Afterbuzz TV Discusses DWTS Season 19, Week 3
As usual, I will be watching this with the rest of you – never manage to see it ahead of time. π
As usual, I will be watching this with the rest of you – never manage to see it ahead of time. π
I'm a nerd and proud of it. Two degrees in geology also means I love BEER. :-) I'm also a Derek lover - proud of that too. So don't scream at those of us on this site and call us a bunch of "biased Derek-lovers" - it's just ME. :-) It may sound like I hate DWTS at times, but really, I'm just a snarky nitpicker from way back. And I'm cynical and jaded too. But I do love DWTS. :-)
I am really tired of hearing Suri say she does not connect with Bethany. What more does she want from this girl. Bethany has a great personality and it shines through in all her interviews. What is the issue. They have done nothing but slam her for 3 weeks. I cannot believe that Jake says that her personality does come through on the dance floor β I guess we were watching a different dance routine. Plus the comment on the black wrap on her ankle β really β I did not see Bethany limp at all or wince. We all know that Derek wanted to do a Macyβs to this song but he got it with Bethany and I think they did great given the time that they had. I do not feel that she was a 1/2 second behind him the whole time as they say. The only time I saw her behind him was when they were going up the stair and opening the umbrella β really Afterbuzz, not one kind comment on this memorable danceβ¦..
Another entertaining episode, but, what’s the deal with Toni Basil? I really thought it was sad when she diminished Bethany because she was a βwebβ star as if she wasn’t good enough to be on the show or a part of this dance and then kept repeating it. What’s the difference being a web star anymore than it is to be a TV or Movie star? I didnβt like when she knocked Bethany for having a black wrap around her ankle either. As I wrote at PDH, who is this woman? She needs to get with the times.
She’s done lots of older choreo work, but she’s most famous for the song “Mickey” from 1982. π Looks like she’s done a lot of work in the past – but really, if all she critiqued was the fact that Bethany’s ankle was wrapped and that she’s a web star (no, still haven’t watched it) she certainly doesn’t sound very credible.
I think to be taken seriously, one has to consider WHY Bethany would be added to the show. If you don’t understand that, you have no business commenting. You’re just showing your ass. π
+1 Heidi!!
Wow I haven’t even watched it yet didn’t watch last week either I don’t like when they talk negative about Bethany and Derek like they have no reason for begin on the show well mostly Bethany as they like to put it I believe she is an inspiration for young calls out there and if they don’t connect with it doesn’t matter her fans do and they show every week by voting
*girl lol
I agreed with almost everything that was said. Spot on about Sadie, she is refreshing and will go far. I hope Alfonso gets a career reboot from this, as well. I miss seeing him on my TV. He was always my favorite part of “The Fresh Prince”, and then, showing my age, I remember him from “Silver Spoons”.
Overall it was a great episode, until they talked about not connecting with Bethany. I must be seeing something different, and I have never watched her youtube videos. Of course, this is only week 3, and this one episode was more focused on Derek dealing with choreographing to an iconic dance routine, but she handled herself beautifully. She never dropped the umbrella. That deserves praise all on it’s own. Did it deserve tens? No, but none of the dances did. I hope they change their opinions about her over time, since she will be around for a while.
This is one of the rare seasons where I like just about everyone. I’m even really liking Tony this season. He is doing a great job with Betsey.
Oh boy first I didn’t know Janel was a stage performer. So all in all this is her thing. She just hasn’t couple danced. Second I’ve been watching for quite some time and I don’t understand how a ” 10″ can come out too early. Why wouldn’t you want to give a good dance the number you think it deserves. I liked all the dances. I applaud Allison for talking to Mark. No shame in her game and I like that. Jonathan looked good from my untrained eye. There was a lot of content for him and I thought he killed it. Derek, I love that he came to tears of joy. He’s an awesome person who certainly enjoyed showing the fulfillment of a dream. I’m worried about Bethany. And I wish her luck. Pointing a toe is going to be hard with a hurt ankle. I’m crossing my Motough fingers for her. Great show. I too will miss Randy. He was so eager to to learn and willing to put in the work. Sadie….I love her and her long legs. She’s blessed and I think dancing comes natural to her. She and Bethany compliment each other on their ” TeamBadie” show.
I have watched Bethany on youtube when they announced her as a celeb. On her videos she is very bubbly and more relaxed. She does explain in her interviews that she was slightly overwhelmed by the fact she is doing Live TV.No comfort of editing or limiting your exposure. She was just being slightly guarded and is opening up as weeks pass by. She is very intelligent and has been her own editor producer and director. I think she should be cut some slack suddenly entrusting others with her image. I admire her courage. It takes guts from videotaping yourself mostly at home to a large live studio. Plus lets not forget she is 18
I also don’t understand why it is they aren’t connecting to Bethany. I mean, what else is she supposed to do? Who knows, maybe next week, considering it is “Most Memorably Year” Suri will find a bigger connection to her (not that I care what Suri thinks .. I’ve grown VERY tired of her). And I, for the life of me, CANNOT find the whole “Bethany was half a second behind Derek”. I have watched this dance so many times and I still don’t see it. Maybe it’s my non-dancer eyes.
I don’t know what was up with Toni… Reminded me of the first episode when Anna was there with a super bad attitude; but Toni tripled that. Can we not have her back again, please?
I did like Jake though. He was OK. Much better than Julz and Serge.
Sorry to be doing more ranting about AfterBuzz, but for Tony to say that she expected more from Derek in the dance and maybe he didn’t give it his all was because Bethany is just skating by – really. Does she not know that this is about the celebrity and not the pro. Bethany is just not skating by. I am sure Derek wanted to go full out for this dance but tailored it to his partner, plus the fact that Derek has been dancing as many years at Bethany is old – give me a break. I think he created a great routine around her and she performed it well. I would like to see them go out there at 18 with four days of practice and do what she did with that umbrella and synchronization that they had. I only saw two spots where they were off with each other and that was the two times that they opened the umbrellas (big woop). I have seen the pros dancers be off 1/2 second with each other. Sorry, done ranting now.
I’ve not watched the episode yet, but it saddens me to see people saying that the people that do Afterbuzz STILL don’t see Bethany as a star. Is it really THAT bad that a YouTube STAR is on this show???
How is Bethany any less of a star than someone that comes from the reality show world? Because for the longest time, people called reality stars “not real stars.” It’s so frustrating that people are so narrow minded.
Just because someone is famous in a different demographic than a lot of the people that do Afterbuzz does not mean that someone is not a star AT ALL. I honestly don’t think it’s that hard to understand.
FWIW, I kind of remember Toni being a bit cranky when she was a guest judge on SYTYCD awhile back, too. She seems a bit old-school – I vaguely remember her complaining about somebody not having the proper arm technique when doing a piroutte or something like that. The woman is 71 – not saying I agree with her (I don’t), but for someone that grew up in an era where the internet (let alone internet stardom) did not exist, it may be a bit hard for her to wrap her brain around someone like Bethany being considered a “star”.
But times, they are a changin’, and I think DWTS is just trying to change with them – YouTube celebs are a BIG DEAL these days, and if you’re someone who is able to get quite a few followers under your belt, there’s potentially a lot of money to be made. I read somewhere that Jenna Marbles (one of my favorite YouTube personalities) made something to the tune of $350K last year in YouTube ad revenue alone…that’s not including endorsements she did or paid appearances she made. And the one reason I think YouTube celebrities are catching on the way they are? ACCESSIBILITY. They’re regular people, just like you and I, and they’re not these huge, inaccessible, A-list celebs that are tucked away in some gated community in Calabasas with an army of bodyguards around them every time they set foot outside their door. They tweet, they Facebook, they Instagram, they interact with fans. Now the way I see it, DWTS can either get in on the ground floor of what I consider to be a growing opportunity for fame, or pull a “Blockbuster” and claim that it’s “just a fad that will never catch on”, and then go bankrupt later.
As for people not connecting to Bethany? *shrug* It is what it is. I think some people consciously try NOT to connect someone in order to justify preconceived notions. I’ll admit it’s hard for me to connect to Janel, for the simple reason that her tendency to downplay her dance experience kinda turned me off of her from the get-go…and then there was the showmance. I think she’s a talented dancer, but I don’t really feel any sort of fondness, kinship, or relation to her. And I’m sure that there’s Val fans that would balk at that, just like Bethany fans balk at those who don’t connect to Bethany π
Watched some of the interviews with Janel begining of the season and make take on it was she was very clear she spent her life on tge stage. And has said on numerous occasions she has had Jazz,hip hop and broadway experience. She just says partnering is new to her and ofcourse ballroom. I honestly think half of the celebs have had some dance experience and i would put Lea and Alfonso and Janel in the same category. Then Bethany since she did mention competing as a teenager and then Tommy and Sadie that had some dance lessons as well. I can only see Antonio and Micheal as the definately disadvantaged. I can see no of them are fish to water when it comes to ballroom and they are all working hard.
Their attitude about Bethany and being a YouTube star really cracks me up! Do they think they are broadcasting from a primetime television network? Where do they think they are? You’re on YouTube & ITunes! (I wish I could find where these 5 stars are so I can give them 1/2 for showing up! But last year with Julz being late all the time, it would have been 1/4).
You’re right Tony! What makes a “Housewife” or a “Bachelor or ette” a star? Bethany has over 7 million followers who watch her videos. A network show would love to have that viewership.
Toni was just plain rude in her comments. She also looked a little sleepy. Past her bedtime? BTW, what has she done lately?
Maybe next week with the memorable year, Suri can really understand Bethany. She was bullied which made her withdraw to her room. There she started her videos. She is not use to a live show or all that goes into it. She has makeup & hair people constantly checking her in the Skybox or Red Room. (Kinda liking that live access) She speaks so well with the guy that’s on the live access with Lacey. It must be a little overwhelming and perhaps, she’s a little guarded. Can’t believe I’m going to quote “Serge”, but he did bring up that point about Sadie being use to a TV production and Bethany creates, edits and produces her videos by herself. All the others are use to the production of a TV show; this is her first time and there’s an audience.
I think I need to stop watching ABTV; it’s too agravating! Although with Corky on next week, I think some will be changing their tunes! They will have a breakthrough and understand. Chameleons!
Also….think about where most of you just watched Afterbuzz.
Just sayin’. π
One thing that Derek has always excelled at, and which is critical to be successful on DWTS, is to match his chore and level of dance to the Celebrity so that they look as good as they possibly can. Anyone who forgets that will never win the show. See Maks. He had the biggest ringer of all time and still all his crutches (plus a new one) were firmly in place. Hopefully, Val is too smart to go down that road. But since his only NON-ringer was in his first season, we don’t know. He’s never been really tested.
Jesus.
How many more times are people going to fail to distinguish between a few dance lessons (be it as a 12 year old or salsa to make the wife happy) and actual dance training?? Why is this so hard for people? And why do they insist on making it a bad thing? Own it. Janel is doing well because she has training. Period. Nicole had training. Meryl had training. LOTS of people have had training. Dance competitions as a 12-year old, or taking Salsa lessons so you can dance with your wife don’t exactly compare.
I totally agree with everyone here about Bethany. Just because she is a “webstar” should not discredit her success. Heck, I wouldn’t have been able to do that at her age and build up a platform she has for herself.
But my question is, what’s the difference between a “webstar” and a “reality star” — people have no problem with Sadie being on the show but they do with Bethany. The only difference is one is on TV and one is on youtube (which draws in a HUGE audience).
Like Courtney said, “webstars” are a lot more personable and interactive with their fans than most “celebrities”
@Jessica and it’s funny because (and I know this doesn’t matter much) if you go to Bethany’s Wikipedia page there are FAR more things listed that she has accomplished than Sadie. Yet some think Sadie is more of a “star” than Bethany. *shrug*
I know being on this show is going to propel Bethany into bigger and better things which I am excited for.
I just don’t get “WHY” they didn’t like the dance. Bethany danced it well. 1/2 second behind? Bull-crap! They keep saying they aren’t connecting to her. She SOLD that dance. Didn’t drop the umbrella. Derek had to adjust his choreo to accomodate his partner’s BROKEN ankle bone. Hence the black wrap/brace on her right ankle. Black, because it’s my guess that maybe they don’t make it in flesh color? I have several ankle braces and they’re both black.
Just really irritated with Kristyn Burtt and Suri Surano this season. Not liking them at all. Oh & I aint givin ya 5 stars on iTunes. I’d give you a 1/2 of a star if that were possible :p
I’m really not feeling Afterbuzz this season. I also too have an issue with them harping on Bethany being a “web star”. Because hello, what do you think you are? I just find that hilarious. They all just come off as catty this season so far. And not just to Bethany but to most of the cast. I was obsessed with this show for many seasons but so far it’s been a chore to get through it this season.
This makes me not want to bother listening/watching AfterBuzz which I used to really look forward to. There are so many amazing ways they could orchestrate the show to keep it professional, funny, interesting and thoughtful without resorting to cattiness looking down at people. Anyone who has a webbased/iTunes/internet-ish show should be appreciating others who are groundbreaking in other media forms because it paves the way for more listeners/watchers for everyone. The ability to this type of show in a professional way is a huge stepping-stone to bigger and better possibilities for all those who appear on it and give their opinion, just like DWTS can be a great stepping stone for random “celebs” if they are likeable on the show. Likeability works for a show like the AfterBuzz too and if it is not well thought of enough and if “celebs” or “pros” don’t trust the opininos and thoughts of those participating, out it goes and people move on to something else.
Well, another difference between Bethany and Sadie is that Bethany started hers all on her own and made it a success on her own. Nothing against Sadie, who I love, but making a point here.
Toni was saying Bethany is just a web/youtube star, yet she tweets her 128 followers to go watch her videos on youtubeβ¦lmao
Maybe she should be more favorable and then Bethany’s 2.01m twitter followers would click on Toni’s links π π
Even Jake being back isn’t helping. Not liking afterbuzz this season. I think they just don’t care for Bethany and were dismissive of her from the start. Not rating this one five stars either.
Toni was awful on sytycd as a judge and never cared for her previous afterbuzz appearances. She never adds much and doesn’t seem to know ballroom that well either. They have Corky next week but I am done with afterbuzz for this season. I know Kristyn said she is all about not hating and positives this season but this is one of their least positive seasons. Before they had constructive criticism or thoughts on celebs. Not the case this season. They sure are not hiding their dislike for Bethany.
@PH I agree with you 100%. I love both Sadie & Bethany but it’s just sort of funny how people contradict themselves when they say Bethany shouldn’t be on when DWTS have had a large variety of reality stars, I mean.. how about The Bachelor contestants? they wanted to “find love” and used their “reality show fame” to branch out with more opportunities like DWTS (Melissa Rycroft being one) but then people (Tony Brazil and others) make a huge deal of Bethany, who started on youtube (and has millions of followers) as well as having her own clothing line and try to belittle her saying that’s not really a “celebrity” even though her following is probably larger than most of the people on this season or on past seasons lol
I thought it was a cool idea for the show to encorporate youtubers because in reality, it’s how the industry is going. Look at Netflix (internet based company) winning Emmy’s for shows they’ve created and other youtubers finding stardom (Justin Bieber) so I do think it’s a credible “celebrity” and tonight’s show of Afterbuzz left a sour taste in my mouth with that comment.
Sorry for the rant but it seems to come up a lot, especially on the DWTS forums and twitter.
I think that people opinions are as different as the celebrities. I have no problem with Bethany being a web-star, but she doesn’t do anything for me. Neither does Janel or Lea. For some I really like Jonathan and I like Alfonso and it is the first time I have favored male celebrities. Maybe because I recently lost my dad I am drawn to Jonathan’s story – I don’t know…..
I can’t explain it. I don’t have a favorite pro either, I like the partnerships and it changes with each season.
I agree with all you have expressed about Bethany and the dismissive attitude from Kristyn and the others. But let’s look on the bright side. DWTS may give Bethany great opportunities for her future. Look at Amy Purdy, who was despised by many in the forums, and is now on a tour with Oprah. If people can’t see Bethany for the mature and classy young lady she is, it’s their loss.
I won’t be watching Afterbuzz either this season.
Jake wishes Derek could have danced that number with one of his better partners? What the hell is wrong with the Afterbuzz crew this season?? I never expected to hear something like that come out of his mouth. Next week, I’d better check the discussion here before subjecting myself to nonsense. I don’t disagree that the tens were high. Blame the judges for their unpredictability, but Bethany gave a good performance and to completely discredit her like all four of those so-called experts did is disheartening. Also, since Anna thought Tommy’s was the best routine of the night, I would have asked her what score she would have given Tommy and a Peta for a little perspective, because that left me shaking my head as well.
From my 2 cent worth; Afterbuzz has not been very good for a couple of seasons; talking over each other, no real good critiques. Anna every once in a while gives a good observation. Guests like Corky and Shirley Ballas really boost the AB credibility but only if the moderators give the guest time to speak. Only two things are important about Bethany and Derek’s dance. ONE is that Patricia Kelly was pleased and gave Bethany and Derek her acceptance and TWO that Bethany and Derek were proud of the way they performed it. Other opinions really don’t matter.
That’s sad Machine. I don’t see how anyone could hate or hate on Amy Purdy. ….and all because of a dance competition? People like that are people I never want to know.
I agree Vogue and I never want to meet them in a dark alley. Good grief!
I wish AB people would do their homework on Bethany. YouTube is a channel in the same way that ABC, TLC, etc. are. You have comedies, variety shows, instructional shows, commentary and cooking shows among other things. Plus, most of that coveted demographic that TV wants is probably watching more YouTube channels than traditional network TV.
I tend to see a lot of the comments on Bethany and Derek as overcompensation for the claims that they’re all Derek lovers.
As I’ve said many times in the past, they are very carefully trying to tread some middle ground so everyone likes them, even if it means pissing off Derek fans one week, Val fans the next. I expect they’ll be kissing Derek’s (and Mark’s) ass next week when Corky is in the room. The very LAST thing they want to do is offend any high profile guests.
They can nitpick on Bethany as much as they like, but the fact is Len gave her a 9 on week 2 for her foxtrot, and he doesn’t usually give those scores so early.
And it frustrates me to hear they expected more. It is not Derek’s fault if they have unrealistic expectations. He was to dance with a non-professional 18-year-old girl with a broken bone and a few days practice. Even pros fall out of sync sometimes, and Bethany kept up with Derek just fine. They are losing credibility with their critiques. JMHO.
Love that reminder that afterbuzz is a youtube show…hello Suri, Kristyn, Anna & guest. That made me laugh. My kids range in ages from 8, 15, 22, 21. They watch more youtube then TV. Subscribe to and follow these “new” stars. I have made so many friends through twitter that I feel closer to them then I do with people I can see face to face. Time to move with the times AB. I also agree with everyone about Toni. Why was she so unhappy? I enjoyed the dances this week.
I’ve been back and forth about watching this episode, so I decided to read the comments here instead, and then decided not to watch the whole show. Like Carolyn #35, I enjoyed the performances this weak, even Randy’s who was eliminated later on. I am also glad for the reminder about AB being a YT show, too, pretty much like Bethany’s. I just don’t get why some people, and it seems even the hosts of AB, cannot appreciate the fact that YT is a very viable media platform and is more popular among the young ones (whom the show wants to tune in). I laughed at your comment, Princess Heidi, about them being careful with Corky as guest. Reminded me about Suri not being able to express her objections on Ali’s costumes when Shirley came as guest in season 16.
To nobleze, I went ahead and watched it and I’m glad I did. IMO it wasn’t as negative as you might guess from reading people vent about a few things that frustrated them. That’s what we people do, we make comments when something spurs us to either by being extra good or extra not good so in reading only comments about something one would not get the benefit from the whole if that makes sense. I guess I’d just say, if you’re generally a fan of ab or at least generally find it worth the time investment to watch (because it’s a long show), you’ll probably find enough in this episode to make it worth your while imo. I think PH makes a good point that they work hard to not alienate any big fan group but I think KB wants a show that presents various opinions that we can agree with or disagree with.
I actually enjoyed this episode of Afterbuzz. I’m not surprised they expected an out of this world routine from Derek because that is what he does and does best! However, their error lies in forgetting that he was dancing with an injured celeb not a pro and what? suddenly realizing it while they were discussing it? lol What’s interesting to me is that he did create a great routine tailored to his partner which is why all his partners shine and look good and people cry foul. He makes it look like they are all great dancers and that it’s easy for them to be such good dancers.
IMO I think if their comments did anything, it emphasized 1) that pretty much all the scores on Monday were wack 2) why Derek is brilliant π He choreographs around his partner’s strengths and highlights her and tones down his dancing a bit so as not to outshine her. So, if those are the man’s crimes, I bet he’ll happily continue to commit them π
oh and sorry to double post but I remembered him pretty much seamlessly slowing down (or was it speeding up?) his pace during either the futuristic or 50’s paso because Johanna/Nicole was off time so he adjusted to match her. If DWTS never said that, I’d have never known. I’d bet most people didn’t notice either π
and I liked what Toni said about his acting and him channeling Gene Kelly. He totally did albeit subtly so your focus wasn’t just on him π
#13- Speaking of Jenna Marbles, I remember watching a news story that ABC did about Jenna and her success on youtube. IMO, the whole thing was sort of patronizing. They introduced her as “the most famous person you’ve never heard of”, and focused on how ridiculous it is that people like her content. And after talking about how many views and subscribers she has, they said that she achieved these things by making videos about “nothing”. I mention this because I think Bethany has been shown a similar lack of respect by many DWTS viewers. They don’t seem to “get” what she does, so they dismiss it. But most of Bethany’s videos have more views that a lot of TV shows out there; I absolutely think she’s qualified to be on the show! If the afterbuzz crew doesn’t like Bethany, ah well. Not everybody is going to like her. But they should just focus on her dancing as opposed to scrutinizing her accomplishments. (Admittedly I’m a little biased to Beth because I used to watch her videos in high school, so I want her to succeed!) Other then that, I don’t have any major complaints about the episode! I just wish they would let the whole “is Bethany a star?” thing go.
I agreed with a lot of what they said. Absolutely no dances deserved 10’s. Bethany doesn’t do anything for me, but neither does Janel or Sadie. I am having a hard time connecting to any of the younger people this season. All the older ones seem to be having a lot of fun and are making me laugh.
I think AB, and particularly Kristyn Burtt, is trying to weave around the different fan bases and in the process offending them all. I do find the show pretty vacuous most of the time and not particularly insightful. For me, the telling thing was how they handled Serge’s remarks. They basically defended him and his using a personal thought re Sadie as almost factual. They just seem like a group of friends talking on youtube. Kind of like like watching paint dry tbh.
I don’t think that Toni Basil’s intention was to throw shade onto Bethany’s level of stardom and whether she should be on the show. I took her comment about Bethany being a web star and not movie star as a rationalization for others not being able to connect with her. A movie star can appeal to the audience by acting and playing different characters. Bethany doesn’t know how to do that and the way she interacts with her fans is plain and simple by being herself, meaning a reserved, bullied in her past, still a teenage girl, that found her niche by using a camera in the comfort of her room. She’s been thrown in front of a very judgmental public eye, made up of millions of viewers and each one of them has an opinion. I’m really impressed by the way she handles the pressure with all things considered and I hope that the audience will be patient with her and her cautious, perhaps a bit distant, demeanor. Personally, I find Bethany as a very mature, delightful and happy girl, on her way becoming a very beautiful, hardworking and responsible of her own fate, young woman.
As to what Toni said about “EVERYONE’S EXPECTING THE GREATEST” regarding Derek’s choreography: that’s how the things are when you’re “THE GREATEST”! It’s his own fault for spoiling us all with his boundless river of creativity by no other way but always looking for the biggest challenges, then follow by meeting and overstepping everyone’s expectations.
I’m sure he, or his fans, wouldn’t want it in any other way.
Like I said before – Derek’s greatest strength on this show is that he is NOT self serving. It would have been VERY self serving in the extreme for Derek to choreograph and stage a number that Bethany couldn’t handle (broken ankle bone and all), all to showcase his own abilities. This is why he wins the damn show and with a variety of partner types. This is why he’s only finished 6th ONCE, and 5th once – every other time has been higher. Because he fits the choreography to his partner better than anyone else on the show. He could easily have saved that song for a Macy’s dance – but again, he was pretty selfless for his partner.
Frankly, if the people on Afterbuzz don’t GET this simple concept – what the show is about – then they probably have no business discussing it. I’m afraid, at the very least, we have to include Toni in the bunch that doesn’t get it.
Debbie – it was the futuristic paso, he marked Joanna the whole way because she was messing up the intricate stuff. You’ll note if you watch that dance that Derek positioned himself on the floor so he could see her at all times and then he knew her well enough that he could copy her movement seamlessly if she changed a move accidentally. You would never know it just by watching it, but on the “top 10 dances of DWTS” that was one of the notes that flashed on the screen during that dance.
I think I read, Emma, that Bethany gets an estimated 40k a MONTH on her youtube channels. Instead of patronizing, I think many of these people should be jealous…and maybe they are. Between the youtube channels, the clothing line and the fragrance – Bethany is the epitome of a self made woman. And she’s only 18. She should be famous for that.
Judy, that’s the problem with trying to offend no one – you do get vacuous. Kind of a mean word. You can feel them trying to be “fair” even when fairness isn’t really fair at all. If that makes sense.
Oh yea, that’s it! Thanks, Heidi. It was through that comment during the top 10 that I found out and I’ve seen the routine a gazillion times prior to that.
Anna’s role in this interview was just *meh*.
It could be a very insightful show because they all are dancers, understand choreography and some have even been pros on the show. But they are telling me nothing new these days. I think the show has run out of a purpose because imo your site in general, and the moderator’s critiques after the shows in particular, are more insightful than anything on AB these days.
This AB episode is reflecting the DWTS season IMO. There is some excitement and anticipation lacking and fans are not connecting with many of the star contestants. Alot of negative focus and attitudes. Despite the perfect scores, no one is standing out – dance wise. Maybe Janel? The scoring has been more than usually wonky though there have been the some surprises and delights (Betsey’s joy, Sadie’s waltz and Tommy’s tango for example). Hope Lea, Alfonso and Bethany have a breakout week! A little afraid for Tommy and Betsey’s jives!
As for Toni Basil, she has an lengthy dance/choreography background, made some interesting observations and comments and spends time in social dance clubs in that area. Apparently, she has seen Tommy dancing both salsa and tango.