, is Victor Ortiz. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for Christie Brinkley, but not holding my breath. The big announcement is only a week away, and we’ve got nothing juicy!
I’m only hoping it bodes well for a smoking cast and not that TPTB are embarrassed !
I’m hoping Henry and Lindsay nabs those pro spots! Henry will definitely fill that “DEREK” spot with that fantastic choreography and performance quality! Lindsay is fresh new and will fill the “Julianne” spot. She is young and exciting she definitely is more entertaining then most of the troupe! I am hoping for those two but if not Lindsay I’m going with Emma.
I’m just so anxious waiting. I can’t wait for the cast to be announced so I can start stalking entertainment sites for little interviews and rehearsal snippets. It’s my favorite time of year!
Lori, I think you pretty much nailed it about Maks, when you said “…has he made the season about his PARTNER, and choreographing to HER, rather than forcing her into the choreography?”
This is JMO, but I don’t think Maks will ever fit the choreo to the partner. His schtick is that the partner must conform to the dance – that it’s Maks’ way, or the highway. With Mel B, he had a partner who could pull it off. But that same tactic, applied to Melissa, caused a train-wrecky mess, where it looked like he was dragging her up and down the dance floor. I just don’t think it’s in him to do anything else.
I agree with you, Evaine, way up there somewhere in the first few posts…Bring back that big, beautiful, bearded, bellicose, boy…we do need something to talk about. Nope, he probably won’t ever dumb down his choreography for his celebrity…he teaches like he was taught in an eastern block country by some very exacting, hard-to-get along with,definitely not PC, dance instructors…oh wait…he was! 🙂 Maybe he’ll get someone like MelB or Laila Ali who can keep up with him this season.
I agree with you Lori and have had the same concerns…the more the judges are weird and unfair about judging the more the audience votes count. Last season just was not fair all around and did the best couple win…I don’t think so. I hope they do something about the judging this season…but even I know that is a pipe dream.
When is the cast announcement? I completely forgot about it, and havent found myself as eager for this season as the others.
Last season really turned me off from the show. I don’t know if I even care but I do believe if they don’t back to the old remedy of DWTS, there may not be many season to come. -JMHO
You know Derek has made a huge impact as a choreographer and performer on DWTS when so many want say maybe “_____ or _____ can take his place/spot or even become the new “Derek”-lol. They may take his place but they’ll never be him! Not saying anything against the new or upcoming pros but this reminds me of a saying I heard once- “Often imitated but never duplicated.” Derek’s set a standard all his own through many seasons of hard work, dedication and creativity!-His work speaks for itself. Good luck to the upcoming pros but I’m not putting them on the same level as him. They have to earn it for me.-Just saying!!
Hope TPTB keep their hands off of S16!!
Karina will be back, that is confirmed. She is on one last trip before #DWTS so rest assured Karina Smirnoff fan she WILL BE ON S16!
*eye roll* For the umpteenth time: you can’t just waltz in here, claim “So-and-so will definitely be back!” and expect us to take you at your word. We need proof – tweets, articles, videos, etc.
I’m her Fan Club President, Courtney. Check her Facebook, if you wish to verify. Just trying to help those who are curious as to who is returning.
I do think Henry has a creative streak that could rival Derek. It will be interesting to see if he approaches the competition in the same way. I hope so.
Let me rephrase, Karina *plans* to return. one never knows until right up until the season, so I can’t say 100% certainty, But she is planning on returning. Its public knowledge, just check her fb.
im only judging from what i saw on sytycd, but i dont think lindsay or whitney are pro-spot ready…and between the two, whitney seemed to have the more spunky-tv personality that i could see possibly transferring over to dwts in the future. I could definitely see them both in the troupe though. if there is a female pro spot open, id rather it go to 1)lacey 2) anya 3) sharna/emma in that order
I just hope the pro who fills Derek’s spot on the roster is allowed – not only by TPTB but also by the audience – to make HIS OWN place and not just be “Derek’s replacement.” IMO, that is not fair to either the new pro or Derek, as they are and will be different dancers and personalities.
Dallas – again, not taking your word for it. Please provide a link where she says she’s got a partner for DWTS Season 16. I think most assume she will be back. She probably assumes she will be back. *I* assume she will be back. But that doesn’t make it “confirmed”.
ETA: as to your second post – well, duh. Not quite what either Courtney or I are looking for and NOT the point of this post.
Big difference between “planning on coming back” and actually “coming back”, Dallas. We go through this every season – most of the pros “plan on coming back” or “would come back if asked”, but no one ever knows for sure until right before the cast announcement…and even then, some of them keep their mouth shut until it’s officially announced. This is nothing new. I think Heidi even mentioned it in the body of her post. Short of a pro tweeting/being quoted in an interview/posting on facebook/etc. “Yay I have a partner for season 16!”, we don’t put much stock in a pro “planning on coming back”.
I think Lindsay and Witney both have star quality. Witney is out filming a movie! Lindsay would be perfect for pro. She has amazing technique and she is bubbly she has a huge personality which just wasn’t showcased. I think Lindsay will sway some of yall. #Lindsayforpro. But yeah if not Lindsay, Henry for pro (for sure) and Emma Slater she is fantastic.
Hey guys I have been following Pro Watch intensely with your guys again this season and I was scrolling through instagram and twitter and I think Kym is off celeb apprentice !! There was a producer (Mikey Trotter @trottbags) on instagram who posted pics from the set of filimg yesterday and she wasn’t in the pics and for the 4th challenge (according to @sweatybettypr on twitter) Kym was the project leader. They are filming their 5th challenge and she isn’t in any of the pics or tweets about it and on Monday they had a board room meeting (according to two other people on the show Layla and Rob Mills) and someone was fired. Maybe she was contracted to leave before the cast announcement of DWTS?? At least I hope so anyway! If she and Maks only have this year left I want to see them on both seasons!!
Even if Kym’s been voted off, I think she won’t be on this season. They find out in a few day whether they’re in, don’t they? And she’s said in that article that she was thinking of hanging up her dance shoes, or happy to take a break, or something like that. And, don’t they sometimes go back for the finale? I don’t know when that will be in filming but if she went back, she would likely miss some training dates. IDK.
OMG, Silly me… I must have DWTS on my brain already. Last night I had a dream about the upcoming season, and every celeb that was dancing this season, was someone that was on one of the television shows I had watched that evening prior to going to bed. 🙂
Yayy ! Thanks for all the updates.
Is it possible that Cheryl and Derek maybe back as judges next time? I see Cheryl talks about having another judge and the producers have talked about adding new judges to the panel. As a judge , they can still work their iother projects around dwts w no conflicts. Just a thought.
Yeah, regardless of the outcome of Celebrity Apprentice, I doubt Kym’s coming back this season. I’d venture a guess that the majority of the cast of pros was already decided prior to this week, and most of them have either already found out they’ll be back or will find out in the next 48 hours or so. It’d be too hard to add Kym in at the last minute, and I think she’d probably still be on contract with Celebrity Apprentice for the majority of the season, even if she was already voted off.
I get the feeling that most of the cast already knows whether they’re in or out, and they’ve just been instructed by TPTB to keep their mouth shut – mum definitely seems to be the word this season.
Im glad to hear that the show is bracing for some major changes. As much as i love some of the pros, the show needs some necessary changes to keep things fresh and stay competitive.
Hate to see some of the pros lose their spots and jobs, but it just how business is.
Will miss anyone that would not make the cut, but im sure there is something better and bigger for each of them waiting.
Cant wait to see the big changes and the newbies and what they brings to the table. Im so ready to see new dancers given opportunity to shine and possibly and hoping some new dancing superstars in the making. Cant wait for new season to start and its whole new look!! 🙂 Bring it on!!
@ Grant yeah w/ chehon, and thats completely possible-look what they did to poor cole
I dont doubt that they both have star quality, and they may make for fantastic pros in the future. I just dont see them as ready to go right now, hence why i think the troupe would be great for a start.
Granted, if the producers pull some all-star like season shenanigans (bollywood, contemp, jazz, hip hop) they would probably be the perfect pros. In my limited knowledge, they are some of the most legit ballroom dancers outside of their style ive seen..they kill everything, especially whitney
Where did you get the idea that the show is bracing for “some major changes”, Belski?? I bet we’re losing one male and one female pro and everything else stays pretty much the same. While losing two very likable pros like Derek and Kym could be seen as “major” by some, when I think “major” I think 6 new pros, new judges and the like.
So my mother showed me this link. I hope she gets on the show. http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/s92/dancingwiththestars/news/a460101/finola-hughes-i-want-to-be-on-dancing-with-the-stars.html
@Dallas, don’t take anything personal. This website is notorious for being wrong just about every season.
LOL – yeah, we’re always wrong. Except really not as often as you’d like to think.
But I will tell you this – we’re really good at smelling trolls and REALLY good at getting rid of them.
By the way, Mister – posting under three different names WILL get you banned really quick. I suggest you cut it out.
Yeah, Vin, I’ve seen lots of pseudo campaigning for her. I don’t know if they will go the GH route two seasons in a row though. Maybe.
even though we didn’t see much of Lindsay in her style. But look at this cha cha snippet! Clear technique, mature, beauty, performance. She is amazing hopefully she will surprise yall.
http://youtu.be/60WqDsiJn-g
“This website is notorious for being wrong just about every season.” Well that’s a laugh and a half! It’s the only site I’d trust! ( I know, I know, don’t answer the trolls! Couldn’t resist! )
@MisterMister About the website being notorious for being wrong every season – couldn’t be more wrong. I’ve came to this website for about four years now, since 2009, and I don’t think I’d ever have picked out some names if it wasn’t for the great posts on this site. Heck, I probably wouldn’t have seen the TVGuide leak for Season 14 if I hadn’t came her, which would have killed me!
Thanks Guys! 😉 xxx
Thanks Meggie & Jen 🙂 Just pay no mind to bitter Cheryl trolls who don’t know how to process the fact that we don’t worship the ground she walks on…
Sometimes it takes everything I have to refrain from letting these trolls have a piece of my mind. But I love this site too much to ever let a silly troll ruin it for me. 🙂
And a BIG Pre-Season Thank You to all the Mods.. For everything you do!!
hear hear Sandy – I echo your sentiments: a big shout out and high five to all the mods here at DWTS, it’s THE go-to site for DWTS. No rumor has legs unless I see it here.
Hmmmm….Lindsay tweeted a big Woo Hooo late last night.
I can see her being involved. It’ll be interesting to see who takes Kym’s spot in the pro line-up.
I saw Brooke do the obligatory tweet yesterday – ‘reading all the rumors for DWTS this year’. Funny thing is, there AREN’T really any rumors, haha.
How old is Lindsey? Although I think we could use a few younger pros I dont really want another teenager. I LOVE Chelsie now but she was… a little… hard to deal with on her first season. i hope Henry get promoted to pro. He’d probably do well.
I think Lindsay is pretty young – and I was thinking troupe, not pro.
Right Jen – she also threatened Bergeron’s life if he found out who’s on before her. He implied that he does know. Or he could be full of it, who knows? 🙂
I agree, I think if Lindsey is going to be involved with DWTS, they will put her in the troupe and promote somebody from there. She definitely has the dance ability, but since you need to have the ability to choreograph as a pro as well, I think the troupe would be a great spot for her.
One of the females from the troupe may be getting a promotion – or just dropped from the lineup altogether. Think of the troupe members we’ve lost that got cut before they could ever become a pro: Nicole, Ted, Kiki, & Dasha (although Dasha left on her own accord, to return to competing professionally). I’m beginning to wonder if we’ll see Oksana back or not – she’s been in the troupe for 4 seaons now, and everyone else in the troupe from her original season has either gotten promoted (Tristan, Peta) or fired (Nicole, Ted, Kiki). If they’re using the troupe as a breeding ground for future pros, I would say “use it or lose it” – if they don’t ever see them becoming a pro, then cut ’em loose. Then again, maybe they need 1 or 2 “perma-troupers” just to fill out the ranks…or maybe they just enjoy the comedy of the Russian mail-order bride and her deadly whipping hair as much as we do 😛
Oh please let us keep the mail-order bride as a “sooper-trooper”. I’d miss that ninja hair, although the troupe guys might feel differently. 😉
BTW, sorry as this is quite a random question but still DWTS related. Anyone know why when you search the DWTS hashtag on Twitter and press on ‘all tweets’, you see loads of ones that say:
“DWTS Rob Ricki JR Who do you think will win tonight? #DWTS #Rob #Ricki or #JR”
It really frustrates me, haha.
Lori,
hands down to what you said. =]
@DWTSGossip tweeted the following
“I don’t have anything on him yet. I’ve heard Maks, Val, Tony, Cheryl r in”
Thats 4 of the 12 pro’s.
Not technically, it isn’t, Martin. @DWTSGossip is going off the same sources of info that we are at this point, most likely. I need a bit more before I update.
Jen, I have to think that’s a twitter malfunction – tweeting old tweets. I see a lot of that too in my searches and it IS extremely annoying.
I think one of my pet peeves is the word ‘confirmed’. It seems to be used for celebs, pros, etc. all the time, yet it’s not confirmed until ABC announce it!
Oh, and that makes sense. It’s annoying when you try and find DWTS tweets and it’s 90% that! As I’m not currently in the US, I wasn’t sure if GSN repeated the Season 13 finale – every. single. night. Haha.
AMEN, Jen. Bugs the crap outta me.
I also hate the mis-use of the word “rumor”. It ain’t a rumor if some chick is going around telling everyone who will listen that she wants to be on DWTS. A rumor is TMZ reporting that so and so signed up for DWTS season 16. THAT is a rumor.
Completely, completely in agreement. There seems to be a bunch of wacked-up Jersey Shore fans on Twitter who can’t help but tweet that ‘They’re SOOO excited to see Deena on DWTS, she’s gonna be HOT and WIN’ blah blah blah. That does remind me though – TMZ have said nothing so far this season, haven’t they? I don’t know why, but I’m sensing we’ll hear maybe one name in the next couple days. I hope.
HEIDI, CHECK UR EMAIL NOW!! URGENT Lindsay news!
Check the post, Grant. Message received. 🙂 You’re outed as the source with these comments – let me know if you want them to go away. 😀
If Finola does the show I hope Henry gets her. What a winning combination that would be.
If the rumblings are true, I hope they give Wynona to Maks and Tiffany to Val, and Billy Idol to Karina.
If Lindsay is in the troupe then what does that mean for the female troupe members? Do you think she’s replacing one or is one being promoted? That will be interesting to see….
Does it mean anything that Mark Ballas is performing in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, March 9?
http://tweet-house.com/2013/mark-ballas-to-perform-at-the-2013-tweet-house-in-austin/
I don’t think I’ve ever heard of a celebrity traveling with a pro to HIS concert date, but for all I know, his celeb’s from Austin.
I love this thread – and this site!! Please delete this if I’m not suppose to post links.
Also, today, Sasha Farber tweeted “Great night with…” along with photo of himself with Tristan, Damian, and Rachel Sterling, who was in “Wedding Crashers”, was in Playboy, etc. Though I guess he wouldn’t be tweeting a photo if she was gonna be in the cast.
I’m so hoping that Lindsay is a pro because I have been informed that it is a huge change! 😉
So yeah Lindsay Tweeted and I quote,”Wooooohoooo!!!!”…now I don’t know if this means anything or not but I Tweeted something about being happy that Nehry might be a pro next season and he favorited it,but then again he favorites,RTs,and replys to everyone.Just a thought!;)
Jady, I kind of think that one of them is being promoted, but I guess we’ll have to wait and see.
Gail, I think that Derek did some engagement once during the season but it’s not coming to me. It doesn’t happen often, for sure, but it seems to me that as long as it can be worked around, they should be allowed to do things of short duration. If you value your employees, then you should loosen up and keep them happy, IMO. FWIW…I don’t know if it’s ever happened while the show was on the air, but during the practice weeks before the show starts? Why not?
Guys, I gotta tell you that when you post something that we’ve spelled out pretty clearly in the body of our posts, it’s pretty rude (ie. Lindsay tweeting “whoo hoo”). It shows that you’ve not bothered to read what we wrote. You have to accept, at that point, that you’re likely to get a good bit of sarcasm from us in response. Just FYI.
Don’t get too excited people…we went out on a limb with Finola, Billy Idol and Wynonna. 🙂 Just for the troll who says we’re always wrong – we never claimed they were going to absolutely be on the show. We’re just seeing some interesting things and speculating.
Oh I’m sorry I didn’t mean for that to be rude!I just really hope she’s part of the Troupe,which makes me wonder…will Oksana be back.She’s like the only “original” Troupe member.
Hmmmm…Heidi, what do you think? Should I use my powers of invisibility for good or for evil? 😛
Jady & Kashti, read a few comments up – I addressed the issue of the troupe & what Lindsey joining could mean. But here it is again, for good measure: either someone’s getting promoted to pro (and I think the odds are good that it’s Sharna), or someone’s getting the boot (if that’s the case, I could see them getting rid of Oksana). If it’s the latter, it wouldn’t be the first time a troupe member was let go without being given the opportunity to be a pro: Nicole, Ted, & Kiki were all fired from the troupe – and as I recall, none of them were particularly happy about it.
I vote evil. Is it okay if we’re both evil? 😛
I loved this article-suspenseful and well written,entertaining, insightful & witty. Could it be that figuring out who’s gonna be on dwts may be more fun and exciting that the announced cast or the resulting show?Ironically, it may well be!
I don’t have great expectations for the new season,I’m still ailing from watching Derek and Shawn lose. I heartbreakingly watched it live-mouth agape,in miserable shock, not believing what I was hearing and surrrounded by screaming Melissa fans.
It would give me some hope that Henry Byalikov debuts as a pro.I’ve been admiring his technically awesome and lively performance since his debut, and studying his record on dwts Aus.DWTS badly needs a shot of fresh new talent, especially now that my reason for watching-unique and sensational Derek Hough-will be leaving!
I think one of my favorite parts of DWTS, maybe even my fave part, is the build-up to the cast announcement and who’s going to be on. At the moment, I hate it though!
Tony just tweeted he meets his partner on monday
Hey you guys might wanna check out Cheryl and Tony’s twitters!
ugh! I’m not anti Cheryl but she and Tony should take a break and freshen up on choreography because they are kinda boring. Sorry to say it!
Grant, I disagree with you. I’d much rather watch Cheryl than either Peta, Karina, or Anna for that matter because there’s almost always an edge to the dances she puts together. The other three I mentioned are the ones that bore me, although I did like Karina’s waltz last season. It was the exception.
I’ve been dying for Oksana to become a pro ever since her first season so I’m just gonna cross my fingers and wish for some happy news for her haha.
Was sooo hoping to get a break from Cheryl, Tony, and Maks.
#126 Gail, Rachel Sterling is Damian’s girlfriend.
Sheery – I’m with you. I was hoping to get a break from Cheryl, Tony, Maks, Louis (just in case), Peta, Oksana, and especially Bruno, Len, and CAI…. whew, that’s a long list! 🙂 But that would have freshened it up a bit for me. 😉 As it stands, my 2 favorite pros are out, the Stooges are in, and the pomposity on the dance floor is ensured. i think that means the only thing that possibly could change are those snazzy red vlvet seat covers on all the chairs in the ballroom. Woo-Hoo!!!! Not. 🙁
Thanks, Donna! I’m worried about Tristan making the cut. I guess he’s the primary one that I’m worried about. I’d like to see Dmitry back too, but I might be too pouty to watch if they’ve let Tristan go, even if Dmitry’s back. I have no interest in Henry.
I’m not happy about Kym either, if she’s hung up her dancing shoes. The prospect of two of the sweetest ever pros not coming back makes me very glum.
Looks like Lindsay is a pro according to her boyfriends tweet that she retweeted!
Yeah, I have to say…the pros that most need a break are the ones who are sure to be back. Derek took a break in 12 and came back refreshed – what are Tony, Maks and Cheryl afraid of? Although, I kinda think that both Cheryl and Maks were set for a break and one or both was told no. But dang – producers think we want bad dancing? No, but we would like energized pros.
I’m going to hold off on moving Lindsay up to professional – it’s entirely possible that her bf doesn’t distinguish between troupe and pro like we do. But I did see the tweet and can say that makes her pretty much 100% on the show. 🙂
I was thinking that as well, PH. Hoping that she knows the difference and she wouldn’t retweet it if it weren’t correct? Haha here’s to hoping!
I am not that wild about Lindsay. I don’t mind her at Troupe level, but, please no to being a Pro. I’m hoping Sharna gets to be a Pro. We haven’t even begun to see everything this girl is capable of imo.
I just hope they’re not trying to phase out Chelsie by bringing in a brand new cute blonde mormon girl from SYTYCD haha.
Also hoping Sharna gets a pro spot and not Lindsay. I like to think that the Troupe is the ‘Starting Platform’ for future pros on this show now – I’d like it if from now on, the only pros who are allowed to miss the troupe spot and become a pro straight away are those who return from a break. I don’t know why, but I’d be pretty peeved if I was on the troupe for a few seasons and someone just got bumped up ahead of me, you know?
i have to agree. I think unless you are world class or superbly seasoned on the professional circuit , u should go through the troupe first. I have nothing against lindsay, but for her to just waltz into a pro spot after sytycd over some of these girls, cannot sit well with them. If i were the troupe girls i would be giving her the biggest side eye all season.
I disagree. I don’t think you should have to go through the troupe. I think it’s a great spot for people they are unsure about and more of a place to keep maybe’s for TBTP to make sure they don’t get away. If they know they want someone, why shouldn’t they cast them right away? And IF Lindsay is a pro and not in the troupe, the other girls shouldn’t be giving her any side eye…not her fault they put her in that position and not them.
oh, im not saying its lindsay’s fault at all. Actually a big congratulations to her. If its true, she should be ecstatic.
While that’s a pleasant thought, Kaitlyn, it doesn’t really coincide with the DNA of the troupe in the past 4 seasons: the new pros we’ve gotten since season 13 have all done at least one season of troupe duty (with the exception of Val, and I think that had more to do with the fact that he was Maks’ brother and a highly decorated Latin champion). The troupe has served as a way for the audience to get familiar with these new dancers before they get thrust into a situation where they’re up against established pros with HUGE fanbases and lots of experience on the show. Thrusting someone as young, inexperienced, and new to the show as Lindsay into a position as a pro does her absolutely no favors – she’s coming in without much audience familiarity, with no experience teaching, and without much life experience, either. It would be throwing her to the dogs. And honestly, do you really think DWTS needs Lindsay more than Lindsay needs DWTS? I don’t think they’re worried about her “getting away”…there is a long line of pros that have been CLAMORING to just get into the troupe and get their foot in the door on DWTS, and TPTB have shown they have no qualms cutting troupe members that they don’t see as an asset in the long run. I don’t think there’s really much of an argument that the troupe isn’t the new method of screening future pros…and as much as some of you are hyping Lindsay, I don’t think she’s that phenomenal that she can bypass the troupe (and the people in it who have been paying their dues) and walk straight into a pro role.
And as for the other girls “not giving her the side eye”…bless your heart, Kaitlyn, because you’ve clearly never had to experience the full extent of female cattiness.
If both Sharna and Lindsay are made pros then I wonder which other female pro won’t be asked back this season. I would pick Peta over Chelsie or Anna. Although the dancing of Chelsie and Anna aren’t my favorite (Karina), they’re such nice ladies. Peta, I don’t like her dancing or personality and she’s newer so I wouldn’t miss her.
I didn’t mean to come off rude with my comment before. Just thought I would share my personal opinion. And of course I have had to experience female cattiness. I know females of course will probably be rude/upset, but it doesn’t mean that they should because she’s obviously not going to put her in a lower position so somebody else can have their shot.
I wasn’t saying you were rude, Kaitlyn – and I was just sharing my opinion, given the patterns we’ve seen over the last few seasons. And yes, in a perfect world, the women wouldn’t be catty and would just be happy for Lindsay…but I highly doubt they would, if she became a pro and they were still stuck in the troupe. Can’t say I wouldn’t be catty to her if I was in the same position – some of these ladies have been toiling for several seasons, just trying to impress the right people to get promoted to pro. I’d be mad as hell as some much younger, much less well-known, much less experienced dancer just walked right into a pro position that I had had my eye on for quite some time. And honestly, I think they’d be putting Lindsay at a disadvantage right out of the gate if they made her a pro right now – I’d predict she’d be one of the first voted off, just because the audience hasn’t been given the chance to know (or care) who she is. The troupe doesn’t just benefit the TPTB, in that it allows them to “test the waters” with some of these dancers; it also benefits the dancers themselves – the audience gets the chance to know them, like them, and support them. A year ago, not many people knew or cared who Henry Byalikov was. By the end of 2012, he had several fan-run “Make Henry a pro!!!” campaigns going for him, and was starting to get recognized for his choreography. There are benefits to being in the troupe.
If they promote both Sharna and Lindsay to pros, then my guess is that TPTB are once again going after the younger demographic, partially by casting younger pros. If they’re trying to cast younger women (to draw the younger males, ogling said younger women), then I’d be worried if I was Karina or Anna…
Lindsay is a pro check her tweet! I knew she would be a pro she isn’t in the troupe! The troupe hasn’t even been notified!!
Lindsay Arnold? Really? Since when do we have pros who trip over their own feet? I didn’t mind her on SYTYCD, but this is a joke. I can’t believe they got rid of Lacey for her and didn’t make Emma or Sharna a pro instead. This season is already an epic fail to me and it hasn’t even began yet.
Lindsay is a pro, she just tweeted it, I think you guys have to remember at the end of the day this show is still reality tv, they can’t just have world ballroom professionals in a show like this because is does require personality and be able to be likeable. Lindsay is already slowly getting her fan base after finishing in a well respected spot on SYTYCD. Lindsay is still young (19 I believe) so she’s not exactly at Cheryl or Karina’s level but she’s getting there. I’m personally very happy to see her on the show.
Grant, just remember that the pros in the troupe DO consider themselves as DWTS Pros, just as the pros teaching the celebrities do. Saying that, I have NOT seen Lindsay’s twitter.
Grant, you need to dial it back to about a 4…because right now, you’re at about a 15, and you’re getting on my last nerve. And “on the last nerve” of the mods is not a place you want to be heading into this season…
I can read, Grant, and I’m wondering if you can as well – read Heidi’s note above. Technically, every dancer on the show is a “pro”, since they’re all making a living performing as dancers. For reasons that I have gone into SEVERAL times in this post, I am still not sold on Lindsay actually being a competing pro this season – when she says “I have a partner for season 16!!!”, I will gladly eat crow. But I’m still thinking that she & her bf might just mean that she’s going to be on the show – and maybe the term “pro” is misleading. I am HIGHLY skeptical that she somehow managed to impress TPTB that much that they allowed her to pass go and collect $200 and proceed directly to competing with a celebrity partner on the show. It’s a disadvantage for both her and her partner.
Peter, we still don’t know if Emma or Sharna are pros, the chances aren’t high but it’s still possible. As for Lacey, I don’t’ think she wants to be on this show anymore. Didn’t she try to go for a singing career (Fail in my opinion) anyway she never really seems to care when it comes to DWTS.
I think a bit of maturing in the troupe is a good idea for someone new to DWTS. In my opinion, Chelsie was pretty wet behind the ears when she started as a pro and is only now coming into her own. Little SYTYCD Lindsay would be better off spending a season in the Troupe.
According to the producers Lacey, Dmitry and Chelsie didn’t attract the younger audience they way they had hoped and they expect Lindsay to do that? After saying no more SYTYCDers? She has a personality of drying paint. And don’t get me started on her “ballroom” dancing. I’m sorry guys, I’m sure I’ll get over it soon, but at this moment I’m just angry and upset.
Alex, I’m gonna give you a free pass, since you appear to be new around here, but we’re well aware of how this show works, and really don’t need you to (try and) explain it to us – and Lindsay becoming a pro outright is definitely not something that fits the pattern. As for your theory about “not just having world professionals” and “requiring personality” – the fact that Lacey is no longer on the show proves you wrong. She was not a world professional, she had a lot of personality, and she ain’t there anymore.
Agree to PH’s comment #146. I’m also thinking the contracts for the pros could be all different (as has been mentioned) but am wondering if the reason for i.e. cheryl coming back is a “good” partner that could take her to MBT. Sorry guess it sounds like sour grapes because I am going to miss Derek – even I know it’s for the best for him.
I also think TPTB should consider giving a couple of pros/season time off to “reinvent” themselves. In the long run everyone would benefit.
*banging head on table* Good grief, we don’t even have any proof yet, and already fan wars are igniting. WE DON’T KNOW FOR SURE IF LINDSAY IS IN THE TROUPE OR WILL BE COMPETING WITH A CELEBRITY. I notice she hasn’t responded to any tweets asking if she’s in the troupe or is a full-blown pro. When she does, then we MIGHT update this post.
That is true Courtney, in a way I’m kind of contradicting myself because Lacey really is all personality but I’m pretty sure Lacey just doesn’t want to be on DWTS anymore.
Well, she better only be in the troupe or I will cut a bitch. Not here, though. I know this is not the right place for that. 🙂
*slides a pillow under Courtney’s head*
Lacey not being on the show anymore is definitely not 100% her choice. I distinctly remember her pouting on Twitter upon hearing that she wouldn’t be on season 10, and then again before season 11, until Edyta quit and they were forced to bring her back to partner Kyle. Notice in seasons 12 & 13 she got stuck with some duds? Not an accident, and then last year, she was contractually obligated to go wherever they sent her, and they sent her to Vegas – and while she seemed to enjoy that, it doesn’t appear that a 2nd run of the Vegas show is going to materialize, and she’s in the wind again. She may not be all that wild about DWTS anymore, but it wasn’t as if she up and quit on her own accord. She was slowly phased out.
Courtney I’m sorry for annoying I will try and control my excitement because I’m just excited I definitely understand ur points and I’m sorry I will tone it down 🙂
Sad to say, all this furor over Lindsay has already soured me on the girl. Trouper or Competing Pro, I’m going to have to work hard to give her the benefit of the doubt.
Thanks Evaine 🙂 First it was the Lindsay vs. Witney debacle of 2012, now it’s the “Lindsay vs. any of the ladies in the troupe that haven’t been made pros yet” debate of 2013. I’m still trying to figure out what’s so special about her – I distinctly remember her making repeated appearances in the bottom 3 on SYTYCD, and was only saved by the judges. I can’t imagine that TPTB at DWTS somehow think she’s going to translate to lots of votes/viewers/ratings/etc. – a season or two in the troupe could do both the show & Lindsay a lot of good.
If it’s true that it was Lacey’s choice not to be on the show anymore, then I can’t be mad, I guess. The thing is, she’d been getting such crappy treatment and since she was my favorite, it was difficult for me to watch. People hated her for years and when she finally started to get what the show is about and people started to like her more, she got fired, basically. My second favorite, Kym, is probably no longer on the show either which makes me even more sad. It just sucks. I’m so sorry for getting off-topic here, I really didn’t mean to come in here for the first time and get on your nerves.
Court, based on your comment #174, what’s your opinion on Anna? Do you think they’re phasing her out?
I’m with you, Court. I never thought she ‘sparkled’ personality-wise. I dunno… maybe they’re trying to wean the audience away from focussing on the pros and back onto the celebs? God only knows at this point.
@Cidra – If anyone else is on the chopping block to be “phased out”, I daresay it’s Anna…she hasn’t exactly made a strong showing on the show since season 11, and she seems to be pursuing more outside projects with a vengeance these days. Maybe she’s getting the feeling that her days are numbered? Seemed like Karina & Cheryl both started pursuing a lot of other opportunities over the winter hiatus, too…kinda makes me wonder if the ladies had gotten word that heads were going to roll, and were trying to hedge their bets.
@Evaine – The problem with shifting focus back to the celebs is that lesser-known celebs have actually benefitted from having a popular pro, and the pros themselves have drawn in viewers to the show. I think trying to deviate from that is only going to hurt the show – but hey, if we learned anything last season, it’s that TPTB don’t always know what they’re doing…and it often has disasterous consequences.
I don’t know Lindsey but if she is indeed 19, then I think that is too young to be a pro w/a celeb partner. TPTB might be going for a younger audience but surely not teens… more like 20 or 30-something’s.
Yep, I agree with you about the focus, and the only reason I brought it up was it has felt to me, the last couple of seasons, that TPTB were trying to claw back ‘control’ of their show instead of letting it grow organically. (As much as I hate that new-agey type language.) I think we just might be in for a few shocks this season.
A lot of people have complained about Cheryl, Maks and Tony saying they need a break because they don’t have refreshing choreography anymore maybe that’s why they went with someone so young? If Lindsay is a pro they’ll probably give her a celebrity that has a chance.
“Organic” is a good way to describe it – they need to stop trying to force the show in a certain direction, or attract a certain audience. Obviously some of the deliberate stuff they’ve done over the past few seasons hasn’t worked – if anything, it’s backfired miserably. If anything, they’re just setting themselves on fire, every time they try to pull out these crazy changes. Was really hoping this season was “back to basics”, and that we wouldn’t see any funny business. Clearly that’s not the case.
@Courtney #181, I couldn’t agree more. DWTS should really regard the pros as the stars of the show, with the competing celebs being the special guest stars. That way, when your special guest stars consist of people who either make your viewing audience say “who?” or who they already actively dislike, they might still watch to see their favorite pro. I know I’ll watch if Tristan is on regardless of who’s competing; if he’s not, I’ll only watch if one of the celebs is someone I care to see. It’s clear from reading here that many feel the same about Derek, Cheryl, etc.
Thanks, Court. Hollywood is so age-conscious and all the ladies mentioned (and Kym) are getting to the point where TPTB would consider them “old”. So although it saddens me, I see TPTB ready to cut Anna. Karina bought herself some time by coming back strong after her break, and Cheryl has a fan following and a proven track record. I hope they’ll give Anna one more chance with a contender to see if she can do it.
I still think a mature ballroom dancer has a lot more to offer than a cute teenager, but that’s just my personal preference.
Yeah, Alex, people have been complaining about Cheryl, Maks, & Tony – and so far, 2 of those 3 are confirmed as being back, and the other is most likely back as well. Instead, we’ve lost Kym, someone that has consistently delivered on choreography, and it’s sounding like we might lose another worthwhile female pro – for a newbie that’s never been on the show before and was only able to stick around on SYTYCD because the judges kept saving her. And historically, first-time pros don’t get the pick of the litter in terms of celebs – just ask Val, Peta, & Tristan. And Lindsay has the added disadvantage of being young – so she will likely get stuck with a young partner, possibly a Disney type, and they haven’t done so hot on DWTS, either. I’m still not completely sold that they gave her a pro position outright, but if they did – Lindsay fans, I’d be prepared for a LOT of backlash, and I’d brace yourselves for an early exit…because they haven’t done her any favors.
I think Lindsay is 19 and that is kind of young. However, Julianne was 18 when she won her first season with Apolo, Lacey was only 20 when she came in third with Lance on her first season, and Chelsie was only 19 when she competed her first season and came in fourth. That being said I think Lindsay might be an immature 19. I think Chelsie could have been a better choreographer her first season if she had a different partner. Ty didn’t help matters at all. All three of those girls were pretty mature their first season as people. I just don’t see the same thing with Lindsay. Hopefully, I made some sort of sense. If not, I’m sorry.
I’m already pissed at Lindsay “pro” for tweeting incomplete news that she’s a pro, then not reaponding to tweets asking for clarification.This is big news, we’re anxious to know who will make it!Being ambiguous doesn’t earn her any good will!Fans don’t appreciate the appearance of deceit and wishful misrepresentation. Lindsay whoever thou art, come out and be truthful!Are you a featured star pro or in the Troupe?Or maybe u were just hired to move the scenery in between.
Come clear, will you?
No, I understand completely, Jady – both Julianne & Chelsie were mature for their age when they first joined DWTS, and I daresay Julianne was probably a 1-in-a-million at age 18: such extensive, prestigious training and a sterling competition record…plus she had been cross-trained in other styles of dance, so she was a great choreographer. Also probably helped that she had an Olympian as a partner 🙂 I think Lacey’s success in season 7 had more to do with Lance being a boybander and less to do with any profound maturity on her part…her choreography was creative, but she was also still butting heads with Len quite a bit.
Still, I’m not sold on Lindsay – from what I saw on SYTYCD, she seems to lack some of the sex appeal and stage presence that made Witney so appealing. Her technique is great, but if Lacey is any sort of proof – you can have downright atrocious technique on DWTS and still get by on tons of personality…which I have yet to see from Lindsay.
Hector, you and I are actually somewhat on the same page with this one – she tweeted the pro thing over an hour ago, and so far she hasn’t responded to tons of tweets asking if she means troupe or full-blown pro. It’s a one-word response, nothing complicated…then again, maybe she’s been instructed to be ambiguous and to “generate some buzz”. Who knows.
@hector, don’t come down too hard on Lindsay for not responding to requests for clarification. She might have put her foot in it with her excited tweet and TPTB warned her to say no more until Tuesday.
Hmmm, just read the phrasing on my previous post and want to clarify that I wasn’t telling anyone what to say or do, just trying to put Lindsay’s silence into perspective.
I really hope they don’t pick a new pro over Emma Slater. She would be amazing and I’d love to see her get a chance. On the other hand I’d be thrilled if Kym sat this one out.
i really want Henry Byalikov, Emma Slater and Sasha Farber to be the next pros. They deserve it
I’m beginning to think Lindsay has been told to intentionally be vague, because she still has yet to reply to any tweets – and her mom managed to find me on Twitter, and point out that “Chelsie & Lacey went straight from SYTYCD to DWTS”. But I have yet to see any concrete clarification from either of them, and I even asked her mom pointe blank if she was in the troupe or competing with a celeb…or if she had been instructed not to say. So far, no response. We very well could be playing right into the hands of TPTB – maybe they wanted to get everyone whipped into a frenzy about Lindsay. Hence, the vagueness. Sneaky sneaky 😛
Hmmm… DWTSGossip, on Twitter, has recently tweeted that we won’t be seeing either Chelsie or Anna this season… and they’re fairly accurate in their stuff. :/
If that’s the case, then I am NOT looking forward to this season. Wayyyy too many cast changes.
I hope this doesn’t mean they’re trying to ‘glam up’ the show even more. I liked the pro roster how it was, but this makes it more likely that Lindsay will be a pro.
I agree Courtney, this season is leaving a bad taste in my mouth already. This cast better knock my socks off, that’s all I gotta say.
Sounds like Lindsay could very well be a new pro afterall.
This season is already not following the pattern of any other season – makes me very nervous. If Anna & Chelsie really are out, then I’m worried about Tristan…because Kym, Anna, & Chelsie were eliminated 2nd, 3rd, & 4th last season. Sounds like they’re cutting those who couldn’t hack it in the all-star season…hopefully the pattern is just a coincidence, because I do think Tristan deserves to be back. I also find it odd that Mark hasn’t said a word about the coming season – all I’ve seen him tweeting about is his music. He was the 5th to go last season…
Ugh why couldn’t have they have cut Cheryl? With half of the seasoned female pros gone this season sounds like a mess if its true. IMO I wouldn’t count a good cast either since TPTB are hellbent on the “audience” liking hotmesses.
Not Chelsie and Kym..:( If mark does not come back then i prob. wont come back. I know they want to freshen the show up but is this the way to go?
Sadly, I saw this coming for Anna soon enough. She was a fun character but never really had any partners who stood out technically and performance-wise (I guess Evan could put on a good dance performance, but he sent us all to sleep with his talking, didn’t he?) Actually, on second thought, I’ve heard Aly is quite dull, but I’ve never heard her speak.
I was thinking that instead of the elimination pattern, the producers may have thought that Drew, Joey and Helio all had good chances that season. I think Tristan may stick around because I doubt the producers expected anything mesmerising from Pamela, to be fair.
I’m ready for a big pro shake up to refresh Dancing With The Stars. But, I wish it was Cheryl and Tony leaving instead.
So much depends on partners they’re given. Look at Peta who was eliminated 1st her first season and won the very next season. She’s neither that bad, nor is she that good. Julianne struck gold right out of the gate whereas Chelsie has been treated like an after-thought IMO.
I’m totally thinking of that old chestnut, “Be careful what you wish for.” There was so much yelling for changes after last season and it looks like they’ve made changes indeed.
Or we could all be getting in an uproar for nothing.
I’d like Tony to stay, but yeah, Cheryl can go for me. Watching back on Season 2, I thought she came across really well, but I’m getting bored of her being paired with the unknown hunky actors, just so she can get their shirts off, really.
There is still a chance that pro’s not competing in season 16 will be back in a future season. Just look at season 10 where Karina, Kym, Lacey all sat out and then came back. Even if some pro’s sit out this season they could be back in a future season.
So its, Derek, Kym, and possibly Anna, and Chelsie.. OUT! WOW! And we are still stuck with the ever oh so boring Cheryl.
Well at least I still have my girl Karina. I do wish we could swap out Maks instead of Derek.
That is a surprise about Anna and Chelsie if they are not back and I agree I wish it were Cheryl. I am nervous about Tristan too but he has not been given any partners that he can really show his talent.
Mark rarely discusses the show, if they ask in an interview he just says he doesn’t know yet. He is also on the DWTS at Sea cruise.
Oh Hector, give the girl a break. As we’ve said ad nauseum – every single DANCER on that show considers themselves (rightly so) a *professional* dancer – a pro. That is why I put the caveat in my post that Lindsay may not be making the distinction between “troupe” and “pro” AND if she IS…well, she may now be under contract to the show and they may have shut her down. You don’t see too many of the other pros making pronouncements about their status – Tony and Cheryl are about it and unfortunately, neither of them is going anywhere.
I doubt very much they are cutting based on finish, especially last season which was All Stars. THEY are the ones who made the pairings and someone always has to be the first one to go. It makes no sense. Of course, this is the muppets we’re talking about here.
Chelsie is half the choreographer that Julianne is, though – and Julianne, like her or not, also has a certain “it” factor that I don’t think Chelsie really has. Not to the same extent anyway.
Ive been sensing some major changes are about to come. If you read between the lines in some interviews, you know they are up to something!
I think its great! Lookin forward to a whole different level of excitement frim the newbies! They are trying to make lasting impressions and that should ignite the level if competition in a new level.
It makes sense that they keep the popular and veteran pros in one side of the spectrum. They need to keep some of the people whos been the backbone of this show from the very start. They also need their avid fans to keep tuning in. They need the old people to stay as well.
I think its a smart move and the mix of veterans and young dancers should bring all sides of demos and styles for everyone’s preferences more. I do hope that the newbies they recruited can step up to the plate and offer something new and different.
A little risky , but better to do something now before too late. If things dont improve, then they can always go back . But no doubt, some changes are needed imo.
Agree about Julianne’s ‘it’ factor. I think Chelsie was put in as another young one in the mould of Julianne, but she never came across in the same charm to me.
Courtney and Sandy – totally agree per comments 199, 201 and 211. I will await confirmation Monday but I could have a lot of free time Monday nights this spring! Especially with the bad taste of the all-star season still lingering 🙁
And if i may add, and sorry for the typo. Just want to reiterate that the young demo is very significant on entertainment businesses. You cant just keep good business without their support. 14 -16 million viewers are still a lot, but they are losing the battle in the most important demo that sponsors and companies do want to throw their money at.
I cant blame the producers for wanting to get young. JMO
I just dont get why they’re making all these changes without addressing the biggest complaint, the judging. Changes in the pro roster isn’t gonna matter if the judges stay their inconsistent selves. IMO.
Just my opinion but no matter how many new pros they bring in they still have the same producers. The ones that love to minipulate the out come of the show. New faces but same garbage coming out. Sorry I am one that has lost faith in this show but still love this site.
Hasn’t Lindsay already appeared on DWTS a couple of times? I think at least once with the Vibe kids a couple of years ago and also the ballroom battle thing that never made it to the show proper but was screened online. Fairly sure she partnered Brandon Armstrong in that. TPTB might be satisfied with that and her SYTYCD run as an “apprenticeship” of sorts. They’ve also really pushed the whole Utah dance connection in the last few seasons, so maybe they were always targeting having one of those kids graduate to the show…
Lindsay is also coached by Mark & Shirley Ballas. Who knows? Maybe TPTB are hoping for Julianne-like lightning to strike twice and banking on similar training doing the trick. Personally, I’d rather see Sharna get the gig – I think she’s shown the best potential as a choreographer out of the troupe ladies.
I seen Sasha’s facebook post I think he and Emma might be in dwts season 16 as pros! I quote “I love my life so grateful in everything that has happened, cant wait to hold Emma in my hands tomorrow!” I hope that means that she is coming home to meet her celebrity partner! I am keeping an eye on those two for some juicy info. Grant has got PUREDWTS covered 🙂
For the 5,000th time – DWTS has ALWAYS sucked at the younger demo. This is nothing new. And yes, we know the importance of that demo.
Trenta – agreed with the judges comment. Caroline – true, regarding the producers as well.
Depending on the mix of male and female celebs, there may be room for more than just Lindsay.
I think Derek is in CHECK HIS TWITTER!!
*gritting teeth* We have Twitter too, Grant. Give Heidi a chance to update.
I saw Derek’s twitter too. I was hoping he would move on. Oh well, I hope he has fun.
I must be the only one that’s really impassive about the whole pro thing. I liked Lindsay on SYTYCD, and while it’s cool that she’s generating buzz, I honestly could go without her being on the show. Or at the very least, I do agree she should be in the Troupe, and not a full blown “pro.” But overall, I’m indifferent about the whole thing.
As for Anna and Chelsie? I’ve never really been a fan of both, as opposed to the love the two of them have gotten above. Neither had choreography that impressed me. Chelsie’s beginning seasons got on my nerves because all she did was dance around BOTH Ty and Louie. And Anna’s had a bad combination of bad partners and just not figuring it out the “formula” for winning. If someone could point out to me what we’d be loosing by those two not coming back, it’d be much appreciated, and I say that with no malice. I’m genuinely interested to know.
The only thing I am excited about is Henry’s possible promotion. He’s easily my favorite active Troupe member (Kiki before him), and I’ve seen some of his choreography from his run on the Australian version, so I do think he could be dynamic.
I think you’re reaching with regards to Emma & Sasha, Grant – that sounds more like a guy who hasn’t had sex in awhile and is looking forward to getting busy. Could be good news…could just be a couple that misses each other.
This is wrong on so many levels! I was totally on board with Lindsay being part of the troupe! Not a pro! Anna and chelsie need to be on next season ! They are two of the beast female pros in my opinion!
Grant, seriously – do you not think I watch Derek’s twitter with an eagle eye??
Okay…so, Derek manages to do all things at one time. Somewhere, a trouper loses his wings.
And Heidi will need treatment for exhaustion in 5…4…3…
Note to self: refill Xanax script before cast announcement…cause this season is going to be doozy.
And with Derek suddenly back in the picture, the odds of having more than one new male pro just got smaller. I’d say Sasha is probably SOL, unless Mark or Tristan sits this one out.
I think all of us Derek fans need to get on a plane and have a intervention with this boy. He is addicted to dwts. He is so much better then this show will allow him to be.
I was so excited that Derek was moving on…then saw that goddamn tweet he put up 15 minutes ago, how he’s excited to come back this season. Life ruined.
LOL Heidi! Omg, just fainted!!! I understand how you feel but, I’m so happy at the same time.
Hey Grant, I know you’re excited but they probably watch everyone very closely this close to the announcement so they mostl likely saw the updates. By the way, saying “you’ve got puredwts covered” is sort of rude to the people who actually run this site. Just saying.
Just think…he must have someone good to be coming back. We hope anyway.
Hahaha well I think we can all say that we didn’t see that one coming! Happy I’ll be able to see Derek dance, but like everyone else, wish he would move beyond DWTS.
It’s like “Dude, you’re producing TWO TV shows, working on a live show, learning a song for a mystery project, and have “acting roles” lined up for the future – WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING ON DWTS???”
He must be like a shark – if he stops swimming, he dies.
I was thinking that too, Vogue – did someone big maybe request Derek? A big enough name that they do some rearranging and fit him in at the last minute?
And Jady – thank you 😀
My hope for Henry being promoted has just diminished with Derek’s tweet. lol
Jady, thanks sooo much. xxx
Exactly C! Also, he said that he will still have time to do his other projects as well as DWTS. So, that’s good too.
He has someone good…or they offered him some serious coin. Or both. Or he’s just a maniac who wants to be all things to all people. 🙂
I really hope that there will be change on the judging panel.
And another thing…I saw Lindsay Arnold’s audition on SYTYCD. The routine was sick, and I did like her…but when I saw her and Whitney do that cha cha trio with the guy (sorry, his name escapes me), I noticed, a. the two girls are Chelsie clones (nothing wrong with that) b. the two of them didn’t have very good Latin technique at all. Maybe it just looked like that because Lindsay’s legs are so frickin long, regardless, watching her leg action, her being a pro on DWTS might not be such a great idea…I agree with all of you, I think she should at least start off on the troupe, if she isn’t already and doesn’t know the difference.
@Carolyn #235: HELL YEAH. I adore Derek – he’s the reason I dance! – but he needs to stop.
I completely forgot yall are Derek fans and the owner of purederekhough. I will shut my pie whole and let yall do yalls job! 🙂 I really appreciate all the info.
“if he stops swimming, he dies” So true Miss!!!
@Tony – I wouldn’t give up just yet. I’m not convinced Mark is even coming back – he’s been tweeting up a storm about his music and not much else. You also have to keep in mind that we’re operating under the assumption that there are 6 female celebs and 6 male ones – it may be more like 7 females and 5 males. We don’t know the balance. I still think Henry has the best chance of anyone in the troupe of getting promoted.
I don’t think “someone big” could be synonymous with “someone good.” Just my opinion.
WTF!?! Now Derek’s back in? This whole pro thing has just gone ass-whacky! I’m with Carolyn B, Mr. Hough needs an intervention. I know he’s loyal to the bone and loves the show, but really? I’m glad it’s Friday afternoon because I need a good stiff drink when I get home.
I kind of feel a little sorry for Anna. IMO, she hasn’t had too many partners who were capable of going very far. I personally would like to see her get one more shot with a partner with potential – to see what she does if she can stretch creatively.
Maks’ most recent tweet is interesting. I wonder if it’s a possibility he might not be in this season?
@Courtney – True. He’s been super low-key with this whole thing, as stated above. I personally really don’t want Mark on the show any more. I think before Bristol’s All-Star return, he was too hungry for a 3rd trophy. I was like “chill bro.” So it might a good thing that he might not be back. Broham seriously needs to take a break, just like Derek. But part of me is a little happy Derek’s back. But I do think he needs to leave for good, because he’s got bigger and better things ahead for sure.
Yeah, @Jady. Grant is such an insider with the DWTS pros and troupe since they are all his “idols” and he begs, pleads, whines and spams them into follows on twitter. And he’s very crafty with the SYTYCD season 9 crowd, since they are his “best friends.”
Ambivilent about Derek returning, but it could be that there is a celebrity TPTB really want and she really wants Derek for her partner.
True, Tony. Maybe it’s someone really “big” who won’t last long. But we’ve thought that about a lot of his partners…that they wouldn’t last long.
With Derek back in, they can afford to lose Maks and it would be good for him. But…despite Derek’s change of plans, I would have to think that most of them are set by now. I mean, dang.
Deena, STFU about other posters – they’re not your concern. I appreciate Jady’s comment, but you go much too far with yours.
It seems like Mark might not back. I have no proof but the odds are looking well. Most of the regular pros are tweeting about being back.I know not much people like mark, but it makes me sad that he might not come back. I love Mark and he is the reason I even started loving dwts so much! Crossing my fingers, but really don’t know.
Be careful what you wish for is right. Even though I like Chelsie and Anna as people I do get getting rid of them after all these seasons of lackluster performances BUT keeping Cheryl and Peta over them, yuck! I haven’t cared for Sharna and don’t know Lindsay but I don’t connect with teenagers as opposed to the mature and experienced. Julianne was definitely a shot in a million for her age when she started. Wouldn’t mind Mark sitting out. They better not touch my precious lucky charm, Tristan. Tristan is popular so I can’t imagine them cutting him and again keeping Peta when they started the same season. Now that Peta doesn’t have the famous (by DWTS standards) boyfriend, me thinks she can’t get that kind of attention on her own, imo. This ought to be an interesting season indeed.
Wow!! This season will be most certainly be a doozy. Court, Heidi, Vogue…I’ll pray for you LOL
I don’t even know what to say about the Derek thing. Ultimately, if he wants to do it and it makes him happy, then good for him, IMO. If doing his projects AND competing on the show don’t totally stress him out, even better. I’m really excited for this season…but I’m also starting to get a bit nervous. A LOT of crazy happening in so little time.
Just a note about Mark – keep in mind that he’s currently on the DWTS cruise somewhere in the Carribean, and wireless service is pretty spotty out there…he could just be away from civilization, hence the silence. I think Tristan’s on the boat, too. Somebody who’s been paying more attention, feel free to correct me…:-P
Deena, none of the dwts/sytycd people are my best friends I have just been blessed to actually got the chance to take class from a few and I have taken classes from Mindy Arnold(Lindsay’s mother) so therefore, I may know some inside stuff on her. I might call Lindsay “bud” because I have gotten to know her. I also have realized that begging for follows is to fan-like and I have decided to stop doing that. I understand your concern but I don’t think it’s polite to constantly pick at things that I do constantly when I have stopped. Just wanted to clear that up. 🙂
Thanks for your prayers, Will. We’re going to need them. lolll xx
hmmm…maks tweet is interesting….is he in La La Land because he is back on dwts?! or is #outwiththeold refer to dwts? or does it mean Peta? This tuesday will be interesting to be sure. oh, derek….why oh why. he must of been paid serious cash or someone big is his partner.
Mark is on the boat…i believe docking tomorrow. Tristan is not there- i am almost 100% positive…although his twitter has him on a plane to somewhere….
According to Marks site he has a gig in LA on the 2/23 so he should be back for that.
@mmc, I agree with you. I feel sorry for Anna as well and would like her to get one more shot. However, they’ve given her some pretty marginal partners lately (low skill, low fanbase), and that more or less says they aren’t invested in her. If I were her, I’d just as soon move on to other things rather than put in all those hours of rehearsal only to get eliminated by week 3, again.
Tristan is doing performances in Toronto this weekend with Anna.
I want to see Julianne back…just for one season, but shes probably way too popular to be a pro…
Maybe just guessing they promised derek a partner like mckayla maroney who he very fond of or she asked for him. In the back of his head he knows he would have a good shot to win with her, young,athlectic, big fan base. Not to mention because of her age he would have a day off and certain hours giving him time to work on other stuff. Just guessing but if it was true you know ppl. would be mad he gets two olympic gymnastics in a row for partners.
Glad Derek is back but what about mark and tristin
Tristan is performing with Anna this weekend in Toronto
Can’t wait til the announcement! Until then keeping up with all the rumors on this awesome site!
Geez, Away from the site for a few minutes and everything changes.
Derek back in? I thought he had other opportunities waiting? I am thinking probably all the guys will return this season.
Thanks to all who chimed in 🙂 I knew you guys would be paying better attention to Mark & Tristan’s whereabouts than I probably have been! As for Tristan, it took him forever to join Twitter, and even now he’s not a particularly prolific tweeter…so even if he is in, I doubt we’ll hear a peep.
@Babs sorry for posting the same info, must of been posting at the same time!
Look who Derek’s sister is dating. Seacrest. Seacrest is everywhere, Mr. Multi Do Everything. Derek is the same. And it’s not stupid. If he’s got these new projects coming out, it sure keeps him in the public eye and keeps his name out there. So… I can see a lot of reasons for him to come back. *SIGH*
Geez, Derek being in has surprised me. Since when could men multi-task like this guy? 😀
If Anna finds out she’s been cut from DWTS, at least she’s with someone who’ll be a good shoulder to cry on. A bit awkward if Tristan got the call that he’s in, but he’s such a gentleman he’ll handle the situation well.
How come Pros that I want to take a break and who need the break are dancing this season and Pros that I want to stay are off??
@Cidra – I get the feeling most of the pros probably have known for at least a week whether they’re in or not, and have maybe just been keeping mum…with the exception of Derek, who appears to be a last-minute addition. Now I’m beginning to wonder if there’s a 13th contestant…
Evaine’s right, Jen. Two Words: Ryan Seacrest.
@Cidra #280 – I hate myself for asking, but who do you mean as Anna’s shoulder to cry on? Jonathan? Or is Tristan now in the Anna equation?
I’m happy Derek’s back 🙂
But I liked Chelsie I don’t want her to leave :'(
I second that Lori.
ugh noooooo. Somebody hold me. This news of Chelsie leaving has me DISTRAUGHT 🙁
I’m just surprised that 4 days until the announcement and we have such little info. I’m disappointed but excited at the same time.
Not surprised Derek is back. He sounded like he just wanted a break to work on other stuff, not because he was tired of the show, so when things worked out, he probably couldn’t say no.
I’m thinking Mark and Tristan are the last 2 male slots, unless there is a last minute 13th contestant, in which case Henry and Louis are the next probable men.
However, the female pros is getting quite a shake up, and I’m relieved to hear it. The females, aside from Chelsie and Lacey switching, has gotten very little changes lately because Kym, Cheryl, Karina, and Anna were regulars. So it’s nice to get a female upgrade, even though I wish it was Cheryl sitting out for once.
I don’t think Tony would’ve came back or been asked back until he won last season, IMO.
I dunno, the way he worded his tweet it makes it sound like his “people” managed to arrange his schedule so he could do everything that he wanted to do. That would imply, at least to me, that someone just lost a promotion. But who knows?? It’s also possible that they signed a 13th person and when Derek heard who it was he made sure his schedule was arranged. He did say that if someone good was on he would dance.
Yayy! Both of my favorite pros are back! If the scheduling works , why not? Derek is very passionate with his craft as an artist. That passion in him is what making him continue to flourish and crave for more. It is something to me that Cheryl has been missing for a while in her imo. But im also good if they chose not to return. Would love to see them in someting different and bigger. I will support both of them on whatever they chooses to do.
New dancers and my two favorite pros ? Im happy! Yayy!
The judges are good. And maybe theyve also addressed the problems in that regard. Just wait and see before some of you lose it. Clearly the major problem right now is they are losing the young demo and that is their main concerns. There is also ballroom channel and PBS channel for old people that arent making money. Dwts occupies a block of primetime viewing that costs so much money to air.Look at the business side of it all first. Id rather have 10 million viewers w higher rating of young demo than 16 million retirees.
These are just all speculations so far , but really lookin forward for the new season! Yayy! 🙂
So is it possible DWTSGossip is wrong?I’m sorry but I just can’t do a season without Chelsie and Anna!
btw last night I said in here as a joke that I hoped that the show wasn’t trying to phase out Chelsie by bringing in another young blonde mormon girl from sytycd in Lindsay, but now it looks like that’s exactly what they’re doing 🙁
brb crying in the corner now
@Princess Heidi – #259, my apologies for not leaving the moderating to the moderators.
Wow gone for the day – come home and all he$$ has broken lose.
Derek back (going to check twitter next) and Chelsie & Anna out – OUCH.
Sorry but kind of glad about Derek – I want him to do LOTS of other things like most – If his movie is being released in the summer then this will work. AND like most of the comments says he is still able to do his other projects then it’s a win win situation – isn’t it?
As far as I’ve heard (mod ladies can affirm or deny), the rumor is that someone REALLY popular got on cast and requested Derek personally.
I really doubt Kate Hudson would do DWTS, but IF she is (which I only say her cause I know we’ve heard her name), I hope it’s not her with Derek – obviously she’s a great dancer, but something makes me think she is MADE for Maks.
If they are cutting Chelsie and Anna i’m gonna be sad but I hope they bump up Emma and or Sharna. Also I have been rewatching Lacey’s old stuff SYTYCD AND DWTS. She brought so much spunk, edginess and fun to those shows I really would love to see her back we need some more edge.
‘Cradling Eric’….don’t fret Eric. If Chelsie isn’t on this season at least she has a new line of clothes and contracts for shoes etc. She’s still in the public eye and doing well for herself.
I am so happy that Derek is back! Derek seems to be someone who can’t sit still. He needs to be doing something at all times. It’s better that he is dancing for 3 months than going sky diving, climbing high peaks, jumping off things, and just doing any widely insane thing for the “rush”. The scripted and unscripted shows he mentioned take a long time to get off the ground. He needs to be busy. Dancing, hopefully, will be safer than any other “adventure” that comes into his head!
I think dancing with Shawn gave him the liberty to be more creative because Shawn could do it all! Derek didn’t have to only highlight her strengths and hide her weaknesses. Shawn had no weakness. Anything Derek “threw” at her, she mastered. Derek had fun. He enjoys creating new masterpieces week after week. That fuels his passion for dance.
Oh, boy, looks like TMZ is reporting that Maks is done and not returning to the show.
http://www.tmz.com/2013/02/22/maksim-chmerkovskiy-leaving-dancing-with-the-stars/
Maks is OFF the show
http://www.tmz.com/2013/02/22/maksim-chmerkovskiy-leaving-dancing-with-the-stars/
http://www.tmz.com/2013/02/22/maksim-chmerkovskiy-leaving-dancing-with-the-stars/
It looks as though Maks is out this season
According to TMZ Maks is done with DWTS
Hmmm… someone REALLY popular… didn’t we see a rumor about Katie Holmes?
So Derek is back, can someone please tell Len that being creative is a wonderful thing and should be rewarded.
Cidra (187) – THANK YOU for saying it better than I have. All of the changes to the pro ladies smacks of ageism to me, and it SUCKS! This feels to me like TPTB playing around with casting in an attempt to draw in younger viewers, and it could bite ’em in the ass. Actually, I kind-of hope it does… 😉
#173 ROTFLMAO 🙂 🙂
#202 I had wondered if Mark would take a break after all-star season. Heck, maybe he’s pissed that he didn’t get SJ or SB and had BP and wants to work on his music. Or maybe he doesn’t have someone he feels he can compete with. He was pretty low key days before all-star season too.
I hope Tristan has some good….would like to see what he can do with someone with potential.
Peta has had 2 athletes and Gilles and Val had who I think they thought would’ve been a fan fave in Sherri and he had Kelly. Now it’s Tristan’s turn….pretty please.
TMZ just posted that Maks has quit.
I was hoping for some new blood. I’m thrilled if Maks is sitting this one out, but bummed that Derek is back. Watch Maks be back too. Same ole.
I do feel bad for Anna and Chelsie. I would have sent Karina and Peta packing.
Here’s the link on Maks’ exit.
http://t.co/ChocqbV4kc
According to Mak’s fan site the story on TMZ is true and Maks will be saying something soon. This could be why Derek is back on.
Ha! Maks quit. I read the TMZ article and of course don’t know if it’s true. But if it is, leave it to Maks to act like he called the show and said he quits when we all know he has a contract and doesn’t call the shots. IF the article is true then it sounds like he wasn’t asked back and was allowed to bow out of the rest of his contract. Fine by me, more room for Val to grow which is also a win for Maks.
Ashley, my thoughts exactly, but I think they owe him that much after all the time he’s been there.
@Anna R #284. Sorry, didn’t mean to imply there was anything between Anna and Tristan in my comment. I read upthread that those two were in Toronto for some performances. So if Anna found out while there that she hadn’t been cast in Season 16, she could count on Tristan to be sympathetic. Court responded saying it was more likely that the pros have known for a week or so whether or not they’re in this season.
Unless Pure can verify for us, I’ll believe Maks is out only when he doesn’t get paired with someone on Tuesday’s cast reveal. His people have cried wolf too many times.
If we’re talking about getting rid of people who are stale and Maks says he’s done, maybe we’ll get lucky and Cheryl will “quit” too.
Well I would not be happy either if after all these years on DWTS that they didn’t give me more than a few days heads up that I wouldn’t be on BUT that is show business and it sucks. Take notes Val, don’t get attached or think you’re owed something if you’re not calling the shots. Appreciate the opportunity and the paycheck and use it to your advantage and to your future for all it’s worth AND don’t act like an ass and burn bridges and you’ll be a winner. To me that means you don’t tarnish your character no matter how much $$ you make in life.
I second that Cidra haha . Sharna looks to be a good chance of being a pro she is being a tease on twitter to questions of her being one. I think she could be a pro.
Maks is out! Good riddance!
Well, I’m going to be sad with Maks (and Anna) being gone. My faves gone and Derek back… *sigh* Not gonna be my favourite season, that’s for sure.
anna’s out 🙁 i’m sad but that shows that sharna is probably in and emma has a good shot since dwtsgossip has been dead on.
Yo, while I appreciate the help, we are pretty clued into twitter and all the various outlets. Shocking as it may seem, we either can’t immediately update or Vogue, Court and I are having discussions off site about things OTHER than Maks and Derek. 🙂
In other news, I CAN update the site with ipad and beer….
@Sally #301 – Yeah ageism sucks especially since sexism is often paired with it as seems to be the case here — dump the old cows for the young heifers.
The age bias doesn’t exactly apply to Chelsie, but she obviously failed to be the second coming of Julianne. So as Eric put it they’re going try “another young blonde mormon girl”.
It’s a brutal business.
I’m super pissed about the apparent loss of Chelsie Hightower this season. For me, she’s the reason I watch. I can’t stand the thought of this “look-a-like” replacing her. Wrong wrong wrong. You can bet your money that the reason she’s even on at all is because of her good buddy Mark Ballas. I’m upset for Anna too. There is no reason why troop members and a complete RANDOM should have a place over regular pros.
We’re cool Deena.
PH, you three talk about something other than Maks and Derek?!?
LOLLLL
Cidra (320) – You’re right. I have to believe they’re “dumping the old cows” in order to try and draw younger male eyeballs to the tube. And Chelsie’s costume choices never were as revealing as, say, Kym’s, or Edyta’s… 🙁 To some extent, I think that’s one of the things that did poor Chelsie in. Oh, and I still say – if I’m Karina Smirnoff, I’m worried…
Shocking, right? 🙂
I doubt very much that Derek’s being back and Maks being out is in any way related. For one thing, the NEVER have the same sorts of partners and Maks is a good bit taller than Derek. Clearly, Derek’s being back was a scheduling bonus. And I doubt very much that Maks is waiting around to see if Derek can do it or not. They probably knew he was out a week or two ago.
Oh shoot, there go my Monday nights again! 🙂 I’m torn like many others here. Love seeing Derek, but wish bigger and better things for him with his talents.
Is there any chance that he is coming back in a different capacity than pro?? Choreography judge or something? if they are trying to freshen up the show, maybe there are some judging changes too??? I’m just trying to think of a way Derek can come back, but not be quite as busy as a regular pro?? Ideas?
Why is Maks owed anything? He was well paid for his time on the show, right?
Aaannnnddd…Cidra has a point once again.
Sally, Silly me I never even considered the costume (or lack thereof) angle as a reason for Chelsie getting the boot. I always forget that TPTB seem to think it’s necessary to have a certain number of female pros who are willing to show up in 6 handkerchiefs and some sequins. It makes no difference to me either way. I thought Chels looked good in what she wore and Kym looked good in what she didn’t wear.
Poor Meggie, cancel whatever you had planned for Monday nights! :LOL: I dunno, I can’t see Derek coming back to judge his former peers. He’d be impartial for sure, but that just seems like a tough assignment and he seems like the kind of person who would rather not judge others.
Unfortunately not shocking but never ceases to tick me off to no end. Let’s get rid of older Anna and Kym but keep Tony, who you know I adore but is the oldest. But, of course he’s male so that’s ok, we’ll keep him. I hope that what a previous poster said is true, that if Tony hadn’t won last season they wouldn’t have asked him back, only if that means Tony would have received the same treatment as Anna who he mirrors in the great personality, lackluster choreography department, for me. But Kym, really….Miss winner, want-to-watch choreography, sunshine personality replaced for a 19 year old…ugh! Not just show business in ageism and sexism, that’s everyday life. Oy!
Cidra (332) ” I thought Chels looked good in what she wore and Kym looked good in what she didn’t wear.” BRAVO! BRAVO! LOL! 😀 Although I will say, I think that with some of the girls (Kym and Edyta), 6 handkerchiefs would make TWO costumes… 😉
Yes, I know Cidra, your heart bleeds for me and my Monday night predicament! 🙂 Maybe they are doing a clean sweep of the current pros, so Derek can be the 4th choreography judge – like in skating. ( But probably not!)
I’m shocked about Maks!
Ummm…I have a hunch (based on some other info) that it was Kym’s choice not to return. Anna and Chelsie? Not so much. So, you ppl worried about ageism can relax a tiny bit. 🙂
Anna tweeted that she “may not” be back and then deleted her tweet and like a few mins after Val said he got the call! Does than mean she might be back?
Maks isn’t owed squat but given Maks’ ego, if the rumor is true, he’s probably bruised a bit, imo. You know, being it’s his show and all. 🙂
Does that mean you’ve verified that Anna and Chelsie will no longer be on the show?
PH (337) Can you share the other info? Cause that really interests me… 🙂
No, I can’t share very much. Sorry. We hear things sometimes, you know? And the impression was that she was ready to move on – long before she joined Celeb Apprentice.
I sure hope Sharna is that would make me happy Lindsay and Sharna!
Anna tweeted that she won’t be on the show. It sounded pretty definite, but as you know, things change. Just look at Derek. I have two or three (or more) videos on my other site where he straight up says he has too many other things going on to do S16. I get the sense that (and this is NOT insider info) his agents were busting their butts to arrange his schedule so he could dance, but also with the caveate that he needed to work on his other projects first. So, at this point, anything is possible. HOWEVER, Anna has always been the type to not say anything at all until something was set in stone. She’s been consistent like that.
Why am I out having cocktails and commenting on this site? Maybe I’m the one who needs the intervention. 🙂
I love Chelsie as a person and like Anna too but can easily admit that neither their routines nor partnerships generate much drama, buzz or interest. They are often forgettable so I’m not surprised they might be swapped out to try someone new. Think it’s a good thing. The other pro I would lump in with that description is Tony. And PETA I just don’t care for at all. Everyone else has the potential each time out to do something interesting. I’m looking forward to a change. Really hope Tristan gets someone good.
Heidi, thank you for that info. I was not thinking clearly. Two completely different pros. Maks & Derek are.
I wonder if Kym was ready to leave after Season 14 and creepy partner, Jaleel; then the All Star season happened and she had the chance to have a fun partner back for that season. Also think that she and Tristan broke up after S14.
Weird – I can’t see Anna’s tweet saying she is out. Maybe because I’m not actually subscribed to Twitter (my life is too boring for anyone to bother following – LOL). Kind of a catch-22 for her. She doesn’t do well with less capable/popular partners so TPTB don’t get invested in her. And because they aren’t invested in her, she keeps getting less capable/popular partners. I liked her and Kurt, and she took him pretty far for an average dancer. Oh well. It’s just a sparkly dance show anyhow. Step away from the internet access Heidi – cocktail hour is WAY better. 😀
Oh well, i wish Maks the very best. Im not gonna miss his lousy attitude, but will miss him as a great dancer, but not so much his choreography skills. I dont hate the guy, but not a fan of abusive and egotistical people.
This whole experience for the celebs and pros should always be a pleasant time for them. He wants to leave , so hes got what he wanted.
Best of luck to all the pros that didnt make it. But always remember that “never” burn bridges in this business at all. Cause just in case things dont work out for ya somewhere else, its always good to have something sure to go back to. Just as Derek do things.
mmc, someone said she deleted the tweet – I did step away from twitter, so I can’t be sure. I AM going to step away from here now as well. 🙂
I thought you were a beer gal, PH?!?
PH, thanks for the insider info on Kym. I’m happy to know she chose to move on rather than having the choice made for her.
L, from TPTB perspective, Chelsie and Anna are somewhat definsible choices to swap out if you want to try some new pros. However, it’s annoying that Chelsie and Anna (who are still working hard and hungry for a win) are let go while they keep Cheryl, who is bored and has mailed it in for several seasons. In the choreography department, while not innovative, I’d say Chelsie and Anna are a step above what Cheryl has produced lately, and they beat Peta hands down.
Wow it’s time to start checking this site several times a day again…lol. Let the games begin!!
I have a guy friend who has really got me into a good margarita, Meggie. The bastard. 😉 But usually yes.
Well said, Belski. Maks and Anna are the two pros that originally drew me into my DWTS obsession. Even though I lost respect for Maks as a professional these last few seasons, I’ll always remember him fondly from his partnerships with Laila Ali, MelB, and to a lesser extent, Kirstie. Anna was just a joy for me to watch. Even though she never could quite put it all together, I loved her dancing and especially loved her partnership with “Mr. Sandman” Evan Lysacek.
I feel your pain, the bastard! My nickname is Margarita Meggie. 😉 Enjoy!
Finally Sharna totally deserved that!!! She is gonna be amazing
That is true Cidra. I have nothing against any of these pros. They are all wonderful and such talented people and each ofthem brings something different and so great to the table. I feel sorry for the pros who wouldnt be a part of the next season and their respective followers, but it just how business goes. Ill be more worried for the regular staff who may lose their jobs if the show stops airing for good. These pros somehow have had their time in the limelight and somehow got paid handsomely for it. They will be fine, i think.
The only reason im tough w the pros to always bring their A game and make lasting impression if possible, is because iof this particular reason: No one is safe w their job. This is their livelihood and they cannot afford to get complacent, just bcz they have been a pioneer and regulars on this show. You have to be at your top of the game week in and week out. Treat every season as your first and last.
Feeling sorry for Maks, if true. His ego def took the best of him. Hes got star quality and i dont mind his ego really cz i feel its good for the show and the drama. But he got out of control and it seems like he felt untouchable and he can get away w anything. Ill miss his tantrums in a way , but i think its for the good of the show to let him take a break or let go of him. Its not healthy viewing anymore, and i always feel sorry for the agony that all his partners has to go through w him.
Will definitely miss Chelsie,kym, and Anna though. All of them are real sweethearts and a joy to watch!
Just a thought… If Maks (a.k.a “The bad boy of Ballroom”) is gone this season, I wonder if Tony will revert to type and show more of his attitude. Of all the remaining pros, I don’t really see anyone else able to fill these shoes…
I’m glad about Sharna. She was one of the ones from the troupe that stood out in her dancing.
I do like that were are gonna get a few new faces or ones we don’t see much because we new some fresher choreography.
I just saw Chelsie’s tweet 🙁
Since Sharna is now getting a celeb partner do you think that means it’s more likely that Lindsay is just on the troupe?
Despite all of the cuts and new additions, I’m definitely looking forward to season 16 of Dancing With the Stars.
Do we actually NEED to have a “bad boy of the ballroom”?? I don’t think so, really. I think we need good choreographers who can craft great dances and judges who don’t have their thumbs up their ass with regard to creativity. Sharna? Derek? Maybe Henry? Val? Mark?? With Derek and several new people we can hope that we’ll see a lot of creativity. I just hope the judges don’t shit all over it.
@jady nope. Sharna and Lindsay are both getting celebs. Which I think we are getting a new troupe member. Some are saying two members because people think Emma is going to get a spot and I hope she does.
#326 KS doesn’t have to worry. She’s in a good, happy place right now. (Good for her)
#347 Tristan has had the same girlfriend for over a year now. Tristan & Kym have done pro dances together and are fine.
I don’t think she cried after being eliminated with Joey because she was eliminated….she knew it was her last season probably.
I completely agree with u Princess Heidi!! 🙂
I feel as if Armen will be in the troupe when and or if Henry and or Sasha are announced pros. I definitely think henry is in with Maks “quitting”(not believing it until Tuesday,but assuming so). I would be happy with both Henry and Sasha
@PH:
I’m not saying we need a “bad boy of the ballroom”. In fact, I think we don’t. But TPTB may feel compelled to have someone in that role, if only to amp up the drama. *sigh* I hope not, but sometimes they don’t actually make sense…
And ditto on the creativity issue.
this is going to be an interesting season indeed, at least on the girls side. Going to miss anna and chelsie and hope they return in the fall. I pray that some of these new few really have a creative streak choreography-wise, because this could backfire and have cheryl burke lookin like the female derek hough this season
I read about a General Hospital star on this season…I hope not. We’ve just had Jack Wagner and Kelly Monaco…..pick another soap opera please. LOL.
Since Chelsie is one I’m gone. Apparently having religious values and sticking to them is not a trait ABC values nor wants.
The majority of shows ABC has on seem to be designed so that ABC can be known as the slut channel for lack of a better word. It’s the TPTB of ABC that have no moral compass and want costumes that are barely there, sexual innuendo etc. of their actors, actresses and dancers who are really just victims of ABC’s so called system and who really would just like to eat. And I’m sure they’d prefer to eat in clothes.
ABC might want to look at some of the top rated shows and guess what, NCIS and The Big Bang Theory and even The voice which is against DWTS don’t feel this overwhelming need to flaunt skin and have sexual inuendo non stop. I started watching The Voice last season and loved it because the judges didn’t degrade anyone.even if singing was the last profession on earth they should ever try. The only time I’ve watched DWTS in the last few seasons was when Chelsie was dancing and she is gone. Of course the good news is that she is the face of Reebok’s new dance line. Not to mention she did sing with Jewel and sang beautifully so hopefully this will give her time to pursue her music career.
DWTS may or may not get some new viewers since they’ve dumped their old pros but they will lost the fans who enjoyed those pros so in the end they’ll lose some and win some but I doubt they will ever see the numbers they had before, the fans have wised up and know ABC is the master of manipulation, come one rules that are designed on the spot, nothing that is outlined at the beginning of the show like on week 5, we’ll have dance offs. Seriously, they must think fans of the show are the dumbest people on earth.
Still super bummed about Chelsie. Now I just hope Oksana or Lacey will end up on this season. We still need one more female pro for this season right?
Eric (372) – Well, technically we only have 3 female pros confirmed, Cheryl, Lindsay and Sharna. That leaves 3 spots, though I’m positive Karina and Peta are gonna take them.
Oh, why, oh, why is Derek coming back? I was all set to watch The Voice because there would be no Derek and I would be done with this show. Now, word comes out that he’s back. Not cool.
I agree with Cidra @#352. I’m sad about Anna. If it’s Kym’s choice, I’ll miss her very much but wish her well. And I don’t understand the continued effort to replace Julianne, the old lightening striking twice kind of thing.
I’m so excited about this news!
Sharna and Lindsay in!
Loving the renew of pros!
Bring Henry! (he did a good job on DwtS AUS)
Sry for my absence everybody I’ve been so busy and I’m actually on a trip in Texas right without my laptop so im having to do all commenting from the iPhone which is proving to be annoying. 🙂 But ive still been watching the sight like a hawk haha. I have to say this is the season and hair pulling and tequilla. 🙂 Barely and rumors and many of the few had got shot down, Huge shake ups in the pro dept, and for me its just not knowing! At this point aren’t supposed to know most of the cast and some partnerships?? 😛 As of now the only person I’m confident will be on the show on the celeb side is Aly. On the pro side of things I was just thinking that the girls will be:
Cheryl
Karina
Lindsay
Sharia
Peta
??? This 6th female pro kinda baffles me ( Unless Its 7 girls, 5 guys ). Maybe Lacey is back, or Emma, maybe even Ashly or something?? What r halls thoughts? Guys I think will be:
Tony
Val
Tristan
Derek
Henry
Mark ( ??? )
Come on Tuesday!! 🙂
#328 It can be related if we consider fact that they atract a lot of audience. Lost both on a season? bad thing. Think Derek was out first, but Maksim was dropped out, so the producers aksed Derek to step in. Not necessarily on Maksim’s spot.
So, based on what we know until now… my guesses:
Cheryl and Victor
Sharna and Bachelor
Lindsay and footballer
Tony and that Kardashian
Val and Fiona
Derek and Aly
OK, I’ve slept on it and am ready to move on. Now I’m hoping for confirmation from Karina and Henry that they’re in. No point in expecting Tristan to say anything, he’s so annoyingly silent on these things 🙂
The new pros better damn well bring the creativity, and the 3 Stooges better reward them if they produce some snappy choreography. I’d still feel better if I knew the axeman has made a visit to the judging table as well as the female pro’s dressing room.
I know some of you have doubts on how Lindsay will do. But here is her audition piece that she choreographed and it’s quite sick. Hope yall enjoy and give her a chance to show yall what she can do. 🙂 I can’t wait to see what she and Sharna do this season.
Cheryl will never look like the female Derek Hough without a serious attitude adjustment – I think she cares far more about endorsements than dancing at this point. No, if the new ladies can’t hang, we will have train wreck city.
I’m going to hope for the best. I was totally bummed out that we were getting word that so many of the pros that I thought needed a rest (and one that doesn’t need a rest, but just needs to MOVE ON) were back and the show was feeling stale to ME. I’m starting to get hopeful now. Mark just tweeted that he doesn’t get why people are congratulating him when he hasn’t said he was going to be on this season. If HE’s out – shit just got REAL. Replacing half the pros could make this feel like a new show – maybe fresher, more unexpected. WE can see some stuff that we maybe haven’t seen before. That was the ONE thing I loved about the All Star season – Derek created some kick ass dances. Maybe the new folks will be able to do that as well.
The only problem is….the judges. Somehow I don’t think any of them will be replaced. And THAT is unfortunate because they are the heart of the problems with the show, be it because THEY are stupid or because they take direction from stupid producers. Drama….we must have DRAMA.
Sheery, that’s why were almost certain to get a GH star – the soaps are dying and ABC wants to help “the family”.
I’m pretty sure Mark is just teasins us. I’m surprised about Karina, though. We haven’t heard anything from her yet. She congratulated Sharna on Twitter, but didn’t mention her own status at all. Same with Peta.
I really don’t like the way Mark worded that tweet especially the :/ he put at the end. If he’s out and Maks is out then that would automatically probably promote both Sasha and Henry wouldn’t it?
@Grant, 😀 I get that you’re over the moon that your gal is a competing pro, but dude, to coin Court’s phrase from last season, you’re so excited you’re peeing all over the dance floor. Maybe soft-selling would be a better strategy. I can’t speak for anyone but myself, but I’ll give Lindsay the benefit of the doubt.
I can’t believe I”m going to say this but…I actually want Mark to be on the show. As much as I’ve wanted to bitch-slap him in past seasons for his behavior, and his double standards about “rules”, he is one of the better choreographers, IMO. But only if he has someone who has a shot. If they don’t have a shot, he checks out. I think Bristol kinda pegged him on that score.
Even if Peta and Karina confirm they are on the show, that only leaves us with 5 female pros. So if the split is even (6/6) who is the last spot? It doesn’t sound like it’ll be Lacey…
Personally, I’m kind of glad Maks is taking the season off. He really needs to; he needs to clear his head, IMO. I think he’s been getting a little too caught up in the show as of late.
I’m excited to see what Sharna can do, actually. I’ve never had much of an opinion of her, but I’ve never disliked her. Didn’t she call herself something like the “bad girl” of ballroom when she was introduced? Did I just make that up? I think I made that up. I’ll have to watch the video (if it’s on YouTube…) again.
With Lindsay, it’s as I said before: I think it’s cool and exciting she’s on the show! But I still think she should be a Troupe Member, and not full on pro just yet. I am expecting a dud for her this season. I don’t think Lindsay will be getting far.
Cidra, you read my mind 🙂
Grant, let’s ease up on the trying to sell everyone on Lindsay, k? It’s becoming a bit repetitive, and it may actually have the opposite of the intended effect: it may actually turn some people off as far as she’s conerned. She’s already on the show – you don’t have to campaign for her. I shouldn’t even have to mention that campaigning for a specific pro/celeb has always been something that we’ve frowned upon here at Pure, because it just gets really annoying after awhile.
@Tony
I don’t remember Sharna calling herself the “bad girl” although she could have. I just remember that troupe intro package from that season where she called herself a rocker chick and a tomboy or something to that effect. And Sasha twice called himself sexy which is probably why I find him obnoxious and arrogant and annoying. I am looking forward to seeing, train wreck or not, how these new competing pros come off personality wise on national television. At least that’ll be something new to watch.
I’m still trying to be optimistic about Anna,although it’s probably useless!She did delte her tWeet from last night and just said thank you to everyone for their support.I can’t believe she and chelsie won’t be on next season!Anywho I’m ready get Derek that 4th MBT!
When I first heard Maks wouldn’t be on this season, I was disappointed, but now that I’ve had a chance to digest it, I think it’s a good idea.(Like anybody cares what I think.) 🙂 His not being on will insure there won’t be any awkward moments if Peta is back. And, it will give me a break, too. Not having a horse in the race, I can sit back and watch more objectively. Or not watch at all. And certainly no voting. I wish all the new pros luck in their first season. I do realize I’m in the minority here, but there are a few of us Maks fans, and I’m almost positive they would all agree that although we’ll miss seeing him, we are glad he’s pursuing other career choices by sitting out this season.
I wish Dasha would come back she would be a great addition to the pros!!! She is amazing! I have a feeling in the pro numbers Sharna and Val will be partners! 🙂
@Ashley: Okay, I thought so. lol I do remember her saying something. Maybe that she likes to be edgy? lol Like I said, I’m excited for her. I know a lot of people are saying that she really deserved to be promoted to pro, along with Henry (fingers still crossed on that one) . I think she’s going to be fun. But I’m a little worried she might not get the partner her fans want her to have. lol
@Auntie, while I’m no longer a Maks fan, I certainly wish him the best as he pursues other career opportunities. It was unpleasant to watch him taking out his frustrations with the show on those around him. Stepping away (whether for a season or permanently) is a mature choice on his part. There’s no point in forcing yourself to do something that no longer gives you any personal or professional satisfaction. So I really hope this TMZ report is true and not just a publicity ploy on the part of his people.
Based on who Mark’s parents are I’m going to say that if he wants to come back, he will be back. I don’t know anything about Sharna’s personality so I’m going to be open minded about her (if I watch this season).
DWTSGossip has added Peta as IN.
LIndsay’s SYTYCD audition was the same routine that she and Brandon did on DWTS for the ballroom battle thing. Mark choreographed it.
…just out of curiosity, does anyone know how old Henry B is?
According to dwts gossip, karina is back
Henry is 27 i think
Didn’t Karina tell a fan on fb yesterday she was back to do the show, but had to make one more quick day trip? Now she’s in St. Lucia, but dwtsgossip just tweeted she’s in. Who goes to Caribbean for one day? Is it possible her partner is there?
Also, if no Mark or Sasha….does that mean no shorter ladies? Scratch that there was height diff with Shawn & Derek.
I was just thinking who would be a good sharna replacement for the troupe and I would love to see Sarah Hives from Burn the floor.
http://youtu.be/ysZ9R3B0I1w
I know I’m probably in the minority when I say this, but I really wish the show would get more dancers from the competitive world rather than the performing one. The show is really lacking in technicians. I get it’s a TV show and they want performers and creative choreography, but great technique can also make a great dance.
Grant, please cool it with the campaigning/links.
Ok Courtney. I will stop commenting because I didn’t know I wash campaigning. I was just making a suggestion. I will take a break from the commenting I guess.
Ok, chiming in. As for Anna and Chelsie leaving, I am actually okay. And this is coming from an Anna lover. I really do want to see new blood on this show, but still feel that they need to set the judges straight/get new ones/ABC needs to clean the slate as far as producers go.
Maks leaving? Bye. Bro needs a break, I just don’t think he realizes it. Tony needs one especially since he FINALLY stepped up his game, Cheryl, I am getting sick of her and I used to love her but girlfriend is just too darn predictable and seems to go an easy route.
Now the one I feel is need of a break the most is Mark. Other than Katherine Jenkins, he really has lost a huge spark for me. He seems to in MY opinion, think waaaaay outside then gets mad when he gets called out on it, AND I get a smug attitude vibe, but that is just me. Although I would have paid precious money to see the two Divas, Mark and Gilles, go at it over the massage table. That must have been gold!!!
Overall, I am cautiously optimistic about the changes. Let’s see what happens with the judges though. *sigh*ox and t
Karina wrote on her facebook page “Cant wait 4 the new season!!!” looks like she is back, yay!
I’m beginning to think we won’t see Lacey competing on the show again… Ever.
@Nathan: The Mark and Gilles thing aside, I totally agree with everything you said about Mark.
Thank you, mods for keeping up with all these developments and clarifying the confusion – lotta work for you, much appreciated.
I didn’t say “stop commenting”, Grant – just try to avoid having every other comment be “OMG this person is awesome, check out this YouTube video!!!” It gets old, quick…and it’s already gotten old here. I’m sure you’ve got plenty to add to the discussion that doesn’t involve promoting some pro that none of us have heard of and we’re not likely to see on the show.
And I’m starting to believe Emma is the last female pro. Sashas most recent tweet has me suspicious. I hope Emma is in
That last spot for the female pros is super interesting to me since all of the other regular female pros have been confirmed as out.
I wonder if Iveta is coming on a pro. She’s been in the Vegas show, did the cruise, and she was a fill in pro on Strictly.
I just assumed the last spot would be Emma but given Sharna has announced she’s a pro, I don’t see why Emma couldn’t do the same seeing as they’re both from the troupe. Oh I can’t wait for Tuesday.
Wait, when did Peta get confirmed? Or is DWTSgossip the only confirmation right now?
Whoa, last time I was here it was just below 200 posts….
Such developments!!! O__O
Derek is in??? whyyyyyyyy (I’m one of those who has gone too exasperated with DWTS because of the All-Star season)
Anna and Chelsie are out? D: We were just told Kym is gone 🙁
While I’m excited for Sharna, I really enjoy Chelsie and Anna…..
Curious on how Lindsey will do.
Too many developments in 2-3 days. And most I’m pretty unhappy with.
Awww I just realized that when it comes to the females pros it looks like my least favorite three are back, an annoying member of the troupe has been bumped up to pro, and the girl I didn’t like on sytycd might be a pro. Fingers crossed for the males. I guess we know which gender is better at secret keeping on this show.
Aww Lacey. 🙁 I was expecting it, though. Her tweet made it sound like she wants to be on the show. Or maybe I’m just making things up, idk.
Happy for Karina. Her and Sharna are my only hope as far as female pros. I hope Henry gets promoted. I’ve loved him ever since he was on SYTYCD Australia.
#403,Sheery. Karina came back Friday from her one week vacation.
I wonder if they might bring back really old pros…like Elena Grienko or Anna Demidova…or maybe even Edyta!
The guys have been so hush hush this season only three guys have confirmed and almost all the girls are confirmed! But I was looking at Anna’s instagram and she posted a pic of her and Tristan saying “thank you @TristanMacmanus for great dancing. Will miss my partner in crime.” I think tristan fans will be happy, I think he us in 🙂
Cbg, I kinda doubt they’d bring back pros from ages ago when they’re trying to give the show a face lift. These three wouldn’t attract a younger demo. Also, I’m a total outsider, but isn’t there bad blood between some of these ladies and TPTB?
Grant, to me that post from Anna is kinda ambiguous. I’m not sure how to take it. I hope it DOESN’T mean he’s out too.
But Grant…the two were just dancing at an event in Canada. To me it just sounds like they were saying goodbye as they left since they’ve been dancing together this summer at special events. Not that you could be right, but, I’m also noticing you assume way too much so much of the time.
Grant, thanks for the heads up on the cute pic Anna posted of her and Tristan. As a Tristan fan, I’d like to believe Anna’s message means Tristan is in, but I feel Zach’s right. What Anna said doesn’t clarify Tristan’s status.
I’m totally biased, but TPTB would be making a mistake not to sign Tristan for S16. He’s gotten a very positive response from viewers, is still a relatively new face, and adds variety to the cast. So I’m cautiously optimistic that he’s in and just being typically sphinx-like in keeping quiet about it.
I went with DWTSGossip this time, Sara, since it seemed a fairly easy guess.
I swear, Grant, you take reading tea leaves to a whole new level. “Oh look, Tristan raised his eyebrow – he’s IN.” Dude. No.
@Cidra – You’re right about there being some bad blood between some of the older female pros and DWTS – Edyta in particular. Her split from the show was pretty bitter, and she has continued to burn bridges since then. Let’s put it this way: even if she wanted to return to DWTS, they would never allow her back. We will never see Edyta on the show again, mark my words.
Grant, I realize you’re just really, really, REALLY excited, but you’re reaching with the Anna comment, dude – just like I thought you were reaching with Sasha’s Facebook post. I’d hold out until they say something more literal & concrete.
Ok, I just won’t post anything else besides commenting on what you people have commented on because I’m not posting anymore links and I didn’t say he is in. But it was more so of suspicion sorry. I was just snooping and I thought it could be a possibility not that it is. I don’t know how to comment without making it seem like I’m “campaigning or saying someone is in.” 😐
I really suck at commenting, that’s depressing.
Oh good god, Grant, now you’re just being dramatic. Dude, just calm down – as Cidra so aptly put it, you’ve got excited puppy syndrome – you get so pumped that you have an accident. Can’t believe I’m actually doing this, but maybe keep the following in mind when commenting:
1.) Most of us here have access to Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, etc. – so we don’t really need you to reiterate to us what is being said on them.
2.) If you hear hooves, think horses, not zebras – in other words, if Anna tweets about Tristan leaving Toronto, it means he’s leaving Toronto – it’s not a secret, covert message about him being confirmed for this season. No need to make deductive leaps.
3.) If everyone else is talking about Tristan and you suddenly chime in with “Hey guys this girl would be awesome for the troupe, check her out!!!”, it’s a bit irritating. Like the drunk guy at the party who keeps interrupting conversations to talk about things that no one else really cares about.
It’s not hard, Grant – if you just calmed down a little bit, you’d probably be more well-received.
Ok thanks Courtney I just needed to know what I was doing that was annoying so I will calm it down and let you guys to do your job( which yall do an amazing job at). I will no longer post links or “rumors”. I’m gonna try to calm down. 🙂
I find it interesting in some interviews that the pros will say I can not say whether or not I am back until the announcement and then they will say whether or not they are back before the announcement.
Most of the women spill it first, obvious only a few guys comment. Mark never says anything until the show makes the announcement. I am sure Tristan is back and so is Mark. Now it is up to the final 2 pros which will most likely be from the troupe.
Can’t wait until we find out more and for the announcement of the celebs on Tuesday.
I enjoy reading your website and finding out what is going on and reading everyones comments. Thank you for doing this for all of us.
Even if Tristan is in, that still leaves the one mystery male spot. Unless there will be 7 men and 5 women competing this season. And I don’t see that happening. At least, I hope not.
Not so, Kae – The women were always the more tight lipped group, with the exception of Lacey, who usually spilled first. Derek always hinted WAY before anyone else that he had a partner, and Mark has NEVER waited until the cast announcement that I can recall. He spills his guts too. Maks and Val may not say anything outright, but they tease while their PR…person…spills the beans all the time.
Anna is the only one I can think of who has been seriously tight lipped about it.
ETA: I should add – most of them say that “I can’t say until the announcement” usually because they don’t KNOW if they’re back or not. Then when they find out, most of them spill it in one way or another. Look at Derek – the announcement is on Tuesday and he just got it figured out on Friday. That’s last minute.
I’m really curious to know who the 6th female pro will be…Lacey’s out,so will it be another new pro?
Kashti, I am curious too on who is gonna take that 6th female spot. I’m thinking one of the troupe girls Emma/Oksana.
I want to know who the last female pro will be too. I suppose it’s possible for an old pro to come back, like Ashly did in season 10, but I think it going to be Oksana or Emma. I hope whoever it is does great, because she’ll be replacing some favored pros.
Speaking of Oskana. Unless she has undergone a makeover and removed a few inches of her straggly, too long, face whipping hair, I wouldn’t think it could be possible to pair her with any celebrity partner.
I think the pros have learned to just deal with it. In my opinion, her hair is just plain gross.
Here are my two cents….since apparently there has been an upheaval…I wonder if this is how the TPTB are dealing with the unfairness we have seen at the judge’s table. Bring in a bunch of new pro’s and maybe they will judge on the choreography instead of what they think the pro should be capable of or hold different ones to different standards. Two wrongs don’t make a right and it is just a possible theory…but wouldn’t surprise me. I also think that might be why they brought Derek back. I just don’t think he would have come back due to loyalty…I think they courted him back with either big bucks, a big name or some kind of agreement to publicize his new ventures. Just my theory and I am probably off base, but thought I would throw it out there.
I hope you’re right Lynne – big bucks and/or publicizing his other ventures. That would be a step in the right direction. Unfortunately, Derek is extremely bad about that. There is some announcement about a project tomorrow…on Julianne’s website. :::sigh::: maybe some of her publicity instincts will wear off on him. Just a bit would be nice.
Oh wow I’m anxious to hear about that news. Derek really has a lot of things going for him. All these movies and Shows that’s awesome he deserves it. I can’t wait to hear the announcement for his and Julianne’s project and the cast announcement on Tuesday.
Well now that Mark has confirmed that he’s in, all eyes turn to Tristan…quite possibly the most tight-lipped of the current pros. Doubt we’ll hear anything from him…
Didn’t Paula Deen say she wanted to dance with Derek? With her newfound weightloss could DWTS be in her future. Or now, possibly? Just a thought?
Oh boy, I have major dental work scheduled for Tuesday morning, what was I thinking??? Thank goodness, I have this ah-mazing site, to take away pain and make we feel all better once I get home. 🙂
If TPTB recognize that there has been unfairness at the judges table, then why not fix it by replacing the judges? It’s been mentioned a lot here that the judging problems are at the crux of what’s wrong with DWTS; I’m disappointed that (as Cidra put it) it seems like “the axeman” walked right past the judges table to get to the ladies dressing room… 🙁 I’m still hoping they’ll employ some sort of rubric, or at least better explain to us viewers what the judging is based on.
I think that the tptb are afraid of what will happen if they replace the judges. Personally I don’t like Carrie Ann or Len, but I do like Bruno.
Mark’s tweet had me laughing.
@MarkBallas
“I’m back y’all.. Ha ha meeting my partner in approximately 3.5 minutes ha ha ha ha ha.. #hadyallwondering”
Tee hee…:)
I knew Mark was teasing us. Lol. So now we just have to wait for two more males and one more female pro. I’m ready for these rumors to be put to rest. Tuesday come quicker. Does anyone think that the pros know who their partner is? Because Mark meeting his partner makes me wonder who else is.
Yeah, Mark. Real funny. Get a better publicist. 😀 Lizzie might take you.
Yeah Mark is back and I am pretty sure Tristan is too, but who gets the last spot? Not too sure about Louis!
Hoping like hell that Tristan is in. Henry too! Do we know for sure that the Three Stooges are back??? Is there still a chance for a judging surprise?
Well, now it’s just about figuring out 3 more pros.
Tristan JUST got Twitter last year and barely uses it, so I’m not guessing he’ll say anything.
Henry is pretty open on Twitter and congratulated Sharna but didn’t say anything about himself. Hm?
The last female has me stumped. I was so sure Lacey would be back but I can’t see them promoted 3 troupe members in the same season.
I think we’re heading for someone completely new or someone who hasn’t been on in awhile, Ashly maybe?
Lindsey, why would TPTB be afraid to replace the judges? Despite what the 3 Stooges (particularly CAI and Len) think, fans don’t tune in to listen to them. If I had to keep any of the 3, I’d keep Bruno.
On season 13 we had three new pros a completely new one, who some people were familiar with (Val) and two were promoted from the troupe (Peta and Tristan). I think that’s what they’re doing this season maybe? The new pro with some exposure (Lindsay, she’s performed on DWTS before and some SYTYCD fans watch DWTS) and two troupe members promoted perhaps? Sharna and possibly Emma or Oksana. I don’t know I hope Henry is a pro but like Matt said I don’t think they’ll promote three troupe members all at once.
Cidra, I think TPTB might be worried that if they bring new judges they won’t be good. I remember when they brought Donnie Burns (?) for season 12 and he wasn’t very good as a judge I remember Kirsty doing a poor job on her jive and he gave her a 9 but Chelsea Kane who did a better routine got an 8 from him.
Anymore, I’m thinking there isn’t going to be an even split of guys & girls…and I’m thinking we may see an entirely new male pro that isn’t from the troupe.
At least for me, Bruno would be the first judge out the door. He’s the one (IMO) who is most prone to tacky, derisive comments. He’s nothing more than a cheap knock-off copy of Joan Rivers. And with all the jumping an flailing around? Ugh. Just. Ugh.
For me, if I had to keep just one, it would be Len. At least his critiques are rooted in the technical aspects of the dance, and while he’s not consistent, he seems (again, IMO) more consistent than the other turds. 😉
Len’s biases are BAD, though, Sally. I’ve often wondered if he has a problem with race. And don’t get me started with how he held Shawn to a much higher standard than anyone else. He straight up said that he did – and sorry, but that ain’t right. I’ll take Bruno any day over that.
I mean, we’ve seen uneven splits before but it was always usually 6/5, and most of the times tipped in the males’ favor.
If true, this could be the first time we’ve not only had a 7/5 split, but that it was more females. The last time we had a female tipped split was in season 10 with 6/5.
I hear ya. PH. And I did say “if I had to keep just one”.. 😉 My preference would be to completely clean house, and go with 3 brand new judges.
Sally, what PH said about Len is what makes me inclined to keep Bruno over him as well as the fact that Len is so conservative when it comes to choreography. His fuddy-duddiness has gotten totally out of control.
As irritating as the judges get, I’d rather they stay. At this point, they’re part of the definition of the show, and nobody can guarantee that new judges would be better. Remember when nobody liked Samantha Harris as the co-host? Well, she left. Look what happened.
You make a good point, Sara. Probably best to leave well enough alone.
DWTSGossip tweeted that Tristan is in — hope they’re correct!
Sara’s right, the judges don’t irritate me too much though. If you guys had to choose between Emma and Oksana who would you pick? I like Emma more and she would be the better pro in my opinion but poor Oksana is the only original troupe member left, she’s the only one who has been in the troupe every single season, girl deserves a chance.
I hope this means Henry and Tristan as pros for the guys (but at this point, I kinda hope we see Louis in some pro dances…..he oddly grew on me last season). As for the ladies, I wonder if we might see the return of Ashley Costa…….I know its a long shot but I remember when they announced she was partnered with Buzz it was after a couple of seasons of her being gone. On another note, Mark being back is good news I think.
Tristan MacManus Fan Page
If you’re following all the Season 16 rumors and speculation, @DWTSGossip has reported that Tristan will be back as a pro for Season 16. Nothing it set in stone until Tuesday when ABC makes the official announcement, but that’s the information out there right now.
Louis is pretty quiet. I see from his twitter page that he’s skiing in Utah. Might be out of range. Had he said anything about S16?
Thanks, PH. I get that a lot of people have issues with the judges, but with DWTS’s idea of “upgrading,” I’m kind of wary of drastic changes.
On a different note, glad to hear Tristan’s back!
Not exactly true, Lois – she tweeted it to someone but didn’t tweet it outright. Which makes me wonder. He/She has been wrong before.
Well, to each their own as far as the judges go… and keeping them around will give me something to complain about.. 😉
@Matt, actually the last time we had a female tipped split was just last season with 7/6
I would imagine if Louis was back on the show, he’d be causing a storm of tweets on Twitter. He could barely keep his mouth shut last season, so I would imagine it would be the same case this season.
Here is why I don’t think they will change judges…they are easily manipulated by TPTB and new judges may not as easily jump up and take the bait…lol. Again it is just my humble opinion, based on how things have shaken out over the last few seasons…such as telling Derek behind the scenes how great his choreography was but then ragging on him and downgrading him in scoring. That is just one example that comes to mind but I could come up with tons of them.
Well just have to wait and see on Tristan.
@Lois – I responded to your other posting about AMC and Hershey. Could we both be from the same area of PA? 🙂
Yeah, Vin, Ashly had been gone for seven seasons, comes back and dances with Buzz, and then drops off the universe again. 😛 I would love to see her back though. It just baffles me, we are within 48 hours of the cast announcement and there are still holes in the pro line-up, Even if Tristan is IN there is still one more slot left which I assume will go to Henry, with the outside chance of Louis or Dmitry…or what about Corky??? There very well could be an older lady in the cast and he has been brought back to partner her. I think we are still short a female pro too?? And with Anna, Chelsie, Kym, and Lacey out, it has to be another new pro unless someone like Ashly, Anna D, or freakin Inna Brayer is being brought back. 😛 It’s very intriguing…Haha
Sandy, I am from McAlisterville, which is about an hour northwest of Harrisburg. Other places I have lived are Enola, Elizabethville, Halifax, and Mechanicsburg. My late husband, Ken, who died from cancer on May 23, 2001, was from Elizabethville.
Thanks Lois. I am from Lancaster County. 🙂
Sandy, have been there many times to Rockvale Square, Dutch Wonderland, American Music theater, some of the restaurants there, to the QVC outlet, many other things.
(Thanks Lois for the picture link. I added to the new post on Maks and Val today)
Such a small world, Lois. These attractions are right out my back door. 🙂
@Cidra If they hired new judges they’d run the risk of them being less popular. If the new judges aren’t popular they might get fewer viewers. It is best to leave well enough alone in their eyes.
Thanks, Lindsey. Guess we just see it differently because I don’t think the judges are what bring viewers in or keep them watching the show. From my point of view they’re kind of a sideshow. Viewers disagree with them or look to them for guidance on how the couples did (which is a *bad* idea), but to me, they’re pretty irrelevant to the success of the show.
Lynne, In some ways, I think new judges might be even easier for TPTB to manipulate than the ones we currently have. Our 3 Stooges feel they’ve developed a following on the show. Whereas new ones have no fan base. So they owe their jobs to TPTB who can say to them “do what I tell you because I gave you this job and I can replace you since nobody out there in TV-land is invested in you.” Yes, I know, my conspiracy theory bone has run amok.
OK, enough about the judges, they’re boring. Much more fun to speculate about the celebs and pros. 🙂
Cidra – I’m a little afraid of beating a dead horse here, but I’ll go one more post.. 😉 IIRC, PH’s 4-part “How to Fix DWTS” post went into detail about (among other things) the judging, how capricious it is, etc. I just don’t see how DWTS fixes that while keeping the same 3 Stooges that have been doing it….
And with that, I’m back to agreeing with you – judges are boring, what about the celebs & pros? 🙂
Val seems very happy with his partner lol.
I’m curious as to what this surprise is. DWTS tweeted this:
“@DancingABC: Can’t wait for Tuesday’s cast announcement on @GMA? Watch The #Oscars on ABC for a special surprise TONIGHT!”
Haha, Sally, go ahead, beat the poor horse, it’s dead and won’t know the difference. Ugh, that’s gross :shudder: can’t believe an animal lover like me just wrote that. I am completely on your side when it comes to wanting a clean sweep of the judges’ table for the reasons you (and PH in Part 4 of her open letter) mention. Our only point of contention is which Stooge to keep if we had to keep one of our existing three. I’m definitely with you in the “throw the bums out” camp.
Thanks, Grant. Guess I’ll be tuning into the Oscars tonight. Hmmm, on second thought, that seems like a lot of work. The incoherent and interminable acceptance speeches really get on my last nerve. Maybe I’ll just wait for PureDWTS to tell me about it.
Hmmm….now Grant, this is a valuable tweet.
Just saw George Clooney say he was thinking about DWTS. Pretty sure he was joking, but I did swoon a bit. 🙂
@Grant
My guess is they’ll show a commercial with voiceovers of the new cast.
LOL, PH, if Mr. Clooney was on, I think a whole lot of us would be peeing on the dance floor 🙂
HEHE Heidi, YAY!!! I think I finally get it lol. I hope it’s a thirteenth couple. But that’s a long shot.
this surprise must be something big because Cheryl is chiming in. I’m getting anxious.
I hate the fact that Anna is not on the show this season. She is so sweet and I feel like because she is not a loud-mouth and does not get haughty with her dance partners that ABC canned her. She is one of the best dancers among the pros and she has proven that she can take someone to the top (Evan Lysacek) but unfortunately the producers consistently pair Anna with men in their 50s with a questionably sized fan base. It is patently unfair and it makes me realize why Edyta quit the show, I think she saw it and realized she had no realistic chance of winning because of producer sabotage/bias.
Anyway I feel that when Louis was dropped that it allowed producers to start systematically removing the people that Louis had helped get hired, people like Anna. The whole thing stinks. ABC is desperately trying to get ratings back into the 20 million+ range, like where it was in the Spring of 2011, but I believe those days are gone. They are changing all the wrong factors.
Short of getting true, current A-list celebrities, people like Clooney or Pitt or Gosling or Bradley Cooper I just can’t see the show drastically improving ratings or even getting back to what they were. I believe the show has peaked in terms of general public interest and that now the truly faithful are left watching.
I love this show but Anna Trebunskaya was a big reason for that. The truth is I have a large crush on her. Without her being on the show I have no more reason to watch, save Tom Bergeron’s hilarious quips between dances. Seriously, that guy is the penultimate television host!
FIRST CELEBRITY HAS BEEN REVEALED : Jacoby Jones (Baltimore Ravens)
$10 says Jacoby Jones is paired with Cheryl. She always seems to get the footballers.. and she also deleted her tweet.
Well, I hope he can at least sort of dance because the Ravens fans are going to keep him in way past his expiration date.
yep Jacoby is gonna be in this for the long haul for sure. And I agree Leslie, the first thing I thoguht was that he would be with Cheryl.
For the love of God…how many times do we have to say that we actually WATCH TV. Do you know how hard it is to update this site when everyone comes here at one time to tell us stuff we already know?? Good lord that’s frustrating!! The Oscars are the single most watched non-sports TV show in the world. Geez.
I hope hes with Karina shes never had a football partner as a partner and she has said many times how she wants one as a partner.
football player as a partner***
Cheryl didn’t delete her tweet https://twitter.com/CherylBurke/status/305858466856194048?p=v
Cheryl was the first one I figured would get Jacoby too but I would love for them to surprise us and give him to Karina since Peta and Cheryl have had football players.
I don’t know if I should trust wikipedia but they have Henry and Emma listed as pros for the season! They have jacoby with Cheryl! What do y’all think?! I’m happy for Emma and Henry if it is true which I think it might be. Thoughts?!
Wiki is usually full of crap until after the cast announcement.
@Cidra I’m with you on the issue of the judges. Its tptb who can’t figure it out. 🙂
I’m so relieved and happy that Mark’s gonna be back! I was getting nervous that the pro slots were getting filled and it took a long time before we heard anything about him. Whew!
RE: the judges
While I sometimes strongly disagree with what they say, I must say that I love our DWTS judging panel and wouldn’t get rid or change any of them. Unlike a lot of other reality competition shows, I feel that all three of our judges are articulate and have useful and specific things to say and offer to the competitors. There have been complaints that Bruno and Carrie Ann are not qualified to judge ballroom, but they have at least seen and been around enough ballroom dancing to give knowledgeable and insightful feedback most of the time. Also, on other shows, among the judges there is usually the mean one, the nice one, the crazy one, etc…but I feel like Len, Carrie Ann, and Bruno each show all of those facets at one time or another. I also find all three of them to be quite charismatic in different ways and are all very entertaining to me.
Wow…@DWTSGossip’s latest tweet makes it sound like Maks could be on this season and boy…he may have gone too far this time, if even he/she is commenting on being pissed about it.
Oh Lord. You know… the tone of the commercial spots leading up to the announcement tomorrow morning on GMA have been all about the rumours, and the “think you know, but you don’t” and everything. NOTHING would surprise me at this point and what it tells me? This show and all that swirls about it is pretty tightly scripted from the get-go.
PH…Mak’s agent Lizzie Grubman headed to LA early yesterday morning. Maks has been suspiciously quiet on twitter.
I didn’t see the tweets. But These shenanigans are the reason Maks has never won the MBT, it’s plain to see that Maks only thinks of his own glorification. He needs to get over himself. I can’t stand him!!
I do feel for Val, I was hoping that he could fly solo this season, and really show us what he has, without the Maks Cloud looming over him.
I guess since they shelved “The Munsters Movie” remake, Maks lost out the part of Eddie Munster, (just kidding).
You know what slays me about this whole subject? Maks has made one tweet where he says he’s back in LA and “#outwiththeold. And even his (and Val’s) publicist/manager whatever, has been uncharacteristically quiet. Boggles my mind a little.
Er…so you’re saying that “no BS, straight shooter, always tells the truth” Maks was part of some bullshit conspiracy to tease the audience?? Yeahhhh…really good idea for him to go along with that “Boy who cried wolf” image they are setting up for him pretty solidly. This smells pretty bad. I don’t think I buy it unless the producers come right out and say – yeah, we made Maks look like a total ass.
TMZ…he’s been known to “leak” stuff to them. Or Lizzie does.
If he had NO hand in this, he needs to be his characteristic, blunt self and say so. But instead…we’re going to get a media circus. Whoever is responsible…it seems quite desperate.
Nope, just saying that I think this show is scripted way more than I ever believed. I’m not even convinced he’s going to be back.
There have those that have said that this whole show smells of desperation over the past couple of seasons, here and elsewhere. Myself included probably. *shaking head* It’s never going to be the show we all fell in love with again. That boat has sailed, I think, quite a few seasons ago.
Oy vey, here we go again. 🙄
PH, what does DWTS gain by playing along with the focus pulling Maks’s publicist engages in every bloody season? At this point, there’s no way the show needs him as much as he needs the show. Yet he seems to have TPTB by the short hairs.
I have no fucking clue. The end. 😀
Wasn’t Maks supposed to “speak out” or “issue a statement” today about his absence on the show? Or some other type of over-the-top gesture to shift focus to him? 😛
Any chance Maks was out and now he is in, at the last minute?
At this point, anything is possible…this is by far the funkiest pro watch we’ve seen at PureDWTS. They’re out, they’re in, they’re new, they’re old, they’re everything in between…I’m not sure just what to make of the whole situation with Maks. We may not know for sure until the cast announcement…and I’m guessing GMA will milk the hell out of the Maks mystery for the two hours leading up to the actual annoucement, just like they did in season 14. *sigh*
QUESTION All: Do you think Kym Johnson was watching and tweeting about the Oscars last night from Austrailia or from LA?
I’m suspecting from LA which makes me really wonder if you know what I mean. 😀
I thought the same thing. When Emma said she would not be a pro, my first thought was Kym would be back.
Will we have 6 male pros especially since Louis just tweeted that he’s out for the season?
Vogue – To directly answer your question, I think she’s in LA. This tweet:
https://twitter.com/kym_johnson/status/305730436968091648
How many time have you looked out your window, or stood on the front steps, or been lounging on the back deck, and decided to tell the world what a beautiful day it was – at 4:26AM? ‘Cause, that would have been the time in Sydney… but then, it wold’ve been 9:26AM in LA… 😉
lol I agree Sally! Something is definitely up with that. Court just posted her thoughts too on this in the new Victor Ortiz post too. Be sure you see it. 😉
I might get in trouble for this question as maybe i did not read every single post here…but how do we know for certain that Kym is out? Sharna tweeted her the other day thanking her for the congratulatory tweet and she said she would see her soon…made me think that she was coming back. if she was in australia i don’t think they would be seeing each other that often anytime soon. I think Kym is on (unless i totally missed where they said she was out) if so- sorry…i thought i got through all 520+ posts:)
Please let it be Kym !?
Doesn’t Kym have a place in LA?? I don’t think that her being in LA is necessarily a sign that she’s in. If she is…they must have managed to work around her contract with CA – because even voted out, she would still be under contract through the end of taping, just like she would be on DWTS. It’s just bad business for it to be any other way.
Maybe she’s here just to do pro dances, much like Lacey said she would be doing.
I dont hate Maks, but i swear, if his name got called tom and he just pulled a publicity stunt for himself? Honest to god, that is a new low for him and crazy, and desperate.
I’d be okay with Kym being back and pairing with Jacoby. Cheryl & Peta…not so much.
Someone said something about Henry’s recent tweet about #BillyJoel #MovinOut and the song sheet he showed was “She’s Got a Way”. Some are SPECULATING it’s “She’s got away”…like he’s out now and Maks is in and has that partner.” Are there any ACTUAL CSI-type detectives reading here lol 🙂 I’m hearing that Law & Order theme music….dun dun. lol
I think you’re reeeeeallly reaching with that one, sheery. If I remember correctly, Henry has choreographed for some stage musicals…and “Movin’ Out” is a musical set to Billy Joel’s music. I highly doubt it’s a cryptic clue regarding whether he’s in or out of DWTS.
And I’m beginning to wonder if he may not be a pro, after all…as of 3 days ago, he was still retweeting the “Make Henry a Pro!” twittition.
Hey guys, gleb savchenko (sp?) From australia’s DWTS just tweeted he’s a pro
Oh yes…and he used the @DancingABC account in his tweet so it seems legit
https://twitter.com/Gleb_Savchenko/status/306089287546445825
Yes, here the tweet from Gleb: https://twitter.com/Gleb_Savchenko/status/306089287546445825
This Gleb Savchenko fellow looks like he’s be a great addition if his “pro” tweet means competing pro. He also tweeted he arrived in LA a few hours ago. So IF he is a competing pro then who the heck is #6? If Derek, Mark, Val, Tony, Gleb? are pros then if 6 isn’t Tristan and winds up being Maks I’m going poke someone’s eye out (namely Maks’). I guess I’m a little surprised IF Gleb is a competing pro that they would pick him over Henry and if they do pick Henry as well that tptb would choose either over Tristan.
So maybe Gleb troupe and Henry & Tristan pros? Hopefully! Oy, none of the guessing matters, I know. We’ll all find out tomorrow.
Please let Kym be back!
Well, he’s young and pretty.
Omg, what a DOLL!!! http://sgleb.com/site/wp-content/themes/dt-slash/resize.php?get_image=/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gleb1.jpg&no_limits=true
Gleb was a pro on DwtS AUS
Oh man, I am loving everything…what a refreshing shake up to this show!!
Now if only Henry is in?? And Tristan!
This is weird.
#372 # Chantelle Since Chelsie is one I’m gone. Apparently having religious values and sticking to them is not a trait ABC values nor wants.
I don’t think that’s it, exactly…I’ve heard off the show, Karina is really religious and conservative (I’ve NEVER seen her wear a plunging neckline or backless dress off a dance floor).
Whichever mod said: “The only problem is….the judges. Somehow I don’t think any of them will be replaced. And THAT is unfortunate because they are the heart of the problems with the show, be it because THEY are stupid or because they take direction from stupid producers. Drama….we must have DRAMA.”
THIS. Cause the judges suck – and I agree, Bruno is the only one I’d keep out of the three because his scores are usually the ones that always make sense. I mean, he’s definitely overdramatic, but he’s usually right on with his comments (though I’d appreciate it if he’d never act the way he did again the way he did when Gilles was on the show, i.e. when he took his towel and smelled it UGH, disgusting on everyone’s part).
And what the blue cheese was up with Ballas trying to scare everyone? I doubt he JUST found out he was doing the show.
But interesting how they seem to be trying to give the entire show a facelift. Because of the new faces, I have a theory they’re trying to create an all-Derek pro cast. So maybe some judging changes ARE on the way? Unless all the new people are scared of the judges and stifle the creative aspect.
I actually like the idea of Sharna being a pro – I liked watching her perform, but was always pretty indifferent to her actual dancing until I saw the piece she choreo’d for MJ tribute week last season – it was SO different and so interesting.
Dang…I assumed Pro, guys. I don’t know that for sure. Scanning through his twitter, HE should know to make the distinction. We’ll see.
He IS hot. 🙂
It is totally bizarre to me they would pick this, random to the U.S. audience, guy to be a pro here over Henry who a lot of people know and like already, isn’t it? Of course this is assuming that my Tristan is back. I’ll have to go watch some Aus. DWTS clips of Gleb, he may just be handsome with an “it” factor. I guess we’ll find out shortly. I’m getting the feeling Maks isn’t coming back and the Access Hollywood leak by producers was accurate, they didn’t ask him back because there’s a new guy in town, Gleb?!.
I’ll be unhappy if we lose Tristan for a troupe member and a completely new guy. Happened to Anna and Chelsie though I guess.
@ Anna R “Karina is really religious and conservative (I’ve NEVER seen her wear a plunging neckline or backless dress off a dance floor).”
Say what? I like Karina but she wears plunging, revealing, beautiful clothes on many occasions and looks amazing. And how did the Playboy spread escape memory. 🙂
RIGHT @Ashley L #549?
On the other hand…I think I love him.
THOSE CHEEKBONES! I’m digging him. He seems like that brooding seductive type.
But maybe he’s gonna be on the troupe? At least to warm him up to the US audience first?
OK, this looks interesting. A showdance he did last year with his pro partner, Elena Samodanova
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMsOu7IzA4Q
He’s got dramatic flair and a POWERFUL presence, and is in total control of his lady on the dance floor. (But I reeeeeeeallllly hope he isn’t as egocentric as his air tells me he is…)
If he’s gonna be a male pro and they’re trying to create an all-Derek cast…it makes sense.
#551 Ashley L – OMG you’re right, how the heck could I have forgotten about that?! LOL…though I did think the pictures were beautiful!
Holy HOT Batman!
I just watched a few videos of Gleb and he is not only gorgeous but definitely has an “it” factor, for me anyway. Hotty, hot, hot, hot, hot! Lovely man.
AND, wanna know where he’s from…..Russia! That’s right, born and raised. Looks like Maks just got replaced with a younger, nicer, hotter version. Here’s Gleb’s own bio,
http://sgleb.com/web/biography
You know I’ve been meaning to buy a new tv before this next season starts and now I’m on my way to get it. 🙂 Soooo excited.
Ok ladies, I know everyone’s super-excited and salivating over the new guy – but let’s keep the linking to a minimum. It just tends to get a bit out-of-control when everyone is linking to the same stuff and clogging up the feed, and I have already warned a few other people about linking to stuff about other pros. I think Vogue is probably already hard at work on a post dedicated specifically to Gleb, so let’s save some of the enthusiasm for that, k? 😉
Fron twitter:
@BooBooBear4U2
My staff has learned that Chelsea Hightower was forced out of #DWTS because of #SCD dancers transfer. Conflict of interest. #LIONSGATE #BBC
I don’t know if this is true, but maybe some girl from SCD is the last female pro.
Ok, sorry Court. Yes, literally salivating. Ha!
Can’t wait for your post Vogue. 🙂
WUT? I don’t understand that one, Glauber. How would a Strictly dancer coming to DWTS be a conflict of interest?
Oh my, Gleb is serious eye-candy. However, no matter how pretty he is, I’m gonna throw a tantrum of monumental proportions if TPTB cast him instead of Tristan. Maybe they were planning on bringing in Gleb as the new Mr. Tall Dark and Handsome to fill Maks’s spot and now Maks wants back in.
Color me confused too, Evaine. That tweet makes no sense.
If the SCD rumor is true, hope is Flavia Cacace (absolutely love her. She won last season with gymnast Louis Smith – who was bland, btw) but I accept Aliona too.
If it was a male pro, they should pick Artem (ex-CAI) or Pasha (who is incredible).
So would that mean Chelsie is going to Strictly Come Dancing in the UK? That doesn’t make much sense to me as Strictly doesn’t start for another seven or eight months. Why not trade her off next season if so?
Hold your horses, carlos. I’m not sure that the person who tweeted that has their facts straight. They’re also claiming that Daniella Monet (the crazy self-promoting chick that was begging for a spot on the show – check the rumor roundup) is part of the cast because they’ve heard a lot of “buzz” – they also seem unclear as to whether she was going to be a pro or a celeb. I’m highly skeptical.
Stop the merry-go-round. I want off!!!
This whole thing is crazy! And what about Henry – the *one* member of the troupe that I was hoping would make pro!
You all do realize that DWTS went quite a few seasons with NO Troupe and that Tristan, Maks, Derek and all the rest were “random” additions to the show at one time or another, right??
I’d love for Aliona Vilani to be a pro. She looks fantastic from DWTS tour videos (though that was a while ago).
Oh. Sorry. Refreshed the page too late. Still, on the off chance that DWTS ever does import dancers from SCD…
*tossing Xanax all over Pure*
The pro watch this season is so far much more exciting than celeb rumors.
Haha this is what im talkin about! I was wishing they hire someone w star qualities . Preferrably a hearthrob…lol . All my wishes are coming through, lol. Maks who? Jk
Just hope hes also edgy, and personable:) . Yayy, cant wait!!!!
I will just feel really bad for Henry if he is not promoted to the pro, he seems to be nice. But no question that Gleb is taller, which I am sure makes a difference too.
I always hated the idea of the troupe. Would have preferred they left the show the way it was before the troupe and had pros do more dancing. Sorry Sasha fans, but I was gonna smack someone if I had to watch him do another backflip during a dance routine. Or listen to the begging tweets of a few others who wanted to make pro. Annoying as hell, IMO.
I don’t see any reason why the producers should have to promote within the troupe if they found someone they think would fit the best in the lineup of pros. Just b/c someone is a good dancer, doesn’t mean they’d be a good teacher or coach for a celeb.
Ditto all over. The troupe has always bugged me, it just always feels like they’re interrupting the show and not in a good way.
It looks like Tristan is the 6th male pro from something I just read but not confirmed here yet so it doesn’t officially count as true yet. But I’m thrilled if it what I just read for the men: Derek, Mark, Tony, Val, Gleb and Tristan.
Ladies: Karina, Cheryl, Peta, Sharna, Lindsay.
One missing, if above is true, and I hope it’s Kym. If it winds up being Maks, then poor Maks because he’ll be an afterthought next to Gleb, imo.
I do like Henry but this Gleb looks to be a star! When Tony or Derek goes which could be next season for all we know, I’ll bet Henry is first in line. So refreshing on the male pro side, not so much on the female, would only keep Karina and Kym at this point.
If there is indeed a SCD transfer, I hope it’s Aliona or the one that replaced her after she hurt herself (Evette? Iveta? something like that)
On a sidenote, I love how Tristan is so quiet about it until the cast announcement but I hope he confirms it soon becuase if Maks is playing his odd little will he or wont he game and he takes the last spot, I would be mad.
I just want to say THANK YOU to the most wonderful mods here at Pure for keeping up with all of the fast-flying rumors and interesting tidbits! You ladies are simply the best! 😀 And, at 576 comments, is this thread anywhere near a record for number of posts??? 😉 It won’t even load on my iPhone anymore!
wow. At first I was like who Gleb Savchenko? Then I searched him on youtube his dancing with the stars Australia stuff didn’t impress me enough. But then I watched his competition videos….. WOAH I think he is amazing. I think he will be a great addition. So I’m gonna go into this with an open mind. But damn 3 new pros and we still don’t know the full roster. Phew DWTS Pro Watch Season 16 is the most entertaining yet. I’m looking forward to the season. AHH CAST ANNOUNCEMENT TOMORROW.! 🙂
I saw his name and flipped,Gleb.But his face…me gusta!Anywho so if Emma is in the Troupe,is there any hope Anna may be female pro#6.I mean she Tweeted that she MAY NOT be back,and then delted it,now she’s just saying things like thanks for the support.Guess we’ll know tomorrow!
I think the men really liked her. A nice size amount of her fans on FB are males. Guess they couldn’t handle having a Chelsie and Cheryl in the finals show down. They better not give this season to Derek, or Cheryl without them actually earning it. If Derek gets another Gymnast. The show is going to be rigged. I do not like these new pro changes. Yes we need some new pros. I was only aiming for Henry and Sharna, or Henry and Emma. This is way too many changes in the pro line up in one season. I’m sorry but, I would have rather saw a Chelsie and Cheryl show down. I was blunt on my last post. If they use the lack of votes as a way to send Chelsie to SCD. And Derek wins his fourth. That is not a deserving win. With Mark, Cheryl, Tony, Karina and a bunch of new pros. I get the ratings is a factor with the show. This is going to be a very unprofessional move. That could be very disrespectful to the fans. Who actually voted for Chelsie.
I’m gonna get in trouble for this but @DWTSGossip says Kym is in.
Okay, Now DWTSGossip has Kym IN! They have listed all 12 pros that are competing on the show, and Maks is not one of them.
Tracy, the minute you start chastising people for actually getting excited about the new pros is the minute I write you off as a troll and start deleting comments. Fair warning – keep it about your opinions and leave us out of it.
No Henry 🙁 dang, really wanted him as a pro, hopefully next season. I wonder if derek didnt come back if he was his replacement we will never know.
Tracy…I rarely say anything but I don’t see how you cold ever think anything for Derek is rigged. Derek and Shawn should have won last season…no one came close to them in difficulty of routines etc. Derek works his arse off every season and is just one of those teachers who can bring out the best in those he works with. Each time he and his celeb won they deserved it. I am not trying to be ugly but really if Derek wins it was a set up…that is bull pucky. Again I apologize to the mods for being so blunt.
Chelsie has a nice collection of males, a lot of them DOMs, on her facebook and in her twitter stream, but most of the female pros do. She also has extremely loyal female fans who are obsessively protective of her.
TPTB seem to be flying by the seat of their pants again.
even if henry didnt make it as pro im glad derek is back.
*blinks* Doms, Deena?
All is right with the world! Kym is back!! Woo!
Hm. Not as many changes as was originally thought. There are some definite changes, but nothing too drastic.
Which makes me happy 🙂 Whoo Karina and Kym!
WTF?? Chelsie and Cheryl showdown in the finals?? They couldn’t handle it? LOL!! Um, sure. Okay. Yeah, that showdown happens all the time and needs to be avoided at all costs…for some mysterious reason known only to you, Tracy. :::rolls eyes:::
All wins are deserving in some way, even when the person who wins, like last season, isn’t the best dancer or *most* deserving. I do LOVE how Derek didn’t even win last season and somehow it’s still being held against him. The idiocy never ceases to amaze me. Maybe when I said that Shawn and Derek were the real winners of the season, I was more right than I thought.
I think Chelsie’s fans overestimate her importance in the grand scheme of things. Producers have lots of ways of measuring popularity…and no, Design a Dance is not one of time.
@ Tracy
Huh?
The bottom line, imo, is the words professional and business are they key. Chelsie is a doll and I’ve always loved Anna but being a nice person doesn’t equate to “A lot of people are going to wished they would have paid more attention to her. Her problems was bad celebrity partners.” This is show business and you either have an “it” factor mixed with talent (sometimes) the majority of people see or you don’t. If you get a crap partner but you have that certain something people are drawn to then the crap partner doesn’t matter. If you have the “it” factor that I still think Maks naturally has but sabotaged himself with his ego and abusive behavior then that’s on Maks.
None of these new pros may wind up being great once we see them, we don’t know. But if they don’t, that doesn’t automatically mean that Chelsie all of sudden had something we all missed. Chelsie had plenty of seasons of chances to attract the masses but not doing so doesn’t make her unworthy. She’s a great girl and has endorsements and will be fine. It’s not the end of the world and Chelsie may be back in future seasons. It is what it is.
What in the heck are Doms or do I want to know??? 🙂
Well, I definitely know what Doms are and what they do. I just think maybe they’re a little out of place in this conversation. Maybe Deena meant something else.
Evaine and Meggie, I googled it and came up with “Dirty Old Men”.
Well some Doms are DOMS but I don’t think she was talking about the first kind, so Dirty Old Men it is! Thanks Cidra!
I’m beginning to think that Henry maybe was never on the table as a potential pro this season, especially since Emma tweeted that the troupe will be at the cast announcement as well. All we had to go on was him cancelling an interview on the same day as the announcement – maybe he was just told “Troupe has to be at the announcement, too – clear your schedule.”
Can’t help but notice that rumors are saying Lisa Vanderpump is on dwts and our newbie Gleb is now following her on twitter! Hmm….. it’s getting real interesting these last few hours. 🙂
Ah, Dirty Old Men, that sounds more like it compared to the old fashion Fifty Shades of Grey kind! I couldn’t imagine that they would be on Chelsie’s FB! 😯 Thanks, Cidra!
You’re welcome, Evaine. I was as confuzzled as you and Meggie.
Yes Grant…we know. Check “rumor roundup”…
Sorry Courtney I am a first time commenter here. Some of these pros may not have a strong solid fan base. One that can compete against the normal pros. All I meant to say was. This is way too many pro changes in one season. If this were to be Derek’s last season. I’d rather him go out with a bang. With a fight than to not have that much. I would have accepted Henry and Sharna. Or Henry and Emma. Being promoted. We still don’t know who all of the celebrities are going to be. Yes Jacoby Jones is in. But, I didn’t get why they put the commercial during the oscars. It should have been for a major star. If I’m about to chastise someone again. Sorry, but, it wasn’t a Commercial during the Oscars worthy announcement. It only confirmed what you guys had mentioned about him earlier. Yes, I’ve been reading things here on PureDWTS. I actually enjoy your updates, and posting things on the pros. What they’ve been up to. I just don’t think the show should have been shaken up as much as it has been on the pro side of things. One of you posted those 4 letters to TPTB. I agree with those type of changes. I feel like Chelsie is getting the raw end of the deal here. Her problem has been lack of real celebrity partners.
All these new abbreviations that have sprung up since texting became all the rage are hard for the likes o’ me to keep up with. I remember asking someone once what “FTW” meant, and after they looked at me sideways and told me, I decided googling was the way to go 😉
If I missed this I apologize but, Is the cast announcement Live, with the pros and celebs actually together? Or is it just their photos displayed on the backscreen?
@Sandy – I’m under the impression that it’s going to be almost exactly like the season 14 announcement – so they announce all the celebs, live and in person (except for any that can’t make it – Katherine & William weren’t there for their cast announcement), take a commercial break, and then announce their partners. Take another commercial break, short & cutesy Q&A, the end. At least I hope – I’ve got other stuff on the agenda tomorrow besides the cast announcement! lol
Thanks Courtney – I hope that is how it’s done this season as well. I prefer it much more that way.
While I’m still bummed that Anna and Chelsie are out, now that Kym is back, all in all only 2 new pros (and exciting pros too)!! 😀
I do like Chelsie, I think she teaches her celebs well. But the anger/criticism on Twitter, here, etc, I just don’t agree. And I’m kinda annoyed. She’s great but she has failed to do good enough. Not only in terms of taking her celebs far but also making herself beyond just likable and lovely to the general viewers. This is television. Moreover, a reality show. I hated to admit it myself but she’s just not that successful nor popular on DWTS and if the producers decide they only need her once a year, you can’t cry “it’s unfair!” and stuff. It’s DWTS, this is how they roll.
Not losing Kym is so great. I’m really happy we have her again.
Wow im so impressed w the resourcefulness here. 🙂
Good luck w all the pros and partners.
Thanks Sandy for asking and Court for answering how you think the cast reveal will unfold tomorrow. I hope you’re right because that’s the way I like it too.
Now that Pure has moved Tristan into the “IN” category and reported that we have Kym back, I’ll be calmer waiting for tomorrow’s announcement.
Hope Henry gets a shot at a competing pro spot next season because I do like him and think he has the potential to succeed in that role.
Well said, Wiwin, I completely agree. I have nothing against Chelsie–I’ve always thought she was lovely. Except, that’s about all I can say of her. Does she have technical prowess that blows me away like Karina? Not really. Is her choreography consistently innovative? I haven’t really been amazed at the dances she choreographs for her partners.
I like her well enough, but I don’t feel an attachment to her. That’s nothing against her, since I’m sure she’s a lovely person, but as a TV personality? She’s a bit forgettable.
Has anyone ever considered that last season. When Derek and Shawn were paired up. That she had already raised the bar so high. During her and Mark’s season. That it was very difficult for her to actually really show improvement like the others. Derek, yes he is a great choreographer, dancer and teacher. I’m not taking that away from him. I can say the same about Mark when he doesn’t have the attitude. Yes Melissa made some errors. Both Karina and Apollo did to. Even Kelly, and Val. Those couples didn’t make it easy on them. I do agree that it wasn’t my favorite season. I’ll end my Chelsie comments for the day. Why not a Chelsie and Cheryl showdown? I’ve been watching this show since. Chelsie’s worst season ever. That singer who was a train wreck remember that one. Knocked her down several steps. That didn’t do her any good. With Romeo and Roshon they gave her something good of partners. I thought she developed as a choreographer, and teacher when she was paired with them. They didn’t have a large fan base. I don’t think we’ve seen the last of her.
No, I don’t think DWTS would let go of Chelsie either. Like I said, I like her well enough. They probably just gave her a season off as a chance to introduce some new talent.
Yahoo TV is reporting Lindsay, Emma, and Sharna as the three new female pros. It doesn’t mention this Gleb guy as a pro being paired with a Celebrity. I’ m thinking 7 women, and 5 men.
Love Chelsie dearly. Dont worry Tracy, a big pos that they might rotate the pros. This is not the last of her.
Waiting for Dereks pos partner. Looks like Val gets aly, so no gymnast for big D. Dereks is too quiet and just having a good time, lol.
Emma already confirmed that she is NOT a pro this season, but will be in the troupe. Yahoo TV is wrong, and I’m guessing they were looking at the erroneous wikipedia page that so many were touting as fact last night.
I don’t know Yahoo TV’s record, but personally, I have way more faith in this blog.
And so maks is out heh? Well good luck to him and hopefully everything works out for him. He will be missed!
Tracy, I’m going to continue to ignore you until you can write in actual sentences as opposed to fragments. Until that happens, and I can understand more of what you’re trying to say, I”m just going to say: WE GET IT. You love chelsie and thinks she’s not been given a fair chance. I disagree. Get over that and move on.
Just as precaution and remember All, nothing is 100% confirmed until tomorrow. It seems like there is something always unexpectant that happens. So, don’t take anything as “word” until then.
So exciting. Bring on Season 16!!
Is this a rumor based site. Because there are a couple of FB places letting off rumors of cast members. And besides the ones you’ve got supposedly confirmed. I wouldn’t want to be the new pros. They are definitely going to be paying their dues this season. If YahooTv was right. How do you peeps cope. With all of the anxiety of waiting. And all of the rumors that lead up to this one cast announcement. I know I had all of you wounded up about you know who and Derek. But, is the suspense of not knowing bugging you. I did say that I was new to posting here.
A big thank you to Courtney, PH, and Vogue for the fantastic pre-DWTS coverage, rumors, and confirmations! Makes this time of years so much more exciting! 🙂
Tracy, you are what my old tennis coach calls a sore loser. You can’t handle that you lost your fave pro, so you come here and take it out on us and the other dancers. You are more unwelcome here by the second.
Thanks for the reminder, Vogue. I know nothing’s confirmed. I just wanted to point out that I have more faith in the excellent work you ladies do here, vetting the info and sources before sharing them. Those generic rumor outlets just grab and publish any old piece of crap.
Thanks so much Megs and Cids! and ditto for all you do too!!xx
If I’m unwelcome because I tried voicing my opinions about a pro on here. Then consider this my last post. I wasn’t being a loser.
Oh my god you guys this time 10 hours from now we will know the celebrity pro pairings ahhh I’m so excited! We should all give the PUREDWTS team a huge thank you for all their hard work and dedication Love u Heidi,Court,Vogue and the rest of the team 🙂
I feel like you mods need some alcohol to deal with all this craziness. I’m not sure this bodes well for the new season.