Jacoby Jones And Karina Smirnoff Will Cha Cha To A Youthful Hit, Talk About DWTS Rehearsals
The Baltimore Sun has a fun article up today with Karina Smirnoff and Jacoby Jones where they talk about their rehearsals. The beginning of the article is too funny. I love Karina’s sense of humor.
In a bit of an ego blow to Ravens fans, Karina Smirnoff, a dancing professional who knows all about the cha-cha, the tango and the waltz, has never heard of “the squirrel.”
“What’s that?” she asks Jacoby Jones, a Ravens wide receiver and her partner on the upcoming season of “Dancing with the Stars,” who’d like to work it into one of their routines.
It’s only Ray Lewis’ signature move, he tells her.
“Oh,” she says. “You mean the slide, slide, knee, knee kick? I’ve never seen a squirrel do anything like that.”
Jones laughs, but Smirnoff gets it — and knows exactly what such a move would mean to Baltimore. “Oh, yeah,” she says. “We’re totally putting that in.”
Lots more at the Baltimore Sun. Be sure you read how Karina made him take off the first t-shirt Jacoby wore to practice. He found out quick she likes to have fun, but, wants respect and she means business too (lol Loves this!). The link also says they will be doing “a very modern cha-cha, set to a youthful radio hit” on Monday night and they want it to be a surprise.








“You talk so much [bleep],” she says, laughing. “The [bleep] you talk walks into the room five minutes before you do.” LMAO
Thank you Karina!!!! He needed taming lol. Only problem….lots of people MIGHT….I said MIGHT get turned off by the constant Ray Lewis referrals. Laila’s butterfly move didn’t wow the judges, I don’t think the squirrel move will either lol.
LOL!!! So hilarious. *still laughing.
Based on reading the article, two things: one, Karina knows how to handle him, and two, he’s realized that this *may* not be a walk in the park – that he may have to work at this. Both good things! I’m hopeful I will like this partnership – some of Jacoby’s early interviews made me a bit hesitant.
Same here, Butterfly! I’m liking them both better now. Karina is working her magic.
Me too, Jimmbboe.
I also love, “Change the shirt.” Yeah! You go, Karina!!!
I love how she’s putting Mr. Superbowl Star in his place. She’s forcing Jacoby to give her respect and letting him know who’s driving the train. My guess is this is the kind of “in your face” coaching he responds to.
Perhaps in the next off-season, Karina can give Peta some assertiveness training.
Woo hoo! Go Karina!! It’s looking like these 2 will be fantastic fun to watch.
I agree, Cidra. Peta could definitely use some more assertiveness.
Love how Karina puts him in his place when needed. Crack the whip missus!
I’m really excited to see these two in rehearsal since we haven’t gotten to see it and also since it seems like Jacoby has adjusted his attitude since the beginning. I can’t believe Monday is almost here, finally!
That was fun! This all bodes well, can’t wait to see more. Love to see Karina looking so happy in the photos.
She’s actually tamer now than she was in her earlier seasons when she was a real beyotch, but I still don’t like Karina. If I had my way, both she and Peta would have asked to sit out along with their ex.
*been asked*
Karina is hilarious. Some great photos in the article as well. I think she’s at her most beautiful when she’s laughing. And she seems to be laughing and having a lot of fun with him, so that’s a good sign. I’m optimistic they will be pretty good despite the delay in practice, but I’d like to see some actual dancing with them. Did I miss their practice video, everyone else seems to have one?
whoa. what a great aricle! I love karina. i didn’t use to, but she is fantastic.
lmao Karina is hilarious, and I am glad she is showing him who is boss! They definately can take this all the way!!! Go Jacoby and Karina!!!
If Karina has tamed his obnoxious behavior and we see more of a humble Jacoby tonight, then I am confident these two will probably walk away with the MBT.
Tonight is Judgement Day for all the contestants. This is it!