Maks Chmerkovskiy Interviewed By 103.7 KVIL About Ballroom With A Twist And DWTS
Some of you have been talking about this interview in comments in the Wendy Williams post. Well, if you go to 103.7 KVIL, you can listen to them interviewing Maks Chmerkovskiy this morning since he’s coming to do Ballroom With A Twist soon in Dallas. Maks talks about winning a mirror ball on Dancing With The Stars, how much it meant to him, and how much he’s changed. He mentions Derek and how he’s won so many mirror balls that it must lose that “euphoria of winning”(wha??). He’s also asked whether he’s coming back for the next season of Dancing With The Stars and he says “he doesn’t think so.” Much more at 103.7 KVIL including an interruption from Maks’ publicist (you’ll have to listen in to see why 😯 ) and more dancing talk.
If interested in seeing Ballroom With A Twist in Dallas or a city near you this summer, see this link.
that interruption was awkward
Praise be to these interviewers. It astounds me that anyone hires or takes his silver-spooned, so-called publicist seriously. I think Maks’ entertainment career will be limited, but even more so with her helming. At least his lil bro seems to have wised up there.
Oh, and why must Maks evoke Derek’s name/multiple DWTS wins every interview? ‘With all due respect,’ it comes off as petty & envious and he shouldn’t pretend to know how Derek feels about any of the 5 trophies he’s had a part in. I also don’t get the sense that Derek connected his personal value to winning a tacky trophy in the way Maks did. What Derek did do differently is put the emphasis on his partners and not rely on excessive pimpage, showmancing/storyboarding/drama, winless whining, or colossal ringerism to garner a win.
He also busted his creative little ass to the point that he get nominated for Emmys – what’s he up to now? FIVE nominations and one win?? I suppose he feels horrible about that too. LOL. So many nominations must just make it less special…
Bwahahahahahaha….
This man’s behavior since HIS win has been nothing short of vomit inducing. He is really preying on the shippers, this is the only publicity he is getting after all. He will do this ALL SUMMER LONG.
I don’t believe for a minute anything is a coincidence or by chance in Maksim and his PR’s world. His friend Cody said on twitter he was celebrating at TAO with the two of them, nothing like the report that said they were there with two separate parties. He knew full well the consequences of that tweet. He deleted it on twitter/instagram but it remained on facebook.What a firestorm that created among the unstable. AND then he tweets a picture with Meryl to soothe those angry shippers, now all is well. You can’t make this stuff up. That PR chick is ridiculous.
Whatever it takes to make him feel better, Maks. I doubt MJ thought winning each championship win was less special. Or the Yankees. I am sure Meryl felt less honored whenever she when she kept winning those world championships. Get over yourself, Maks. Only proving again it was all about him. Derek won multiple times with so many different types of celebs and made them shine. His national tour is selling out and a big success. I knew the humble compliment to Derek about how tough it was to win five times would not last.
Going by the number of likes of FB and instagram, there are tens of thousands of people, for whom the relationship status of Meryl and Maks holds a lot of significance. Some sounded as if their lives depended on this relationship. Do they really have nothing better in the OWN lives? kinda sad.
That’s why they did it. It works for enough people to get them the win. Sad thing is…I think they would have won without making it about something other than dancing. And I would still kill to see what Meryl could do with Derek or even Val. But I would never take away Derek’s experience with Amy. That was more valuable than ten Meryl’s.
I think Meryl said that they are not dating in an interview a few days after the season ends(not surprised at all), so the shippers are still shipping? And Maks, you really don’t have to mention derek in every interview you do, you know, to some extent it makes YOUR win less meaningful.
I thought when he said that about Derek winning 5 times it sounded like a joke. And it IS a big deal that Maks won because it has taken him so long to do it! I could care less if he and Meryl are dating, whatever makes them happy, but they didn’t fake the way they get along. No one is that good an actor. Do you have any idea what he’s really like? Neither do I, so don’t judge!
You don’t like how we’re talking about Maks, Lisa?? LEAVE. Don’t tell us what to do or you won’t post here again. A big deal that Maks won?? Since when is it a big deal that the person with the biggest ringer in history uses showmance over creativity to win the show?? Especially considering that his choreo was uninspired. Was it a big deal when Derek won with a NON-ringer like Kellie?? Or Brooke?? With a plus sized girl – first African American female to win the show?? THOSE are bigger deals. Hell, Amy getting second is a bigger deal, seeing that she is a double amputee – far more inspirational. JR winning is a bigger deal.
Not really sure how Maks winning is a big deal…unless you’re all about Maks, just like Maks is. Quit drinking the koolaide that everyone is trying to sell you. Candace winning would have been a bigger deal.
I listened to that crap a second time to see if there was any humor in his comment and, nope. He seriously believes he is special. Silly goose.
If he had any humility, he would have publicly commended Amy, but even with the prize firmly in his grasp, he just can’t do it.
Lisa, go away.
Oh Maks you should just stay away from interviews. I try to like Maks I really do but then I listen to this and other interviews throughout the various seasons and I just shake my head in wonder; what is this chip he has on his shoulder and where did it come from?? This was just awful and so is he.
Well as is typical for Maks, he allows his friends to throw gas on the fire by posting pictures on Twitter of the private life he refuses to discuss. And the private Meryl, who likes to keep her private life private, sure has no problem with her private life being made public on social media.
Ette, I was thinking “foot in mouth” disease, but I think you’re right, it is a chip on shoulder problem.
I am getting a good laugh at the Maks fans who thought his interview was perfect, but for his publicist’s outburst. It is like watching the blind leading the blind.
wow that was awkward. I do not see the reason that “Lizzie” had to interrupt. There was nothing wrong with what was being asked or stated by the radio hosts. Maks needs to look for a new manager/PR person if he wants to see his career grow
Wow! That was the dumbest thing I’ve heard in quite some time.
What a colossal idiot Lizzie Grubman is. I had to play it back a second time to make sure I heard correctly what the crime was. Maks is what, a 35-year-old man and he’s been asked the marry Meryl question numerous times already and Grubman is going to interrupt and kill the interview.
Umm…newsflash Lizzie, Maks isn’t Bill Clinton, Bono or the Dalai Lama. He’s a dude who dances in tight pants on a tv show. You don’t need to act all self-important and shut down the interview.
Maks, if you ever want a shot at moving up, one step would be to dump your reality tv trash, publicist. She’s a joke among real publicists. And she proved it again. She’s such trash and so unprofessional.
Love the way the interviewers treated Grubman and the situation appropriately, by letting her know who was in control. Beyond hilarious.
After reading all these comments, I won’t even listen to the interview, because I seriously can’t dislike Maks more than I already do. I feel sorry for him, and thank god he won’t be back next season.
Maks and Lizzie are a horrible partnership from Hell. She brings out his arrogance and delusions of grandeur and he brings out her love for the tacky lowest common denominator. Ick.
Well, after reading all the comments I broke down and listened to the interview. Lizzie is totally an asshole and I wish they would have just cut the interview at that point — these people need consequences. And what was the big deal anyway? He was asked about the possibility of running away to an island with Meryl — THIS is what motivates her to interrupt? The thing is, I would guess that in some ways Lizzie feels like mom — you know, the person Maks gave his trophy to, the person to whom this thirty-something has to keep explaining why his life is going the way it’s going. Again, most telling is the fact that Maks has been so infantilized that he has no embarrassment about the nature of his relationship with his mom. I doubt greatly that he will be able to have a successful romantic life until he breaks from his mom.
His report about what he said to Derek after his win does not match what he actually said. It was about how exhausted he was and couldn’t believe that Derek did this 5 times, not that he feels sorry for Derek because subsequent wins can’t compare with the first. Total crock/rationalization. But beyond that, it’s also because for Maks it’s always all about Maks. For Derek, it’s about Brooke, and then it’s about Nicole, and then it’s about Jennifer, etc., so essentially it’s like the first time each time. Derek’s approach gets him that “first win” elation every time, whereas for Maks it’s one and done.
I just listened to this interview and got the same reaction as most of you. I don’t feel the presence of any “humbleness” but a whole lot of “selfness.” And, why is Maks even mentioning Derek at all at this point. I felt that Maks compliments him with one remark and then throws a dig-slam in with the next comment. He beats around the bush with double talk by saying he doesn’t need a 5 time MBT win, he only needed one. When a person talks like this they are trying to convince themselves that they are as good as someone that is an ICON. As far as Maks would like to have dinner with Fred Astaire, well, why doesn’t he invite Derek & Julianne out for dinner, because together when they dance, it’s nothing short of watching Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers. I’m sure Kenny Ortega would certainly agree with this.
The BIG difference between Maks & Derek is that to Derek it’s always been about getting his celebrate partner to the MBT, and not for himself. He just gets those creative juices flowing, and focuses on her strengths and builds around them. No matter how anyone looks at these two pros they are different as night and day in everything.
His need to trivialize Derek’s accomplishments was completely uncalled for and made him look petty, but I’m sure Derek would laugh it off, that is if he had the time to listen to an insignificant 5 minute radio interview. Maks biggest PR problem is he can’t keep his stories straight. His lines about Derek, his ex-partners, his reason for wanting to win etc. all changed from a short few weeks ago. The only constant IMO is his ego.
I don’t understand why Lizzie felt the need to interrupt at all…Maks was asked about running away to an island with Meryl, IMO it wasn’t a serious question, and he could have answered perfectly well on his own. It’s not as if he’s never been asked a question about his and Meryl’s relationship, or whether he’s going to be back on the show.
As for mentioning Derek, why does he have to bring that up at all? Even though I want to like Maks, he keeps saying stuff like this that totally turns me off and just leaves me shaking my head. I wonder if (and that is a huge IF, because I doubt it will happen) Maks ever wins another MBT, will he change his tune, and say the second trophy is just as meaningful because it was a different journey etc?
Lemons, do you doubt for one moment that it would be entirely different if he would win again, let alone 5 times?
Well, well! I completely underestimated as to when the TRUE MAKS would show up behind all this facade, so called “New Improved & Changed Maks” who are you kidding? He is completely obsessed with himself and so undoubtedly delusional about his future endeavors as a Pro Dancer / Coach / Choreographer. He should listen to his Heart ( wherever it’s located ) and not so much to his Pea Green with Envy and totally selfish attitude. So classy of Derek to genuinely congratulate you on TV the evening that you, Maks won!! I witnessed Derek’s attitude and body language, he showed support towards you Maks and now that a few weeks have passed by, your true personality is showing thru. You’re so toxic. In my eyes you may have won the Mirror Ball, but the true winners here are Meryl, Amy Purdy, Candace and Derek for sure. You’re such a looser!! How sad for you… Take a class on how NOT to let your Ego get the best of you!!!!
OMG that publicist. Lizzie. You got yourself a good one Maks. You might want to look for proper representation.
Perhaps it can once again be chucked up to Maks’ overall inability to make good word choices, but really, Maks feels bad for Derek?!! You feel bad for the person who’s helped celebrities of different dance abilities win the trophy? Who’s done that incredibly hard work that you talked about right after the finale 5 times? Who’s run out of shelf space for his trophies plus Emmy? Who knows better than to let the show be about him winning but more about showcasing his partner and them winning? Who knows how hard his partner has worked and how much winning would mean to them and to be the one who helped them achieve it? Yea,Maks, not sure you should be feeling sorry for Derek. I think he still cherishes each win. He just makes it more about the celeb is all plus he probably doesn’t want to rub it in others’ faces with talking about how incredibly good it feels to have won again.
This is exactly why I do not like Maks. These snod comments about Derek. See Maks there is a difference between you and Derek. For you its me me me. But Derek Makes it about his partners. I agree Lizzie is an idiot.
At the risk of entering the land of the tin foil hat…perhaps Lizzie made a big stink just to draw even MORE attention to it?? She’s always kinda been about the lowest common denominator.
She’s so tabloidish and dramatic, it wouldn’t surprise me.
That’s how stupid Lizzie is. As if Lizzie needs anymore help attracting attention to herself, forget Maks.
This from a woman whose career tanked back when she ran her SUV into 16 people in the Hamptons and went to jail for it and settled multiple lawsuits. And she yelled at them before she tried to run them over, “F**k you, white trash.” Maybe, in retrospect, she was yelling that at herself while looking in the rearview mirror. If I’m not mistaken, Val is smart enough not to be repped by her.
Why don’t I remember Derek going on these publicity rounds post-wins? Was I not paying attention, or was it that he had already moved on to his next project?
(Mostly an honest question – some snideness is included…)
I am sure that Lizzie interrupted with the sole intention of drawing attention to it, and to herself, and it’s all a part of the act. I do hope Maks finds himself some better representation – maybe the right PR rep could do wonders to make him more self-aware.
This interview makes me love and appreciate Sue Madore so much more , she lets Derek’s talent do the all the talking for him instead of flaunting his d*ck in a tabloid magazine
#34 Figamentation I totally agree with you about Lizzie trying to draw attention to situation and herself. I guess she thought reacting like she did would make people suspect Meryl and Maks are dating and keep the rumors going. Seems like she’ll do anything to keep Maks’ name in the headlines even if it’s negative.
Also, did Maks unfollow Charlie White on twitter or am I just imagining things?
#36 Cassey, Maks has never followed Charlie in a first place. He unfollowed Julianne.
Of course Lizzie did it on purpose to make people think something is going on between Meryl and Maks. She’ll take whatever morsel she can get after Meryl ruined all her plans with her denial on Wendy’s show.
#37 alicia my mistake. I thought at one point he followed Charlie during the season.
Lurker, I think he did move on to his next project.
Sue is better than Lizzie but sometimes I feel Sue doesn’t do enough for Derek. For his talent, I feel he should have more opportunities and attention, hopefully his book and pr for that will be solid.
In this magazine Maks was quoted saying something about how he cherishs all his other partners but Meryl is more special because she got him the trophy. Were in recent interviews with other pros when they were asked who there favorite past partners they always dont say the person they won with. Like last summer Karina said her favorite partner was Ralph Macchio yet she won with Jr. Kym said Jerry Springer yet winning with Hines and Donny. Cheryl said Jack and Emmitt. Only winning with Emmitt didnt mention Drew. After they all star season derek tweeted about how that was the most memorable season to date yet him and shawn didnt win. My point Maks is way more about winning and the trophy, not the journey or friendships you build on the show. Were the other pros seem to not put so much value, worth in a tacky trophy.
#41 Kelly, She got HIM the trophy. He didn’t get her the trophy. That’s all you need to know.
Answering seriously, Lurker….Derek moves on quickly. 🙂
Sue can ONLY do what Derek allows her to do. She works for Derek, period. Look at the difference between Cheryl and Derek, both repped by Sue. Cheryl gets more PR, but she’s hardly more popular. Both get a higher quality representation than Maks does, that’s for sure.
#35 Tori
HAHAHA how is that publicity move supposed to command respect from others?
LOL WOW Maks obviously has some serious insecurities to bring up Derek. Lizzie and Maks deserve each other 😀 There is a reason why some people go farther in life. It all depends on the choices you make. Maks has a penchant for faux pas than pas de deux.
I was checking out Sue’s twitter. She seems to like Charlie. 🙂
@Kate: who doesn’t? 🙂
Derek doesn’t have the time for things like the People spread. He’s got too many other things going for him. He just chooses to do them in places I can’t get to 🙁
Hm. I checked out her twitter. She really does like Charlie. She even ha a pic of him in her twitter board. Have you all seen Charlie’s new
haircut?
I really, really dislike Maks ONTH. So arrogant. He will be milking this MBT for years.
Yes, Ria- how could anyone miss that haircut? It made it to the celeb news sites. It looks awesome. He should take this opportunity to revamp his image and skate shows with Tanith instead. They would make a really attractive team. I was against that idea but it is sounding like a good plan. Every time he is in an interview with Meryl, all they want to talk about is if she is shagging Maks. Even their own skating fans are getting ridiculous with this disturbing and classless obsession.
Ria, Yep, I’ve seen Charlie’s new do, and I like it. Of course, I love the golden mop too, but this is a good “off season” look for him.
Ugh. How true. What is this obsession with M&M? Knowing about him all these years I just can never see the big deal about him. I don’t even find him attractive at all and his demeanor completely turns me off!
However much we wish it Meryl and Charlie is a business partnership. They have a lot of endorsements and I don’t think they can afford to skate with another partner right now.
OT He looks very handsome with his new haircut. Meryl mentioned that he has been chomping for years to cut it but Marina their coach would not let him. I miss his curls though.
He cuts it every year, sometimes shorter than other times. He is lucky to be able to look good in both looks…HAHA works out good for a change for the year.
I’m just expressing some wishful thinking due to the constant M&M shoved at us even after DWTS being over. I don’t see even a 0.1% chance of Tanith and Charlie ever skating together.
I don’t get the fascination with Maks either. I hope it dies off sooner than later.
Lizzie Grubman will milk this M&M thing as long as she can. Now that Meryl seems to be a willing participant I expect it to last at least through the summer.
Wish I could see why so many are crazy about Maks. I have looked at him from every possible angle and I see nothing attractive about him. His attitude stinks, personality is unattractive, and he turns me off with his looks. No sex appeal! Now Derek on the other hand. He has it all! Derek is one classy guy! For Maks to attack Derek reveals that Maks knows this too and it bothers him immensely.
I think he is very envious of Derek’s success. He probably thought when he started at DWTS that it will be “his show”. Too bad his talent
did not measure up to Derek’s. And that Emmy I’m sure is making him
feel worse.
I would have glossed over that interview, but for the smack against:Derek. Maks is obviously envious. I believe he thought he would make the big time, meaning, becoming a multi-millionaire by now. Instead, he is watching Derek do it. The difference is Derek is doing it because he has a vision, he is not chasing the almighty dollar. I still don’t understand how so many women didn’t see through his games last season.
I apologize in advance for sounding so “new age.” Maks is being goaded into learning/realizing/discovering some lessons/truths. In his view, Val usurped his position in the family, and now Derek has usurped his position on the show. By his own words we know he feels pushed by his mother to be more “successful.” Years ago I learned that some goals can’t be targeted directly. They can only be generated as by-products of something else; the individual’s responsibility is to stick with what is known to be of value. I think Derek lives this way. He clearly arrived at this on DWTS. He abandoned “strategy” and focused on the emotional and technical quality of the dances, which, when all is said and done, is what remains on youtube. His “success” has come as a by-product of keeping his focus on what he knows is of intrinsic value. Maks is beyond clueless about this concept. He is stuck in Einstein’s definition of insanity, doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. He needs to change the fundamental character of the energy that animates his being. The fact that he still feels the need to swipe at Derek is an indication of how hollow this recent “victory” was. To me it is more desperation than envy, but just as unattractive.
OK. New age rant over.
#57
Susan
One has to first recognize that they have a problem in order fix it. His humongous ego will never let him get to that point. I don’t see any hope.
I totally agree. To me that’s what makes him “beyond clueless.”
Re: #57 – The really sad thing is, all the manipulations by TPTB (which got Maks his MB) and the pass the judges gave him allowed him to continue with the same behavior (essentially, though maybe slightly less than some seasons) and get the win. I honestly don’t think M&M would have won without all the pimpage, given the choreo they actually did, etc.
#60
I agree. It was so shamelessly obvious. This victory does nothing to diminish his overinflated ego. It just ballooned up some more. LOL
I think she might be representing Charlie, actually. Her company takes care of Kristi Y, I believe.
Not only that, Kate/Susan, it seems he pretty much demanded that the SHOW change what it was doing (“Give me a better partner”) so he could win, instead of making changes to himself. I don’t think he changed himself much at all.
As far as “showmances” goes, I absolutely hope we don’t have to suffer through any in the fall season. Because, it took away from the focus on pushing Meryl into a higher level of performance where she would be challenged more and we would get to see what the extent of her technical skills as well as acting performance. I wonder if she evens knows that the “showmancing” took away from her talents, and caused total focusing on Maks. I starting out voting for her and Amy, until the “showmance” started.
I agree, Maks didn’t change one bit. He was probably told he had to quiet down and act respectful to everyone in return for giving Maks a sure-win partner that would guarantee his win. He is who he is and he doesn’t want to change, not after 35 years of being this Maks. I think Mom and gramma has played a part in the making of Maks. (mommy & gramma’s boy)
Princess Heidi, Meryl and Charlie are repped by IMG and their PR person is Hailey Ohnuki. Sue does represent a few skaters like Kristi, Dorothy Hamill.
Anyway, seems like she really, really likes Charlie coz she sends him tweets quite a lot but I don’t think she tweets Meryl.
PH
I never realized that. It makes sense. It seems like she was tweeting about both of them, but it has been mostly Charlie of late. 😀
HAHA, yes he did change the show. And this time the show used his tantrums to his advantage by making everyone feel sorry for him. He checked every box which confirmed that he was the same old Maks.
#Susan
I loved your statement and completely agree that “Derek’s success comes as a by-product of keeping his focus on what he knows is of intrinsic value.” He has commented about his goal not being about his winning, but about his partner’s success, growth and learning. He wants them to discover more of what they are capable of.
It reminded me of what he said to Kellie during week 9 rehearsals, “The key to winning, EVEN IF YOU DON’T WIN, is to know that you did everything you possibly could have done and you lie on the battlefield, exhausted, knowing that you could not have done any more.” One of the differences between his words and what Maks said in this interview is their differing concepts of what it means to win.
For Derek, the feeling of euphoria is not diluted after 5 wins because he isn’t impeded by not being able to duplicate an experience or have the same amount or even the same kind of emotion with each win. If his goal is not an emotion or even an MBT (although he obviously wants it for his partners) but something else, he wins every time. That’s why he could be honestly happy for Maks and completely at peace with what he and Amy achieved.
#68
Amy you bring up good points.
Maks reminds us that in his mind the show is about the Pro and NOT the celeb. The fact that he brings up his euphoria at winning one MBT versus Derek’s multiple wins, shows that he truly cares a LOT about himself. His previous partners were roadblocks to HIS success. Hence, as you mentioned, Derek wins every time…even without a MBT!! 🙂
Glad Lizzie got put in her place by the interviewers. That was just awkward.
Call me crazy, but I feel bad for Maks. Maybe it’s because I’m so attached to the memory of the funny charming Maks of Seasons 4 & 5. His ego has grown way out of control since then. It’s a manifestation of his insecurities. You have Derek, Mark, and even his little brother Val absolutely pwning him in skill as a dancer, teacher, and choreographer. It’s gotta drive him insane, so I guess he chooses to insulate himself with this off-putting arrogant persona. And I thought he was finally learning some humility after his win.
Unfortunately, he doesn’t realize when he belittles Derek’s accomplishments, he undermines the value of his own win. He attached a lot of self-worth to that MBT that Derek never has and it’s actually kind of sad. He keeps throwing shade, meanwhile his peers keep expanding their talents. I think he needs to reevaluate himself because the fruits of your labor should be enough validation of one’s abilities. The key to success is to love what you do. Maks always says “Derek knows how to win” as if there’s some secret formula to it. Except I don’t think he ever really understood the value of winning. I’m thinking of what Derek once said to Kellie Pickler: “the key to winning, even if you don’t win, is lying on the battlefield exhausted, knowing you did everything you possibly could.” Derek approaches every season with a fire and passion to create memorable routines and an open heart to form meaningful partnerships. I can’t count how many times his partners say that Derek’s taught them so much not only about dancing, but about life. And Derek is equally moved by them. That’s what makes every season so special for him. It’s all about where you draw inspiration from. For Derek, he’s motivated by his partners and wants them to win. It’s about the journey. I remember that Amber said she always felt like every dance was specifically designed for her in mind and she loved that. I don’t know if Maks shows that sort of consideration for his partners that Derek’s partners have said Derek shows. For Maks, it’s clearly been about winning for himself.
I just remembered something else in this interview. Maks was asked if the pros have an idea who their celebrate partner is before they start rehearsing with them. Maks said they never know who they have until the first day of rehearsal. But, it seems that I remember back in Season 16, Derek was being interviewed and he said something about he wasn’t going to be back for that season, but then when he knew who would be his celebrate partner would be, he agreed. Anyone that actually knew Kellie Picker before S-16 started knew she was the bomb! She was in good shape and great personality and just so pretty. So here are two totally different pro dancers saying the opposite, and it makes me wonder if this only happens when TPTB are desperate to get the best of the best lured back for a season.
I wouldn’t think it be right to just tell a certain pro and not the rest of the pros who they are dancing with for that season.
Does anyone have any concrete information on this???
I don’t think Derek knew he had Kellie. The producers just needed an answer quickly whether to return and he said he decided yes. He said he had this feeling and he said after their freestyle, that was Kellie. Pretty sure he meant it as a compliment to her. Not that he knew he had Kellie as a partner.
Also Maks has demanded better partners before. Derek has never demanded Nicole or Jennifer. Sounds again Maks is the one who needed to package things correctly to win ( demanded the biggest ringer, showmance) instead of just having her win on combined talents of pro and celeb.
@Kay – true that. Well said!
Yeah, telling us we’re all haters and Maks never had a good dancer before will ensure that you never post here. Grow up.
She has tweeted Meryl, Ria – and even if she doesn’t rep them, she certainly knows them. Why wouldn’t she tweet them?
I kinda pity Maks, really, when reading this discussion because it’s so clear that Derek is so much more fulfilled by life because of who he is and what he values. I don’t think Maks can ever reach that level.
But when Maks said, “Derek knows how to win” or “Derek knows the formula to win” – he’s right. And I don’t think that’s a bad thing. Derek has said as much himself. Derek has always understood very clearly how the show works and how to win it, but even more than that, his formula is as Kay said – going into it to create memorable routines for a specific partner and doing everything you can for them. A large part of his formula is to place more emphasis on things like quality, entertainment, memorable choreography. Derek also said that once he focused on his partners needs and creating memorable routines, he started winning more. It’s not a mystery at ALL, except to people like Maks who can’t fathom that perspective.
I don’t think they USUALLY know, KKat, but I think they can use partners to lure pros back, like they did with Derek in regards to Amy. He was told that they had signed someone up who had a serious disability and that enticed him to come back (and isn’t he one of the few if not the only pro on the show who would have that reaction?). As for Season 16…he didn’t know it was Kellie. He said that he wasn’t going to come back but he had visited his mom in the hospital and someone else in the hospital said something like “You HAVE TO go back to the show” and he said that something told him he should. And then he got Kellie. I don’t think he was told…I think he said “something told him”.
Emmy nominations come out July 10th, I think Maks fans are sure he’s getting one for choreography. I’m actually nervous about it.
Maks getting an Emmy nom??? HA! For what? That “never before seen” non-rumba? The freestyle that copied it? The stupid hand-holding tango? Good LAWD, give him one pity MBT and suddenly his fans think he’s Baryshnikov. I hate to break it to them, but in the highly unlikely event that Maks actually does get a nomination (and I only see that happening if the field of applicants is unusually weak), he’s still likely going up against Derek (who has won the Emmy and has a ton of street cred as a choreographer), as well as the usual suspects from SYTYCD (Travis Wall, Stacey Tookey, etc). No way in hell I see him getting within striking distance of that Emmy – especially since he can’t throw a tantrum and demand the Emmy like he did the MBT. Sorry, King Joffrey…not everyone is yours to torment.
I hope you’re right Courtney. I think even a Nomination will further inflate that already ballooned head.
@ Melissa
@PHeidi
I must have interrupted Derek’s words to think he already knew with Kellie P. I think you both understood right. Maybe TPTB go along with the celebrate’s request for a certain Pro (if available), but do not let the Pro know it until the first rehearsal meeting. And, I do remember him saying he was told they had a partner for him with a disability and he accepted it as a different kind of challenge. Derek seems to like to expand himself to new challenges. DWTS knows Derek enough to realize that he has unique capabilities and challenges that’s what drives him. I agree with you that Derek has never demanded a better celebrate for a better chance of winning; but, I have always felt that if he had some of the celebrates in some seasons, how much more he could have done with them.
I also agree that Derek knows how to play the game, by using his skills and focusing on his partners strengths and makes everything about her and makes her look good. Some appreciate the fact that he is comfortable in his own skin, loves working with and teaching others to dance, isn’t moody, and most of all has a respectful attitude. That’s why TPTB think so highly of him. I don’t think they will let him slip away from DWTS easily without exhausting every possibility to keep him gracing the show with his presence.
@Ananya
Thank you for posting the Emmy nominations date. A person can be nominated, but there are others also nominated, so it isn’t a guarantee a certain person will be chosen. It doesn’t make me nervous nor do I care what the Maks fans are sure of, because he doesn’t have “outstanding” choreography. I think Val comes closer.
I can’t see Maks winning for anything from DWTS this season either. Granted, I loved his freestryle and Tango with Meryl, but, are they Emmy worthy? No and I don’t think the Emmy panel is going to cater to Maks like TPTB did.
Thank goodness shippers don’t get to vote. 😛
Amen to that Kate.
If Derek couldn’t get an Emmy for his dances with Nicole, and Karina couldn’t get an Emmy for some of her work over the years, Maks ain’t within a lightyear of one. Meryl’s contemporary can’t hold a candle to Kellie’s contemporary (I know, he didn’t submit it) which would probably not be able to compete with SYTYCD contemporary.
I really do think that Derek has a good shot with some of his Macy’s dances though (and the jive and jazz from Amy, though they probably won’t be submitted). Maybe not a win, but a nomination.
Not happening. It took the box dance and Derek’s dances with Shawn to get an actual award, so I don’t think Maks will get one. I don’t see any of the celeb pairings dances getting a nomination this time around, actually, although Derek might get one for Macy’s OR because the choreo for Amy was soooo challenging.
You have to remember that SYTYCD has a HUGE advantage over any of the pros on DWTS (sans Derek) because all the dances are performed by professional dancers. Sad fact is, that performance quality has to be up to the level. Derek has been nominated five times, but it’s not that easy. I think his only celeb partner nominations were Nicole and Shawn. Not to mention that the people selecting the Emmy winners are heavily tilted AWAY from ballroom. Sad fact. Add in that Nigel campaigns like a fiend, and it’s a uphill battle for DEREK, let alone Maks, who’s choreo just wasn’t all that.
What Maks’ fans also fail to realize is that the last two weeks of the season most likely CAN’T be submitted for an award because they fall after the required DVD submission date. Always do in the spring season. Otherwise Derek would have submitted Kellie’s freestyle.
Penny, they could be submitted. Each DWTS choreographer (if they did the choreo SOLO) can submit a “body of work” of THREE dances. That’s it. From what I understand from different things I’ve read over the years, the producers ask each pro what they would like to submit and then do the work for them if they want – Lizzie is claiming “they” did it for Maks without telling him – I find this VERY hard to believe because if DWTS did it, she CAN’T. I also don’t believe you can just submit for someone without telling that person. For one thing, if they had any help with the choreo and don’t include that person? Trouble.
IMO, one of the BIG reasons that Derek was tapped to be creative dude on Macy’s is because they assumed he’d be out early with Amy AND because they know he’s their best shot for another choreo Emmy (hence him choreographing most of them). It could make him eligible for two different nominations (or more) – one for solo body of work (three dances) and one for each “team” choreo he was involved with. For instance, Derek and Chris Scott – if that dance didn’t fall after the DVD submission deadline. If he had help on the other Macy’s and it was a different person each time, theoretically, he could get a separate nomination for each one.
I don’t remember anything significant from SYTYCD last season like I have in seasons past, but I’m not feeling a nomination for DWTS this year. I could be wrong. If I am wrong, it will likely be Derek. It will likely be Derek, four teams or individuals from SYTYCD and one award show person. Hell, Mandy Moore could get a DWTS nomination. Maks is competing with the BIG DOGS.
If Lounge Lizard Grubman took it upon herself to submit a body of work on Maks’ behalf, then 1.) I’d put money on it that Maks knew about it, and they’re just trying to make him look humble (ha), 2.) the bimbo probably didn’t even do it correctly. If the submission doesn’t get disqualified right off the bat, it will probably look woefully underqualified next to submissions from Derek and the SYTYCD group. It’s like the office copy boy applying for a CEO position.
I wonder if Sharna has a shot at a nom with the Mary Poppins dance. I think she & Charlie’s foxtrot is probably too late for the deadline, or that might have made for a good “body of work” as well.
Thanks for the input, mods. Just curious — what does it take to get an Emmy (nomination)? Can it not be “traditional ballroom”?
Lol Court. I can’t see Lizzie submitting a nomination either…or even thinking or remembering to do so unless someone told her.
I hope Derek is nominated again! And what I’d give for Sharna to be nominated as well!
Adding: imo, if a C is nominated, it should be Val for he and Meryl’s A. Tango!
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Courtney LOL at your post.
I can see Lizzie trying to resubmit it incorrectly after bungling it the first time. I can see her going to the Emmy nominations recommendation office and trying to confiscate her first entry from them. Isn’t that how she operates? HAHAHA 😛
Yeah, if Maks (or his fans, or Lizzie) think that he’s going to be nominated, they’re delusional. The *only* pro (besides Derek) who *might* get a nomination is Sharna – the work she did with Charlie (particularly the jazz piece and the foxtrot) is definitely of the caliber necessary to be considered.
I believe that Derek worked with a different partner every time for the Macy’s – the first piece was with Allison Holker, the second he may not have worked with anyone, and then there was the one he did with Christopher Scott…and was there another one? I can’t remember at the moment. For the body of work, I hope he submits some of his work with Amy (possibly the contemporary, the jazz, the A tango or the jive), along with Amber’s freestyle, because that was just amazing.
Vogue, (#93) exactly what I was thinking. That ATango from Val and Meryl was better than anything Maks did, and it would be poetic justice in my opinion. 👿
Oh! I’d be beside myself with delight if Sharna could get nominated for the Mary Poppins piece!
Sharna’s very deserving with what she’s done on the show so far. This season, Sharna’s routine got acknowledged by none other than Dick Van Dyke himself. It was even more fab the second time around. LOL 😀
Sharna certainly has a better shot than Maks does, that’s for sure.
I forgot about Allison, Butterfly. Since the bit with Chris Scott is probably out due to the DVD submission deadline, I think the bit with Allison and the crazy assed paso are his best bets. They are two difference dances, aren’t they? I ‘ve lost track.
I do wonder how the committee will feel about his choreo for Amy though – they like crazy hard stuff, and that’s bound to get some attention.
Yeah, besides Derek and sharna, Val’s got a decent shot with his AT for Meryl. Better than decent, actually.
Sytycd had a strong season 10. Chris Scott, a previous nominee, had strong solo work. It is to his and Derek’s advantage IMO also submit their Macy’s dance. Mandy had work on dwts she could submit as well. Derek’s freestyle with amber is a dance he should absolutely submit. Also Derek’s first Macy’s dance and his jive, quickstep or contemporary with Amy.
Maks is delusional. If for some reason he gets nominated, no way he will win. I think NappyTabs opening number is the favorite to win.
I don’t know if crazy hard is essential. Chelsea in bleeding love and Heidi in the bench dance didn’t necessarily have the toughest but they sold the performance. As dancers, I think they can appreciate what Amy did and that contemporary piece was just so moving, it told her story so well. I think it may work with the voters.
Think Val and Meryl have a good shot. They did nominate Dmitry for his AT on sytycd. Also Sharna. But I do think sytycd will be back strong this time around.
There aren’t “voters” – it’s a committee. Until Derek and Nappytabs get done, then it will be voters. And I don’t believe Chris Scott and Derek’s dance can be nominated since it was performed after the DVD date. It is possible that they submitted something else and then yanked it to replace it with their dance. I think you can do that till the 31st, but the rules are really difficult to decipher. It’s a long shot.
I mentioned Mandy earlier – she could def get a nomination for the early stuff…the later stuff wasn’t all that.
PH – I went back and looked, and the paso/flamenco routine with Kathryn McCormick was just Derek’s choreography; the “Club Beats” one was with Allison. I was mixed up – I thought the paso was the one he did with Allison. So I guess that Derek could put the paso routine into his “body of work” submission – I would probably pick that, Amber’s freestyle, and one of his routines with Amy, though I’m not sure which one. I think both the AT and the jazz had some really unique pieces to them, but Amy’s contemporary, jive and quickstep all were good too. The freestyle was probably too late to put in.
Both Nappytabs and Stacey Tookey had some good pieces on SYTYCD this past year, as did Travis. I’d be surprised if at least two of those three don’t get nominated. Mark Kanamura (former contestant) also choreographed for the first time on SYTYCD, and his first piece was *very* unique. I’d have to rewatch it, but he might have a shot as well.
Maks saying Derek knows how to win and package wins, on face value is not a bad thing. It is true. But from Maks, he was throwing a subtle dig at Derek. Kinda saying you win because everything but your dance skills, etc. Logical or not it is typical insecure Maks.
I didn’t see anything innovative about the dances Maks put together. As for the freestyle, I seriously doubt he was sole choreographer. He is all textbook and that was pure contemporary so my guess is someone else had a heavy hand there. Lizzie probably doesn’t have a clue what she’s talking about anyway.
I do hope Derek gets a nod for the incredibly innovative work he did with Amy. Both he and she deserve it.
That’s the thing, Rose – if he had substantive help, and she submitted him as solo choreographer, he could get in some deep shit with the academy.
Wasn’t there a rumor that Henry pretty much choreographed their freestyle? I thought I read that in the comments somewhere.
I don’t know if it was a rumor or just speculation.
If my memory serves me right…LOL….I seem to remember Henry on Afterbuzz when Anna was on too, mentioning that he was working with Maks on something for further in the show. Wouldn’t doubt that it was the freestyle.
@Melissa #106
Maks says Derek knows how to package a win….But it’s not met to be a compliment, because to me he is leaving out the fact that Derek is a genius when it comes to creativity. Instead, Maks words it to be like Derek has just figured out how to win the game. It’s NO GAME to Derek. It’s about putting your heart a soul into the dance and the music and that natural God given “creative” mind take over. And, Maks is either in denial or doesn’t want to admit Derek is gifted.
I’m not putting Maks down, in fact, I think he is a great Latin dancer, but does not have the creative talent to make most everyone look good. And, even though he is a good looking man, looks doesn’t create unique choreography. I think Maks is happier dancing with someone on his level such as Karina and now Meryle. JMHO
Regarding pros who have a better shot at an Emmy nomination than Maks, I think that Karina’s work with Corbin (particularly the GOT waltz) falls into that category…
@Butterfly — yes yes yes! Exactly what I was thinking! I so hope she gets a nom.
#113 Butterfly Whirl…I do remember that after either Corbin’s Game of Thrones Waltz or his Paso Doble, Karina’s manager posted on fb or twitter that the dance was “emmy nomination worthy”….at the time it looked like it was being posted because of Derek’s emmy win. Perhaps now everyone wants to jump on the bandwagon and submit their work?
I think DWTS biggest shot for an Emmy is Mandy Moore’s opening numbers this year. I think Disney Night and Switch up night were the best of the season. If Derek gets nominated, between his Macy Stars of Dance performance and these past two DWTS seasons, Derek’s got a lot of material to pick from for a body of work submission. I think his contemporary with Amy and first Stars of Dance piece (Ameksa with Kathryn McCormick) most definitely deserves a nomination.
Maks is a great dancer, but he just lacks the creative vision to produce dances of the caliber worthy of an Emmy nod. He doesn’t have it in him to compete with the big dogs. Now Val on the other hand has potential for one. I think he and Danica’s Be Our Guest quickstep was a splendid number. Would be HILARIOUS if he got a nomination for his AT with Meryl. I don’t even know how Maks would feel about his little brother besting him like that. In any case, I can see him getting some recognition in the future for his choreo.
Sharna most definitely is deserving. She’s done some brilliant choreo: Of course that Jazz number, possibly the Foxtrot or Quickstep, and either the Dance Duel contemporary (as a team submision with Mark) or the week 1 contemporary. I honestly can’t say enough good things about her. She’s impressed me so much since S16 with Andy Dick.
I think it would be fitting justice if Sharna got an Emmy nod for her work with Charlie.
Not just because it would be a nice “suck it” to Maks, his lame choreography, the M&M shipper loons and the show runners, although that would be a nice bonus, but because she genuinely did some outstanding dances for him.
I think choreography that gets nominated should not only be fantastic, it should push the envelope a bit. The Mary Poppins Jazz, the Neon Cha Cha and the Foxtrot were not only amazing, Sharna used those dances to really challenge and push Charlie to do things he might never have believed he could do. Isn’t that what great choreography does for a dancer?
I know the Sharna Emmy nod will never happen, I just think in a perfect world it should.
I like Sharna a lot too, but I am not sure I saw anything that I would consider Emmy worthy yet. I think the noms should be reserved for numbers that are not only spectacular to watch, but out of the ordinary. Derek, so far, is the only one of the pros who has hit that note for me. I do agree Val has it in him, but I sense he is still afraid to unleash it.
Lex, they submit multiple pros (maybe all pros) every season. Of course Karina’s manager is going to say that, but it has nothing to do with the submittal. I’m sure DWTS or her management were submitting for her regardless.
Why anyone thinks that Derek is the only one who submits because he gets nominations is a mystery. They all get submissions. DWTS would be stupid not to.
Mandy Moore does have the best shot on DWTS just due to sheer quantity of pro dances. Derek only has two pro dances that are eligible and it’s MUCH harder to get a nomination with a celeb.
Both Sharna and Val are more likely to get a nomination than Maks (not counting Derek).
I don’t get why you think it would never happen, Susan2. Why wouldn’t it?
When Maks took season 6 off, he was talking to Annie Barrett and mentioned the show asking him which dance with Mel he wanted for Emmy submission tape. So all pros do it.
I don’t know PH, I’m probably being too pessimistic. I can think of so many great dances done on the show over the years that never got nominated.
It seems so odd that DWTS hasn’t had more dances nominated. Every year SYTYCD seems to completely dominate the category. I wish the show runners would be as proactive as Uncle Nigel when it comes to promoting the submissions.
True, Susan, but the award is always going to be tilted away from Ballroom and towards contemporary, because that is what most choreographers do. Ballroom is more difficult. Of course there is going to be a bias towards what the majority do.
Of course, that makes a nomination for a DWTS pro all the more sweet. And a win?? Fantastic.
Meryl Davis is half of the most decorated ice dance team ever. They are the first ever American team to win a world championship (they did it twice btw), first ever to win Olympic gold, only ones to ever win 6 national championship titles in a row, and boast the most grand prix titles. The fact that all those accomplishments are overshadowed by this fucking idiot (yes I mean Maks) equals a lot of angry Davis/White fans. They did this show for more exposure to help with sponsorships. I can gaurentee she didn’t want nor expect all the bs that came with it. Oh and the whole keep the private life private thing that’s probably because she just got out of a long term relationship with her coach’s son. Can you understand her not wanting to talk relationships, I mean that’s got to be awkward as fuck.