It’s Official: Julianne Hough Will Be The New Permanent Judge On Dancing With The Stars
Good Morning America just announced the new “permanent” judge for Dancing With The Stars. Our new 4th judge will be…. JULIANNE HOUGH!
It's Judge @juliannehough! #GMADancing #DWTS RT if you're excited! pic.twitter.com/9VXxvulFz0
— Official DWTS (@DancingABC) August 21, 2014
For those who are new to the show and don’t know Julianne, she is a champion American professional ballroom dancer. She started competing in dance at age 9. She is also a two-time professional champion of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. She was also nominated for a Creative Arts Primetime Emmy in 2007 for Outstanding Choreography in season five of the show. What’s more, Julianne is a country music singer and music artist. She’s also an actress. She’s starred in movies like Burlesque, Rock of Ages, Footloose, and Safe Haven. Julianne just recently danced in a 48 show ‘sold out’ tour with brother Derek called “Move Live On Tour” this past summer. You can read more on Julianne’s accomplishments at this link.
CONGRATS JULIANNE!! We couldn’t be more happy to have you on board (and hopefully performing in some pro numbers too!). Go get em, Girl!
Ah, well! I guess some fans will continue their bitc–sorry–complaining about this. While I’m not in favor of a 4th judge, I sure prefer Julianne over Maks. Sigh! I was hoping that they’d announce that they made a mistake about getting a 4th judge and that instead, they’ll devote more time for the BTS and confessionals so that we get to know the celebs better.
I really wish there wasn’t a 4th judge but better her than Maks. The funny thing is that Maks’ friends are all complaining about it and yet it would have been the same family judging thing if it had been Maks. Tbh, I don’t see how she can judge her brother and it will lead to a lot of negative comments unfortunately. If Derek was not a pro but in some other capacity on the show, guest choreographer perhaps, it would have spared them all the criticism they will get from other fan bases. Good for Julianne though. She will be great.
Good for her. I’m actually excited to see how the dynamic among the judges changes with a new permanent judge (*cough* CAI *cough*).
I just wish all the fans who claim they won’t watch the show because of Jules could make a group announcement on GMA. Unfortunately, they won’t, because nobody cares.
I’d much rather have Julianne as a judge than Derek as a pro – but that’s fairly selfish of me. It’s a lot of work for me (and Vogue) when he’s a pro. Then again…he’s been so busy that we’ve been non-stop since January and maybe that wouldn’t change with him not being a pro.
Anyway, I’m disappointed they felt the need to go this route, but better her than Maks. Still would rather see Shirley as a judge most of all.
Every time something good happens for a Hough, a Maks fan’s head explodes somewhere in the world. 🙂 *munches on popcorn and watches the fur fly*
Don’t really want a 4th judge, but if there has to be one, I’d much rather it be Julianne than Maks.
I’m witch everyone else. I don’t feel the need to have a 4th judge. It takes up more time on the show where there could be more dancing, confessionals, ect. However, also like everybody else, i’m glad that it’s Julianne over Maks.
Ha ha ha. I would just love to see Maks today. He and Lizard really lobbied hard for that job and I am so glad he did not get it. I don’t
want a 4th judge myself and would rather them fire CAI but if we are getting one, I am happy it is Julianne and not Maks.
I hope tptb can squeeze in some time for viewers to get behind-the-scenes footage every week on the celebrities but I doubt that’s going to happen. Fingers crossed though.
“Family judging family” has nothing to do with why I would rather have anyone but this rude little girl be the 4th judge this season. After Sharna Burgess was passed over as a pro I knew TPTB would make more bad decisions, and boy was I right. My Monday nights will be filled channel surfing until I find a better show to watch.
I’m excited for the 4th judge and extremely excited about it being Julianne. Not to mention extremely happy that Derek is on the show as a pro too. I wanted D to do this season because what if they do plan on doing the tour again next summer? I rather him take next season off and focus on that. So, that is why I rather him be on this season because I wasn’t ready to say goodbye last season just yet.
As for the haters… *cough*Val and Maks fans*cough* she has warned all her success. Don’t hate on the Hough’s when they have done nothing but earn the spots they’ve earned in the industry. Also, what Zendaya’s father put to twitter was distasteful. Sickening.
If you’re not watching the show, you have no business here. Buh bye.
what did Zendaya’s dad post on twitter?
Also it’s funny to hear some say they’ll never watch the show again. Do they think even losing 1000 viewers (and that’s being generous) makes a difference. They went with the bigger star. And Julianne or Derek fans weren’t pushing her to be a judge like the Maks fans were, so obviously the producers don’t think those fans are a large viewing block.
Well, I was excusing Zendaya’s poor sportsmanship because of her age. It appears perhaps that she comes by it honestly.
When are these people going to realize that attitude counts? Perhaps Julianne got the job because of her positive attitude. Who knows? I just know that neither Derek, nor Julianne, nor anyone associated with them puts negative or nasty attitudes out into the world. And they’re successful. Even when they DON’T get something, they remain positive and keep going. Think maybe they’re on to something?? I sure do.
As everyone here as stated I am happy Julianne won the job over Maks. I think she will do a great job.
What did Zendaya’s dad say? Why would he even care? His daughter is not even apart of dwts anymore.
Zendaya’s dad is a disgusting bastard … obviously it runs in the family. The thing is a grown ass man still crying and weeping over something that his daughter lost *giggles* over a year ago. Pathetic much?
+1 Heidi for the “positivity” Derek and Julianne radiate.
Another thought I just had: it’s too bad we don’t know more about what’s going on behind the scenes. It might look like we might have 4 judges for now, but, how do we know Len hasn’t told then he wants to retire…and maybe even this season? As you all know, he mentioned it last season. Travelling back and forth weekly is taking it’s toll. Plus, at his age, the show might be worried for who they would replace him with in case he got sick, etc. They could also really make a deal over his retirement to say good bye for all the shows he’s put in. Anyway, just because there might be 4 judges for now, it doesn’t mean that it will always be the case.
as long as the focus returns to the dancers, i don’t mind 4 judges. I worry, though, that we’ll get more BS’ing and long winding critiques from the judges table, and less fun and informative bits about the celebs and their partnerships. Bring back the confessionals, give us more rehearsal footage and give the judges a time limit, after which their mic’s turn off LOL
Happy it is Julianne and not Maks, I could not handle more disappointments. They have said Len would miss a few weeks so who knows what they are doing. I would rather see her dance, but she will be great. ABC is working hard to compete with The Voice and a young beautiful judge will help. I do miss the confessionals and getting to know the dancers better, hopefully 4 judges will not take away too much time.
Now here’s my question.
Since Julianne got the job which I don’t doubt Maks wanted, would Maks be the Len fill-in if they asked him or would that be too beneath him having to sit next to the one who got the permanent seat? I myself would be hurt if I didn’t get a job but they asked me to do a side gig, ya know? Unless I played it smart and there was a future opportunity.
Since Len is taking time off this year, he may be leaving all together next year and then Maks gets offered Len’s old seat, providing for what tptb would hope may lead to the appearance of friction between the two former pros now judges.
Oh options…..
Ashley, I think your question is a good one. If Maks is SMART, he will keep his options very open and not act like those around him appear to be acting (i.e. Like assholes) and wait. I think it would be very interesting to see Julianne and Maks sit next to each other at the judges table.
What did Zendaya’s dad say?
Not really caring for a fourth judge. I really didn’t care for it when she was on as a guest one. Oh, well. There better be at least one person I like on.
I just hate that they did this to begin with. We don’t need someone else talking on the judging panel and taking up time from everything else. I think they should have added someone who was more like a Shirley ballas…. But again, shirley isn’t going to bring in the younger audience that they’re so badly wanting. I think TPTB are way too desperate for ratings.
And I hate that this has turned into a Hough vs Chmercovsky debate yet again…. I’m getting really sick of that stupid argument.
I guess I’m glad that I have a DVR
#21-I think he removed the tweet, but he said something along the lines of why should people trust the judgement of someone who went black face(Halloween).
#15-Your over there giggling at thought of someone losing a reality dancing show is just sad.
I want to know what Zendaya’s dad said. I don’t feel like looking for his twitter. But he really shouldn’t be talking in the first place.
I didn’t really want a 4th judge, but I think JH will be good. I think she will get better at expressing herself as she gets more experience as a judge. She has always been very positive about the show and seems to be very excited about her new gig.
Congrats Jules!
That guy needs to get over himself. He’s using his daughter’s fame to get attention. I see where Zendaya gets her bitterness from
I think they should take a page from sytycd – two solid judges who know what they’re talking about and a revolving guest judge who is RELEVANT. TPTB seems to think they should pull anyone off the street who might bring in ratings AND that we really give two shits about what they have to say anyway.
Great. Now they’re wasting more time on the judges and spending less time on the dancing. :/
I’d rather see Julianne be a dancer again – that would be a lot more exciting to me. Another judge, meh, to that news. As long as it doesn’t take time away from the dancing and couples I guess I’m indifferent.
Can’t wait for more cast rumours and pairing speculation as that’s what is most interesting/exciting to me this time of year. I saw someone mention Shania Twain somewhere on here in the comments. If that is a legit rumour that will get me way more excited than these announcements about pros and judges. Just please if she’s on let her not be with Tony as the token “older” woman. Also really hoping the young hot guy doesn’t go to Peta this year. Sorry to be off topic.
I think he deleted the tweet because it’s gone. Yeah, the “FAM” of which Zendaya is now a part, is ALL still bitter that she lost S16 to Kellie Pickler. Because of the voting snafu on the ABC website. Which I still contend was caused by Z encouraging her Zwaggers to make as many fake email addys as possible to vote for her and they all crashed the ABC website that nite so ABC did the only thing possible and threw out ALL the online votes! They (the delusional C bro fans) will still say how unfair it all was and Zendaya should’ve rightly won that trophy.
Congrats to Julianne!! Twitter is exploding with all KINDS of hate towards Julianne and DWTS in general. Carri-Ann has even gotten a few tweets in, defending ABC’s decision. No matter what, haters gonna hate.
@Megan – “And I hate that this has turned into a Hough vs Chmercovsky debate yet again…. I’m getting really sick of that stupid argument.”
My thoughts exactly. I’m sick of it as well.
I do like Julianne but I hate the idea of a 4th judge. The show has been sliced and diced enough, we don’t any more additions to the show.
Not going to watch the show because of Julianne? Human are social being and born with curiosity. Don’t tell me you’re not going to peek through your window when you hear something happening in your neighborhood or with your neighbor. At Krugers National Park they put warnings for people not to stick their heads or their body outside their vehicle during the safari trip but guess what? Of course people do the other way, even getting out of the car to take a closer picture. And this is on the lions and cheetahs sanctuary. I have to confess. This exactly what I said last season “not going to watch because of Maks.” Guess what curiosity came in play so I watched. LOL.
But then for those who really rooted their hatred towards the Houghs, I’m not going to be surprised if they aren’t watching. It’s their loss though. Remember Maks brother and best friend still depend their careers on DWTS. Val said it “I still have a job!.” Tony won’t quit DWTS until his wife say so.
Can’t wait for the season to start. Hope they will have a nice group of Stars, just like last season.
Every season there are folks that go all “goodbye, cruel world!” the minute DWTS makes some decision that they don’t like. And yet, the ratings don’t fluctuate drastically season-to-season – so either DWTS is gaining and losing viewers at an equal rate, or these folks are full o’ malarky. I’m leaning towards the latter. 🙂
My favorite part of the interview is when Julianne said (on whether or not she’d be harder on Derek) that it’s not about Derek or any pro, but about the partnership and the celebrity. So true!!! We all complained when Len ripped apart Derek’s choreography on Kellie’s paso and Amber’s samba, and I honestly believe that Jules knows that that’s not what the show is about and won’t do that. While I still don’t find a 4th judge necessary, I’m happy it’s her and can’t wait to see what she brings to the panel!
I’m actually excited to see Julianne because like some people said, she has this great and positive vibe about her and it’ll be refreshing to see on the panel (as well as she knows her stuff — as she’s been a pro)
I would much rather see Julianne than Maks on the panel (but as PH said, Shirley would be a great choice especially if Len were to leave the show)
Let’s just hope all the Maks fans don’t go to the extreme and make a scene, like they usually do.
It’s always kind of funny to see those who claim they are done with the show, make liars of themselves by tweeting about it over, and over, and over. They are so full of bull! If they were telling the truth, the bright side would be we wouldn’t be seeing any tweets this season claiming Derek is getting preferential treatment. So I’d better not see any nasty tweets about him from people who said they would not be watching the show ever again.
#Jessica You are officially my choice for Pollyanna today!! Hoping that “Maks fans don’t go to the extreme and make a scene like they usually do” — it just doesn’t get more adorable than that.:-)
Best comment so far is Len’s — happy to have Julianne as a buffer between himself and Bruno. Long-overdue relief for long-suffering Len.
Still not a fan of 4 judges. However, I think Julianne’s focus is correct, and I have no doubt that she will be as honest with Derek and his celeb as she will be with anyone else. However, Maks could never be at all critical towards Val and his partner because he would have to answer to his mother — you know, the person to whom he turned over his MBT so she would get off his back. There are sure to be countless exploding heads this season, and I’m counting on commenters here to direct me to where that action is happening because I am so bad on ferreting it out myself.
I have always said that of these three (Shirley, Julianne, or Maks), that Shirley would be the better choice because she hasn’t been on the show as a pro dancer (in fact she taught most of the pros. I sincerely believe she would be fair and honest in her judging, even when it came to Mark. However, I am glad Julianne is the 4th judge, though. She gives advice to the celebrate. I am thinking that when Len takes off a week or two that she will just make up the difference and they will go with Carrie Anne, Bruno and Julianne as 3 judges.
Also, I fell that Julianne will be smart enough to treat Derek just like any of the other pros and do a good job.
I’m surprised that more people aren’t up in arms about Carrie Ann judging a guy that she used to engage in coitus with on a regular basis (Artem). Everybody’s all “Julianne this, Maks that” and I’m all “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.”
Didn’t want a 4th judge but better Julianne than Maks. I think she will critique and judge the celeb and “team” aspect (and she will have to to stem all the outrage) unless of course TPTB have other specific plans. I like her and Derek but I am and have always been primarily “Team Derek” and unfortunately I think this will cause the most blowback for him. Also think it means he will prob never again get a significant partner or be allowed to win again. Only with someone like a Kate Hudson(someone big enough and confident enough to take a win OVER all the controversy) after all, who will request him knowing all that?
That makes me sad cause I want to see Derek with better and better partners so we can see how far he can expand his choreography and dancing which is why he wants to do the show, I think. So if that continues it might eventually take away his joy of doing the show and he will leave. I also like for him and Julianne to do the occasional thing together but not too many things. But I think the show couldn’t resist the pull of having them both on the show. They know about all the sold-out shows this summer and all the feedback from the crowds (although I think most of it was about Derek). She brings out the controversial side of that plus her audiences. That plus Derek’s latest successes, nominations, expansion to another network show and that audience. I think the show wants whatever it can get from all angles.
On the plus side maybe we’ll get to see them singing together as on the Move Tour and maybe some of the dance routines also. And if nothing else I think it will really boost demand for more of their tours.
#40 – That’s funny, Courtney!
I’d prefer 3 judges as well, but I’m happy that it’s Julianne. I thought she gave great feedback and I agreed with her comments to Mark and Maks. Mark toned it down last season and I think Maks upped his game after she told him he phoned it in – and also seeing what Val did with Meryl.
Not a big fan of JH to be honest. Snubs the show when her acting career was going well. Now that’s in the toilet she wants to know us again
Yikes, I was much happier before I knew about CAI and Artem. I’m sticking my fingers back in my ears and going ‘lalalalala’ now….
Anyway, I didn’t really want a 4th judge, but I like Julianne just fine. The Haterade drinkers are completely out of control — as if Maks would be a lick more objective with Val (or Tony or Peta or even Karina) than she’ll be with Derek. SMH.
I’m excited to see her judge. I couldn’t care less if she’s Derek’s sister, the woman knows dancing and knows what the hell she’s talking about when it comes to judging.
I see people all upset saying that it’s unfair because she’s Derek’s siter and blah blah blah.. Cry me a river. If it was Maks that was to become a judge, the same people complaining about Julianne would be all happy and forget about the fact that Val is his brother and Tony is his BFF.
Anyways, I’m excited and I cannot wait for this season to begin!
I was not in favor of having a 4th judge, but I’m very happy it’s going to be Julianne. I would have chosen her or Shirley for judge.
#15: ‘Zendaya’s dad is a disgusting bastard … obviously it runs in the family.’
Um, what?? That’s rude to Zendaya isn’t it…considering she’s not done anything to deserve such a title.
If there really had to be a fourth judge I’d have said it should be Shirley Ballas or Julianne so this isn’t too bad.
But…why the need for four judges anyway? The formula of three has worked so well for so long.
Well I guess since that acting thing and that singing thing did not work out, she can now try that judging thing.
Never been a fan of the 4th judge, but I guess DWTS has to keep trying new things.
Agreed that Zendaya wasn’t the best sport about not winning, nor her father (and that’s clearly stuck with him). I think calling her a ‘disgusting bastard’ is crossing the line, though…can’t completely understand that comment myself.
It really has nothing to do with the discussion here but I will state this: zendaya should have won over Kelly. Kelly’s freestyle tickled more strings on one’s soul, but on overall achievment it was definitely Zendaya’s game that season.
And I’m not even a big fan of Val’s personality, though I agree he is a good coreographer.
I disagree, Eleanor. If she was such a snub as you say, why would she come back to perform for the several times she did? Like Derek, she’s not mean spirited like that. She has always said she loved DWTS and all the people meant a lot to her.
Adding: and her movie career is not in the toilet. “Curve” is in post production right now.
Plus, Julianne said in the posted interview that DWTS has always been a huge part of her life. Doesn’t sound like a snub to me.
LOL to Julianne’s “acting thing” not working out. You do realize she has three movies in the works, right?
I guess they should have given Maks the job cuz he had nothing else to do?? I mean, by your logic…
Don’t agree, annie. Of course Zendaya did well. She, like Meryl, was given a lot more leeway than any ringers before her.
Kellie was a non-dancer before the show and I vastly preferred her dancing by the time the show was done. As did the majority of viewers, seeing as how there was no power voting AND Kellie was down by a point. So, actually, you don’t get to state as fact that Zen should have won. It ain’t a fact.
Wow, I don’t get a chance to get online often and those Hough’s keep breaking big news. I’m kind of surprised that Maks didn’t get the job, seemed that when he decided to stop dancing that they’d give him this slot. I’m surprised that Julianne even wanted to be tied down with this kind of commitment. But, I guess being a judge 1-2 times a week won’t tie her up that much.
I think that Julianne is a better choice than Maks. When she has been the judge it seemed that she always tried to give praise for what they had improved on and point out area where improvements could be made. I seem to remember Maks saying something about not worrying about the technique so much–just show you are having fun. I think that will only carry you for a short time without noticeable improvements.
It is really a non discussion especially here, but I will say it: I didn’t watch she show closely on Zendaya/Kelly season. I youtube-d all the dances, but I didn’t even look at the packages some of the times. Beforehand I had an ideea of who kelly was and no ideea who of zendaya. Just based on dancing for me it was Zendaya. But obviously majority was more impressed by kelly/derek as she won, despite of the reasons you stated. That is the one mirroball I feel shouldn’t have gone to Derek. (and I don’t have an opinion of the season when he won with brooke as I wasn’t watching then)
but regardless… anctiously awaiting season 19, I am curious how it will pan out with the changes.
bummed about julianne being a judge and sharna not being on, looking forward to keo and alison and artem (and hopeing emma gets a decent partner)
This show is a popularity contest not a dance contest so of course Kellie won. She had the main dwts voting demo behind her, middle age women. Even when she was still rumored by TMZ people were getting overly excited for to be on. Were Zendayas fan base consist of mostly a bunch of young kids. One of the mods on this site even said you cant win unless you have the main dwts voting demo behind you, a reason why cody simpson couldn’t go far with his tween girl fan base last season.
I dont think we need a fourth judge but since there adding one Im ok with Julianne at least she knows what shes talking about. Also she wont sit there drooling over the attractive guys like Bruno and Carrie ann. As far as her bro being on I dont see her being different towards his partner than anyone elses.
Moving on, I have a genuine question.
Yes, it was obvious to us all that Meryl and Maks were shoved down the nations’ throat thoughout the season and every possible measure was taken to ensure their win.
I couldn’t wrap my head around it why production would get involved in an elaborate scheme to do this, why would they care about one specific pro.
And then we said, I think somewhere here on pure too, that they probably had an ulterior agenda with maks, wanted him back for judgeing or something, and thay made him win to validate that.
Now this theory looks thrown out the window. He wanted the job really badly yet they choose julianne.
So why do you think then they helped him win last season with all the obvious tools if it wasn’t preparing a spot for him on the show?
Good for her! Cannot wait! 🙂
Annie, I think that theory is still plausible. They were probably trying to get Julianne to come back for a while now and she kept saying no. They needed to build new “credible” judge. It’s like when they make you believe that the majority of viewers convinced the producers to pick a certain guy from Bachelorette as the new Bachelor. When in reality, they just edit it to sway the viewers to want the guy the producers want.
IMDO, if Jules said no, Maks would get the gig.
Duh, Kelly a, what’s your point. Of course it’s a popularity contest (which is, incidentally, why I laugh at those saying Maks is a certified ballroom judge). But just because someone is popular within the demo doesn’t mean that she didn’t dance well. On the contrary, she did dance very, very well and she wasn’t a ringer like Zendaya was.
Wow. You people are really bringing up the tired old crap for some reason today. Getting tired of it. Perhaps we should stay on topic, eh?
What makes you so sure that they weren’t planning on it being Maks back then, annie? Things change. They aren’t static. Maybe what they wanted last season changed when they realized they could get Julianne, or when they realized that she was more exciting (or controvertial) a judge than maks, OR Maks did something stupid and asked for too much…who knows? But our theories for why they did what they did last season are not shot down by what they actually ended up doing. Life isn’t static – it’s constantly changing.
This is like the time they were obviously grooming Melissa Rycroft to take over for Brooke (they didn’t anticipate her cancer announcement, though) and it ended up going to Erin Andrews instead, while Melissa was pregnant. I much prefer Julianne over Maks as a judge any day. Things always seem to have a way of working themselves out. Serves both of them right, if you ask me.
Annie, Kellie’s freestyle was much more than emotionalism, it was technically challenging as well. Pro dancer, Sharna Burgess said the transitions in those lifts were “unbelievably difficult,” and that doesn’t include the infamous “lean,” which Derek had not tried with any other pro. Incidentally, Kellie’s Argentine Tango was so good that Derek even referenced it in his book, calling it “a great one.”
I am disappointed by this news because of her past negative behavior while guest judging. She seems to have really changed since she was a pro on the show, or perhaps she was putting on a great act back then to appear all nice and sweet. The way she treated Mark was just hateful.
I know in the last couple of seasons, Facebook comments on the DWTS page have been a pretty accurate indication of how popular couples have been on the show and have served as a pretty good guide for eliminations. For the sake of the show, I hope what I’m seeing in the 7000+ comments today under the Julianne announcement are not a good guide for how popular the Julianne return is.
Personally I throw out any comments that mention that it should have been Maks, since those are probably just disgruntled Maks fans, but even after that, it looks like 99% of the comments are negative. I saw a lot mentioning four judges being too many and the possible conflict with Derek still being on the show, but I also saw just as many saying they thought Julianne was a bad guest judge the last two seasons, often calling her arrogant or condescending. Some reference the Mark and Maks comments but many don’,t so I don’t know if their complaints are more general. There seem to be so many comments saying they loved Julianne as a dancer but hated her as a judge, that I find it a bit worrisome as to how popular this decision to bring Julianne back as a permanent judge is for fans of the show.
I was really rather shocked at how overwhelmingly negative the comments were, even after factoring out the Maks issue. I guess we’ll know how the fans really feel when the ratings come in (although good or bad they won’t be just because of Julianne).
MelissaC, she gave Mark ONE honest critic and you’ve written her off as having negative behavior. Do you think the same for Len, Carrie Ann, and Bruno too when they give someone a negative critic? Seriously, her critic of Mark as no different than when the other judges have their opinions. And just because Julianne gave a negative critic means she should be condemned as “negative” or “hateful”….especially when she turned around and gave Mark good marks last season.
Please, Karen – Maks fans have been spamming their hearts out all day today on every single article they can get their little hands on. When you have so many disgruntled people willing to spew and most people who either don’t care that much or who are happy who don’t do the same, of course it is lopsided. When you’re happy about something or don’t care, you’re far less likely to post about it.
As for Facebook in general showing popularity, pretty sure that that trend is over. Because people made it a thing, it is less likely to be accurate. It wasn’t accurate in the finale AT ALL, as I recall.
“Past negative behavior while judging”? The mind boggles at some of you people. The hyperbole and hysteria today is unbelievable.
I have to wonder how you label all the judges and Maks himself, if this is your reaction to two comments by Julianne.
IT’S A REALITY SHOW, PEOPLE. Jesus.
#annie Under the category of beating a dead horse, the freestyle is probably the single most important dance of the entire season. Zendaya’s was a mess (including Val’s ridiculous admonition to parents to take care of their kids), and Kellie’s was brilliant. Plus, of course, there was the fact that Zendaya was given a season’s pass on wearing real dance shoes, and was excused from the rumba, even tho Shawn did one with Mark when she was 17. Zendaya got some kid glove treatment but in the end was out-danced by Kellie.
I think Derek will not be involved in season 20, since he has had no break. This allows home to be more rested for a summer tour. I think ABC wants to do something with Derek and
Julianne so they can get her name back among the viewing audition.
I also suspect that ABC wants to control when announcements are released. IMO the Maks campaigning and even the tweet by Gleb’s wife were far to public.
The DWTS FB post on Julianne has over 69,000+ “likes’. If you are one to judge on how many people are liking this news from that count, I would say that’s a powerful “majority” in her favor imo not the opposite like haters and Maks fans are going on about.
Almost 70,000 people have “liked” the DWTS Facebook post announcing Julianne as judge. That dwarfs the complainers.
But there is no “Dislike” button on there so it is hard to say if the number of likes is good.
LOL What??
I have to agree with Vogue #60
Julianne’s behavior was no different than what we have witnessed from the other three judges over the past 18 seasons. What she commented to Mark and Maks was absolutely true. Mark was quiet, but the next season with Candace was one of the best I’ve ever seen him. He practically put Candace up on a pedestal with his caring, showboating her more and I loved him for that. Mark is a good person and talented, and looking forward to seeing him again. Julianne is always high spirited and never have I seen her have the outbursts that Carrie Ann, Len and Bruno have shown. This is just ridiculous
I think Mark fans are far more upset about Julianne’s comments to him than Mark ever was. They both stated that the two of them (with Derek) went out to dinner together that same evening, and according to both of them, had a great time.
That is nonsensical, Melissa. Completely. You’re reaching.
It’s going to be fun when Julianne offers something negative about Derek during the season. It will be followed be a quick “You know I love you, but…” You know it has to come through the arc of the season. In fact, I bet Julianne will be looking for a time to do it to show her “impartiality.”
Of course she will, John. And Derek will smile and nod like he always does.
And we will be spammed by Maks fans once again, hoping to see us devastated. 😀
LOL…@John & PHeidi….
You are cracking me up, but you both are right!!
Another word for DWTS & Maks fans “transparent.”
It’s going to be fun when Len will try to critique Derek and CAI, Bruno and Julianne will jump to Derek’s defense. Talk about drama. LOL!
Having Julianne as a judge while Derek is still a pro is total bs no matter what.
Why can’t Derek just leave dwts to pursue better and more lucrative opportunities?
I will be happy with Julianne as a judge only when Derek will get eliminated. I like her (I think she’s great choice especially with younger demo,) but I have the right to call it bs until Derek is still on the show.
It’s so funny see how the show became a Maks vs. Derek arena… hehehe
I love Julianne. Think people overeacted on things she said to Mark and Maks. She was completely right on both cases and I couldn’t see disrespect on her comments. My opinion.
About the new season: Praying for the judges talk less. Want 90 seconds dances since the first week. Not very happy about what allison may represent on the show i.e. +contemporary/jazz/whatever dances – ballroom. I feel bad for Sharna, but god bless she handled it well… =p
Carlos, I was just watching Afterbuzz for SYTYCD and Kristyn confirmed that Allison is, in fact, ballroom trained. She is from Utah and started at the same studio as Derek, apparently. All things that I didn’t know.
One thing I wonder….
It seems very apparent that the judges have an agenda much of the time, and it often seems like Len is under orders to underscore someone pretty badly (usually Derek or anyone with a ringer EXCEPT Meryl) – so, will Julianne be let in on the predetermination of what the judges are going to do? And if she is, will she play along?? That’s what I’ll be very curious to see. Of course, it’s possible that they could have a bit of “group think” going on in terms of the contestants and that’s all it is…and perhaps a new face will disrupt that.
Might that all change with new ones in charge?
I dunno. He’s new but not REALLY new. He was involved for a long time. And I think it’s only the top guy that’s new.
Oy vey! The Maks fans sure do have their own view of reality, don’t they?
I’d much rather have Julianne than Maks. Maybe they have Maks pegged to fill in for Len while he’s out for half the season? I don’t know. I think Jules will be fair to Derek and Mark.
Court, I asked a Twirp how Jules judging her bro was any different that CAI judging her ex BF? He was all, well it’s completely different! SMH…I agree with you though.. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned! Guess that guy never hear Carrie Underwood’s song, Before He Cheats? lol
I also feel like those that don’t like the idea of 4 judges, but if it were between Julianne and Maks, I would have much preferred Julianne over Maks 1000%. It was interesting in the GMA video, Julianne said her *role* is to be honest and direct. Both times Julianne has judged, she had incited a media stir with her comments, with a lot of people commenting on her. When Maks judged the show, he was such a softie and so tame that he was actually pretty boring. Hmmmm… wonder if TPTB noticed this… 😉
While I feel her comments to Mark and Maks were valid, they were just delivered with poor wording and even Derek has said that she can put her foot in her mouth. I want Julianne to be constructive, honest, and direct in her comments but would only want her to improve how she says things. But then again, I think we have been saying this for years about Bruno… 😉
I remember reading the MOVE fanblogs on PDH and some had written that Derek had said during the “Q&As” that DWTS had “wanted Julianne back on the show” and this was all summer. While Maks and his PR team had probably put out feelers abt the judging position early on, not a peep from Julianne’s camp until this week. IMO, Julianne had reconnected with all of her DWTS fans on tour all summer and realized how many people loved her on the show and perhaps that’s what helped her make her decision. I never expected Jules to come back as a pro with everything that she has accomplished.
I also hate the fandom wars between the Houghs and the Chmerkovkiys. I could care less what is happening with La Familia. But I feel like C-bros fans take everything the Houghs do or happens to them so personally because why take the time to make hateful comments and spread the negativity all over the internet? If Maks got the job… uhhh, i wouldn’t care enough to comment. =P But why do I feel like DWTS knows about the Hough vs C-Bros fan wars and encourages it because it creates passionate reactions??? Obviously media outlets are fed to fuel the fan wars. I feel like DWTS is/has created a characterization scenario of two feuding families (Montegues/Capulets, Hatfields/McCoys, West Side Story-ish)except with real life families…. lol. Ok, maybe I am reaching.. haha! While I know la familia’s bitterness towards the Houghs and their success is very real, the Houghs don’t hate on anyone!
Anyways, I wish Julianne all the best in her new role. I hope people give her a chance & she ends up being really successful. =)
The vitriol expressed by opposing fan bases today was out of control. All that over two comments? Try again because i don’t buy that one at all. I know Julianne will do a great job and, although I’m not in favor of any of the pros judging their relatives, I expected to see Maks in that position so I’m happy. Now, if Derek and Karina get a couple of ringers, I’m good lol.
I wonder if she got that info from the bio I wrote for the site after she was announced as a pro?
I think Julianne’s done a lot of growing up in her time away from the show.
Her last few seasons she seemed to be getting burned out. It’s happened to other pros as well and is it any wonder that they do? It’s a huge commitment of time, talent, pressure and sweat to be a pro on the show.
I think it was good for her to get out in the world and do her own thing.
The Move tour with Derek seems to have brought back her love of dance and recharged her live performance battery.
I think she’ll be a good judge. In fact I think I’ll like her better as a judge on the show then as a pro! It’ll be nice to have a female voice on the judging panel that isn’t an attention seeking loonytune(CarrieAnn).
With regards to Zendaya’s dad. Julianne apologized for that incident. It was a stupid thing to do, however it wasn’t done out of malice. I honestly think she wasn’t aware that her costume would offend people.
If someone earnestly apologizes than you’re a judgmental twit if you don’t accept that apology, forgive them and move on.
Heh, Elmari, I was telling people months ago about what Derek said at the Q&A’s and that Julianne never came right out and said “NO” which I thought she would if it were really out of the question.
As for the Houghs versus the Chmerkovskiys?? Well, that’s a pretty one-sided fight ain’t it? Ask either Derek or Julianne and they’re all “love them”. Ask La Familia and it’ll be something like “Derek don’t need no more stinkin’ MBTs” or “He knows the forumla to win”. All about winning versus losing, while the Houghs just like to be involved (which might be the key to their success, eh?). When it comes to the fans – well, on my site, you never hear talk about Maks or Tony or any of them. It’s all Derek and occasionally Mark. On THIS site, when Maks wasn’t on the show, he was rarely mentioned or discussed unless there was a historical context required. Really, most of the talk NOW is how Maks fans spend an inordinate amount of time bashing Julianne and Derek.
Julianne’s Halloween costume came from the place of a superfan of the show – if she was a superfan of Breaking Bad, she’s have worn a gas mask like Derek and Mark did when they went to the Breaking Bad Finale party. Yes, it was a stupid thing to do and she really apologized for it.
If you continue to hold something against a person and refuse to accept an honest apology, it says way more about YOU than it does about the person who made the mistake to begin with.
Maks and his cohorts and their fans are so hypocritical it’s notr eally even worth it to comment but I will anyway.
Maks is so jealous of Derek and his achievements that is the real fact.
He keeps zinging Derek about having ringers that is why he kept on winning(duh!)and yet he got the ringiest ringer of all and he acts like it was a deserved win. So laughable. Bad enough that he got a ringer, he had to put on a showmance to clinch it.
And Maks fans – how stupid is it to decry Julianne as a judge because she has a brother on the show and she will be biased. Yes, and Maks will be so unbiased since he also have a sibling, an ex-fiancée, a best friend and lovers to the kazoo involved in the show? How is that logical?
I much prefer Julianne to CAI who has no background to justify her being a judge, who drools over “hot guys” on the show and gives them 10s just because. Who gives critiques that makes me roll my eyes(IMO, I can give a better critique than this bobble head). And people prefer her to Julianne?
Referring what PH said about Julianne’s halloween costume, I think there is definitely a difference on wearing “black face” purposely as a hate crime/activity or making an honest mistake. I believe whole hardheartedly that Julianne’s apology was sincere and like PH said, people need to move on because people do make mistakes.
I feel like I’m excited for Julianne to come on as a judge because as we’ve seen with CA and Bruno, many times they don’t even give constructive criticism which could help someone improve and I think Julianne could play more into that role because she’s been in that situation before and how to work with celebs. In the past as a guest judge, I agreed with everything she said (including the Maks/Mark comments — because leading up to it, we all thought Maks wasn’t as interested in working with Danica and it was a “i don’t care” week for him)
Yeah Julianne’s costume was enormously stupid, but I don’t think ill-intentioned. Did people have a right to be upset? Absolutely, it was appalling. But do I think her apology was sincere? Definitely, and I have had other issues with her behavior or sincerity, but her remorse over her blackface was not one of them – she was simply ignorant to the implications.
While CAI is indeed ridiculous a lot of the time, I feel constrained to mention one instance when she rose to the occasion. It was the Tribal Samba (which I LOVE) performed by Shawn, Derek and Mark. Len was merciless, Bruno was turned on but doubtful. CAI flat out said she disagreed with them, championed the performance, and pulled out her 10 paddle. It may have been her finest moment. It’s certainly the one I remember and appreciate most.
Hello! I’ve been checking out this website for a couple of months, but I’ve never posted before (I’m a little nervous!). In regards to Julianne’s Halloween costume, I accept her apology. But as a white person, I recognize that it’s probably not my place to say that Zendaya’s dad (a black person) should forgive her. I believe that part of making a mistake that is problematic/offensive is accepting that certain people may not be able to forgive and forget. It sucks, but it’s life. And I can’t really blame Zendaya’s dad for not forgiving her. That being said, I don’t know why he felt the need to tweet something and then delete it. I believe that people should stand behind their tweets or not tweet at all! Hopefully he will think things through next time.
Sorry if I’m overstepping my boundaries as a first time poster!
Emma, you’re fine. Don’t worry. I agree with you to a point. I think my problem is that his tweeting about it right after something good happens for Julianne just seems petty – like it wasn’t the fact that she did it to begin with, but that she (and Derek) took something away from him by getting the job (and winning with Kellie). It diminishes his complaint, if that makes sense.
And dude – if you’re pissed, have the balls to OWN it. Leave the tweet for all to see. What are you ashamed of, if Julianne was the one in the wrong (and she was)?
Emma I like how you articulated what I think is an important issue. And I do believe Julianne is truly sorry and wasn’t malicious in her costume choice but I see and agree with your point.
I think a problem with tweeting is that it’s extremely easy to have an instant reaction to something and blast off a sentence that might not represent what you really want to put out there into the world. I have so many complex thoughts about all kinds of things, and sometimes I’m more constricted or whatever and react with sarcasm or some other kind of negativity. Usually I think before I hit send/submit/tweet etc but sometimes I don’t. And then I regret it because I mostly want to think that I’d rather put out positive energy into the world, not smaller or more negative energy, all this to say, I can see why sometimes people remove their tweets especially if they can negatively impact someone they love.
Emma, you are absolutely right and whites do not get to determine if someone should be over it or offended or not – that’s not up to us. I just know that for me PERSONALLY I accepted her apology as sincere and the incident was rooted in ignorance, not malice. But, minorities have long been mistreated and misrepresented with the excuse being “ignorance” so frankly, I’d have a tough time swallowing any rich, white-girl’s apology too.
Speaking only of the energetic process involved, holding onto anything negative hurts mostly the person doing the holding. Your attention and energy are sapped by destructive impulses and are therefore not available for anything positive or creative. This is something Derek clearly knows down to his soul. His steadfast refusal to allocate any of his energy to negativity affords him the enormous resources to do all that he does. This perspective is actually quite practical in its essence, but as a by-product all matters of judgment, anger — anything negative looking to make a claim on you — continuously fall away as they are denied the energy needed to sustain themselves.
I’m obviously not the spokesperson for Black people everywhere, but IMO the Julianne “blackface” thing was blown out of proportion by the media. It was poor judgement on her part, but tbh most Black people I know actually didn’t give a crap.
I like Julianne, she used to be my favorite pro back when she was on, and she has a good grasp at what being a judge on the show should be about. Hoping she has thick skin because she’ll likely be attacked throughout the season.
This is nothing against Jules, but my issue is why the producers suddenly think 4 judges is such a brilliant idea. Whenever a show messes with the 3 judge formula, it seems like a desperate ploy for ratings. American Idol the past 5 seasons is a good example of that.
It’s pretty clear to me they picked Julianne because she got people talking when she judged, while it seems when Maks judged it was a non-event. Since DWTS is more about the drama these days, she’s the more controversial option. Personally, if Maks were permanent judge, I wouldn’t mind. It would be a waste of a spot considering how inarticulate he can be, but I wouldn’t necessarily be angry.
@Elmari 91, The major fault I see in La Familia is their unhealthy emphasis on winning that lends itself to bitterness, envy, and passive-aggressiveness, self-entitlement when things don’t go exactly their way. That being said, aside from the occasional underhanded comment from La Familia that probably doesn’t even reach Derek’s ears (and even if it does he clearly doesn’t give a crap), I’d say at this point it seems like the Hough vs. Chmerkovskiy BS is more fan driven than anything else. I would love to have a conversation about Maks, Val, or Tony without Derek’s name being brought up somehow, but it always seems to lead to that. I like pretty much all the pros, but the amount of energy coming from side is so overwhelmingly negative I stay clear of those fans. I for one am so tired of it and I’ve only been observing this for a few months.
Part of it Kay, could be that Big Bang Theory is moving to Monday night and it’s the number 1 show on television. DWTS could handle the Voice, but the Voice AND BBT?? Could be tough.
Now that you pointed that out it will be interesting to see which of these 3 shows have the goods to cut it. Three top 10 shows going neck in neck at 8:00 on Mondays. This could get a bit hairy.
I don’t think either of the reality shows can compete with BBT. The main cast members just held out for $1m paycheck per episode and gott it. The only upside is that BBT is a half hour show.
Yeah and I believe it’s a multiyear contract. The BBT isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
I myself love all 3 of these shows, with The Voice being my least favorite of the 3. I believe the ratings tug of war will be between The Voice and DWTS.