DWTS Season 20 – Professional Dancer Announcement LIVE BLOG
Or sort a live anyway. Everything hinges on how they decide to do this. Not to mention that it’s 6am here and “Live” isn’t a word that describes me at this hour. I will do my best to put all the info that comes out into this post. They keep hyping that it’s going to be “BIG” and all other kinds of adjectives that probably won’t live up to the hype – but we will see soon enough. 🙂 Scroll to the bottom of the post for the live updates that aren’t actual Pro names.
And here are your Pros – supposedly this is IT:
Male Pros
Val – IN
Tony – IN
Mark – IN
Artem – IN
Female Pros
Sharna – IN
Peta – IN
Emma – IN
Witney – IN
Allison – IN
Kym – IN
ETA: Teasing the announcement at 7:20ish. :::sigh:::
ETA2: I’ve done a great job on my eyebrows while waiting for this announcement…. 😉
ETA3: Definitely Kym Johnson in silhouette!! Damn, missed the baby pix. Court is saying one is Mark and there’s a little blonde boy. And Emma. 🙂
ETA4: I’ve gotten used to the far superior CBS This Morning which doesn’t have nearly the commercials and a lot more actual news. GMA is….not good.
ETA5: I don’t think those fans are that good – might be right on Val, but the other one looked like Artem to me. Love Melissa’s haircut.
ETA 6: Lost my stream, relying on Court. Val is for sure. They are claiming this is Len’s last “year”.
ETA 7: Still with the bigger and better tag line. Yeah. Sure. Switch up week is back.
ETA8: Hmmmm…..said there were four in studio and they have six more. ONLY TEN???
ETA9: If this is it, there’s going to be trouble on twitter. 🙂
ETA10: Questions to the pros. Val’s dream partner. Answer: His season 20 partner. Question to Sharna: How do you prepare for the season? Answer: Picking music, etc.
Well everyone, discuss!! Is this it for the pro dancers this season? Are they holding a few back because Celebs haven’t signed yet? What do you think of this cast?
ETA11: Vogue here. According to US Weekly, TWO more pros will be announced at a later date!
ETA12: The Official Site has announced there will be two more pros announced later. There is a great write up on the ten pros announced today at the link too.
ETA13: ABC Media Net released an official announcement of the 10 pros. They also release info on the theme nights one of which includes “Spring Break” night. WHA?? 😯
I’m just putting this out there…..do you think Benji Schwimmer is going to be a pro? From Karina’s twitter, he’s been brown nosing someone somewhere.
Please god, NO, to Benji. I may have to give up blogging. Or I will turn into an actual hater. 🙂 Instead of being labeled one for simply saying I’m not a fan.
I kind of thought you would feel that way Heidi. I don’t know much about him except what I have heard from a couple of people’s comments on this site. Oh well, we’ll find out soonish…..
looks like Kym in the shadow… Fingerscrossed!
@Sandy Yes, one of the shadows looks a lot like Kym and that made me very excited! 😀 I can’t quite tell who the other female is but it looked like Sharna? Or even… Jenna? 😮
And of course everyone’s favorire chest-barers are there. 10 buck says we’ll at least see 20% of Artem and/or Val’s chest during the announcement. 😛
I”m updating the post at the bottom guys. I thought it was Kym as well.
They will probably all take off their shirts. No Derek? Maybe they won’t notice if they see my massive, amazing chest. :::rolls eyes::: It’s so overdone it’s no longer sexy.
LOL to doing a great job on your eyebrows!!
Glad to see Kym is back…I just hope she doesn’t get a bad partner.
After last season, I’m glad Sharna got to be announced in studio. I guess Kym lessens the blow of losing Karina a little bit!
Oh my goodness! So Glad’s Kym’s in! Yay! Now, I’d be even happier if Tristan were in, too.
Thanks, mods, for this blog!
If Mark isn’t there either, forget it for me!
BOO! No Keo. WTH.
That’s it? All that hype and only 10 couples? Only exciting pro this season is Kym
Wait… only 10 couples? So where’s the “Big” and the “Better”? So is this what they meant by “a perfect 10”?
Well, this sucks. No longer excited about this season. :/
6 male celebs and only 4 female ones
I smell a rat
So 6 women pros and only 4 men pros, that is weird
If this is really it, I am so bummed
How are you going to hype this as a BIG season and then have only 10 pros.
And don’t get me started on Keo. I’m pissed.
And where are the NEW pros?!
I don’t care for Artem or Allison. Not a fan of Val or Tony. Oh boy, this pro lineup is weak.
Sorry to hear Keo is out!! Would love it he was given another chance. I do hope Artem and Val keep their shirts on, and love to see Val with an older woman with no dance experience, to see what he is capable of. I also hope Emma gets a real contender!! Happy Allison and Mark are back:D
I bet they announce 2-3 more pros during the cast announcement.
My hope is that they will probably reveal 2 more celebs/pros on Feb. 24th.
If it is indeed only 10 couples this season.. Something tells me the ratings for the big 10 year anniversary ain’t gonna be all that big.
Lame, just lame. And you call this BIG season 20? I’m pretty sure they will announce more pros, but so far… Not impressed.
I am really hoping this isn’t ‘IT’. And if they are waiting for celebs to sign before they announce thier pros…..why do this pro announcement in the first place? I mean REALLY…..it’s deliberately annoying. I’m so over this crap. What they did to Sharna last year was terrible and they may be doing similar nonsense again. Me in one word is ANNOYED
I hope there’s some surprise/twist stored in for us. Like Sharna was announced later to be a part of the show last season …i hope they announce Sasha/Tristan and Keo later with some ”BIG” (as they’re hyping) stars.
My two fave Aussie ladies are back, Kym and Sharna that is, so that makes me happy.
So when will we know who is on the troupe?
If they are just sticking to 10 pairs, I hope this means more pro & troupe dances–not just bumpers.
On a related note, I’m even more curious who will be making up the troupe & if it will be any larger with only 10 pros.
They probably announce a couple more in the coming weeks. I think they need it. Ten is too little and especially with some not so very exiting names.
I’m exited for Mark to be back and to see Kym return. Also, I hope Emma gets a contender.
If they announce a couple more, I would assume they might be guys (because of the lack of guys pros right now). This makes my hopes for Tristan not dye completely.
And BTW, what was Louis all promoting the pro announcement about?
Only ten????? Perhaps Vogue is right, 2 to 3 more pros during cast announcement???? Somehow I feel we have been left hanging for more. Just have to wait and see.
DWTS just tweeted that Derek will be back next season! 😀
Seriously?? 10 pros? Why replace Cheryl and Karina, who are still irreplacable for me, with Kym? No Keo or any other male pro? Since Derek is gone for now, Good luck DWTS cuz you’ll need it.
Really disappointed in this pro reveal. Wish a troupe member would have been promoted over keeping Allison again.
Excited about Witney, Kym, Sharna, Emma, and Mark. That’s it.
What a fizzle this announcement was…
Oops! Forgot to add Peta… Her partnership with Tommy was awesome.
Im shocked about Keo. He should atleast have a chance. Still excited for the season to start. Glad Val and Artem are in. Hope Tony gets a decent partner.
I thought they’d announce Louis and Keo for sure and possibly Tristan. Though if 10 is it, I’m good with it as there will be more time for Pro numbers!
US weekly is reporting 2 more pros will be announced at a later date.
Yes if ten is it, more time for other things. But, I am always excited, so I’m happy with whatever they give us!
Link please.
I could understand if there were only 10 pros – 5 male and 5 female. The uneven division of the genders of the pros makes me think there are still more coming.
I don’t know what to say about this pros lineup…Agree with you Heidi, when the bare chest is overdone it’s no longer sexy….I guess we will all see a season full of shirtless, violin player Val and his sidekick Artem…Glad Kym is back but surprise Keo isn’t.
here you go!
http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/dancing-with-the-stars-season-20-pros-revealed–2015112
@Lauren Thank you for pointing that out. I’d like to see this press release that US Weekly is talking about to be 100% sure but I’ll just take their word for it to have some ease of mind. I hope the remaining 2 male pros are Tristan and Keo. If not Tristan then please let it be Sasha.
So I’m going to take this one pro by pro:
Artem: Like I said before, he started off well but psyched Lea out so as long as he stays positive and fun….I’m cool with him.
Val: He already seems like he is going to annoy me again.
Tony: If it’s the Tony we have had since Nene I am ok with that. I like fun Tony.
Mark: What’s really left to be said that I haven’t said before. He is always fun.
Witney: For a second I thought she was Julieanne on that picture but thank goodness she wasn’t. So glad Witney is back.
Kym: Love her.
Peta: Very happy to see her back.
Sharna: Very happy to see her back.
Emma: Let’s hope we see more of her this season.
Allison: Beyond happy that she gets a second shot.
I’m hoping there are two more pros announced at some point (mostly because I want keo on this season) but if this is THE LIST, I am happy with it.
Two more pros I’d assume they’re male pros…but is Derek back this season or next? Whoever runs the DWTS teitter want clear.
http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/dancing-with-the-stars-season-20-pros-revealed–2015112
@Kashti I’m pretty sure they mean next season as in season 21. They are referring to season 20 as “this season” so, yeah. I agree though, they need to be a lot clearer because evidently a lot of people were confused.
Fingers crossed for Tristan, Keo/ Sasha. Don’t want Louis.. i just don’t get the hype about Louis.
Thank you for watching GMA and giving us the information!
Thanks!!
Derek is back Season 21. Funny how the official twitter tweeted that immediately after the pro announcement, eh? 🙂
I just don’t understand why they can’t just say on GMA “We will reveal two more pros later” Why make some people think there will only be 10 couples and get them all upset and riled up?
Oh well, looking forward to the cast announcement in two weeks. Hope we get some leaks/spoilers/rumors until then. Thank you mods for keeping us up to date as usual! Happy Hump day to everyone! 🙂
Echoing everyone wanting Tristan and Keo to be in as pros. Really crossing my fingers for this to happen.
Really stupid on GMA/DWTS’ part to not say they will announce two more male pros at a later date. As CC said most people are going to assume this is the final roster. This is the problem with announcing the pros in advanced as there are always one or two celebs that don’t sign on until the last minute.
Thank God more male pros are coming or else I was worried it would be the Val show all season. I’m hoping for Keo and Tristan but have a feeling Louis might be announced. I’m pretty happy with the female side though. I would rather have Kym be back instead of having someone from the troupe upgraded.
I’m ready for celeb rumors to start now.
@50,
They want us riled up. Just like the Sharna debacle last season. She knew her celeb wasn’t completely locked in last season as Tavis was the last celeb signed up but they didn’t tell us until after the fact
I’m getting the last 2 pros are men and their partners aren’t 100% confirmed yet. Keo has to be one considering his involvement in the tour and either Tristan or maybe Henry?
Oh yeah, I forgot…where’s Tristan, Rob Wade?
So they think they can build up BIG excitement but then present a fizzle of an announcement and maybe secretly hold back a couple of names? Nice to have Kym back but I already miss Karina and her talent. I can’t stand bare-chested, couger-chasing Artem, who seemed clueless how to handle his partner last season. I never knew Allison before DWTS, but her “I’m here to fix the show” attitude last season really rubbed me the wrong way. I knew she would be back the way the show featured her so much during the finals, trying to make us like her but I was hoping I would be wrong. So far the show has showed me VERY little to make me interested in watching. Emma’s great and I enjoy Sharna, Val (minus showmance) and Mark and Witney was fun last season but I’m feeling pretty “eh” about the season. Unless they have some BIG A-list stars up their sleeves, it will be easy to miss this season.
It appears Sharna has recently started following Russell Wilson on twitter. I know, not a great indicator, but she seems to have a knack for following her celeb early. I wonder if he would still do the show since they didn’t win.
Greetings all! *waves* Hope you’ve been well. I’m back to see if there’s anything besides your lovely company to tempt me to watch Season 20. Sad to say, this pro announcement has done zilch to rekindle my enthusiasm.
The female line-up isn’t bad (although I could easily lose Allison). I’m delighted our lovely Kym is back. She and Emma will provide some much needed leavening for all the egos. Fingers crossed for them that they get nice men who are also contenders.
The male pros are a disaster. Mark is the only decent one in the group. The other three are useless. As for Keo, if they don’t put him in this season “they done him wrong”. He deserves a legitimate shot to show what he can do. The one-and-out with Lolo just doesn’t count, in my book. While it would be a treat to see Tristan, I don’t think he enjoys doing DWTS anymore. He seemed so much happier on SCD.
I have to say, the crowd at GMA didn’t even seem that excited.
Kym does lessen the blow of not having Karina and Derek on for me and if we get the Mark that showed up with Sadie, I’m good.
I’m going with Kym gets a very good partner. I’m glad she’s so excited to be back. She is a ray of sunshine.
Lauren, wasn’t she following Russell before? She was rooting for him in Super Bowl and he showed up at the Kevin hart practice and “danced” with her. He said he wanted Karina so that would be interesting if he is on and Karina isn’t. I mean, heck, Sean Avery asked for Karina, Ralph Macchio asked for Karina and they got her lol.
I think the next two to be announced will be Keo and Louis. All the tour pros are on so I think Keo will be too. You know, I respect every pro who has ever been on the show for their outstanding, superlative talents. I will be happy to see this group dance for us with their partners and put on one hell of a show, like they always do!
Bring on Season 20, Tenth Anniversary! I am so ready to dance!!!!!
So far, I’m not really super excited about this season – but I think that’s because it’s still really, really early. And while I’m glad they’re announcing 2 more pros at a later date, I honestly don’t think this season would have been a disaster with only 10 couples – hey, it worked pretty well in season 10. Just hoping LVA stays away…
@Lex I think Sharna followed him during that time, then unfollowed him, then followed him again after the Super Bowl. Wouldn’t put a lot of stock in it. At this point, at least.
Did he say he wanted Karina? I thought it was just a bet between the two of them that he would do DWTS if he won the Super Bowl.
Not that that would be a huge factor if DWTS gave him big incentives to do the show anyway. If he does it, and Sharna ends up his “consolation prize” partner then that wouldn’t suck.
So, who was the little blond boy that was teased earlier? Was Artem blond as a child and then his hair darkened? Or was it a hint for one of the pros that will be announced at a later date?
Someone pointed out a very good thought… It wouldn’t surprise me if Kym is given a great partner this season. To me, she is DWTS nostalgic female shining star this season.
Looks like my prediction of Allison staying in due to Karina’s absence has some real weight. Would explain her happy tweets yesterday. Probably got the call after Karina confirmed to the producers that she was out.
Very happy with the pros though and my two favourites back with Derek returning next season. Regarding the final 2 pros one will certainly be an old pro to even things up with Kym so Louis or Tristan I assume. The other I’m guessing will either be another old pro or Keo/Sasha/Henry.
Regarding Keo if you want to blame anyone if he doesn’t return as pro then blame the producers. Despite next to no television experience they threw him straight in as a pro with a non-compliant partner to make matters worse. Surely it would have been best for him to spend a season or 2 on the troupe to get used to how things work before getting a chance as a pro. I like him, he seems cool and I hope he gets another chance rather than going the way of Lindsay Arnold but at this point in time it doesn’t look good. 🙁
Has there ever been an all female pro/male celeb final? Just thinking how clutch a Sharna/Kym/Emma/Fourth female pro if 4 in finale, final would be.
Well it was a lackluster reveal for me. With the exception of Mark I could careless about the other male pros with Derek gone for season (but I’ll see him in NY!) I’m good with the female pros, glad Kym is back and I’m willing to give Allison a second chance even if I didn’t love her last season. Hope that Keo gets a fair shot, his one and out with LoLo wasn’t enough IMO to cut him out. Hoping Tristan is back. Praying I never have to see Louis on show. Thanks for the updates!
Holy crapballs, KYM!!!!!!!!
*fanboy mode off*
Okay, after reading her name on the list I’m sold. Now hoping that Tristan would be one of the two more pros announced, and crossing fingers the other one is Keo or Sasha. Tony could peacefully left the show already so we could have them both, but PLEASE at least has Tristan/Keo/Sasha around, I’d be real bummed if the two announced are Louis and Henry and/or some other female pro. But I’m happy that Kym is there, at least. Now hoping that she does get a great partner (along with Emma obviously) so she could whip out amazing routines.
Oh, and please no more 45 seconds dance. Just, no.
#64 Lori. Maybe Artem. Praying it’s not Louis. We know Val, Mark & Tony weren’t blond since we’ve seen kid pics of them. If it’s Louis revealed at a later date instead of Tristan they ruined my season. No Derek and Louis!? Argh!!!!
I don’t mind the pros lineup, but I’m only really excited for Mark and Kym and I don’t mind the other female pros either,but what I am really excited about is the rehearsals livestream that they were talking about on GMA. That is really exciting to me, because we always see how the show shows the pros and the releationships between the couples, but we don’t really know what goes on and how they are behind the scenes. So that’s what I am excited about 🙂
Come on!!!! I want to see Keo be given another chance – Artem and Allison were given another chance!! Please I hope they announce his name – and Tristan’s name too of course!!
Thanks for the up to the minute info pure!
Hi Cidra!
I’m most happy about Kym and Emma. I’d love to see Tristan and Sasha be added and Keo if they add 3.
I’m not sure how Tony can get partners to agree to dance with him or how he has the reputation for being the nice guy, I’m so tired of hearing his mean joke about his partners are the ones who failed the psychiatric exam. Mean and so disrespectful to his past partners imo.
Wish they’d hurry up and announce the Celebs for S20. Hope Roseanne Barr is on and I say give her to Mark…he needs someone like her after 2 seasons with Conservative Christian women 😉
Mark and Witney are enough for me. BUT, I do hope I get one ‘celeb’ person on my dream list.
Based on an earlier IG post by Keo, I think he is in. As for the last pro, I’m hoping for Tristan. I also hope that Paul, Sasha, Brittany and Brooklyn make up the troupe. They have done an outstanding job on tour and have worked really hard. It would be nice if they were given a spot on the show.
Very disappointed in the pro announcement Did anyone notice that everyone that danced in “Sway” is on DWTS Hmm just saying The heart of the show is gone for me and for a 10th Anniversary show the ones who started it all and were the ones that made the show what it is are not there Good Luck with that DWTS The celebs better be really good or I see the ratings going way down No matter what Vàl has this in the bag I see the name of this show as DWM and not DWTS
As far as Derek coming back It would really surprise me He will be in such demand that unless they have him under contract I don’t see him back Will miss Karina but I know she has many things in the works and wish her all the best in whatever she decides to do
The two additional pros will probably be males to even out the playing field. Maybe they are still waiting for confirmations from them. Who will it be? I hope it’s not Sasha or Henry. Really don’t like either of them but one or the other would be ok. Maybe Keo? He really deserves another shot after last season. Maybe Louis? I definitely know it won’t be Gleb he has already signed on and is rehearsing for DWTS Russia. I also don’t think it will be Tristan although I wouldn’t mind that at all. 🙂 I guess we just have wait and see who the other two are. I hope they get good “stars” this year too. Glad to see that Kym is back. Could have done without Alison. Wish Anna was back. Maybe for a pro dance or two.
yup my predictions were right apart from Karina lol
I hope producers give Emma & Kym a guy with a left and right foot 😉
after the amazing season Mark had..I hope they give him again someone young
Val needs an image change..an older funny lady would do him well (Just like Peta with Tommy)
the others I don’t care much..will depend on their celebrity ^^
@Pats – Your spot on about Val. An image change would him wonders. Inside and out. A real emotional journey just might make him a better man.
Well I love Mark, Kym and Sharna but even with them announced my excitement level for the upcoming season is hovering between eh and whatever. It’s kind of disappointed for big anniversary season. Although I did laugh that after all the tweets of “BIG news” that immediately following the cast announcement they tweet out the “BIG” news that Derek will be back in S21. The timing of it just cracked me up.
I know I’m in the minority here but I love Val. I met him last August and he was adorable, sweet, and just very nice! I think he is an incredibly talented dancer, choreographer, musician. And does great things for charities, etc.
Not that excited with the male list. Mark is the only good one, the rest of them I wouldn’t miss at all if they weren’t there. PLEASE no Benji or Louis. Keo deserves another shot and I would so love to see Tristan back, but I don’t see that happening. If by some slim chance it does, I hope he gets someone that gives him a chance to get farther than he has in the past.
I’m surprised Karina isn’t back, but having Kym back is nice. Depending on the remaining 2 male pros they’re supposed to be announcing and who the cast of celebrities are, this season could go either way. It’s either going to be worthy of a 10 year anniversary season or it’s going to turn away more viewers than they already have.
Val is a good,sweet guy and amazing dancer…but I do think he needs to come down and remember that winning is not everything.. and that drama doesn’t bring anything good to him. He sometimes does things which I’m sure he knows the consequences..and afterwards still blames people for talking bad about him… -.-
That was seriously lame considering all of the big changes they keep alluding to.
I’m not the biggest fan of kym… I’d much rather have Karina but I guess I can’t have my way. Lol
I’m interested who the last 2-3 will be. I guess it will be depending on the celebrities they pick because I am sure they’re still trying to figure those out.
I could see the producers leaving us in suspense when it comes to Keo, it was his first season, he was the first eliminated, and if they check any blogs or tweets there seems to be quite a bit of support for the return of Keo.
If Louis is a late addition, nobody would care, unless he has a BIG name celebrity partner…
I’m with Courtney!! LVA stay away. Retire for good! His attitude is so off putting. I just loathed him with Sabrina in All Stars. The lifts that he tried to do with her. Aggghh. Just didn’t look good and he had to have known that!! I mean that disco!! He almost dropped her
Sasha for pro. Energy, talent, funny, kind. I loved him with Snooki. If it’s a shorter celeb give them Sasha!!
I would love to have the final two be Keo and Tristan. I love them both. Both very talented (although I know Tristan doesn’t love choreographing). Their attitudes can’t be beat!! Keo is the total package. Gorgeous, speed, smooth, charm, charisma, strength. You can’t help but like Tristan. He never makes his partners feel bad for not being super (cough, val) and he seems so patient.
Also, HEnry B people. He is talented and I think he could do a great job. Some of my favorite bumpers have been him with Sharna.
In summary ladies & gents. My remaining pro hopes
1 Keo
2 Tristan
3 Sasha
4 Henry
5 Johnathan, Alec, Julz, Kiki, Teddy, Gleb
…….
10000 Everyone else (Kenny Mayne, Adam Carolla, Mike Catherwood et all)
10001 LVA
I agree with Pats about Val. I don’t really have a major problem with him as I do think he’s a good guy at heart and seems to take the time with the fans and his an amazing dancer but he just needs an attitude adjustment when it comes to the show. The entitlement he and his brother have is what turns me off from them. Also the manipulation from the producers but that’s another story.
I think an image change would be perfect for him. Give him the older celeb that will bring out his genuine side. I have a feeling it will be the Val season though as S18 was for Maks.
Louis has never had hype except from his own mouth, Zazou.
Sometimes competition brings out the best and worst in people, and I think in Val’s case it’s the latter. He always starts out with the best intentions and it goes south quickly depending on his partner.
I know she wasn’t very popular and grated on people’s nerves, but I thought Val was at his DWTS best during his partnership with Sherri Shepherd. He didn’t take it so seriously. But I think it got to the point where he wanted the spotlight rather than just being Maks’s little brother.
Thiana, this is where I remind people that he said he “approached” Tristan – that doesn’t mean that Tristan gets to dance. People really read too much into things without looking at the actual words. When Rob said that, lots of people took it as a done deal. But “approached” says to me that he called Tristan and said “Hey, if I find you a partner, do you want to dance?”
Cidra!! Welcome back. Please stay awhile. 🙂
The good choreographers should get the good celebs IMO. And Kym has shown herself in the past to be a very good choreographer. I never look at her dances and go “What???”
M8, I don’t think you can make that leap, that because Karina is out that Allison gets to stay. They aren’t necessarily tied together.
Er, those pros were on DWTS before they were on Sway, Shannon. And all the DWTS tour pros are there as well, sans Keo (for now). When you can’t have MOVE Live, you gotta go to Sway. 😉
That’s nice for you, Lois. But that doesn’t really change my impression of how he’s done ON DWTS. He needs to step it up. And really, saying that he needs to be challenged with a non-ringer isn’t exactly controversial, is it. It’s the truth.
I just find it extremely convenient that Allison sends out the most blatant celebratory spur of the moment tweet (as if she’d just then received some good news) a few hours after Karina confirmed that she was not returning. Allison didn’t have a good first season, took a lot of stick for her choreography from all angles. I don’t think they would have cut any other female pro for Karina. They may not be tied together but you can’t deny that the dots do join up. I could be completely wrong but I do like to speculate.
I’m not bothered about it in the slightest though, I like Allison! Listening to her speak you can tell she has a really positive vibe about her. She gets back up with a smile after every knockdown and boy did she take a few punches last season.
If I was Lindsay and Jenna I’d really give it everything this season if they are both in the troupe. With Kym back off to judge the Australian DWTS in the Autumn (Fall) that leaves at least one female pro spot. With that Brittany & Brooklyn making waves on the tour I can see some fierce competition for spots in troupe & ultimately pro this season and next. Don’t get those bumpers wrong ladies 😉
People on Twitter are saying since DWMfam is on they think Maks will be back Please tell me that ol man will will not be back Could that be the big surprise? Ugh!
Oops sorry Heidi….forgot Rob Wade said that. Let’s hope they really have interesting celeb this season.
Let’s hope that’s not the BIG surprise. Or I just may be tuning out this season. I’ve had all I can take of Maks.
People on twitter are often stupid. 🙂 There is no one on this season that wasn’t also on last season except for Kym. If Maks is back….well, gee, I though he said he was never coming back. I can’t imagine how it would be a good thing for him to come back.
I only wish Derek would stay gone. He clearly has plenty other things to do. He just loves the damn show and has made that clear. Unlike Maks.
It still doesn’t mean anything, M8. Several pros made tweets that made it sound like they were back yesterday, including Peta (supposedly) and Artem. Emma tweeted about a few of the men being gone. Val tweeted about being in NYC. So, why focus on Allison’s tweet and tie it to Karina??
Regardless of how well she did last season, Allison is a name in the dance world and has a fan following from SYTYCD. She’s also been nominated twice for Emmy’s. That’s more than a lot of other pros can say.
I just realized that with Cheryl and Karina gone it’s solely up to Sharna to carry the torch for non blondes this season.
That will give me a headache during pro dances.
how funny is it that their tweet about Derek got the most favorites of all their tweets today.
I hope Karina has a happy and productive season off. I’ll miss her dearly.
For me to like Val it would take him getting a female version of Tommy Chong as a partner. I was meh on Peta until I saw how wonderful and inspired she was with Tommy. Let’s see if Val’s got the stuff to work with a partner like that.
I’m happy to see Kym and her warm smile back on my TV again.
Imo, the producers are waiting on two celebrities they are hoping to get and then the final two pros will be announced. So it could be Keo, Sasha, or anyone but Imo the celebs must be either really tall, or short, because the male pros that have been announced are pretty interchangeable size-wise. There is a reason for the delay in announcement and it has to do with the celebrity. Pros don’t have that power over the producers imo.
6 ladies and 4 men. Not a good sign for the other lady pros.
John- so that does mean the other two pros are male pros, unless they have 13 couples. We shall see…
Hi all 🙂
From the blog: ETA2: I’ve done a great job on my eyebrows while waiting for this announcement…. 😉
Sooo funny…
Also. I want to thank Voug and PH, love their blogs and input!
I was not surpriced by the pros line up 😉
Have a good one!
I feel like I am in the minority here lol but I am glad that Artem is back. I have seen some of his SCD dances and really liked them. I think that Lea was hard to work with. jmo. I also wonder how much creative editing and producing the producers did. I mean, if they can produce and twist footage to make us all sick of Vajanel, they could have easily produced unflattering footage of Lea and Artem I think that the judges, particularly the female judges were hyper critical of him. They bashed him a lot, similar to Alison, but unlike Alison he really knows how to do ballroom. Maybe S19 was ‘let’s beat down the new pros’ season
If Artem had been partnered with Janel, Bethany or even Betsey or Lolo his season may have been dramatically different.
I am soooo happy to see that Kym will be returning! Just checked her Twitter account and she seems beyond thrilled to be back too! Also, happy to see Sharna on Season 20.
Please no, don’t bring back Maks! I hate his conception of the show, it’s all about “me”, “me”, “me” and about winning and creating some buzz. He must stay away from the show!
As for Val, I’m not judging him until the season begins but I really wish he will change his mind for this season. he needs to be as nice as he was on the tour. Heck, I even lovd his friendship with Marl during the tour! There were no showmances, just dances and happiness. Just what we need
Happy to see Kym back, even if she isn’t my favorite pro. Herbie, I see what you think but I find Artem better on SCD than on DWTS.
“Old Lady”Jess and PH, Thanks. I’ll stick around for a bit to see how everything shakes out. I’m pretty adaptable, but the direction DWTS is going just isn’t my cup ‘o tea. Keeping pros I don’t care for while ditching those I like is bad enough, but what I’m really struggling with is the continuous drift away from the traditional mix of ballroom/Latin dances.
I’m relieved to hear there will be 2 more pros – hopefully one will be Keo. Two more male pros does seem pretty likely. So I’ve got my fingers crossed that Sasha will get the other spot.
If Val really is as genuinely sweet, etc. as some have said, he needs to stop acting like a love-starved egomaniac on the show. Maybe he’s one of those hyper-competitive types who can’t maintain their perspective and go into “take no prisoners, win at any cost” mode.
Welcome back, Cids! It’s so good to see you again!!!xx
Thanks Veronica and it’s great to see you again too!
I had to laugh while watching GMA this morning. When they mentioned that there will be cameras at the rehearsal studios, some looked a little concerned about that. Imagine having to be on good behavior the whole time. That’s a lot of work with a fauxmance.
But the rule is that they aren’t allowed to practice WITHOUT cameras in the room. The cameras are always on them anyway so it should be nothing new. They should actually be glad, because their fans can watch all the time and won’t be as likely to be swayed by manipulative editing.
Totally agree Heidi! Will be so obvious who is just being touchy feely for the live show.
Celebs: Behave, try your best and be a good human being. See Bill Engvall’s season for visual clarification of success. We don’t need fauxmance!
Well Val may be nice and all in person when he is touring and trying to get people to vote for him when he is on the show I thought maybe he would be different and was willing to give him the benefit of a doubt BUT then he tweeted a picture of himself saying how beautiful he is that did it for me he totally loves himself I guess it runs in the family Hope he doesn’t get a ringer again Make him work for his MB I really am disapointed that Artem is back he seems very creepy to me and is full of himself also Sorry for the rant I will go away for now
i’m disappointed that Alison and Artem are back. i’m 90% sure Keo will be back and the last pro will be Tristan or Louis.
Don’t forget about Sasha!!
Lol @ Spring Break Week … I imagine they’ll dance to “party songs you’ll hear during a spring break bash in the beach somewhere”
That should be interesting………. I just want them to bring back Disney Week then I’ll be happy 🙂
I am over the moon that Kym is back!! I adore her. She gave an interview where she mentioned that she had a year left on her contract that was put on hold so she could judge in Oz. I guess with her doing the tour and now being cast in this season her contract will be fulfilled.
I really, really hope that Keo & Tristan are the two pros left to be revealed. I can’t imagine why the show would want Artem over Tristan. Artem gives me a weird feeling that I can’t explain. Tristan, however, is totally adorable.
I am very glad that Kym is back! I am most disappointed that Allison has returned. I did not care for her attitude last season at all. I could have done without Sharna too. But of course, I am thrilled to have Mark back, I hope that he gets a partner that is as adorable as Sadie.
#117 Shannon. Val is 99% sarcasm. He jokes a lot and it’s hard sometimes to distinguish when he’s being funny or real. My guess is he was being funny. I’ve met Val and he’s the nicest, most humble man I’ve ever met. He pokes fun at himself a lot.
Yay kym!!!
Gosh now it will seem like an eternity waiting until the new cast is announced. I hope the last 2 pros will be present for the cast announcement.
It wouldn’t surprise me if this season of DWTS someone is cast from this seasons Celebrity Apprentice, being there are 5 previous DWTS alumni participating in the Apprentice. I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many past contestants on one show before.
I’m curious about something, and wanted to know what the DWTS experts here think, especially the mods…
Should we read anything into which pros they had on GMA this morning? I mean, they pulled Val and Kym into NYC from the DWTS Live Tour. They could’ve just as easily pulled Witney and Mark in. Same for Artem and Sharna… do you think there’s any rhyme or reason to who they picked for the announcement?
I dunno, they probably figured they only needed four….but it was either DWTSGossip or Kristyn that said that Mark and Keo were also there, just not on camera. Make of that what you will…
@Sally, I’m no expert, but I assume Val was picked because with Derek out he’s arguably the most popular pro at the moment. Kym because they wanted an old pro back to “hype” the 10th anniversary changes. Sharna, because she was screwed over last season in many people’s eyes (merely an observation, not a fact). And Artem because…he’s eye candy?
With Val – I don’t think he needs to be put with people close to his age. I think honestly I would have liked last season a lot more if Val and Artem had swapped partners permanently. I think Val knows what to do with people who are older, but when it comes to people young – he immediately goes “chemistry”.
I think each pro has a type that they work best with….. EVEN Derek. He works well with everyone, but I have certain partners that I like a lot more. I think with him it’s more of a certain personality rather than age.
I really hope Keo gets a second chance and I’d love to have Tristan back. I just think they need to keep away pros who have an older mind set. I don’t see him being enthused about doing contemporary.
#128 Megan – good point. I’d like to see Val with a more “mature” celebrity. Especially someone with potential like Lea. I recall that he did a good job with Elizabeth Berkley who was married with a young child. Skip the showmance please!
@CM I had a different thought about why Val was shown and Mark wasn’t. Val has been pretty obvious that he is returning. No mystery at all if his picture had been turned last. Mark, however, did make noises about maybe leaving and so the question of is he or isn’t he would keep people more curious. Mark has almost 100,000 more followers than Val, so I would argue Mark is still more popular-especially after last season.
I don’t think we should be read too much into why they picked the four they did to be on GMA this morning. There could be a number of reasons why they selected the pros they did and didn’t. Maybe they asked the pros who wanted to go and who wanted to stay in LA.
As for Mark, maybe he was feeling sick or something at the last minute? He also needs to save his voice as much as possible for the tour. I think they held back with Keo at the last minute just to keep buzz and promo going.
If Keo was actually in NY when the announcement was made then jeez that’s proper rough on him. Maybe a celeb that producers wanted to partner Keo pulled out last minute? That makes no sense to me why they would fly Keo to NY only for him to get to the studio and be told to turn around and go back. Could the delay in announcing the final two pros be similar to last year in that they are waiting for the green light from 2 celebs (like Tavis last year)?
Very bland assortment of pros (aside from Kym, Sharna, and Mark); although, I will say I’m kinda happy Allison was given another shot (in lieu of Keo though?? My mind is still trying to fathom this concept) I really hope Keo is a last minute announcement.
As for the other professional, my gut tells me we might be seeing a leprachaun in the ballroom again, depends if they can wrangle in a partner that actually suits Tristan’s talents, and doesn’t have a pre-exsisting medical issue, which would result in a withdrawal sans Dorothy Hamill.
Any other pro would be okay with the exceptions of Louis, Benji, and Lacey (Lacey, unlike the other two or any other pro, I’d be singing from the mountains at her WELL ANTICIPATED return(well anticipated on my part:) )).
I’m so hoping this last minute reveal isn’t anything as bogus as the Tavis Smiley update last season. Please TPTB let the Jack Nicholson callback have some weight behind it, and please make team Nicholmmer (Jack and Lacey) happen, also locking in Roseanne right now might mean a LVA(yuck) at least give Roseanne Sasha for the sake of some viewers.
Sorry if this last part came off as a rant, but who wouldn’t enjoy a partnership from Jack and Lacey. That gruff voice with a spunky and energetic young female, I’m not sure if this is a movie or my own mind, but it would remind me of the chemistry between Jack and Julia Roberts in the movie were they star opposite each other.
@M8 (133) – ITA. I can’t see any corporation flying people coast-to-coast (first class, from the Instagram pics) for nothing – not to mention that, for Keo and Mark, it means taking the red-eye out from Cali, then back the next morning in order to continue the tour.
Or perhaps Val was on camera to say virtually nothing because he’s under a much tougher contract than Mark is. :::shrug::: Arguably indeed – Val can’t touch Mark or Derek in terms of twitter followers and, in terms of actual popularity, that is a good indicator. Mark is also beating him on instagram.
So no, it’s not because Val is most popular – because he’s not by any metric that’s available.
It’s also entirely possible that IF Mark really was in NYC, it was for a different reason than GMA. He’s been absent from a lot of the DWTS Tour activities that the others have been taking part in. Getting a music career going is nearly a full time job and there’s probably a lot to do with that.
Since he signed on at the same time as Derek, I would bet that his contract is closer to Derek’s than to Val’s, possibly meaning he has a lot more freedom.
Maybe it was GMA that said they could only use 4 on camera, M8. That was a VERY short segment. So short that it certainly didn’t live up to the hype.
So far I am excited with the Pro dancers who were announced, and waiting for the others if there is any. I also do not want to have to suffer through any “showmances” because that turns me right away. I just want to see each couple be real.
Thank You….PHeidi for posting the Pros that GMA announced. Did I miss a date on which the complete cast list will be announced or hasn’t anyone announced a date?
Ok this may be a crazy theory but I’ve been thinking about it the past few days and wonder if it could be an option. With Louis hinting at coming back, talk of “Big” stuff coming and speculation maybe Louis was requested by a celeb, could Louis be requested in order to have the show’s first same sex couple? I know someone mentioned George Takei would be a fun option and I remember years ago rumors that Lance Bass had wanted to be partnered with a male pro. I wonder if this could happen for this big 10th anniversary season. Especially with ABC currently having so many strong gay characters on their shows (Modern Family, Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder). Just some thoughts.
Very interesting theory. From my memory I can not recall any DWTS or Strictly worldwide had a same sex couple.
Although it wouldn’t bother me at all if the had a same sex couple, I seriously doubt DWTS would do one. They don’t want to piss off the Bible Belt. Although they can put the girls in skimpy costumes and have them bump and grind while the men have their shirts off at the drop of a hat. It’s sort of a double standard which sucks.
I really hope they find a partner for Sasha this season.
A version of Strictly in Austria had a same sex couple, from season six if I’m not mistaken. The two men made it to the semifinals. I’m fine with a same-sex couple, kinda curious how would that turned out. For the lulz I want Mark, Val or Artem to get that, but if it were really happening, then please it be Sasha. Just not Louis, nope.
So true Heidi! Mark could have been in NY for so many reasons.
I don’t think that Val is more popular than Mark. Mark was on the show a lot before Val arrived, so obv he has a bigger fan base.
However I think that Val is more popular in the dance industry. When asked which dancer is your “idole”, some pros in my version of DWTS named Val as the best latin dancer alive. I know, it doesn’t help him on the show to be recognzed as a dancer but I was quite surprised to hear that. I thouht hey would talk about Derek who is an excellent dancer PLUS an excellent choreographer with even an emmy!
Kym and Mark are the only ones I would tune in to watch at this point and if the show continues watering down the ballroom/latin dance offerings, I’ll just get more and more uninterested . I hope the 10th anniversary show honors what made DWTS such a hit in the first place.
Didn’t the press release state Mark (listed 1st out of the names)is in Season 20? So, I guess I am totally confused what the conversation about Mark is about.
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Misty, if you read up-thread, I believe you’ll see the conversation is about why certain pros (Val) appeared on GMA while others who were also (rumored) to be in NYC (Mark) weren’t on GMA.
Eh, that won’t get him far, gladys. Besides that, it’s pretty anecdotal.
Depending on what conversation you’re referring to, Misty – we’re talking about him because he was IN NYC along with Artem, Val, Kym and Sharna, yet wasn’t on camera live instead of just a photo.
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Sorry for all the comments. There was some technical difficulties but I want to thank John for all his help. Bring on season 20!! 🙂
Regarding the all access part of DWTS, there will be a new male presenter with Dominic Bowden being tied up with XFactor NZ so there possibly could be a old pro returning to take his place. he may be LVA?
No peep from Louis, not a surprise since he kept talking about the pro announcement and how sure he was that he will be announced and that might have back fired. Hope he’s not one of the last two, I do agree with the majority Keo and Sasha are the most deserving, I’ve been following the dwts tour and these two have been incredible both dancing and audience interaction. I kind of feel bad for Sasha, you can tell out of all the dancers he wants that pro spot so badly and he’s such a good guy you want it for him. Plus, let me just say how happy I am about every talking about Keo, mind you this was a guy no one had a clue about when signing up for the show and was eliminated on the first week, yet has gained so much support. Go Keo!
@Angela – I also hope the last 2 pro spots go to Keo and Sasha. I am curious who their partners are though, why keep a secret about the lesser known pros over one of the better known pros.. like Mark.
If the rumour that rydel lynch is gonna be a contestant shes gonna need keo – she’s a tall gal
Any excuse to get keo is a pro is good in my book 🙂 dude made a major impact in his first season despite being eliminated.
@Vin – As long as his partner is not someone like Kenya Moore from The Celebrity Apprentice. I believe she is one of the Real Housewives of Atlanta, she is tall, beautiful, and a former beauty queen. But she was so mean to everyone on the show and even allegedly stole another castmates cell phone during a challenge and was posting some *not nice* things on her twitter. I want Keo to have a super nice partner this time around.
When will the live tour end and the pros-celebs will start rehearsing and we’ll get some real spoilers? Can’t wait till 24th!
Any idea, anyone?
@DWTSFan I believe today is the lasr day of the tour and it ends. No idea when the pros are gonna start rehearsing with the celebs but I imagine maybe by the end of the week or so. Just a wild guess, I’m excited for more spoilers too.
The wait is driving my crazy. It’s too long.
@DWTSFan
Not that it probably means much, but last season we got our first correct rumour 9 days before the announcement (Antonio) before also finding out Janel and Lolo. And then in Season 18, we got Candace and NeNe 7 days before the announcement.
So hopefully we’ll be getting a first rumour in the next few days!
DWTSFan, the tour wrapped up on Sunday. As for the pros, they report back at various times coming up. For instance, Val has said he reports back to DWTS on the 17th (today). Via the producer of Ballroom With A Twist (report coming up shortly), Tony reports back after the 18th.
What the heck would they do for Spring Break Night???? That doesn’t sound cool. Glad they are bringing back Disney night. It’s one of my faves!
It’s too late to offer my opinion on this one (when it comes to recruiting a person as a pro or troupe member) but I will never understand why the producers never considered Christian Milette. i feel like he would be like Tristan. Seems very likable, not the best when it comes to choreographing modern style of dances but this guy has qualiity when it comes to ballroom/latin dances.
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