PureDWTS Season 18 Cast Watch: Interesting Things on Twitter/Instagram
So I know I’ve warned you guys not to read too far into who follows who on Twitter – but that’s exactly what I’m going to do right now. 😛 Do as I say, not as I do, kids! But for what it’s worth, in the past, we have been able to deduce some partnerships based on who the pros and/or rumored celebs recently started following on Twitter – and in season 11, we had a negligent casting director to thank for inadvertently spoiling the entire cast by following all of them of Twitter mere days before the announcement. So what interesting stories might Twitter tell about this season’s celebs? Keep an eye on this page, as we may update it if some other interesting followings occur between now and the cast announcement…which we will be live blogging starting Tuesday morning, hint hint 😉
Things to keep in mind: the pros and celebs have gotten much, much more careful than they’ve been in previous seasons – they know we’re watching Twitter, so they aren’t likely to do something as dumb as each following their partner mere days before the cast announcement. But they do slip-up from time to time, which is where we come in. Keep in mind as well that the pros and celebs could have met in a capacity unrelated to the show – just because they’re following each other, does not mean they’re partnered together. Or that the celeb is doing DWTS 😛
UPDATES: With less than 24 hours to go until the cast announcements, I’ve gone ahead and updated with what I would consider to be significant or interesting follows on Twitter (and now Instagram as well). Went ahead and struck out Paul & Blake under “rumored new pros”, since we now know our male troupe members (and some of you seemed to be irked that they were still on the list as rumors). And I know you guys are trying to help (and are doing a great job of it!) but please – no more NeNe updates. As I said below, she’s been about as subtle as a sledgehammer when it comes to whether or not she’s on the show – I don’t really need to add in clips of Andy Cohen “strongly hinting” about NeNe being on DWTS, or mention NeNe heading to L.A., etc. Let’s put it this way: if she’s not announced as part of the cast tomorrow morning, I will be INCREDIBLY shocked. 😛
Rumored celebs:
NeNe Leakes – was following Cheryl as of Tuesday…but appears to have unfollowed now
Meryl Davis – follows Derek; only recently followed by Derek & Cheryl’s publicist
Charlie White – follows Derek, Anna, and Peta; only recently followed by Derek & Cheryl’s publicist
Dan Cortese – doesn’t follow anyone from the show, but followed by Tony & Karina
Shay Mitchell – follows Val; Val follows back
Juan Pablo Galavis – followed by Witney
Cody Simpson – followed by Witney’s mom, Jill; has since unfollowed Cody (so many coincidences…;-) )
Sean Avery – follows Karina on Instagram
James Maslow – recently followed by Sharna
Possible new pros:
Jenna Johnson – follows Lindsay & Witney; they follow back, and Chelsie, Emma, and Sharna follow as well
Paul Karmiryan – follows a LOT of people from the show and from BWAT; followed by Witney, Lindsay, & Oksana
Blake McGrath – followed by Cheryl
Tweets That Make You Go “Hmmmm…”:
NeNe is about as subtle as a sledgehammer, just like Tony…maybe they’re partners! 😛
And then we have this interesting non-denial from The Chew‘s Carla Hall…
And of course, former DWTS costume designer and costume designer for Meryl & Charlie, Randall Christensen, kinda spilled the beans by congratulating Meryl & Charlie on getting chosen for DWTS yesterday…more about that in Vogue’s post.
And Diana Nyad confirms she’s in by tweeting this pic from the cast photo shoot and giving out a not-so-subtle hint…
Random Twitter observations:
Mark & Antonio Sabato Jr. (who has been trying to get on the show for YEARS now) recently started following each other. Probably nothing, but still caught my eye (and made me chuckle) since Antonio has been campaigning since at least season 11. #Bromance?
Emma recently followed Steve Martin. He’d be such a big get, I doubt it means anything – but man, it would be AWESOME to have him on the show 😎
Karina recently started following Victor Cruz, who’s been a rumor before. I wonder if they pursued him for the show after Russell Wilson turned it down (according to DWTSGossip).
Bruce Jenner doesn’t appear to have a Twitter account (at least not an official, verified one), which is surprising considering the social media presence of the rest of that family – and Kris’ total control over their lives. Then again, they are getting divorced, sooo…
I still check Ryan O’Neal‘s twitter before every cast announcement, just to see if MAYBE they’ve decided to cash in on his promise to “come back on another season” after he withdrew from season 13 due to a knee injury (Carson took his place as Anna’s partner). Nothing too promising, but I did find this tweet he retweeted rather interesting – and the timing would have been about right for casting time. Doubt he’s ever coming back, though – he seems to have his hands full with his son running afoul of the law, battling prostate cancer, and some bizarre lawsuit about a painting of Farrah Fawcett.
@IfEmmaGoesWeFollow brought it to my attention yesterday that Emma also recently (within the last 24 hours or so) started following General Hospital star Sean Kanan – Sean follows back, and also follows Lindsay as well as Rib Hillis, Elena’s husband. Not sure what Sean’s status on GH is (will have to ask Mama Spence about that one), but it does seem like we’re about due for another GH star on DWTS. **UPDATE: And a mere 20 minutes after I posted this nugget, Sean stopped following Emma. Suspicious much? 😉 ANOTHER UPDATE: Sean flat out denied being asked to do DWTS here…but his #sendmeincoach hashtag makes it seem like he’s game for it if he’s ever asked.
In her most recent following spree (which includes Jenna Johnson, Meryl Davis, Charlie White, and Erin Andrews), Sharna also followed Drew Carey. Hmmm…;-) UPDATE: Cheryl posted this picture from the cast photo shoot – sure looks like she’s wearing Drew’s glasses, doesn’t it?
And Cody Simpson’s mother just posted the following on her Instagram account…check out the hashtag:
So I’ve seen a lot of you mentioning Nicole Curtis from Rehab Addict on HGTV as a possible contestant – not sure where or how this rumor cropped up (since I can’t find any media on it, or any solid Twitter/Instagram clues), but she did tweet that she was headed to L.A. – which doesn’t tell me much, but I guess I’ll mention it here just on the off-shot that it’s something substantial. I doubt it, though.
Court’s thoughts: Maybe I’m just living in denial, but I’m having a hard time believing that Derek is really out, due to the fact that they seem to have actually gotten Meryl & Charlie and Meryl seemed like she had her heart set on Derek as a partner. I would think they would be a bit of a package deal (you don’t get Meryl unless you get Derek), but who knows. Wonder why NeNe unfollowed Cheryl – maybe didn’t want to look like she was giving anything away? Then again, she was anything but subtle in her tweet the other day. Can’t believe I’m saying this, but it’s actually beginning to look like Witney actually might have gotten Cody as a partner – pretty big get for her rookie season as a pro. Twitter gives me a headache sometimes. 🙁
Vogue: I’m with you Court! I don’t want to believe or can’t even picture the show without Derek? I don’t think I’ve ever felt such a dark feeling in all the time of watching Dancing With The Stars? And then there is Gleb. I thought for sure when he started recently following a model named Laura Alicia Summers and she followed him, that this might be his partner? *sigh* Oh sad 🙁 , but, there is a light at the end of the tunnel thinking of my girl Sharna. I have always loved Henry too and now he will have a chance to really show the world what he’s capable of. The Meryl and Charlie follows have me excited and add light as well. I’m also excited for how Karina is following Victor Cruz. What a cool get that would be if he were dancing. *holds on to the light* and remembering nothing is totally final until Tuesday!
Heidi: That Derek’s publicist literally only followed Meryl and Charlie on Tuesday (ish) is a mystery to me, since he started working with them last August. Weird. Why didn’t she follow them back then? It wasn’t a secret. But as soon as I saw Maks on the pro list I had the same thought that Kristyn Burtt did – if Derek’s out, they need a star. Maks is the only one who can come close to Derek on the male side of the equation. But the publicist thing still has me wondering. I’m conflicted. I will be so bummed if Peta gets Charlie – he deserves so much better. Like Karina. 🙂 That’s a pair I could vote for. And OMG – Steve Martin?? That would be huge. FYI – I expect to hear many cries of outrage if Val gets Meryl as that would be his 3rd or 4th ringer in a row, depending on how you count it. :::crickets:::
Just an FYI…Shay Mitchell is traveling to London next week to take part in an event at Wembley Stadium on Friday, 3/7. Apparently she’s then going home to Toronto for a period of time. I think at this point it’s safe to assume Val isn’t getting his wish of having her as a partner.
Yea i dont think Shay is gonna be Vals partner, they’ve both been following eachother from last year as far as i know! Shay would be good though, i like her, don’t think that ones happening but
Steve Martin, Victor Cruz, Meryl and Charlie? Any of those would be hugs gets. And if they got all 4? Wow. I’d be starting out by rooting for Victor I think, but really all of them would be great to watch!
I’ve loved Steve Martin since my sister and I used to giggle to his album Comedy Isn’t Pretty and watch The Man With Two Brains over and over (“into the mud scum queen!”).
However, I’m not going to get my hopes up for him to be on DWTS, even though it would be the coolest, most awesome get ever, and he would totally have to be Karina’s partner.
I have a weird theory about Maks. I wonder if he has stayed away from being as a pro on the show because he doesn’t want to compete against Derek. Once he heard that Derek might not be on he said “yep, sign me up!”. I honestly can’t remember if the last time Derek sat out a season Maks was also out.
I do like the theory that with Derek out they need a star aka Maks.
Not sure if it’s something to look into of not, but a tweet between DWTSGossip and a twitter page labeled “K Neville” are suggesting some woman: Nicole Curtis, from Rehab Addict (whatever that is) is apparently a person of interest to DWTSGossip. She could possibly be the second reality star for this season if the NeNe Leakes rumor is true. Some food for thought.
# Susan2: Derek sat out season 12 when Maks danced with Kirstie Alley.
I hope Sharna gets Charlie as her partner. She deserves a good partner.
Someone asked Carla Hall if she was apart of DWTS and she theyd have to wait to find out. I don’t know if thats news worthy or not though.
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@Nico – Rehab Addict is a show on HGTV with Nicole (a cute blonde) reconstructing old run down houses and turning them into homes of beauty.
@Vogue Thank you for the redirection, and @Sandy thank you for the info on Nicole Curtis
Saying that Jenna, Paul, Lindsay, and Witney follow each other tells me nothing. The four are in the SYTYCD family, where people do tend to follow each other. Plus, Jenna, Witney, and Lindsay all trained under the same umbrella. I know rumors are flying that they’re all on the show, but I don’t think twitter is a good indicator in this case.
Your Welcome, Nico. I looked around for something on Nicole, but, all I see for now (to add to what you saw at twitter) is that she had a dance lesson in August and one of her fans told her she should be on DWTS at the time. Keep a watch out. You never know.
Didn’t Victor Cruz have knee surgery around the end of the season? I know he missed the final games.
I think Peta might be taller than Charlie White, he’s barely five foot seven.
Are you sure about that, eyezee?? Internet says 5’9″. Of course, the internet also says Val is 6’…. bwahahahaha. Um, so forget the internet argument – Charlie didn’t look that much shorter than Derek and Derek is 5’10”. I guess we’ll find out based on his partner. Hard to tell based on him being around Derek – they were never side by side.
I think even 5’9″ would be too short for Peta (please god).
Then don’t bother reading it, Aviva. I find it significant that they follow each other, because troupe members often seem to get vetted by current pros – Emma joined the troupe because Sharna recommended her, Sharna joined the troupe because Peta recommended her, and Peta likely got chosen for the troupe because she was Damian Whitewood’s gf at the time. It’s significant, Aviva…but god forbid I waste your time by “telling you nothing”. :::roll:::
Don’t you think since Charlie can’t have the partner he wanted, Julianne, that he will prob end up with either Cheryl or Karina? I don’t know why everyone has their panties all in a wad complaining about Derek with Meryl. I def don’t see them as ,for sure, finalists or winners. As it unfolds I am sure both Meryl and Charlie have weaknesses. And as much as I love Derek and vote for his partners if they’re good, Charlie is a cutie. I’m gonna be torn so I hope Meryl is reeeally GOOD ! lol
Know what I love about these posts? That a majority of the time you are right on target. What is your accuracy rating again? Like 98.2%? Girl, I don’t know how your evil genius self does it.
I would also like to take a moment to thank Courtney, Heidi and Goddess Vogue for putting info out that may not seem like much (when there isn’t much to go on) but gets the DWTS juices flowing and pumped for cast reveal. Your hard work is appreciated, isn’t guys and gals? 😉
Liz was taller than Val last season and that didn’t stop them from pairing the two and we all saw how that turned out. So, pairing Charlie w/ Peta is not non-doable, awkward yes. Charlie might be a pairing for Karina or Cheryl though.
@Mimi because everything IS Derek’s fault. You would think, by the way other people talk, he was the born again messiah that allows people to starve, cities to crumble and allows human suffering and not just a guy that can teach someone who can’t dance to dance.
People are already crying foul and calling it cheating if Derek gets Meryl. Because you know ice skating is just like dancing. Oy, let the games begin. 😉
Personally I am glad that Derek is returning. But I can see where Derek being partnered with Meryl might cause an uproar. It’s not just the ringer part (because we have had plenty of ringers over the years) but the fact that they have been practicing together previously. Kind of like when there was some information that Sherri Shepherd was allegedly at Val’s dance with me studio before the season started. Some didn’t think that was fair. just saying.
Personally I would prefer Charlie and Meryl each have a new partner. Having the totally new experience goes hand in hand with the journey you are about to undertake. Just my opinion though.
I sure hope that Charlie is not with Peta – he needs someone small enough to utilize his great ability to lift them high!
Well, people are ASSuming that Derek has Meryl as well, and lots of them are getting pissed in advance….and are fans of The Fam. I bet all those complaints about Meryl and Charlie magically disappear if Meryl is with Val, Tony or Maks. And of course, even though Charlie has been right there with her for 17 years, he won’t get the same abuse as her.
Another day, more stupid fan whining.
Yeah, Sandy, but even in pictures, Meryl is dancing with *Charlie*, not Derek. Sounded like he helped Charlie more than he helped Meryl. Really, Meryl and Charlie are such big ringers that her learning ONE dance from Derek shouldn’t be that much of a help. Let’s call a spade a spade – these two have been dancing for YEARS, and not just contemporary, but ballroom too.
Heidi, his ISU profile has him at 175 cm which is 5 foot 7 and change. (http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00006260.htm)
Meryl and Charlie have been dancing since they were tiny and their performance skills are a large part of their magic. They just won the gold, so they are automatically ringers, but they have never competed against each other. That a large enough draw to bring back viewers from the DWTS glory days.
Oh yes…everything is ALWAYS Derek’s fault with Fans of The Fam. Derek gets special treatment from Producers and gives Len extra special attention behind the judges table as well, according to a really nasty tweet I read yesterday from a C brother fan. My Goodness, I hope Derek doesn’t read these things! I’d be ashamed if I were Maks or Val to have fans that tweet such garbage! They STILL haven’t gotten over the fact that Zendaya didn’t win the MBT last year! Derek could be paired with a rock and somehow would have an unfair advantage!
Derek could be paired with Candace Cameron Bure for all we know at this point.
I’m curious to know the actual heights of the male pros. Val looks like he’s 5’8″ to me, but I’ve only seen him on tv. Has anyone here met them in person?
So true and if he won with her, they’d cry “She was a ringer. Not fair”! lol I wonder if they will ever accept Derek is just that good at training and teaching his partners? And I’m so tired of the “he shouldn’t be able to dance on DWTS since he’s won before” logic too. I always wonder (and I’ve said this before) how they’d feel if someone told them that they shouldn’t be able to do what they are good at and born to do if they won awards? It’s always different then.
Hasn’t Carla Hall been one of those people who have been wanting to do the show for a really long time? Shes 5’11, so hello to Maks or Tony. Then if shes on, Nene gets the other one of the two I bet.
I told Mama Spence about the Carla tweet last night, and she made two very good points about why she doesn’t think Carla can do DWTS this season: one, The Chew tapes in New York; two, Daphne Oz is about to have a baby and will be on maternity leave, and MS isn’t sure that they could go without not one, but TWO of the main cast members. It made sense to me – but Carla’s tweet also tends to make me think she’s on. She could have easily just ignored the tweet asking if she was on, or just said “not true”, but her cryptic response kinda speaks volumes.
Vogue, I’d be THRILLED if Derek were paired with Candace! I LOVE Derek and as a Christian myself, would heartily support Candace 1110%. I follow a LOT of Christian blogger women whom are personal friends with her and I KNOW they’d support her as well!! Candace was in my area of Ohio last summer and had dinner with a few of these ladies so I’m fairly certain she’d have their support 😉 One even co-authored her first book in 2011! Honestly, I think he’d do better vote wise with her than with Meryl.
Hmm…Cheryl won back to back seasons in her first two seasons on the show. Mark has also won twice. Julianne won back to back seasons. Kym has won twice. Karina has won. Tony has won and Peta has won along with Alec Mazo in the first season. And then there’s Derek the only 5 time champ. There’s a reason for that. And it’s not because the producers favor him but because he COULD teach a rock to dance 😉 Several of his partners have had NO dance experience and yet he taught them well and won! I know..dead horse..beating it.
Thanks Vogue and Heidi and Courtney for all you do! I love reading the blog here now that the season is getting into full swing once again. I was majorly bummed out yesterday and finding out that Derek IS coming back made me feel much better yesterday!!
I started to laugh when I read Carla Hall’s name in the article. I know that her dream is to be in the show. I watch ‘The Chew’ and boy is she crazy and very enthusiastic. It be entertaining that’s for sure.
If Carla attempts to do DWTS she could commute like Sherri did and be in LA on Sat. Sun. Mon. and then fly back to NY Monday night….I don’t remember how Sherri did her schedule. Then again Sherri was not on very long either. It might be easier for Carla since there is no Tuesday result show. She is also very tall so Tony or Maks as a partner? For some reason I see Maks w/ Nene.
I see CCB with Derek or Henry. Maybe more with Henry. I’m not sure she could do the shirtless thing and those two can do the sexy conservative thing. Then again so can Tristan but since he’s not on. I kinda want Meryl w/ Derek just so we can get a Team Dough. 🙂
I personally don’t like NeNe Leakes or Carla Hall. Having them on the show wouldn’t be entertaining for me, but if they got stuck with the family, I will be hoping they’re gone early.
Derek could teach a rock to dance. I’ve said before, and others have as well, no matter who he gets, people will complain. I like the thought that Maks doesn’t want to compete against Derek. It make sense. And now it looks like he will be this season. I would love to see Derek win another one. It shouldn’t be held against him for winning 5 times. I’m sure he works harder than most at making sure his celebrity looks good. I would put my trust in him if I was the one dancing with him but not with Maks. No one needs to deal with Maks’ attitude and ranting when he’s unhappy.
Steve Martin would be wonderful! He would bring a lot of fun to the show.
And to all the Zendaya fans that are still complaining, get over it already! It’s over, you can’t change it. I agree that she could dance, but I don’t agree that she danced better than Kellie. Grow up a little bit and move on.
The Yankees aren’t hanging up their bats and gloves for having the most world series rings in the MLB. Derek shouldn’t have to hang up his dancing shoes for having the most MBTs. 🙂 (ok, not the same…but you get what I’m saying)
Sean did the Italian version of DWTS……season 3. The only reason I remember is I was in Italy visiting family at the time (best vacation ever) and they were watching it and they were like “American Actor General Hospital AJ something”.
And Steve Martin…..I would love that. He is one of my fav celebs.
#Cher, loved your post. Amen to the appreciation comment to V, C and PH for all the hard work. Just wanted to say how much I love reading not only the articles but also the comments here. Several of you manage to make me laugh out loud every time.
I’m a Derek addict so no matter who he dances with I vote for him, but I’m praying it’s Meryl. I’m also praying Charlie is not paired with Peta. I just love to see great dancing. I like ringers, especially when they’re dancing with Derek.
#KellyK, Do you think God cares about who dances with whom? I’m praying anyway just in case. I was bummed out too yesterday, by the way, and prayed for a miracle.
Seems safe that I can remove the neck brace from yesterday’s whiplash. Derek with CCB or Meryl would be a draw. I would love to see Charlie with Emma. She is so compatible with Derek in style and TV personality. She did a wonderful job with Bill last season. I think Charlie and Emma would also look good together. I am a Peta fan. Her dances with Derek are top notch. It will be interesting to see how Val feeds off Mak. Derek and Mak and Val were together last week in NYC.
Question: Did the ratings dip for the season Derek was out filming and Mak was top draw?
Cher (#31), I don’t know NeNe from Adam but from what little I’ve read about her since her name popped up here, she and Maks are likely to kill each other by Week 3. I suppose there is entertainment value in that — kinda like waiting for the multi-car pile-up at the race track. 😈
Cidra(#38)You should go read about Sean Avery, retired hockey pro, rumored to be on the show, how many week do you think him and his partner will make it before they are likley to kill eachother?
Mary – no. Nor did they did when Maks was absent. In fact, last season held steady, from what I remember reading.
Over the years that DWTS has been on, there have been ups and downs, but I certainly couldn’t tie ups or downs to professional dancers. Maks fans were all excited because they thought the ratings were up the week he judges. Well, if you only look at the previous week, then yes, you would think that. But if you looked at the whole season, it wasn’t “up” it was a return to “normal” – huge difference that some can’t distinguish. It was actually a bit lower than the “norm” for that season, but you can’t attribute THAT to Maks either. The seasons that I graphed by week showed that the ratings start at a high and then slowly decline until about week 8 when they start to go back up again.
I kinda want to see Meryl & Henry even though she’s asking for D but I’ll be excited to see her if she gets what’s she wants. It means more amazing choreo! I think Henry as potential and I see Charlie with Karina. I see Sean Avery with eithe Cheryl, Sharna, or Emma.
@Voguerista #8, damn did I do it again?! My bad. I tried remembering from last time – I contacted a few times but I have forgot, so sorry. I don’t see a comment here though so I don’t think I did it (unless you deleted something I said. Can’t remember :p)
LOL, Kelly! I took a peek at Sean’s history and see what you’re saying. He has potential to be a royal pain for his female pro. However, I’m not sure any of the female pros would battle with him the way Maks has battled with some of his female celebs. Sharna and Cheryl won’t take any guff (maybe walk out on him like Tony did with the Gosslin witch), but I can’t see them engaging in shouting matches. Emma, she doesn’t strike me as the shouting type either. Karina’s pretty tough too, but her emotions are a bit closer to the surface than the others. So her temper might slip. Peta would just look miserable and let him walk all over her.
Wow! Carla Hall’s height is listed at 5’11”. I am guessing the only 2 male pros that could accommodate this pairing would be Maks or Tony.
I didn’t know who Sean Kanan was so I did a little research:
Coincidently he starred in the Karate Kid with Ralph Machhio and I believe he was injured during the filming. I don’t think Emma would complain having to dance with Sean, he’s quite easy on the eyes if I must say so myself. I’m intrigued.
You and me both, Sandy – trying to do some recon to see if I can unearth any more proof of his participation this season. Sean also did the Italian version of DWTS a few years back, and was part of that “America’s Favorite Dancers” show that some of the DWTS pros did a couple summers ago.
If NeNe and Carla are both in this season, I already see them paired with Maks and Tony, respectively. I like Carla, but if she ended up with Tony I’d rather her be voted off soon (for some reason she also doesn’t strike me as the best of dancers :P). NeNe and Maks would be one heck of a show. I agree with Cidra.. those two would be killing each other by Week 3… but that would be rather entertaining.
It makes no difference to me, but since Sean Kanan’s done DWTS Italy and that other dance show, he ought to qualify for some “ringer” finger-pointing. Of course, that won’t happen since everyone will be too busy screaming about Meryl and Charlie.
If he’s a decent guy, I hope Emma is lined up to get him.
I think having Meryl and Charlie join the show is incredibly exciting, but I don’t want the excitement to overshadow some of the other great couples that might be participating along with them.
@Courtney – Thanks!
@Cidra – your right. And btw, welcome back!!
Courtney the pros are not recommended by other pros. You are way wrong on that point. They are chosen for different reason but always by BBC production – this is not through recommendation of other pros.
Sean K CANNOT ever be a ringer on the show because he won’t be paired with Derek. ONLY Derek gets the ringers, everyone knows it. All of his partners were ringers even those who say they never danced before. That rock he could be paired with is a ringer, everyone knows it because it would be an unfair advantage since no one else would get to work with a rock……
As for Sean A, I think Cheryl or Sharna would be good for him. Either one would handle him easily.
#Joyce I believe that Candace prayed about who her Pro partner would be so maybe she asked for a specific one whether that be Derek or Mark or Val (I hope not) or Henry. As I said, she has a strong following in the Christian blogging circles, and I think those women bloggers that I follow will garner support for her during her stint on the show. I don’t think she has as much pull as say, Meryl Davis so if Meryl asked for Derek, I’m sure that’s who they paired her with. So, yeah, in a way, God DOES care 🙂
Does anyone know much about Victor Cruz? Is he an NFL badboy? From his photos he reminds me somewhat of Donald Driver.
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Actually, Harriet, YOU are way wrong on that point.
You’re full of it, Harriet. I never said “pros choose other pros” – you pulled that out of your ass. I said “Almost all of the pros were recommended by another pro at one point or another.” Which is entirely true – the show tends to keep things “all in the family”. Whether it’s pros that danced together in Burn the Floor (Peta, Tristan, Henry, Sasha, Emma), pros that are related (Val & Maks), pros that trained together (Witney, Lindsay, & Jenna – who have all been trained by Mark), or pros that have been romantically involved (Peta & Damian), they tend to pull from what they know. Of course the higher-ups get final say – but they rarely deviate from choosing pros that haven’t already been vetted by their current pros. But I have a feeling you already know that, and are just looking for a fight…how cute. Now run along while the grown-ups talk 🙂
More examples – Louis recommended Julianne and Derek (and maybe Mark). Derek recommended Tyne. I’m sure that Maks and/or Val are responsible for most of the past “family” members who have since departed.
I can’t tell you how much I love people coming on here and telling us we’re way wrong when if we weren’t sure, we would say so.
We’ve been at this for a good 5 years now. I think we know what we’re talking about…but hey, random casual viewer, go ahead and try to “school” me. I double dog dare ya 😉
I don’t know what is going on on this feed, but all these updates from PureDWTS is getting me so excited for the new season. Thanks! 😀
(any word on Golnesa…(lol jk I’ll shut up about her now)).
@Vlad – With NeNe all but confirmed for this season, I think we’ve got our Bravo reality quota fulfilled…so no GG, unfortunately.
If you’re going to tell the people that write for the site they don’t know what they are talking about, could you at least enlighten us on who is in the cast this season?
Since you know more than them and all.
Its the polite thing to do.
Just saying. 😉
So I broke my computer on Tuesday and bit my nails until tonight when I had the time to get a new one. OMG….I missed so much. First I read the pro watch roller coaster…Derek, No Derek…and Derek is in to which I say oh good, but oh bad…he is really too good for the show, but I am sure glad he is on. Then I read about Maks. I wanted to ride the Maks roller coaster…but I wanted to hear at the end he got run over…dang I don’t think I can stomach him again. He is not so nice to his partners…before you jump on me…look at Erin…they had words. The there was Melissa Gilbert, she got frustrated with him. Then there was the dark haired actress who now does a show on one of the Food Networks with her husband..she just stood up to him and he HATED that as I recall…remember all the fits he threw. Meryl seems quite quiet…I think it would be CRUEL to hook up Maks or Val with her. As far as Carla Hall goes….there will be fireworks if she is hooked up with Maks and frankly I don’t think it will be of the good kind. She is tough. I like her, but she is tough. I just can’t wait until Tuesday morning. You guys do such a great job of keeping us updated.
I would be ALL ABOUT a Victor Cruz/Karina matchup!!!
What Anna R said! 🙂
For real Cher. Go all in. Or have you no balls? 😉 You do realize that ANYONE can sign up under a false name and email address and make any claim they want. So YOU prove that you’re right and we’re wrong. Should be simple, right?
Let’s fight over Karina, shall we?? Because if Charlie is on, I think he should get her. 😀
No, really, I think he should get her. If he’s on. And sources have been wrong before, so…
I agree Heidi. I think next to Derek, Karina is the next best choreographer on the show. Hands down.
And as much as some are crying ringer for Charlie and Meryl. A charming NFL player that has got some moves could definitely walk away with the trophy, just like that.
So is Tony still in New York? He tweeted that it is cold in NY & someone saw him. I guess he has not left yet?
Ray Lewis played for the Ravens, Pro Bowl for many years. He was involved in a murder in Atlanta, turned states evidence and given one year probation. Went on to play 10 more years in NFL. Don’t know much more. I have friends in Atlanta who know the family of the victims. It’s still hard for them. For that reason I hope the rumor about him is just a rumor. Don’t know much about Victor Cruz or Tim Tebow but either would be better than Ray Lewis.
Does anyone know if Carla is in LA this weekend? If some of these pairings end up as speculated, we are in for some amazing dances and interesting interpersonal dynamics. And to think, last week I wasn’t even going to watch this season!
I would like to see what Emma could do with a Charlie. As much as I love Bill and as much as I was entertained by their partnership, I would really like Emma to show what she can do with a partner that is…flexible. Karina is awesome but I think personality wise Charlie might mesh a bit better with Emma.
I’m letting my biased opinion show and I admit it, totally biased on this one. I think Emma could kick some booty with a young, athletic type partner. She can give Karina some competition. Is she the best? No. Will she improve and get better? Yes. I think she knows how to play on and show her partners strengths and shouldn’t be underestimated.
But again, I admit. Biased opinion. 😉
Joyce, I believe Carla is still in New York. According to Kids food festival she is going to be making pesto pasta salad in Bryant park in NYC.
Should have added the festival is today and she to appear at 1:00 pm.
Never mind about Tony that was on the 28th. I know he is in LA. Sorry for the question.
I noticed in a tweet or 2, new rumor? of Meryl possibly with Mark? It’s just my opinion but if Meryl and Charlie are on, neither of them might even make it to semi-finals without Derek to REALLY bring out personality and passion in Meryl along with some greatly choreoed dances, or either Cheryl or Karina to really use Charlies great personality and charm while effectively teaching him to dance well. I think there is more of a chance of them cancelling one another out, and maybe if there are a couple of other stars who come across well or dance really well, without the bigger pro personalities who know exactly when and how to guide them through the weeks of dances.
I think having them on could be so fun and a really big draw for the show if the producers do it right, but it could become a big downer right from the get-go, if they don’t . Again JMO Has anyone heard anything new today?
#Raine. I saw that on two different sites from two different people as rumor only. But for me, if true, a heartsinker. I’m trying to hang on to hope that Meryl gets her wish to dance with Derek.
Also, seems like a lot of people on Twitter (not necessarily reliable source either) think it’s Maks/NeNe and Tony/Carla. That’s all Ive heard. I keep checking back here with the ones who know first and best. I did look up a video of Carla dancing with Emmitt Smith on her show and she looks like she could become a real dancer. Not a lot to go on but she could move.
#carolyn. Thanks for the info. I was trying to figure out the Tony/Carla pairing.
I hope if Carla and NeNe Leaks are on this season that Maksim gets Carla.
NeNe is very polarizing even among RHOA fans.How that would translate over to the DWTS crowd, I don’t know..I don’t see too many people warming up to her. The “old” angry Maks would probably make an appearance or two or three, do we need this again??? Unless that’s what the producers want ( which would be a mistake, I think), a Nene/Maks
partnership is like a cloud of doom.
Charlie started following Peta and Anna BEFORE the Olympics so this has been arranged for a while if it’s true. I’m a big skating fan and actually go to live competitions when I can so I regularly follow Meryl and Charlie on twitter. Since they both follow so few people, it’s easy to tell when they follow someone new.
I’d rather see Charlie with Anna than Peta. She deserves a good partner and they can tie back in to the Evan Lysacek season since he is a fellow skater. I believe he is 5 ft 9 and Meryl 5 ft 3. I’m 5 ft 8 and have photos with Meryl and Charlie and he is slightly taller than me.
Meryl and Charlie are both ringers however, I think it will come down to personality. The public is used to seeing them together as a “couple” and now they each have to fend for themselves. I think Meryl has the edge here already.
On another note, I’d love to see the show cast Derek’s cousin Ross Lynch. He is a Disney Channel star, lead singer of the band R5 and well he’s Derek’s cousin. I think he’d do well.
Victor Cruz would be great too! I didn’t realize he was rumored again.
So Sharna started following Charlie, Meryl, and James
Did I read somewhere that this James is Peta’s bf? Or a potential contestant?
We’ve thought both, at one time or another, Sandy.
A tweet from James Maslow last week said that he got some exciting news but he couldn’t tell his fans just yet — but soon.
Who knows… I’d like him to be on!
Hmmm… So if James Maslow is on the show, he is a Cody Simpson type of singer – popular with the Disney channel and Nickelodeon demos, but maybe not with the older demos. Would the show have them both on the same season?
Aviva, If they’re trying to reel in that younger demo, the more lures they cast the better. So I think they’d take both of them if they could get them. They might have made the offer to both, hoping at least one would sign, and if both of them did, that would be a bonus.
Cody Simpson is a bit more mainstream than James Maslow is though. Cody has had a few songs that have been big on Top 40 stations, while people who don’t watch Nick have most likely never heard of James before lol
You guys do realize that both James and Cody have been covered on this site a good bit and none of it is “new” news, right? Just wondering. Some of you are posting like you discovered something new.
Not on Twitter but Instagram, DWTsGossip RTed it. Sean Avery followed Karina on Ig!
Hm.. Sean and Karina? Well I guess if anyone can handle Sean and his “bad boy” attitude.. it’s Karina.
It just occurred to me that there are 2 Seans rumored to dance this season, Sean Avery and Sean Kanan. Would they cast 2 Seans the same season? I hope not, too confusing for viewers.
They casted two Bill’s last seasons so I don’t see a problem. 😛
That’s right.. 🙂
Sean Kanan straight up said that he had not been asked to dance. He could be lying, but I don’t think he was.
LOL (not at you) I just think it’s funny all this talk about training Meryl & Charlie to dance. In the over-extended, over-talked Sochi Olympics we all know that they have had dance lessons / classes relevant to their sport. They are quick learners, can change their programs quickly if needed, and above all understand the pressure of performing. Thank you NBC talking heads. Actually, I am talking myself out of being excited if they are on the show. Maybe they should show THE TROUPE how to dance and perform without looking like a bunch of sleaze balls. Erin Andrews’ voice totally annoys me. This is the 1st season in a very long time that I haven’t been “waiting and waiting” for the big announcement.
#87 CC Well, it’s going to be very short Season for Karina.
Yall I wonder if DWTS will air any teasers during the Oscars! They usually do! Heck, last year they revealed a contestant!
Hmmm Nico, interesting how Nicole Curtis is on her way back to LA today. Still keeping an eye on this one.
Interesting to me that 5 of Sharna’s last 6 follows are people rumored or associated with DWTS–Erin, Jenna Johnson, Charlie, Meryl, and James. Her other follow was Drew Carey.
And isn’t Drew Carey associated with DWTS as well?
“Associated” HOW, Aviva? He hosts The Price is Right on CBS. Not sure how that’s connected to DWTS…
The only way he’s associated is that the Price Is Right films on the same lot.
Maybe Aviva was thinking of Drew Lachey.
If Sharna is with Drew Carey then who the heck dancing with Charlie? Ahhh I’m getting antsy! One more day one more day.
@Kashti – She followed Charlie and James Maslow at the same time. Just because she followed Drew, too, does not mean she isn’t dancing with Charlie. The pros do tend to follow other people on their season, whether they’re actually dancing with them or not 😉
Nope, I got Drew Carey mixed up with Drew Lachey… sorry guys!
I hope it’s not Drew Carey, he seems boring as heck.
In Cheryl’s photo shoot picture on Instagram, it sure looks like she is wearing Drew glasses.
Sure does, Karen. And another upside: she’s wearing Kym’s old Argentine tango dress from season 12. “Who Wore it Better?” might be back this season 😀
Well, the show is still trying to save money. I guess wardrobe is a good place to cut cost.
By the sounds of things the cast must not be too strong. Wait and see I guess.
Drew Carey would be Great!!!Do you think he has a big enough fanbase to carry him far, or the type that would take the time to vote? Or is there noway of knowing?
I think there’s no way of knowing… it could go any way, and that’s what I enjoy about the show. I mean, I had Bill and Leah as early exits last season, while Christina for the final, before the show began – and look what happened there. 😀
I’d be up for seeing Drew, actually. He fronts a widely-popular game show as well as previously having a sitcom for a good amount of time (as did Bill E, DL and Andy). I’m not sure if he’ll be on but if he comes up in the cast tomorrow, I won’t be disappointed.
@Courtney – It would be a tough call. Cheryl is looking mighty fine these days. It’s also the dress that Kym sustained her oopsie wardrobe malfunction.
@Sandy – I don’t think that was the wardrobe malfunction dress – I’m pretty sure that was the dress she was wearing immediately after her neck injury in practice. I remember because they bedazzled a neck brace for her that matched it.
@Carolyn – They’ve actually always recycled costumes – especially for pro dances and cast photo shoots. They just decided to deviate from that formula last year – looks like they’ve returned to it now.
Great observation! I think you’re right!
I will die laughing if Karina got Sean Avery, but if anyone can handle him, it would be her or Cheryl.
So Cheryl would have yet another Drew in her life. Hehehe 🙂
As much as I do not like The Price Is Right, I do KINDA like Drew. That could be a fun/interesting pairing!
Aaaaand Meryl & Charlie just pulled out of World Championships. 🙂
IMO, I’m thinking those are probably Charlie White’s glasses that Cheryl is wearing.. Now we need a clue from Meryl’s partner-lol
This is exciting…
We don’t actually know that the show is trying to “save money” – that is speculation. And they’ve been reusing dresses for many seasons now – not a new thing.
Witney appears to no longer follow Juan Pablo. I’ll be shocked if he’s announced tomorrow, but it’s interesting to me they way all the pros unfollow people once they’re called out about it.
You’d think if the pros were paying enough attention to unfollow someone once we spot it, they’d know not to follow their partner in the first place. 😀
Ooh, I think I might have found something good. I’ve contacted you. 😀
@Jen – Received, and working on getting it posted. Thanks for the heads-up! 🙂
So now Cody Simpson has a big announcement tomorrow. So theres that… I was kinda hoping he wouldn’t be a part of the cast now. If James Maslow is on, it would get all the tweens riled up (Rushers Vs. Simpsonizers… *barf*)
Not sure if the glasses mean anything but the ones in Cheryl’s IG shoot look like the kind Drew C wears. The glasses Charlie was wearing in a recent Olympic photo were very different. Can’t believe all this sleuthing I’m doing when I actually have work to do!
I have a weird feeling that Sean Avery is paired with Karina and then Charlie is with Sharna.
I could see Cheryl dance with Drew. I think they would be a fun pair together.
and again, Peta better not be paired with Charlie.
So happy it seems like they’re using actual ballroom clothing for the photo shoots again. I miss Who Wore It Better?
Drew and Cheryl would be a good pairing. He’s got a slightly goofy, low key charm so if “good” Cheryl shows up this season they might be an irresistible pair.
I’m getting really excited about GMA tomorrow morning. Sigh. This shows pulls me back in every season.
If Cheryl has Drew she will have another DL season. There’s a few videos of him trying to dance. And he has 0 rhythm of any kind and stiff as a board. After DL and Jack (MS) she’s gonna have to work extra harder than the others again. I don’t think Cheryl is thrilled .
Hey guys,
Since there’s so much buzz about Cody Simpson and what not, I really hope he is paired with Karina or Cheryl. I sort of want one of them to win this season. And Cheryl is looking mighty skinny and fit maybe for a younger partner (…ok maybe I am thinking way too much into this lol)???
Also, I perused over some stuff on the site about whether Derek is in or out. Well, while I think he’s awesome and has cool choreography, I really hope he is out for this season. I’d like to see another pro win and I feel like Karina and Maks+Val are sort of fed up with Derek winning lol.
I guess anyone fed up with Derek winning should work on making sure their choreography is amazing and showcases/fits their partner. Then, with all else being equal (ie: Val with Z., etc.), they should be able to win.
Fer real. If another pro wants to win, they should up their game. And I’m also sick of the “Derek always wins” bullshit. Anyone who can count knows that’s not true.
Courtney’s tweets are seriously stressing me out right now!!! I wanna know!! Lol
If Cheryl emotionally connects with her partner or simply just has fun with them, then it really doesn’t matter whether they dance well or not.
She had no connection with DL and I imagine he was about as fun as a partner as a box of live scorpions.
Sometimes I think people get too caught up into “who is going to win” off the bat that they forget to actually enjoy the process of the actual dancing.
I think we’ve seen over the past few seasons that it’s not necessarily who is the best dancer, will progress week to week, it’s about connecting with the audience and enjoying yourself.
Last season was so enjoyable for me because it had such a mixture of dancers in the final: Amber who is a performer, Corbin who is technically amazing, Bill who progressed and looked like he had fun and was fun to watch even if he wasn’t the best dancer on the show, and Jack who in my opinion was the most improved.
I used to have that mind frame “Oh Derek always wins” but truth me told, Derek is an incredible teacher and choreographer and makes his partners shine to their strengths. People don’t vote for Derek, they vote for the celebrity which in essence is what the show is about. Yes, there are some pros who are (in my opinion) better choreographers than others and also have their own fan base but ultimately it’s the celeb’s journey. Every mirror ball Derek has with his partners are well deserved because he made them shine.
According to conversation on twitter with Kristin Burtt someone says that Derek does not have meryl and his partner will be a shock.
LOL, just the person was Courtney I thought it was someone else and not Puredwts Courtney 🙂 -sorry.
I am thinking that maybe both Meryl and Charlie have somewhat newbie pros.. without MBT’s.
I agree, Jessica. Last season was so enjoyable to me because of the reasons you said.
I too, hate the “Derek always wins” comments. I feel that he is not only the best teacher, but the best choreographer on DWTS. He can make a broom dance lol. I am praying that Derek is paired with Meryl, if not, I would be happy just to see him on this season. I want Charlie to be with Karina. I have no opinion one way or the other about Drew Carey, I wouldn’t mind if he was on or not.
Vogue, do you think they will announce the pro pairings as well tomorrow, or just the celebrities that will be on?
Hmmm.. Derek’s mystery partner is intriguing to say the least. I was thinking Liza Minelli or maybe his partner is male this year??? Tomorrow should be fun.
I want to know if it’s a shock in a good way or bad…
A few gossip sites are now reporting Billy Dee Williams (Mahogany, The Lego Movie, Star Wars) has signed up. He’s over 70 but in pretty good shape.
Paula Deen?
My theory on the Derek “wildcard” casting.
I think it’s either Liza Minnelli (what an absolute hoot she would be) or Adrianne Haslet Davis, the girl who lost her foot in the Boston Marathon Bombings and guested last season.
I really really hope that Charlie and Sharna are a pair!!
And in a plot twist, Derek’s partner is Charlie..
Ok maybe not… But yeah I am very intrigued by this.. All I can think of is someone of an older age (the type of woman Tristan would get but seeing as he isn’t in…)
I see some people said the Boston Marathon dancer who lost part of her leg.. Idk about that. I wouldn’t think they would cast her as a “star” but stranger things have happened.
Ahhhhh!! I am too excited for tomorrow morning. It is almost 12hrs away!
Ohhhh I’m so excited for the cast reveal y’all…but I just went to dwtsgossip who is my SECOND favorite DWTS source 😉 and It appears Rumor Fix is supposedly leaking the cast. I havn’t look at the cast yet though but I’m probably not going to be able to resist. And it may be false! Haha but anyway I’m ready for a great season with you guys and am actually excited to see Erin, even though I’m sad Brooke got screwed.
OK, here is another bizarre theory. Bruce Jenner is supposed to be part of the cast. What if he decides to compete as a “woman” with Derek as his partner??? Strangers things can happen.
Sharna unfollowed Drew and James! Interesting!
Y’all’s comment getting me more excited dang freaking. TO LOOK OR NOT TO LOOK.
The only thing I’m seeing on Rumor Fix is the Billy Dee Williams rumor. Where did you hear they were spilling the entire cast, Zach?
Maybe Derek is dancing with Bruce Jenner and maybe that’s why he’s just dropped off Twitter. He put up with hate and lots of it when he was dating a certain vampire and this would probably be much worse in terms of the social media bashing-just a guess.
I just wish this show would stop with the gimmicks of all types and find some good stars and hire pros who can entertain and meet the challenge
Ya’ll need to stop reading tabloids and then trying to guess. “Dropped off twitter”?? It’s been, like, 7 days. In some worlds that’s NORMAL.
The ladies loved Billie Dee Williams in his younger days.
All this following and unfollowing twitter stuff is making my head spin. Bring on tomorrow please. 🙂
I bet Diana Nyad is Dereks partner.
I thought that DWTS was going for a younger demo?
I don’t know is Diana Nyad really jaw dropping though?? It’s probably likd Mama June or Laura Bush. OR CAROL BURNETT PLZ
Sandy, Courtney posted on twitter that Diana is not Derek’s partner.
I can not see Derek signing up for a season of dwts to dance with Bruce. Stop with these speculations and wait until tomorrow.
DEREK IS NOT DANCING WITH BRUCE. That’s the dumbest thing I’ve heard all day, and that’s really saying something. :::roll:::
Derek is also not dancing with Diana. Back to the drawing board, kids.
If Derek is dancing with who I think he (Not Bruce Friggin’ Jenner)is then the challenge will be met. Not only that but you will have to respect the hell out of the man for meeting said challenge. Sometimes it isn’t about liking the celeb. Sometimes you have to respect and give deserved respect for putting yourself out there and doing it.
If his partner is who I think it is then I hope fans in general have a heck of a lot more class than they have showed in the past.
Oh I agree H normal for you and me. Sometimes I’m off weeks. But for stars—errr people with fans — heck, they tweet something even if it’s kinda meaningless or a RT etc
So glad it’s not Bruce, he’s annoying just by himself —
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Omg Cher your post scares me…so you are saying the celeb is not really likebale?
Meryl and Charlie pulled out of Worlds today but more importantly they are already in LA! Posted photos last night on both their twitter feeds of an Oscars party. Same thing Evan Lysacek did in 2010.
Heather…Meryl & Charlie are going to be headlining Stars on Ice starting in April on their nationwide tour so how can they do DWTS too?
@Lisa I didn’t say the celeb isn’t likeable. Whoever it may be. At this point it is anyone’s guess. I know who I think it is but doesn’t mean it is that person. I could totally be wrong. Sometimes it is not about popularity and more about spirit. Therefore not always about liking the celeb.
Hmm maybe it’s Kris Jenner? Sharon Osbourne? Sarah Palin????
Never-mind PAULA DEEN!
Oh ok Cher…thanks..I was a little unsure but I get it now! I was hoping it would be someone with a disability like the woman who lost a limb & wanted to dance on the show since she had some dance background & ran a dance studio I believe..
And just like that, Sharna has unfollowed Drew 😉 & James too for that matter. Guess it looks normal to be following Olympic athletes
Lisa, no offense, but you’re about a week late and a buck short on the whole “But Meryl & Charlie can’t do DWTS because they’re already doing Stars on Ice!” myth – already been debunked. Evan Lysacek did the same thing when he did DWTS and it worked out just fine.
Courtney, I guess you can’t give us another hint about Derek’s partner? 😛 And btw it was my mistake thinking RumorFix was leaking the whole cast. I misunderstood.
Candace is retweeting stuff about her being on DWTS and not denying or confirming when asked about it. She dancing I think.
Holy moly can’t wait until tomorrow morning. Hope I sleep a little anyway. Now here is something crazy…but since Ginger Zee danced with Derek today…could it be her?
Lynne, Its not Ginger. According to twitter, Josh and her flew back to New York.