TMZ Reports Julianne Hough Returning To Judge DWTS, Maks Chmerkovskiy Upset Didn’t Get The Job
Who knows if this news is true or not? Though note how TMZ has been a good source for Dancing With The Stars pre-season rumors for several years. Read on for more….
Sources connected with the show tell us … they’ve made an offer to Julianne to become the 4th judge … the other 3 are coming back. We’re told the 2 sides are in negotiations and are expected to make the deal.
Julianne left the show years ago to pursue an acting and singing career, but it’s been rough going … particularly “Rock of Ages” and “Footloose.” We’re told her commitment to DWTS is only a couple of hours a week, so she’ll still pursue acting.
And there’s this … our sources say Maksim Chmerkovskiy wanted the judging gig and wanted it BADLY … and he’s really pissed he didn’t get it and has made it known to producers.
I hope this is true. I love Julianne and I’m an even BIGGER fan after the Move Live on Tour! I’m also glad the three regular judges will be back.
ETA: Heidi here…TMZ has updated the story and removed the bit about Maks. I think someone made a phone call – perhaps Maks will still get his shot at a guest judging moment. But maybe not. Who knows?
ETA2: “Sources” talk to E News on Julianne and if she’s coming on as a 4th judge. Apparently, she hasn’t signed on…yet. A rep for ABC won’t comment. More below and at this link.
if this is true maks fans’ heads will explode. will be fun to see
They already are. My finger is ready to start blocking.
I don’t want to jinx it, but I so hope this is true! Julianne knew what she was doing when she gave constructive criticism to Mark (and Maks) when she judged. She showed that she could be unbiased with Mark, and she got lots of reaction from fans, which is exactly what the producers wanted. Fingers crossed!
How does that work with her being Derek’s sister? I would be okay for one week, but multiple weeks just seems hard to be objective. The other pros could, and should, have a problem with that.
The truth is I would prefer her and maks alternating.
It would keep the mouth shot of those who would comment on them being objective/subjective because of their respective family ties and both of them would add to the show in a different way.
Let him be pissed – I can live with that 🙂
Julianne was very straight forward and candid – I liked it attitude not going around the bush etc.
I knew it! Maks finally winning his tacky MBT was a actually parting gift from the producers. See ya later.
I love Julianne.
Much prefer Julianne to Maks. Maks fans may say he was professional when he judged but his 9 and passive aggressive insult to Derek which he said twice now, showed otherwise. Julianne may not have been tactful but what she said to Mark and Maks was absolutely true and it stung them bc it was true. But Mark was so much better with Candace after that and ?Maks upped ( or maybe he went to Sharna) his game after that comment.
I prefer Shirley but at least Julianne could critique jazz or contemporary. Maks doesn’t know those styles and his nine for amber’s jazz is hilarious. If the nine is because she was sitting, well, she was tutting. And NappyTabs won an Emmy doing something similar.
I hope it is true. Maks was so thirsty for it and acting like it was a sure thing.
I’ve been a huge fan of Julianne’s talent and usually like her as a person, but I did not like her comments to Mark or Maks. They both seemed to be phrased in especially nasty ways, more so coming from a former teammate. I’m sure the show was pleased with the controversy and publicity that followed. I have no idea if the show planned for her to say these things or not but they certainly got publicity out of them. I expect we’ll see more of that. I was glad that she seemed to do her homework when she was on before but didn’t enjoy the two comments which seemed more vindictive than constructive to me.
Honestly I don’t want Julliane to be a permanent judge. She’s unbiased and gives constructive criticism, she’s still Derek’s sister. guest judging is fine.
Maks would be a horrible judge, he can’t put his thoughts into words.
How does it workout if her commitment is only 2 hours a week? I liked Julianne as a judge. She gave the show what they wanted, publicity. I thought Maks played it safe except his backhanded compliment to Derek after Ambers Waltz.
Is the 4th judge a permanent thing? I thought it was for guest judging only which was a few times during the season. A 4th takes up too much time. For those who think Julianne was mean before I don’t think she said anything others haven’t thought before. All she really said about Mark is that his partners have to really stand out because he tends to over dance and Len has said that in the past. As for Maks, she just reiterated what he said in rehearsal which is he couldn’t wait to get back to dancing with Meryl and you could tell his dance with Danica was pretty lame. Both true. She may not always say it tactfully but look at Bruno! Lol
I also agree with Ananya that Maks did not express himself well as a judge. I wasn’t impressed. And don’t even get me started on his backhanded compliments to Derek in season 17. Grrr
I don’t want a 4th judge, agree as others have said at different times, they already take up too much time. Also, while I like J better than M, I don’t really want either as judge, guest or permanent.
I didn’t like the backhanded compliments Maks gave to Derek after the Waltz. But what told me more about Maks, when he held up the 10 paddle, he NEVER said the word “ten”. He just couldn’t bring himself to say it to Derek. That’s Maks in a nutshell.
I’m still in the no category for a 4th judge and that it is a former pro and colleague from the same show. I wouldn’t want Maks either also because of family and friend bias. Even if they rotated a 4th judge, it’s still a 4th judge.
Of course the producers are hoping for some fireworks, big or small, between Julianne and the pros, imo.
And since her singing career didn’t happen and her acting was panned by critics, she has to do something to stay in the public eye as a performer.
So I guess this means no getting to know the celebrities with confessionals and behind-the-scenes footage since the 4th judge will eat up more air time.
Oh well, it is what it is, if it’s true. At least I get to see Derek on the show again.
Everyone remember back when MOVE Live on tour was going on and I said that Julianne was responding “funny” to the questions about her being back on DWTS?? Remember Derek’s comment about how they “want her back” and somewhere he mentioned that they have spoken to her??
Just sayin’.
Well, Brian, certain groups had NO Problem with the idea was that Maks would be full time judge over Val, Tony, Karina and Peta. So, suck it up.
My previous comments aside, I hope this is just guest judging when Len is gone. We don’t need 4 judges. I’d rather have time for confessionals. The show isn’t about the judges and someone needs to tell THEM that. And I include Maks in that.
Er, Ashley – clearly her movie career ain’t so bad as she currently has three movies lined up. Not everyone gets to be Julia Roberts, but that doesn’t preclude you having a successful career in film. As for her singing career, she had to give it up to be in movies. Derek said that “hollywood” is telling both of them that they can only do ONE thing and they are saying “screw that” and making their own rules. I say, good for them. Do what YOU want and not what Hollywood suits tell you you have to do.
Julianne made news with her comments and she’s a bigger name than Maks, so if she wants to do this then it makes sense to have her instead of him. I personally didn’t love her comments to Maks and Mark, but I do understand that they generate buzz and she’s a beloved pro, returned to the ballroom.
I like her more after seeing her on tour, but I do have to say that I think she was the weakest dancer on the stage – all that time off showed (as it would against dancers at the top of their game). Anyway, I would have rather it just kept to 4 judges but I do get why they are doing this, so I will remain open-minded.
I forgot about that,Linz. Good catch. Lol at Maks fans saying Maks is so professional and never rude like Julianne. Yeah, guess usual double standard. Besides Julianne is in a great relationship, good career and has many things going on while what about Maks? Hoping J.Lo will get him more attention and movie roles? Besides J.Lo is not A list. She is tabloid fodder but she hasn’t been back at her peak of the early to mid 2000s.
Also those upset about Julianne’s comments, she had great constructive things to say. Also Bruno who was flat out rude to Ralph and Len’s comments were just offensive to Mario in season 6.
Seems like no one cared as much when Julianne called out Mark because everyone said it. Including Maks fans. But when she called out Maks for what we all said as well, now it is unprofessional.
Fig…I agree with you, but don’t tell anyone. 🙂 It did show that Derek’s skills are very sharp and hers have dulled a bit. Still a great dancer, relative to many – but they had serious talent on that stage with them.
It looks like TMZ has removed the part of the story about Maks.
Err rather have kept it to three judges, is what I meant to say.
I think she’s a good fit for the fourth spot, just wish there wasn’t a fourth spot 😛
Maks was fine as a guest judge, but he did focus way too much on the pros. I’d be fine with him guesting again.
The post has been updated to note the removal of the line about Maks. Not sure what to make of it other than Lizzie bitched them out – doesn’t mean Maks has the job, or that he doesn’t. Just that Lizzie was throwing her weight around. 🙂
Ultimately it is a business decision and Julianne and Derek just sold out with their Move tour. A clear demand and from two pros from dwts and dwts is foolish not capitalize on it if given a chance. Maks is popular too but Julianne is more popular and some fans know her from movies or her music. It draws eyes to the show. It has been years since Julianne has been a pro and some of her younger fans may have been first exposed to her as an actress, not a dwts pro. Adding Allison is a smart decision again if they want sytycd fans to watch. Many sytycd fans may view dwts as more cheesy but Allison is one of their best known dancers. There is a lot of excitement over her casting more than Jenna who is also polarizing. I find her a bit much or as others have noted, don’t pay attention to troupe. I know some joke about Twitch joining the show. He can’t but got to say his partner skills on sytycd is better than most male pros on dwts. He doesn’t out dance anyone when doing hip hop. He matches them, love it. Can’t always say that about Mark, Henry or Maks.
If true, smart move on Julianne to bring back a huge fan favorite but still giving her time to work on other projects. I don’t knock anyone because it is a tough business. Even the biggest names after all don’t always get the best scripts. Again for fans saying Julianne “failed” and is slumming it. Well then the other pros who tried acting too ( and there are plenty), they never happened. At least she has been gracious and never said the show is a joke and can’t find decent celebs, etc like some pros.
In other news…Sarah Herron from the Bachelor and currently Bachelor in Paradise is following both Derek and Julianne. This could be because she saw their show…or it could be more. Sarah is the only woman currently on that show with a working brain, and she was born (I think) with only one full arm. While I hope they don’t have any Bachelor related people on DWTS, if they do, Sarah would be acceptable.
Before you ask, the impression I got from one of my followers is that her following Derek and Julianne is pretty recent. I don’t know whether to post it as a rumor or not, since it’s pretty slim.
I get that she’s working and that’s great for anyone in that town and her acting can get better, hopefully. If she makes it in movies long-term, good for her. I do think she could have done both singing and acting. The album she was going to release last was shelved by her record label and you don’t shelve a hit album.
I really didn’t care one way or the other about her until I had seen her in an interview making comments implying that she thought her former DWTS colleagues were jealous of her when she was a judge the first time around because she had a career after she had left. I think it was Jimmy Kimmel. So that’s where my bit of, ‘girl please’, comes from. I don’t like big egos. And I don’t think her failed singing career and minimal acting skills to date warranted her self-adulation. Derek on the other hand I adore.
I agree with some above, we do not need a 4th judge, and take that wasted judging time and give us more confessionals. To me, they are the highlight of the show and much needed.
Lounge Lizard must have gone ballistic getting the part about Maks removed. Even if it means they will rotate a 4th judge, still sucks. I they are going to have one taking over for Len then fine. And if it is going to be all Julianne or Maks as well, I’ll take it over a 4th judge any day.
Personally, I don’t mind the idea of the fourth judge. I think that a judge who actually critiques like Julianne does is a good thing. I think the show has gotten a bit too sugar coated. (Side note: Not to bring SYTYCD into the mix again, but if you want a judge who doesn’t sugar coat, bring in Misty Copeland. Boy, is she a tough judge. And Mary Murphy would also be amusing on the panel.) I wonder if Julianne’s judging gig is primarily so the show will still have 3 judges after Len leaves, so there will only be four judges for a little while. Or, she will take Len’s spot after he leaves. PH/Courtney/Vogue, do we know any more info on that?
I don’t think we need a 4th judge. As much as I hate to say it, the 3 stooges, as they can be, are enough. Now, if Julianne and/or Maks is just there when Len needs a break or is in the UK with Strictly Come Dancing, that’s fine, but 4 judges is too many, in my opinion.
For what it’s worth, DWTS is entertainment. I don’t know ( well yes I do) why these Maksim fans keep going on and on about his certification like this is Blackpool. Ummm… Julianne has the experience so what’s the matter?
The judges are not only judging the pros, did Valerie Harper or Cloris Leachman need Blackpool ( etc) type judging? They’ll use any excuse to justify why Maksim wasn’t handed this position on a silver platter. Hey but head explosions are fun to watch.
I like Julianne as a guest judge only in one of the weeks when Len isn’t on, not a permanent 4th judge for the coming season. I can even stand Maks guest judging (but once only, please). Like many others, I prefer the confessionals to be back. I’d like to get to know more about the celebs, other than the things we read about them on the news or what the producers choose to show the viewers.
Well, she IS the only pro to have left DWTS and have a broader career, whether huge or small. She’s not wrong about that. As for some being jealous? Of course they are. I think at least half of them show some green on a semi-regular basis – and not just to her, but to each other and Derek. It’s an ego laden business with Derek a huge exception – yet even he has an ego. Look at Cheryl and Tony’s recent comments about Derek on Extra – don’t have to go much farther than that.
I’m not actually a Julianne “fan” – I like her, but I went to MOVE for Derek – but I gotta say that I don’t think the characterization of her and her career are particularly accurate. Like I said – not everyone is Julia Roberts. Just like not everyone is Derek Hough. 🙂
Actually it was Cheryl who said Derek doesn’t need 6 balls. I thought it was pretty funny and true.
Julianne made more impact as a guest judge than Maks due to her comments. Maks was pretty tamed by comparison.
Maks is upset??!! Yeah, that’s never happened before! 😉
Aviva, we don’t know nuthin’ about no stinkin’ judges… 🙂
#28 – Sarah was at the YHA with the cast of Bachelor in Paradise, where Derek performed – perhaps that’s where she saw him and started following on twitter?
I’m sure she is a sweet girl, but to me kinda seems whiny.
Funny and true…but totally unnecessary and that’s just one example of a pro making a “funny” comment about Derek. It IS a sign of envy, even it if it harmless envy.
I prefer Julianne over Maks and I think the showrunners couldn’t care less about Maks’ upset fans…yes, he is one of the more popular pros but I don’t think he is a big draw for the general public/casual viewer…Julianne is more popular and a much bigger name than Maks so I guess the producers would go for her rather than Maks any day of the week…but nothing against Maks at all, maybe he’ll guest-judge?
Heidi I honestly thought they kept some of the female choreo a little easier for her, and the other dancers looked like they were toning it down a bit. But I did think she sounded good and had fun with it, and even all the women that were there to see Derek seemed to really enjoy Julianne as well (at least the husbands in the crowd seemed to really appreciate her, too).
So, what, the show isn’t about Derek. Cheryl is obviously jealous. Derek shouldn’t ever be allowed to compete again on the show then because he’s already won 5 times?
Like you PH, I went to MOVE for Derek. But when I told people at work about it, they were like who’s that? Then I showed them the recent People magazine cover that had them on it and they were like Oh..she’s n the movies. I didn’t know they were related, who is he again?
LOVE the Double standard of Maks fans…Julianne shouldn’t be a judge because Derek’s competing yet it’s OK for Maks to judge his brother, best friend(Tony), former fiance (Karinba) and girlfriend(Peta).
PH #39, was that a Blazing Saddles reference? (And the only reason that I know that it’s a Blazing Saddles reference is because I had to look it up on Wikipedia.)
Cheryl’s comment I thought was funny and in good fun. Tony’s ego and green showed and he look it to the petty.
Eh, I don’t care for Julia Roberts so glad Julianne is not like her. I say not everyone can be Jennifer Lawrence. But even Oscar winner did like Mtv super sixteen promos before becoming big. More than big stars, I always respected character actors as they loved their craft and excellent in all they did and never obsessed with celebrity. I like Julianne and sometimes I think she talks too much, lol. But she is talented and think Broadway would be a good venue for her. But career wise, I think she was smart to do first few films involving dance and always working with great directors and producers. Smart.
Maks upset is nothing shocking so why TMZ took that out, don’t know.
Sarah Herron, if she is on as Derek’s partner, I can see people ripping into to that too. I don’t care for the bachelor series but again, they are popular. Like the modern day soap operas.
I like Mary Murphy because not stuck with Nigel and in the early years of sytycd, she gave good constructive criticism. Julianne gave good comments and things for pros and celebs to work on IMO. Think she could force the others to up their game much like misty did. Now it is the pros if they will bother to listen to her or be petty. I am sure some will be petty. Others might be wise and realize their Blackpool show is still developing and that is a gig for ballroom dancers.
Those complaining it will be the ?Hough hour. Well last year was all Maks. Not even about Meryl.
If Maks was as hot as his fans though he was (frankly, I think it was a package deal), he would be the fourth judge. Period. I can certainly see why they would want to keep Derek AND Maks as long as possible. But there many reasons why they might choose Julianne instead. She IS a bigger name.
I tend to agree, Fig. I will say that when I met Julianne I thought she was great. It didn’t hurt that she told me that she goes to my website to find out what Derek is doing. 🙂 And I loved how she went down into the audience and was hugging people and thanking them for coming. She straight up said that going into the tour she was terrified she wouldn’t be able to do it because she hadn’t danced in so long. She might be able to get back to full power if she keeps at it (and it sounds like she and Derek are going to).
That tour was also extremely lucrative for both of them, I’m sure, so that’s always nice.
It was definitely a reference to something, Aviva. It’s so common that I don’t remember the reference. 🙂
and it’s always funny when fans of other pros kinda say Julianne failed…I mean if they consider her a fail, what would they say about the other pros?? Julianne and Derek are easily the most famous and popular pros the show ever had and I guess most of the time people who complain on twitter are more of a minority and not representative for the general audience at all…
Yeah, Melissa – how quickly they forget that it was the Maks hour last season. Boo hoo. I think they convinced themselves that everyone realized it was all about Meryl and Maks. Nope. Amy was far more amazing, IMO, and in the opinion of LOTS of others.
True that MOST movie careers take many, many years of hard work before one becomes huge and sometimes you don’t – you just continue to work. Which is the goal, actually – working.
It is funny that people complaining about some things Julianne says have no problems with the comments Maks has made about the show. And Julianne is what? TEN years younger than Maks?? At least she has youth as an excuse, if she needs one. 🙂
Princess Heidi is correct. There has obviously been negotiating going on between Maks and DWTS. He’s started to believe his own hype and probably issued ludicrous demands. TPTB called his bluff. Of course, the shippers are predicting a ratings plummet (“half” of the viewers will be gone) and the producers having to crawl back to Maks. But after the shock died down the sour grapes appeared–Maks doesn’t need this steenkin’ show, he has better jobs in store, all he really needs is Meryl, etc. etc.
According to the SS Maksyl, the only reason the show was even renewed this season was because of Maks and Meryl. I’m surprised they didn’t fire all three judges and just let Maks and Meryl be the judges. And dance the opening numbers. And run upstairs to conduct interviews. And host the show.
As I said, I want neither. But it’s funny in a bad way, that many people say the reason Julianne would do it is because she’s a failure, but if Maks does it it’s because he’s so big and famous that the show needs his fame to continue.
Maks is desperate, nothing else to say. As for Cheryl, she must have forgotten that Derek’s partner, the Stars-it’s DWTS after all, only got 1 MBT. So if Derek shouldn’t get his 6th, then she shouldn’t get her 3rd. Jealousy will not get her, Tony or other pros anywhere. It will only lead to hatred. This is why I admire Derek. He just keep on going even he had a double amputee as a partner (and others got ice champions). He didn’t whined. He didn’t see it as a negative thing but as a challenge to make Amy shine. His action speaks louder than words. And that is why he and Amy got to second place.
As for Sarah, I watched a little bit of the Bachelor while she was on it but she wasn’t one of my favorite. She has a similar story like Amy Purdy though.
I wonder if Derek agreed to come back for this season only if Julianne was hired as a judge? Just a thought. Anyway, I think the existing 3 stooges are fine and that a 4th judge is overkill, and will take up too much time that would be best used as fun confessionals, which I miss, by the way. If Julianne is a judge, Derek can kiss this season’s MBT goodbye since cries of nepotism would rear their ugly head. Personally, I think Julianne made a mistake leaving her pro dancer job on DWTS because she was absolutely spectacular. None of her other endeavors in acting or singing even came close. Even in the MOVE tour, her dancing and singing was just OK, not great, and some of the MOVE troupe were better than she was, imo. Yet she is gorgeous and will be eye-candy on the judges panel but that’s about it as far as I’m concerned. I don’t like her personality and comments. If they needed a 4th judge, TPTB should’ve asked Shirley Ballas: she has some serious teaching and performing credentials and has trained many of the DWTS pros.
One more thing. Derek’s mentality show me what a true champion is.
Seriously… what makes some Maksim fans think Julianne is anymore desperate than Maksim. Has Maskim done a single film yet? I’ve seen some things that never fell through. AND if he is truly angry about this, then who is the desperate one?? I thought he was on to green pastures??
If they are, in fact, bringing on a full time fourth judge, I do not understand the thinking behind it. If I have to choose to whom I would prefer to listen, Julianne wins over Maks hands down. I remain committed to the idea of BRINGING BACK THE CONFESSIONALS, and just don’t understand how TPTB think it a better idea to give that additional air time to a judge.
Great point, Jess. 🙂 It’s illogical, but these same people who are huge fans of Maks claim that Derek only goes back to DWTS because he has nothing else to do.
Yes, it IS that bad in Maksyl land. 🙂
What I am finding hilarious is the outrage on TMZ/twitter/tumblr about how it’s biased to Derek to have his sister judging and that the job should have been given to Maks. Apparently it’s only biased for one to judge their brother if your last name is Hough. If your last name is Chmerkovskiy however, then of course that is not an issue and not biased at all. I just find the double standard amusing.
So Maks fans believe the only reason Derek is back is because of the Nashville show & Jules being a Judge. What is wrong with these people? If Maks is the reason for the show being a success why didn’t the execs offer Maks the Nashville show & give him a seat at the judges table. A sell out tour, a best selling author, 5 mirror balls has nothing to do with it, right? Some people make me lose hope in humanity.
Michelle, I’ve already seen a few claims this season that Derek always gets the good partners and how it’s not fair. It’s quite ridiculous. That they can say these things with a straight face and actually believe them. Mind boggling.
I don’t want a 4th judge, I don’t care who it is. (I wasn’t even crazy about having all those guest judges last season.) I would love to see Julianne or Shirley Ballas replace Carrie Ann, but nothing more. As Heidi said, the show is not about the judges.
Not going to lie, I would definitely prefer Julianne as a judge over Maks. I feel like she could be fair to everyone (not that Maks wouldn’t) but she’s been off the show long enough where it could work for a full-time basis.
I also liked the criticism she’s given as her stints as a guest judge because most of it was accurate (especially the Maks comment last season)
I also went to the Ballroom with a Twist on Saturday and let me just say that Maks is definitely more approachable and interactive than Val but Karina was the nicest one out of them all.
I’m wondering if Julianne might be named as the 4th judge and Maks will fill in for Len on the weeks Len skips.
“I also went to the Ballroom with a Twist on Saturday and let me just say that Maks is definitely more approachable and interactive than Val” Really? Ive heard the opposite that Vals the more friendly, nice one of the brothers.
Now that TMZ leaked this I hope celeb names are next. Only sixteen days until gma and we know pretty much nothing it seems.
Judging on dwts is different than a national dance contest. I am sure both Maks and Julianne are both qualified. One could make the point based on past performance Julianne knows what it takes to win as a pro, far better than Maks.
The Hough’s are far better in keeping quiet until ABC makes an announcement.
I think ABC saw the success of the move tour and want to get Julianne’s name back on their TV, in case their is some future show in the works.
But, but…ABC, DWTS Producers and the judges are ALL biased towards the Houghs and especially Derek because he ALWAYS wins! (Maksyl fan logic). Ok then. Derek ALWAYS gets the better partners and it’s time for him to get an old lady who can’t dance or who has a terminal illness(guess a woman with two prosthetic legs wasn’t sufficient for them)!!
Val, Tony and Tristan deserve to get a decent partner for a change. Uhh gee, did they not notice the number of ringers that Val’s had now in a row? Danica, Elizabeth, Zendaya, Kelly all had substantial experience. I know, silly to try to argue with them and I don’t but then again, ALL of us who post here at Pure are Maks/Val/Tony HATERS!
So much vileness spewed towards the Houghs it’s not funny, especially by one prolific Twitterer. How one persons or group of people can harbor that much venom towards ONE family I just don’t get it. I’ll admit, I’m NOT a huge fan of the C brothers but I would never ever go on a rampage to run them down publicly on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram (maybe because I’m an adult who’s gonna be 42 on Friday AND survived cancer so I’ve got a different perspective on life?) I appreciate Maks and Val’s dancing ability. I’ve watched videos of BWAT and seen my friends videos she has from SWAY and it was phenomenal! I’d love a chance to see Maks & Val dance in person. Why? Because I appreciate dance. It’s a craft they’ve spent YEARS perfecting. Same goes for Derek, Julianne, Tony, Cheryl and every other DWTS Pro & Troupe member.It’s something I enjoy watching. I’d rather go to 10 shows like MOVE, BWAT, SWAY than a Katy Perry or Taylor Swift concert but that’s just me.
Dancing with the Stars while it’s my favorite show, is after all just a reality show on TV…I have to keep telling myself that. No matter what else happens MY life goes on. LOL
OK, my thoughts are done..sorry. I just get sick of seeing Derek and Julianne raked over the coals by those people over and over again. They’re HUMAN BEINGS people!!! C’mon!!
A fan of a certain pro is taking screen shots from this site and sending them to the show producer. Kind of a strange act but what ever makes them happy. Standing here waving at them as they take my picture.
Oh you noticed that too Carolyn? lol
Hahahaha, that last sentence just made my day hahahahahaha. 😀 Can’t stop laughing. In your face, Maks! I hope it’s true and I won’t have to look at him every single week.
I like Julianne, I would actually love to see her as a regular judge, I think that she proved that she knows what she’s talking about and that she can be objective. Can we say that for Maks? I still didn’t forget a 9 he gave Amber and Derek for their AMAZING jazz. So no, he can’t be.
Apparently some people on twitter think that Maks was the sole reason s18 had such high ratings and that without Maks, ratings are going to tank. Right, because one pro will make or break a show… I wonder if people ever think it was the awesome celebrity cast we had last season that increased ratings.
Yes, what’s the point? I really am having a hard time understanding the drama connected with this story. It’s just a dance show here to entertain us not make us do crazy things.
I guess that person thinks that their ranting will make an impact on the DWTS Producers decisions regarding the show. They did the same thing last season. Every time Derek did something good this person was ranting to the Producers and ABC. It’s like get a life already! There’s a personal vendetta against Derek and Julianne…now she’s resorted to name-calling
So what happened????…did Maks fly into a temper tantrum and the producers realized they couldn’t have a special seat for Meryl to cuddle and coo at Maks, and bring out Maks’ softer side (gag) LOL?
Oh, that’s not a fan, Carolyn, that’s a TROLL. Just point and laugh and realize that some people don’t really get the whole free speech thing. Hypocrites. Last week this troll was bashing Maks up one side and down the other. Not sure why, really. JLo?? Beats me. I just see it when looking for DWTS news.
Really, sending screen caps to the producers from this site?? Um, thanks!! 😀
BTW, the way she’s tweeting, you can report her for spam. Pretty sure she’s going against the Twitter terms of use.
I don’t think either Julianne or Maks should be judging if they have a sibling competing. After the nasty way Julianne treated Mark when she was on, I don’t care for her at all. She took a personal jab at him when she was supposed to be judging the “star.”
The C-bro fans will always find something to blame Derek (or Julianne) with…
So like Derek say – brush it off… they do not deserve a second thought! All take talk about it just keep them going…
I remember that screen shot posting troll quite well. She used to troll/harass Maksim every chance he/she/it got, quite schizo I think. And then go post pictures of food…. go figure.
In the looney toons mids, it’s not OK for a sister of a pro to judge but the brother and ex to quite a few ladies on the show is quite OK. I think someone is now suggesting a woman that is a pro dancer but is a massive maksyl shipper. Maybe they should have Meryl as a judge too. That way the season 19 finale can be a wedding special as well.
#77 Heidi, Thanks, I should have known with the lack of followers/following they had. I did report them for spam.
What I wish would happen is that Julianne was only a substitute to Len and there be NO FREAKING GUEST JUDGE! It such a waste of time! And really, id love a whole new judging panel because I am so friggin tired of this one. I don’t understand why TPTB is loyal to the judges and not to their own talent.
As far as Julianne as a judge, I think the two comments she made that had people talking was a little over the top and maybe she tried to prove a point to TPTB BUT I don’t hate her there in general. They definitely could have found worse for a permanent fourth judge
I think that giving the judges more time in this show is a terrible idea but I think Julianne will make a fairly good judge. She actually knows what she’s talking about and I always thought adding a pro to the judging panel who knows what the pros and celebrities go through first hand would be cool. I was worried about Julianne judging her brother (and Mark to a lesser extent) when she was a guest judge but I think she’s proved that she can be fair to everybody. I would rather have her replace a current judge than be a 4th though like I said.
I don’t like the idea of having a 4th permanent judge. On every reality tv competition show that’s tried it, 4 judges has proven to be too many.
Three has always seemed to be the best number and I particularly like our 3 judges…they annoy me sometimes, but I personally think they have the best balance out of all the judging panels on TV.
Having said all that, if they MUST have a 4th judge, Julianne does seem to be the best fit for the job (even with her snarky comments that I could do without).
If producers are actually seeing screen shots of this website, I hope they see this thread where no one wants a 4th judge! Sub whoever you want for Len but please, no 4th judge.
I would love to see Julianne as a judge, she knows what to look for in dancing. I thought her comment on Maks & Danica dance was so true. I don’t think she would give special attention to Derek whereas Maks certainly would give special treatment
The producers have been visiting this site for a long time. They told John to his face that they did.
“The producers have been visiting this site for a long time. They told John to his face that they did.”
Love it!
Didn’t the finale of season 16 and season 18 have about the same number of viewers? So Maks had NOTHING to do with it!! Let those people who say they’re not going to watch the show boycott and do something more productive with their time. It’s not the show’s loss.
True story – Conrad straight-up asked John who Deep Throat was at the premiere of the Vegas show 2 years ago. Trust me, unstable screen-grabbing Maksyl troll: you ain’t showing them anything they haven’t already seen. There’s a reason why I start singing Rockwell’s “Somebody’s Watching Me” a lot when the show is in season… 8-0
I don’t really have an opinion one way or another – the more seasons I get under my belt, the less surprised I get with the sh*t the show pulls. If Maks is out of the running as a permanent judge, I can imagine he’s not exactly a happy camper – he seemed to be hinting strongly at wanting the position and being “done with DWTS as a pro”. But I bet he still shows up in some capacity this season – guest judge, pro dances, side-by-sides, etc. Gut feeling. I’m actually more interested in how Carrie Ann feels about no longer being the sole female judge on the panel – given her tendency to come across as a bit mean girlish towards attractive young female celebs, I can only imagine how she’s gonna take to a much younger, much more attractive, much more successful female dancer carrying as much weight on the show as she does. Muahahaha 😛
FWIW, a friend of mine met Maks at a meet ‘n’ greet in Detroit a couple weekends back – says he’s extremely different in person than he comes across on the show. I think the phrase she used was “timid, almost”. Also said he was great with the kids. Anywho, it kinda makes me think that the whole “bad boy” act gets played up a little more when he’s in the context of DWTS – and that he’s not as much of a Billy Badass in real life. 🙂
Also the Ballroom with a Twist shows are only half sold, how can the fans claim Maks is the sole reason for DWTS’ success.
Not a fan of Julianne as a judge. Not a fan of Maks in any regard.
Good for her! I wonder what Mark thinks lol. She is kinda like a mix of Len and Carrie Ann as a judge so the dynamic is going to be interesting. I just hope that they don’t have her and Carrie Ann next to each other at the table (I feel like it sould be Carrie Ann, Julianne, and Bruno).
The show is called “Dancing With The Stars” right?? When JH was guest judge she criticized the Pros when she should have been addressing their partner. Maks got it right in my opinion by critiquing their partner like the other “professional” judges do. The first time DWTS had her on she blasted Mark Ballas last season it was Maks. Who will it be this time around? I will watch the show sparingly with my support going to Val Chmerkovskiy and Tony Dovolani and hit mute when she talks. Shirley Ballas would have been a better choice or even Louis Van Amstel not this unprofessional little girl. IMO
Courtney, my friend is a personal friend of Maks and says the same thing about him. She’s taken dance lessons with him at the studio in Soho was at the DWTS Finale in May as personal guests of Maks and was there at Sway, again as Maks special guest with her husband and 3 sons. She says the Maks they edit for TV is TOTALLY different from the Maks she knows. I trust her judgement. She is afterall a nurse like myself. I’ve known her for over 10 years and have never known her to be anything other than genuine and honest.
Holy Moly, Conrad asked who Deep Throat was? Deep Throat is brave I say. I’d be quivering in my boots.
Seems like they’ve certainly clamped down on the star leaks ahead of their scheduled announcement. Dang it!
Re: Maks on/off show. That would explain my like him/want to punch him cycles.
I really like the switch up, if they don’t alienate voters. I don’t have twitter.
Sidenote: Gotta love Conrad and his straightforwardness lol. He must have been pretty worried about the leaks lol. Also, I have to say that even though there have been little rumors about this season thus far, I kinda feel like they must have a really good cast in mind or already cast. I just wish they would drop some hints.
@Donna (post 53) : That post made my day. I had the image of them running all over the place with the Benny Hill music playing immediately after reading that. (Even though I am only twenty-four, that actually is also my ringtone for texts as well lol).
The first post has been updated again with an update from E News if interested in taking a look.
Sure Maks was nice with the fans during the meet greet in Detroit. He was paid to do so. I can use this excuse, can’t I? This is exactly what Maks fans said about Derek, he was nice because he was paid to do so. And Maks was not insecure but humble with confidence…okaaayyy. My head start spinning when I read such things. Btw, I came across on YT couple months ago when what looks like Derek, Maks, Val & Tony out in town. The papz was mostly on Derek asking questions. I can tell you that Maks didn’t like it at all. I don’t care whether he’s a “badass” or a “bad boy” of DWTS. I just think he wants the spotlight to be ON him (or his Fam) period.
Excuse me, but it seems that you have a bit of a memory problem, Ms Mia. I can’t even count on my hands and feet the number of times that Derek’s choreo has been blasted by the existing judges, with no mention of how the celeb danced it and the fans who are for someone other than Derek were perfectly fine with it – in fact, they parrot back the judges words about Derek’s choreo as if it were gospel. So, you don’t like that Julianne also talks about the pros? Tough shit, the celeb and pro are team. These same people bitch when the choreo is praised for being amazing. There is no winning with you people.
You know, I don’t have NEARLY the problem with Maks that I do his silly fans and their revisionist history and massive degree of hypocrisy.
Anyone with a working brain doesn’t actually lay all the ratings credit (and you’ll be surprised to see the graphs, after all the hype) at Maks’ feet – especially when he was very present on Season 15 which also had low ratings. Selective viewing, as usual.
Thiana…I’m a nurse. I am a totally different person at work than I am at home. Given my profession, I HAVE to be! The things I’ve seen, NO human should ever have to go through. It’s heartbreaking. I’ve held hands with a person as they’ve taken their last breath, I’ve watched new life come into the world. I’ve watched a parent say goodbye to their teenaged child as we turned off the life support machines keeping them alive so the Organ Transplant team could remove organs to save another person’s life. Abosultely heartbreaking things.
My husband would tell you that at home, I can sometimes come across as cold and uncaring. That would be because I’ve used up all my compassion at work because being compassionate is part of being a nurse. I also have a warped, sarcastic sense of humor. If I didn’t, seeing the things I’ve seen, I’d have burned out on the nursing profession about 10 years ago :/
So, I’ll give Maks the benefit of the doubt. Save for the comments he’s made TO the judges on live tv after he’s performed. I’ll tend to believe what Courtney’s friend told her and I DEFINITELY believe my friend and I”ve seen the pics to prove it. She has a son the same age as mine and when Maks was in my county back in Feb, he was so good to her 10 yr old son..played pool with him and was just having a ball with a little boy.
I don’t mind a 4th judge occasionally, but not on a regular basis.
Derek tells a REALLY nice story about Val in his book, if anyone is interested. No mention of Maks, not that that means anything – I think Val is just more in Derek’s age group.
I’m sure Maks is different in person. Yes, I also had someone tell me that Derek was only nice in Meet and Greets because he’s paid to be nice, that she had met him and he wasn’t so nice. I’m like “Have you ever thought it might be you??Cuz lots and lots of people have met him out and about and loved him.” You get what you give sweetheart, you get what you give. As a Maks fan, she probably came of nasty to him. And the same CAN be said for Maks – that’s he’s nice because he’s being paid to be nice. But I don’t really think that’s the case. For either of them – they are human beings and aren’t going to be happy-happy all the time. Really, Maks isn’t that bad on the show most of the time. He just says extremely stupid things from time to time. And saying his choreo is lousy doesn’t speak to his personality. His fans are INSANE. When his fans are spouting inane bullshit, of course people are going to argue logic with them – which in turn makes Maks sound bad. That’s the way it goes.
Kelly, I think you missed the main point Thiana was making.
I have to say, I would never want the life of a celebrity. Who can be ON 24/7 and please all of the people all of the time? I couldn’t and I’m a people person.
I’ve had the chance to meet Maks, Karina and Tony and all three of them have been extremely nice and generous with their time. I also found Maks to be more “timid” in person, though it came across more as shyness. Maks and Tony are definitely better looking in person (Maks’s eyes are gorgeous up close). Karina, much to my surprise, looked older in person.
No, I got it 😉 She was using the “Maksyl fanbase” excuses with him and I was trying to defend Maks! Shocking, I know!
I agree with Ashley L. I wouldn’t want to be a celeb no way, no how! Especially when you’re based in LA/NYC! Paps all around! See when Maks was in my neck of the woods back in February, there were no paps to be found, no TV crews, no news reporters. Nobody snapping pics, except for my friend and those stayed on her Facebook page. Just like with Derek and his family last week in Idaho…nobody around except for him and his family and the only pics online are the ones they post on Instagram 🙂
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Defending Maks from what, Kelly?? She was talking mainly about Maks’ FANS, not Maks himself. She did mention what she saw in a video at the end of her comments – and I remember that same video.
This is what Maks fans do all the time – confuse the bitching about his wack ass fans with attacking Maks himself. And you can’t tell me she’s incorrect about her thoughts on that video – Mr. “This is MY show” and all that.
In all seriousness, can anyone explain to me what the thinking would be behind adding a full-time fourth judge?
Well, assuming the 4th judge is either Julianne or Maks, the thinking would be to draw more fans to the show. The smart money would be on Julianne as she’s the bigger name, but either one would work.
Honestly, it makes me wonder if they don’t have a lot of confidence in their cast. I was just doing ratings graphs for a future post and it’s interesting to see. Problem is, the one who seems to make a serious impact is the one they will NEVER get on the show – Enrique.
OMG, I would die and go to heaven if they ever got Enrique to be a judge!
We have 4 judges on our national version of DWTS. However, all 4 judges only comment on the first and last performance. For the rest of the couples, the judges take turn and only 2 comment at each point.
I don’t have a problem with Julian as a judge. If you have to include little jabs in your comment (as I believe the judges are strongly advised by TPTB), then I prefer the pros as “targets” instead of the celebs (Chaz Bono, anyone?).
As for Maks – I would wait and see. I’m not gonna run to the show’s official FB and twitter to claim that I’ll never ever watch again if he is on (I mean, I’m no Taylor Swift 😀 ). There is always the option to FF 😉
Isn’t that hilarious when people do that and yet, they never stop watching.
@Vogue – Plus they’re creating a buzz for the show on social media – which I’m sure makes the producers VERY happy. But hey, to each their own 🙂
#113 PH Do you think that assumption is correct, that adding Julianne or Maks would draw more fans?
Not really. I don’t think either Julianne or Maks will do that much. Same goes for the pros. I don’t think any one pro causes a ratings increase or decrease.
Based on the ratings graphs for Season 18, compared to the previous spring season, the ratings did appear higher when the guest judges were on, with the exception of Abby Lee, where the ratings tanked. When Enrique was guest judge, there was a pretty good spike in the ratings. Interestingly, the ratings were nearly identical to the previous spring season when there was no guest judge or Abby Lee was on, with the exception of the finale being higher. But claiming that it’s any one pro, or any one couple or any one judge who seriously impacts the ratings is naive in the extreme, IMO. There are just too many variables. Like, when did the Voice start? What else is on TV? In addition, there are 12 celebrities, each with their own fanbases – that changes EVERY season, unlike the pros (usually), so it’s likely what else is on TV and who the celebs are that contribute to ratings fluctuations. The argument can be made, however (based on last season) that the guest judges did make a contribution. Question is – when it becomes a permanent 4th judge does it still have an impact?? Also, FYI, in Season 17 the guest judges didn’t have as noticeable an impact – I would say neither Julianne nor Maks made an impact that was distinguishable from the normal trend of the season. That is, it starts out high, decreases dramatically toward the middle and then starts rising again towards the end.
ETA: I meant to add that I can still see why they might do it. If they try to maximize ALL the factors that go into the ratings – popular pros, good judges, great celebrities – then they maximize the ratings effect. But the hardest one is the celebrities and they have been pretty hit or miss with those. Last season they hit it out of the park – don’t know if they can do that again.
I know what Maks’ fans say (I was bored & read some Twitter commens last night) and you’re abosolutely right..his fans are FAR more obnoxious than he! Delusional too! MY defense of Maks was in regards to a poster saying that he was very nice at the meet & greet in Detroit vs what we’ve seen on DWTS. Lots of people are different at work than in real life and I gave myself as another example of that.
Thanks for the explanation, PH. Adding a permanent 4th judge still seems a very wrong-headed move to me. But then again, way back when, I went with Beta instead of VHS, so my record is spotty at best.:-)
PH, do you mean Ricky Martin as a guest judge? I remember reports about his episode having high ratings and I could see it. He isn’t huge like he was in the late 90s but he seems quite popular with the dwts demo. He also was a nice judge meaning entertaining, not acting like he is an expert but also respectful.
Don’t worry about Maks. According to one of his fans, he is a falcon who will fly high and free with his glorious mate (Meryl) at his side.
#111. Thank you PH! You really got my point. Maks fans are the ones who are obnoxious. As for Maks I’m sure there are good things in everybody that include being nice to fans. Not all negative. I just think he wants the attention ON him. And Kelly, I know how you feel since I’m a nurse myself. I think I have to stop reading anything Maks related online because there’s a chance I might see his crazy fans posts 🙂
I see Meryl is kissing up to the shippers this morning. She sure does love the attention. I find myself hoping Maks is back in some capacity this season so people will finally have something to focus on him about that doesn’t involve her. Besides JLo of course.
Unfortunately for Maks, his “work” is on a TV show where he should know, after all these years, how his behavior makes an impact. That they CAN’T make you say something stupid. Not even remotely comparable to you, Kelly, unless you act like a jerk at work despite knowing that it will get you in trouble.
I just don’t see the need for defense of Maks in this particular instance. Maybe after his first season. But after 18? It is what it is.
Yeah, Ricky as guest judge – noticeable spike in the ratings.
Donna(#125) I am beginning to think that Maks and Meryl deserve each other. Both craving attention.
I noticed that in most of Meryl and Charlie’s interviews before that she tends to hog the attention. No wonder she went with the showmance.
Thanks for clearing that up, PH. I didn’t remember Enrique guest judging, lol.
#128 Ria she’s pouring it on thick this week. Worried about all the attention he’s getting himself with Karina? LOL
#125 and #128
Did you see how many tweets Meryl favorited about getting her on that magazine cover. Desperate much??? LOL Yes, they do indeed deserve each other. They both seem to love attention.
She has challenged Maks for the ALS ice bucket challenge so the shippers are going go crazy again. She needs to deflect all that bad publicity she got after the NASCAR event opening line delivery incompetence. She actually thought that she was being original.
I feel bad that Charlie has his name associated to this tool.
@Kate- I looked that up after reading it in the comments and ouch that “drivers,start your engines” was bad. Charlie had some enthusiasm but Meryl kind of wrecked it.
132. She thought NASCAR fans would treat her like a queen like her shippers do. Reality must have hit hard that day LOL. She really has gotten a swollen head since winning DWTS. Maks brought out those ego nurturing skills in her HAHAHA 😀
Lol at “ego nurturing skills.” 🙂 I wonder why she said it like that. I hate having to do anything in that silly, over enthusiastic voice but I would have said it with more cheer. Then again, I love NASCAR racing.
I try not to go on her twitter account so what magazine cover are you talking about Kate?
Yeah, that NASCAR thing was funny. She thought she was being cute and
instead they got boos. I felt bad for Charlie though. He should have just said the whole thing.
And yes and yes. She is laying it really thick with Maks. I think there
was even a pic of her and Maks posted. Wow! The shippers must be having a field day.
134. She was being pretentious but it came out even worse. It was delivered in the same fashion as “we can pep talk each other” LOL.
135. Ria, all her shippers felt bad for her after the NASCAR thing and were spamming Women’s Health Mag to have her on the cover. You should go check out the tweets she favorited. That is confirmation that Meryl loves Meryl more than Maks LOL
I really hope ABC doesn’t shove them down our throats again by bringing them back in any capacity.
M&M definitely rubbed off on one another.
If Maks lost the judging job he needs some way to keep himself tied to the show for when he needs it. Thus why I think we’re seeing these two turn it up again after it appeared they were trying to have it die down.
I really hope they don’t bring Meryl back in any capacity next season. The celebrities competing in Season 19 deserve their time in the spotlight. It’s bad enough all the Season 18 celebrities had to take a back seat to her.
Donna, that is one of the reasons I really hated Season 18. The rest of the celebrities were shoved under the bus in order to make M&M shine. It was never a fair show to me and left me really, really mad.
I never got to enjoy the show because the two of them were hogging all the attention. It was too over the top. Even when the other celebs and pros were being interviewed the question were all about them. I can’t believe it when Sharna and Charlie were being interviewed in one show and the two of them had to sit there and watch the near kiss that M&M had. And the rolling on the floor!
Oh no PH, I don’t act like a jerk at work at all. Well MOST days anyways. 😉 I just use my niceness all up at work that some days, I have no niceness to give at home, where I SHOULD be giving it, KWIM? But that’s a rarity most of the time. 😀
I quit the job from hell last week and now have two weeks off before starting my new one in a TOTALLY different area of nursing and I’m REALLY looking forward to it!
SMH…well anyhoo, I reported the twitter spamming screenshotting troll accounts (yeah, there’s TWO of them) so we’ll see what, if anything happens. Reported them with BOTH of my twitter accounts 😀
#139 Ria it started the first week when Erin was interviewing Charlie as Maks and Meryl came up to get their scores but didn’t interview Meryl after Charlie danced. I hated this season for the same reason. It was the Meryl Helps Maks Win His Mirrorball show not DWTS.
DWTS is going to have to pull out every trick it has up it’s sleeve this season. Big Bang is moving to Monday this season and it was the #2 show for last season (behind Sunday Night Football), for both total ratings and in the 18-49 demo.
The thing that Maksyl fans do that none of the other pros fans do (that I’ve seen anyway) is spam *negatively*. I’ve seen Derek fans tweet lots of (:::cough::: ass kissing :::cough:::) praise and thanks to any outlet that speaks favorably, but the MOSTLY ignore the shitty people, mainly because they’ve gotten used to shit and know to ignore the trolls. But Maks’ fans don’t hesitate to spam anyone and everyone who stands in Maks way for ANYTHING. Does it work? Apparently not, since I don’t think he got the judging job. If they have good PR people, those people should tell them that their just the proverbial squeaky wheels. But I bet they do get some grease this season.
Just not the judging job because Julianne tweeted there was a big announcement on GMA tomorrow and that she was on her way. So if Maks is judging…he’s SHARING, at best.
Well, Karen, there goes DWTS top 10 standing, I would guess. Unless they kill it on casting. Luckily, it seems like the Voice might be fading a tiny bit.
#139, 141 Ria and Donna- Season 18 was a pathological condition of watching DWTS in a state of perpetual cringe and nausea because of M&M LOL. I’m sure the other contestants felt the same way.
140 Kelly -Congrats on the new job. Enjoy the honeymoon phase of the job. That is always the best. I wish I could put that in a bottle and market it. 🙂
@Kelly, I have a lot of respect for nurses…… My mom was a nurse, and I know how hard she worked. God bless you (and the other nurse on here, I’m sorry I don’t remember), your job is definitely not easy. So, may I ask which type of nursing you’re moving from, and to?
#143 Heidi, you’re talking about a group of people who love Lizzie Grubman and think she’s not only a shipper herself but a valid, legitimate source of information. LOL!
PH the good news is DWTS is starting a week before Big Bang and The Voice, but I see BB is premiering with two new episodes back-to-back on September 22.
Julianne just tweeted about an hour ago that she is on her way for an announcement tomorrow on GMA. 🙂
oops, PH obviously I’m behind on my news. I didn’t see the last sentence in #143. This seems like the real deal unlike the false alarm Lizzie gave about Maks last week.
Please, please make it Julianne and not Maks. I really want to at least be able to watch this season in full. And I really, really want
the shippers to explode!
Based on the tweet Dance With Me just made I think it’s safe to say it’s Julianne.
Oh and @Kelly? Those two accounts you reported are most likely the same person. If it’s the two I’m thinking of, they usually post the exact same things at the same time. The other day, it was the exact same thing coming through more than once by each name, right at the same time, followed by some minor changes and again both exactly the same posted repeatedly. Report, then block. I’m sure if you check both names, you’ll see the exact same tweets.
DWM such class acts! Guess reports of Maks upset he didn’t get that job were true. Not surprising.
Again, how are the Houghs the mean ones? Did Julianne ever tweet Meryl didn’t deserve to win? Or say that Melissa faked her neck injury in all stars? I remember the fam saying Jennifer Grey was faking it her season. Such negativity.
I’m surprised the show puts up with this nonsense from them. Maks may be gone but Val and Tony are still on the show and I assume are bound by the same confidentiality rules as everyone else.
Wow! I was away for a couple days and came home and a storm blew up and took out my cable and internet just as I was going through all my emails of PureDWTS posted messages. Never got a chance to post.
I just want to say that I would have liked to read that Shirley was on as judge. I have posted before that I don’t think any pro from the show should be sitting in the judges seat. They have worked with each other sometime on the show. At least most have worked together. Yes, Shirley is Mark’s mother but I don’t see her being biased. I think she is too mature and intelligent to be anything but fair and honest.
However, though, between Maks and Julianne, I’d rather see Julianne. She gives helpful criticism to the celebrate and her comment to Maks and Mark was exactly correct. Others have said the same, just not have had the guts to say it. Mark improved from it a great deal, and it showed in S18.
Looks like we will all know more tomorrow morning, Thursday on GMA.
If I actually believed the people running that account were clever, I would think that tweet was a red herring.
If I hadn’t already seen Julianne’s tweet, anyway. Really, Julianne didn’t come right out and say it, just hinted – but DWM straight up says it? What is wrong with them??
DWM is such classless institution. The people who follow DWM are obviously fans of the Familia, hence they just want to gather tweets about how Maks should’ve gotten the job and Julliane is unqualified. It’s sickening. Add this to their tweets after Val-Zendaya loss and Maks’ non Emmy-nod, and you can see what type of people run this place.
Yeah, Maksim ( and co.) aren’t upset…. at all. Those people at DWM couldn’t be more obvious. That tweet wasn’t smart at all, someone wants their ego stroked.Sad.
Yeah, I figured it is the same person but if I block them, then I can’t see the ignorance they’re spewing. Apparently Twitter doesn’t care because they’re still at it this morning :/ Now she’s spamming the NBA, NFL and MLB to boycott ABC.
I’m going from having been a bedside nurse in a hospital ICU to working in a state correctional facility(male prison)! The environment at my last job was VERY toxic and I’m glad to be out of there! Not much I could do about it as bosses didn’t care. So I packed up my toys and am going somewhere else to ‘play’. In the meantime, I’m enjoying a few weeks off before I start my new job!
I’m jealous of the few weeks off Kelly.
Problem with that troll is that their grammar and spelling is so bad that I can’t understand half the points they’re trying to make half the time.
I’m really sad and embarrassed that DWM (twitter) would intentionally ask such a question knowing what the obvious answers are going to be in return. If you were confident in who you were which couldn’t be diminished by any outside, perceived or real slights, you would ignore and move forward. If you’re even more secure, you send a congratulations if you wish but certainly not necessary.
I just find it sad that they (or whoever typed the question) think they’re less than in any way in life. I do mean that in all sincerity. They are a very accomplished group of individuals, many of whom are immigrants and built up a successful company from nothing and achieved their own personal accomplishments as well. Those are the immigrants that make this country what it is as our ancestors did before us. I just wish they felt that way. To ask a question in order to solicit a negative response for Julianne getting the job just makes them look insecure and petty and I think they can be better than that.
That’s a pretty thoughtful comment, Ashley. And it is rather sad.
But not surprising. If you were on twitter the night Kellie won DWTS, nothing would surprise you from that camp any more.
I would imagine there are confidentiality agreements with the pros, or at the very least rules in place regarding the show, revealing stuff, etc. I’m surprised the Dance With Me account keeps doing this stuff and the show is okay with it considering Val and Tony are still employed by them and are partners in the business too.
Derek and Julianne always were paired with the good dancers. Both have been very favored. They did not have as many challenges that Maksim encountered. It is just more favoritism. This does not surprise me.
Julianne wasn’t a terrible judge but I preferred Maksim.
Gee, a Maks fan who thinks that Derek has been favored and not had as many challenges as Maks. What a shock. Maks had the biggest ringer in the history of the show last season, or have you forgotten? Maks has had as many or more ringers than Derek – he just doesn’t know how to close the deal without serious help from the producers (showmance). Talk about favored.
Now don’t come back to this site, Linda, until you’ve read up on it and know which arguments are old, tired, easily disproven and likely to earn you a big, fat eye roll. It’s called netiquette. Look it up.
God, how boring to keep having this same stupid discussion even AFTER Meryl (and AMY). If Amy didn’t prove anything to you people (along with Kellie) there is really no hope for you.
I’m sure Adam Carolla would be thrilled to hear that he’s considered a good dancer
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BTW, I’ve been reading this site for years and I enjoy the wit and wisdom immensely.Thanks to all the mods for everything you do.
I.T.A. …PHeidi
When is that “dead horse” going to be left to its permanent rest from being kicked to kingdom come??? I swear, people just want to keep misery alive!!!
It’s funny Kat – people come in here starting that shit like it’s NEW and something shocking that we’ve never heard before. If I had a penny…
are hoping that if they keep saying these things that they will magically come true. Maks have had a lot of good and promising dancers but he had neither the skill to bring it out from them and the patience to try to bring it out from them.
It took massive ringer Meryl who collaborated in some of their dances and whom he did not have to teach anything at all to get his win. At least
At least Sharna tried to challenge Charlie to get more from him and managed to get interesting and complicated enjoyable dances from him than the barfable near kisses, running, rolling on the floor that M&M dished out.
Speaking of barfable near kisses did you all see what Val said during BWAT about Maks putting fake kisses into his choreography to waste time?
What? Are you serious, Donna?
I don’t understand the mindset that thinks it’s perfectly OK to not only do things like that, but to tell people that you do things like that. No sense of integrity, pride, honor, shame. It’s just sleazy.
re you serious Donna? Wow. And all the shippers bought that fake thing
too. I know Meryl has always been over the top when she and Charlie do their ice dancing. They are a perfect match.
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I like Val. It seems like he gets overshadowed by Max. He can actually choreograph and it must be frustrating for him to be constantly overshadowed for putting in the work. Not to mention, Maks made it sound like Val was physically abusing Meryl when he pushed her in the AT. I sense some sibling conflict deep down inside. I’d have to say out of all the celebs on season 18, Meryl was the one that was least pushed in proportion to her abilities. That just makes me upset.
@Donna- Ooh, I might have to try to find that sometime today. I actually agree with Val. I loved Meryl’s dances last season and was thrilled she won but Val is right about the walking to waste time. Some dances it works but some it’s glaringly obvious that he didn’t have anything left to put in. And @Kate, I don’t really remember exactly what Maks said but he shouldn’t really talk after that whole Team Paso Doble rehearsal with Hope.
I think Val would have pushed Meryl further and done some pretty amazing dances with her. I loved his A.T. He would have won the MBT for Meryl without the “showmance” game. I think he is much better when he is on the show by himself without the influence of his brother.
As for Julianne underscoring Derek, really I think she is going to be judging the celebrate and no so much Derek. As far as his choreography goes, it’s always top shelf anyways. The only thing I can think of is a situation where maybe there isn’t enough like Foxtrot in the dance to suit Len. I think Julianne will concentrate on helping the celebrate with her constructive criticism by giving them pointers. She did a much better job of that than Maks when he filled in as judge. I agree that he made comments that were not constructive. Like: Telling Amber that Derek knows how to package a win.” It would just about kill him to ever just say Derek is a talented dancer and choreographer. He makes everything a game and I thought the main purpose of this show was to teach the celebrate stars how to dance Ball Room Style. The focus should be on them only.
Interesting what Val said. We all saw it but the judges and shippers bought it.
LOL – If you’re going to come in here and complain about me insulting you, you have to do it in a TIMELY manner, Linda, cuz I had to search to figure out what you were talking about.
And here’s a HINT: YOU insulted everyone on this site by coming in here and resurrecting an old dead horse and beating it once again without doing everyone the courtesy of READING the site for a while to understand the tone and the people. That’s the polite thing to do before jumping in and posting. Again, this is called “good netiquette”. LEARN it.
“Let’s not get into netiquette”?? Whose site do you think this is, exactly??
And with that, this conversation is over until you learn better manners.
I love Maks and am very disappointed that he’s not going to be the new judge. In fact, with him not being on the show anymore, I probably won’t even watch. Like him or not…and yes, I totally admit he’s made some regrettable comments, but I’m not willing to hold them against him since he’s apologized. We’ve all said dumb things and I don’t think they should be held against us forever. Anyway, sad news that Maks isn’t going to be on…and while I’m sure the show will still have a lot of views, I’m betting the ratings go down unless the “celebrities” are spectacular this time. I won’t be holding my breath.
If the ratings go down, Jenny, it will almost certainly have little to do with Maks and more to do with the fact the show is now going up against Big Bang theory and the Voice, instead of just the voice. That, combined with crappy celebrities, is more than enough to do the trick. Max just doesn’t have the juice to have a huge impact on ratings. And if the change is less than 10% then it is within the broadcast networks margin of error.