PureDWTS Season 20 – Casting Rumor Round-Up
So it’s that time again – we’re at t minus 69ish hours until the cast announcement, and it’s time to take stock of all the casting rumors we’ve seen thus far. As always, I’ve divided the rumors up by how likely they are to actually be on this season – “legitimate possibilities” are names we’ve heard multiple times from multiple (reputable) sources, or stars that have dropped some big hints themselves; “longshots” are names we’ve heard and it’s not out of the realm of possibility that they’d do the show, but they’re less likely than the “legitimate possibilities”; “wannabes/campaigners” are stars that have said they would do the show if asked, or are actively trying to get on the show, but haven’t been reported as an actual rumor by another source; “pure randomness” is just that – things we’ve seen that are interesting and might or might not mean anything, but are worth mentioning nonetheless; and the “definite no’s” are those that have said no, they wouldn’t do the show if asked. I also added a new category – PDWTS Guesses – which are just that: guesses we’ve made, based on nothing else but gut feelings we’ve had. They are NOT RUMORS! Just our own guesses, based on whatever 🙂
We’ve included links to our previous posts on these rumors, to jog your memory. And it’s all in one handy-dandy place…because we love you 🙂 And accept no substitutes, kids – any blog can slap a “rumor roundup” label on something, but that doesn’t mean it’s as good as the real thing…we’ve been calling ours “rumor roundup” for YEARS 😉
ETA #1: With US Weekly basically confirming the Daily Mail’s claims, it’s pretty much confirmed that Val’s partner is Rumer Willis. And then DancingABC posted the below pic with a clue about Emma’s partner…who else thinks it’s motorcycling enthusiast Chris Soules?
ETA #2: The Shane Harper randomness has gained some traction, so I’m upgrading him from “pure randomness to “legitimate possibility”; we’ve got Michael Sam’s name thrown in the mix, which has made me downgrade Malcolm Butler & Russell Wilson to longshots, since they’ve never had more than one football player on the same season; and the DancingABC Instagram has thrown us another clue, with Mark’s partner hidden behind a curtain of blonde hair. I’m thinking it’s Savannah Chrisley, who has sported varying lengths (and shades) of blonde over the years, and Mark seems to be the designated pro for good Christian girls 😛 Why do I get the feeling this is going to be a long night of updates?
A photo posted by Dancing with the Stars (@dancingabc) on
Legitimate possibilities:
Chris Soules
A Disney star
Savannah Chrisley
Roseanne Barr
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Lalah Hathaway
Rumer Willis
Shane Harper
Michael Sam
Longshots:
Nancy Lee Grahn
Sharon Osbourne
Anderson Silva
Jack Nicholson
Mama June
Malcolm Butler
Russell Wilson
Wannabes/Campaigners:
Kenya Moore
Ty Dillon
Rydel Lynch
Danni Allen
Pure Randomness:
The Definite “No’s”:
PDWTS Guesses:
Bo Derek – Heidi’s guess
Malcolm-Jamal Warner – Court’s guess
So which rumors are you hoping are true…and which ones are you hoping are just poppycock? 🙂
Great post, Courtney! Always exciting when Rumor Roundup is back up. 🙂
As I mentioned in another post, Tuesday will be very interesting. For the first time in a while, I still feel like I have no real idea as to who could be in the cast. I’m not sure whether to expect a cast leak or a TMZ update around the corner in the next couple days.. but it’s interesting how the DWTS instagram hasn’t done the usual ‘who’s dancing with __’? posts. Makes me think they’re keeping it under wraps.
I’m happy Russell’s under legitimate possibilities because although it’s been a bit quiet on him recently, I did feel like he really did want to do the show, whether he actually won the Super Bowl or not. 🙂
Poppycock is easy – Mama June! Unless she’s a non-ringer partner for someone, finally.
Can’t help but wish that if Bo Derek does the show, she’s paired with Derek Hough. The team name could be Just Derek!
I guess TPTB are super excited about the lack of information about the stars and the pairings with the pros that is floating out there. Last season, the announcement was no surprise at all. But they still have 3 days to go. Can it remain a secret???
Oops, sorry – last part of second paragraph didn’t make sense. Of course they are keeping it under wraps. 😀 But the cast feels a lot more mysterious than in previous seasons. Whereas a couple seasons ago, they were posting videos which included contestants like Elizabeth’s voices so it was easy to notice/call out.
Been waiting for this. Thank you, Courtney!
I would love for the PDWTS guesses to become reality. From among those listed in the other categories, the only one I wouldn’t want on is Mama June, even though I don’t know many of them.
I hate the idea of Kenya Moore……..cool with all the rest though 🙂
I’m loving the guesses and hope they are dancing!!
Thanks for the one and only legitimate “Roundup” Court. Wonder how long it will be before the thieves drive by, grab your work and post it as their own?
Question: With the Academy Awards airing on Sunday, has all that hype provided a distraction for the gossip rags and Hollywood blogs that normally fill up space with DWTS speculation?
Now I’m off to do some research on these names since I don’t know most of these people.
To answer Cidra’s question….some people just updated their lists. How…convenient.
The real tell is their inclusion of Mama June (and Nancy Lee Grahn) – they include her as an actual rumor, which tells me they didn’t actually READ, just copied our names.
I think every season we should start posting something we just made up out of whole cloth and time how quickly others report it without giving any credit. 🙂
@vin – I agree about Kenya Moore. After watching her on this season of Celebrity Apprentice I quickly realized Kenya was a real b*tch to everyone.
Wow what an Underwhelming cast it seems to be this year. However, the PDWTS guesses are quite appealing. Please no more Kenya Moore!!!
BORING if true! Not impressed with the names, except Roseanne and Russel’s.
The only name which Really interests me is SHAY MITCHELL! But she is too busy for a show like DWTS…and won’t be doing anyways! 🙁
My theory is that whoever the latest woman is not receiving a rose on The Bachelor that will be on GMA the same morning (according to Reality Steve it will be Kaitlyn Bristowe), will be on DWTS this season paired with one of the pros not announced on the GMA pro announcement. I don’t think Chris Soules will do the show because of his farming career but if he and Kaitlyn competed against each other that would be interesting too.
I really hope Roseanne is on!
Not one of the rumoured names interests me in the least. Love the Pure guesses though.
Wasn’t there an article a while back where Rob Wade himself mentioned Patrick Duffy? Not sure they’d actually mention someone who was a real possibility but he fits the right profile to me.
I don’t know most of who is on the guess list. Makes me feel like I’m getting old? Lol’s. Disney star would be cool if it was any of the cast from girl meets world. What’s their names Danielle something or the Savage guy. Sorry I cant rember any names I’m having a monster headache…mix that with my already crazy mom brain and well it’s a hot mess in my head right now! I would also love to see Shemar Moore. That would be my random happy celeb.
Would LOVE Malcom Jamal Warner. A yes to Roseanne, too. It would be fun to see if Sharon Osbourne can last as long as her kids did. But a solid NO no no NOPE to Mama June, please and thank you.
Ross Lynch is my Disney guess, but if they’re going the soap star route, can we switch out Kirsten Storms for Nancy Lee Grahn? She can fill the soap and former disney kid slot.
How about Kirsten Storms and Brandon Barash it would be great to see them competing against each other?
My unsubstantiated, wild guesses are Michael Strahan and Jamie Lee Curtis. 😀 I’d love to see Jamie Lee dancing, after being in the audience for friends like Jennifer Gray. And I think Michael would be a great addition to DWTS! I hope, I hope, I hope, I hope! 😛
Would love to see Christy Carlson Romano. Keep seeing her name all over Twitter about dwts. She’s Disney royalty, and seems like a perfect choice! Wonder why she hasn’t done it already, unless she has said no in the past.
I’ve seen the name Christy Carlson Romano also mentioned…. I also wondered if the Disney star could be Bella Thorne. Checked her out and learned she is in Canada filming a tv movie…. Perfect High. Perfect???
Nancy Lee Grahn makes sense as ABC probably wants somebody from another iconic show to appear on the 20th season.
Oh, and interesting enough on the Russell Wilson rumor. Not only does Sharna follow him….Charlie White just recently started following him.
I’d love LOVE to see Bo Derek on the show.
One name I haven’t seen in a while mentioned is Lorenzo Lamas.
thanks so much for all this juicy info!!
my list, based solely on the scoops gathered right here and some wishful thinking on my part:
Snoop Dogg
Roseanne Barr
Malcolm Jamal-Warner
Bo Derek
Malcolm Butler
Russell Wilson
Robert Kennedy Jr.
Savannah Chrisley
Lalah Hathaway
Jamie Lee Curtis
Nadia Comenici (sp?)
Sharon Osbourne (very long shot, i know)
PLEASE PLEASE NO NO NO NO to Kenya Moore and Mama June. And i can do without any of the bach/ettes on our dancing show, thank you very much.
After doing my google research…
These would work for me:
* Russell Wilson – or – Malcolm Butler. Rather not have 2 footballers, but better 2 of them than some of the other male options.
* Disney Star
* Lalah Hathaway — She could be interesting.
* Anderson Silva — He’s bound to be fit and might be a decent dancer.
* Rydel Lynch — She’s young, musical and should have some dance talent.
* Danni Allen — At least she got her weight loss out of the way first instead of using DWTS to lose weight.
* Sharon Osborne — Sure, why not; but I don’t think she’d be very good.
On the fence about:
* Roseanne Barr — It depends which Roseanne shows up, the genuinely funny one or the cranky one.
* Jack Nicholson — Too much age and ego on him for my taste.
* Ty Dillon — Too brash. He might think he’s “a great dancer”, but I doubt it.
* Robert F.Kennedy, Jr. — Eh, whatever. Can’t see him lasting long.
No to these:
* Chris Soules — No more Batchelors
* Savannah Chrisley — Nope. We got lucky with Sadie, but this chick doesn’t strike me as being cut from the same cloth.
* Nancy Lee Grahn — She sounds unpleasant.
* Kenya Moore — Nope. Same as above.
* Mama June — Hell No.
I don’t think Kaitlyn is compelling enough, Korryn.
Ross Lynch isn’t really your guess is it, Mimi?? I mean, his fans have been all over twitter thinking/hoping/praying that he’s going to be on. What I can’t figure out is where they got that idea from. Not saying it isn’t happening, just don’t know where it’s coming from.
Christy Romano is another person that I don’t know where they’re getting the idea. “Mentioned” – yeah, by her fans. I don’t think this is as much a rumor as it is wishful thinking.
@Princess Heidi — Yes, (RE: christy’s fans wishful thinking) but casting does look to the fan boards for inspiration sometimes. Certainly can’t hurt to think wishfully, as it’s gotten people cast in the past. I haven’t seen any rumors, other than recent Twitter activity, but it worked in piquing my interest!
Princess Heidi the Christy Romano rumor/agenda is being pushed by the person who runs individual pages for James Maslow and Peta Murgatroyd. I think it’s her personal campaign. Don’t even know why James and Peta would want someone pushing other celebs on their team pages.
None of the pros are posting picture or tweets about their partners this season it’s all been about the pro number
I just noticed that sasha followed ashley tisdale on Instagram. Hmm. I don’t use Twitter so IG is my only source for snooping lol.
Yes, Princess Heidi, Ross Lynch was my guess. Not a fan and don’t follow him on any sort of media to know anything about what his fans are up to. My nieces were just watching his show and something was mentioned about his character taking ballroom classes, and I wouldn’t put it past Disney to sneak in sly little hints. Not invested in his participation at all, it was just a guess. I’d much prefer someone from the Boy Meets World spinoff, like Danielle Fishel (Topanga).
Great having all the rumors in one post! It’s still amazing how well they’ve kept the cast a secret this year, unless there are a lot of celebs signing on last minute. Maybe they’ll start leaking more names Monday to soften the ground.
While no one on the list really gets me excited, especially for an anniversary season, I have learned not to pre-judge. Even last season, I figured Sadie would be out mid-competition and she would annoy the heck out of me — I was completely wrong. I do still think Rob has some aces in the hole he’s holding out now.
As for some guesses…my best guess for the Disney star is Rydel Lynch. I know the R5 fans are hoping it’s Ross but with him filming his tv show I just think Rydel would have more time than Ross. I’ve also been wondering about Roseanne and who her partner could be. She’s a fairly big name and may have some pull with the producers…I wonder if she would request someone like Val, in which case I wonder if the producers could say no to her. Having Roseanne as a partner could have elicited a “WOW” response from him.
DLT, I thought the same thing about the “wow” tweet. I took it as a “damn I got Roseanne?” Wow. Lol.
I guess we shall soon see if Sir Val was given another great partner or not. In my opinion, Val is all about creating buzz and focusing as much attention directly at him. So I’m a bit on the fence about his big “wow” moment.
I can barely take this suspense any longer. This wait seems to be dragging on forever. I just might have to do some cleaning or something silly like that… just to take my mind off it. 🙂
@Cidra, I agree 100% with your last list. No thanks. Way too hateful and mean spirited for my liking. Savannah doesn’t seem to be like Sadie at all. Even if she’s playing up a ‘character’ of herself on tv, I’m sure that show will want to keep it up for DWTS.
A true ‘WOW’ moment for Val would be him getting Mamma June! LOL
I guess I live in a cave…..I don’t know 85% of these folks! Although Momma June would certainly be interesting!
@Carrie M – I hope I can hide in a cave if Mamma June is cast.
Casting looks at THIS page, Vin2, it doesn’t mean they actually take the campaigns seriously. How do you know it’s gotten people cast in the past?? I sure don’t. There’s no way of knowing that.
And if a celeb gets cast, I would bet money it’s on their own merit, not because of fan campaigns.
Liz, I don’t know that James or Peta would care that much about Team pages. They’re nice and all, but so what if they push someone else? They’re usually run by fans who can do whatever they like – no matter how stupid. 😀
Maybe that’s where all his crazy fans are getting it, Mimi. It’s been all over twitter for weeks now, but I could never see any reason why they would be thinking it. Especially considering his sister is the one that WANTS to do it.
Yeah, it seems like last season at this time we had already heard multiple tweets about how amazing Val’s partner was and that they were contenders or some such. I’m too lazy to go look, but I’m sure someone will tell me if I got my timing wrong. 🙂
@Carrie M, I must live in the cave next to you. And I don’t think we’re alone in feeling that way. I think what I’ve said in the past may be happening. The show has had too many ringers and that’s turning away any potentially well known celebrities from wanting to appear on the show. Roseanne will add some humor, but I don’t see her lasting long. Robert Kennedy Jr.? Why? A Disney star? Tired of them. My biggest wish is there would be NO MORE bachelors or bachelorettes on and a HUGE NO to Mama June, but when you can’t get anyone else, I guess that’s what the producers are left with.
Overall, a bland cast and I’m not looking forward to the new season like I usually am. That’s a shame.
I’m not going to go back and look at Val’s twitter page to know for sure but I do remember him saying how blessed or lucky he was after meeting Janel and to get ready for the season and blah blah blah so he definitely didn’t keep quiet even pre-annoncement. Now this could just be the “new Val” he promised and he finally figured out it’s best to keep you mouth shut OR he has a dud and he thinks they won’t do well. We won’t know for sure what his “WOW” was until the cast announcement.
Pictures of Val and his parter have leaked! I think they might be an interesting pair and thankfully nothing like last season.
You might want to try checking the front page for things we’ve already posted, Andres.
Out of all the people in this list the ones I am half-expecting to hear on Tuesday are: Robert F. Kennedy, Roseanne Barr, Chris Soules, Lalah Hathaway and Malcolm Butler. And that is only 5 out 12.
I don’t think we should be so quick to say that the cast is gonna be terrible. We don’t even know half of them for sure. For all we know we might end up getting some big surprises. Heck, for all we know only one out of all these people will be on the cast and everyone else hasn’t even been rumored. Lol. I’m still remaining hopeful we’ll have a good, solid cast. I remember that for me “the worst cast” was back in Season 13 where I knew nobody besides Rob Kardashian (and even him I only knew because of his last name alone and nothing else). Little did I know Season 13 would turn out to be a fun season for me and I ended up liking a lot of the couples.
All in all, I still have hopes the cast for Season 20 will be a fun one. Sure we may not know all of them, but as long as I see some good partnersips and personalities I’ll be more than ok.
Part of me wonders if during the Oscars we might get a cast member revealed (a-la Jacoby Jones on season 16). Who knows.. could happen 😛
Tuesday cannot come soon enough!
Could Bella Thorne’s tweet possibly hint that she’s going to be on DWTS? Since the GMA reveal is on Tuesday in NY… https://twitter.com/bellathorne/status/569604327804776448
Please no to Roseanne! And double please no to Sharon O. I know every year people say that they have never heard of some of the “celebrities” who are mentioned, but this time, that is really the case for me.
Bella could be going to NY for a lot of reasons. …one being she is doing a voice part for “New York Spring Spectacular”.
The reveal is in LA, Stefanie.
I don’t think Bella’s in NYC for New York Spring Spectacular, though – I think she already recorded her part.
True Heidi. Maybe she has promo to do for it (NYSS). She could be going to NY for so many reasons.
According to Google Bella Thorne is 5’8″ tall and with the standard 3″ heels that puts her at close to 6′ tall. She would probably need to be paired with one of the taller male pros.
Bella could be with Keo if she’s in.
Posted in the Rumer thread but Bella is supposed to start shooting a new movie next month so I doubt she’s doing the show.
So before I felt pretty confident on Savannah doing the show but I’m not so sure anymore. As of today she seems to still be at home and about an hour ago she posted this:
“2 Corinthians 12:9, “My grace is sufficient for you. My power works best in weakness.” Wow…so crazy how today’s message is speaking to things going on in my life right now. God has a really crazy way of speaking to us all! Trust in Him and everything will turn out ok…I promise you that!! #GodisGood #secretfrustrations”
I guess I’m just wondering if she got bumped for a last minute big celeb signing on.
Bella is scheduled to be on the Jimmy Kimmel Live show tuesday. Don’t they usually have someone from the DWTS cast on the show after the announcements? Hmmmmm.
RYDEL LYNCH!!!!!!! im praying on this one! ill be fine if its ross but i want rydel to be on the show!!!
Really hoping we get Russell Wilson he and Sharna would slay! Also hoping for Ross Lynch, am looking forward to RFK Jr.(weird but I’m a kennedy fan). My question is, if Chris Soules does the show wouldn’t we have to wait until after the Bachelor ends to find out if he’s on? I may be wrong!
Just something to keep in mind, given some of the comments I’m seeing: just because somebody has said they’d do DWTS if asked, does not mean they HAVE been asked – something to soothe the nerves of some of the folks I’m seeing get upset about Kenya Moore as a prospective contestant. As we’ve seen in the past, campaigning rarely works for celebs who want to be on the show – and TBH, I really don’t think Kenya is on any of the casting directors’ radar, or will be for any subsequent seasons.
Since Rumer wasn’t on Pure’s roundup, I’ve got my fingers crossed that in addition to a number of celebs from “our” list, we’ll also get some pleasant surprises during the cast reveal.
Now that we’ve waited this long, part of me kind of hopes the beans don’t all come tumbling out of the bag today. It will make Tuesday’s reveal a bit more interesting.
I know what you mean, Cidra! (#58) Part of me would like to hear names because I do love getting rumours and it makes the pre-season fun, but now we’re so close to the reveal it would be pretty awesome to have almost no idea what’s coming tomorrow.
What if its not mama june but her daughter pumpkin? If you read her tweet today it makes it seem like pumpkin is really excited….
@Charlie isn’t she 14-15 years old ? :O
Pumpkin, Spinach, Kumquat, it’s all the same to me… If they’re related to Mama June, I don’t want them on DWTS!
I know that the DWTS Twitter teasers try not to give anything away, but I’m hoping that based on the look of Emma’s partner’s leg, she got someone who has more potential than her previous partners.
@Laura I got excited because I actually think she got someone young for once! That certainly doesn’t look like the leg of an older man. Hahaha.
I’m wondering what the helmet means though…. 😮
Yeah it’s definitely a much younger guy than we’re used to – looking forward to seeing what Emma can do, although I hope this partnership still gives us an opportunity to see her nurturing side as well.
That tease for Emma’s partner had the helmet so my mind went to sons of anarchy or maybe a skateboarder. Hopefully a skateboarder
CC, Yep, after checking out the leg, (hmmm, that doesn’t sound good), I moved on to the helmet too.
Is that just one of the many types of non-traditional, retro-ish street bike helmets, or is it some type of specialized motor sports helmet?
Oh, is that a skateboard helmet Vin?
I’m 85 percent sure it is. The thing is snowboarders have a similar one too. (I’m full of this useless information becuase I was a wannabe Tony hawk when I was younger). I know Shaun white has a thing in la today too. I’m not gonna get my hopes up though lol
At first I agreed with a lot of the people commenting that it could possibly be Tony Hawk or someone similar due to the shorts and helmet, but I also feel like that helmet looks like it’s meant for a biker.
Hit submit too early: I’ll be back later if I see anything on any of the skateboarders or snowboarders twitters that I know about.
I saw someone say that the helmet could be The Bachelor’s (Chris Soules) because he has a motorcycle, and there was a funny scene of two girls at his residence in LA for The Bachelor checking out his bike, trying on his helmet, and hitting their heads against a bunch of stuff (I can’t make this up).
Sons of Anarchy also sprung to mind for me, but I don’t know who on that show is as young as the person with that leg besides maybe Jax (Charlie Hunnam), and I feel pretty confident saying he’s not doing the show.
The skateboarder thing is an interesting angle. There’s Tony Hawk, but how about Ryan Sheckler? He had an MTV reality show, and a bunch of teenage girls swooned over him because he’s “sooooo dreamy.” Given the push towards a younger audience, I could see the appeal of Ryan.
Everyone go google “Chris Soules motorcycle” and tell me what you see…
Good guess Court. That helmet is just like Chris’!!
idk it’s doesn’t really look like a bike helmet to me – skateboarder looks more plausible. Could they have gotten Tony Hawk?
Ok Interesting development: Ryan Sheckler tweeted something about going to see Shaun white and the tweet after it says something about a layover. Possibility?
@vin – What? I don’t understand how a flight layover has anything to do with DWTS. I think you’re reaching…
I’m probably wrong but maybe he flew into la for more than going to see Shaun white? He usually tweets with more details.
The only thing that’s throwing me off about it being Chris Soules is that those legs look a little skinny to be his.
I looked up pictures of Chris and his legs look beefier, more muscular than the ones with Emma. I could be totally wrong.
I don’t think it’s Shaun White. Carey Hart has leg tattoos so not him
Tj Lavin?
@vin – That’s pretty flimsy. If we had heard his name as a rumor already, I’d be more suspicious, but just flying to L.A. without any context probably doesn’t mean much.
RE: Chris’ legs – the Bachelors are always told to beef up before taping. It’s not out of the realm of possibility that Chris may not be as buff now as he was during taping.
Has anyone else thought about Rob Dyrdeck?
I have seen pages campaigning to be on DWTS. He has the personality for it
Doubt it’s Ryan Shecklwr because he has tattoos on his legs. First thought it was Tony Hawk but the helmet doesn’t look like skateboarder’s helmet, Shaun White or Chris Soules and then I thought of Charlie Hunnam who also rides motorcycles and is young and fit.
Those shorts and those legs look more like they belong to a younger man. Are those legs shaved? To me, those don’t look the legs of Chris Soules.
@courtney: you are probably right. I checked the twitters of some of the other big skateboarders and none of them really mention anything big coming up. If it’s a skateboarder, he is really keeping quiet about it. At the moment I’m gonna guess the bachelor as well but I’m kinda surprised he wears such a light helmit for a motorcycle guy.
Charlie Hunnam doing DWTS at this point would be career suicide – worse than if he had actually kept the role of Christian Grey in 50 Shades. Besides, he’s tied up with promo stuff for Crimson Peak, he’s due to start filming Pacific Rim 2 soon, and the SOA movie is already being developed. He is wayyyy too big for DWTS at this point.
I think everyone might be letting their imaginations run a bit wild…when you hear hooves, do you think “It must be horses!” or “It must be zebras!” Chris has been a legit rumor, the helmet looks like his, his motorcycle has played a major role on The Bachelor, and he may not be as buff as he was during filming. I’m sticking with people that have been actually rumored, as they’re the most likely to actually come to fruition.
Is The Bachelor still on?
Sigh, you’re right Court. I guess most of us just want someone more interesting than yet another Batchelor; but we need to stay realistic.
Heidi & Courtney are going to be really excited about the DWTS news that is about to leak…
@Vin 2 – What are you talking about?
Hey I’m just glad Emma seems to have a young partner (or at least younger than her previous partners). If it is the Bachelor (and I think it is) I have no idea what kind of dancer he’ll be but they usually stick around until at least the mid-way point. Peta and Sharna meeting their partners today also.
Vin2, do you know something we don’t and why will just Court and Heidi be excited?
@Courtney — DH may not be taking the season off after all…
@Vin 2 – Source or it’s bull.
@Courtney — Just wait and see…
Nope, not playing this game, Vin2. Now you’re just fishing for attention. I find it highly dubious that Derek suddenly found a way to balance both a Broadway show AND doing DWTS, unless it’s in some choreographic capacity. Regardless, it’s not your place to come whip everyone into a frenzy without offering up any sources. Either cite me a legit source or zip it.
@Courtney — is there a way to private message you?
Vin2, you can DM me on Twitter @putuincespence
I love seeing people wishing for my favorite 2, Bo Aderek and Jamie Lee Curtis. I always said Bo is a great choice and I know she did Italy’s DWTS a few years back so I think this could be her season! Fingers crossed.
I see people talking about Kenya Moore and I totally understand. I just want to add to the list. No Kenya Moore. No Brandi Glanville. I think they are cut from the same cloth.
I just thought of something….Todd Chrisley is doing the E! post-Oscars special tonight. Isn’t that filmed in LA? Maybe Savannah is on and he went with her. (which makes sense since she is a minor and he is protective.)
Shoot, I can’t edit, but another piece of evidence for Savannah, CKB was supposed to return this spring, but USA pushed it back to the summer, making me wonder if they want to include her DWTS footage.
Derek did say he hopes to be a part of the show in some capacity. He won’t have a celeb partner though, Vin.
Yeah, someone’s trying for BMOC. We got one of those and it ain’t you, Vin2. His name is John.
i’m very happy Emma has a younger partner, just wish they’d keep the Bach/ette franchise away from my favorite dancing show!
@Princess — Was just trying to be helpful and give you insider info before it comes out as I know you are big DH fans and wanted to share the good news with you. My apologies if it got you all in a tizzy. I provided the intel, and you do with the knowledge as you please, whether that is to ignore, embrace or ponder upon…
I definitely don’t think Charlie Hunnam is doing DWTS. My comment was more to show that I don’t think it’s likely that anyone from SOA is the one in the picture because about the only one whose legs likely wouldn’t even be on the producers wish list because they know they couldn’t get him.
I definitely agree that Chris Soules seems like the most likely candidate. Oh and here’s that video I was talking about in my last comment (so you can see the helmet in action…sort of). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxNO_5yvrLM
A tizzy? You ain’t seen tizzy, dear. I do think you’re wishing for a tizzy though.
Is it just me that finds it typical that the one time Emma gets a “younger” partner and its probably someone that no one really likes lol. She’s probably got more chance of going further with a loveable duffer than Chris Soules. Happy to be proved wrong though.
lollll *cracking up*
There’s really nothing wrong with Chris Soules other than the fact that he’s the Bachelor. He’s not quite as vanilla boring as Sean (although Sean ended up having a pretty good sense of humor, with his Tristan Bromance and all), nice looking, and he seems like a nice enough guy. He’s no Jake Pavelka, for sure.
So Shane Harper’s recent tweet sure makes you go “Hmmmm….”
To paraphrase: “Sometimes you just gotta dance ;)”
Interesting!
At first I wasn’t sure about Chris Soules, but, I was judging him on we experienced with Sean Lowe which wasn’t really fair to him. After watching some interviews (I don’t watch The Bachelor), I like the way he presents himself. So, now I want to see him on the show….especially if he’s with Emma who has such a fun way with all of her partners.
Jake, blech. I haven’t watched the Bachelor since the first season or two, but I agree I’m not thrilled with him taking up a roster spot. That being said, I’m willing to keep an open mind, especially if he has any athleticism or natural ability – or at least some charm – to work well with Emma. We’ll see – although so many people say he’s boring – which is the worst sin you can commit on this show, I think.
Didn’t I post a rumor about Shane Harper a few weeks ago??
PH, The one thing that’s wrong with “The Bachelor” is that he’s “The Bachelor”. 😀
Oh well, as you point out, he’s not as bad as some we’ve had or could have gotten. So I’ll be grateful for small mercies and hope he doesn’t dance like I expect an Iowa farm boy to dance (which is to say “not at all”) .
Emma will get the best out of him, for sure, both in terms of dance skills and likeability.
@Fig – If nothing else, I’m just glad that Emma’s fans can no longer complain about her “always getting old, invalid partners that can’t dance!” 🙂
@Heidi – Yep, should be in the post under “pure randomness”.
Yes, you did and here’s Shane’s new instagram. https://instagram.com/p/zdgTLXucnx/
Yes, PH. Just thought with this tweet the rumor got a bit stronger, in a way.
I was also thinking that, being that he is pretty slim, those legs up there could very well be his. Maybe TPTB finally decided to switch it up and give Emma someone good. I also think he owns a motorcycle.. but I’m not sure about that one.
Yeah, I posted it – much stronger hint this time. 🙂
Looking forward to Mark’s partner… the teaser looks good.
Looks like Mark’s partner is really Willow Shields
I looked up Willow Shields and it says she is 14 years old. I would hope that they haven’t cast a little girl of that age.
I’m beginning to think Mark got Savannah.
I didn’t think Willow Shields could be a possibility but I just compared the birthmarks on her arm to the ones on the Instagram picture and they are almost identical.
If it is Willow Shields…. wow.. really? a 14 year old? Uh… WAY too young, DWTS… WAY too young.
I really hope this cast doesn’t turn into all young kids and teens
Marks partner looks like willow, she has moles like that lol
CC — Wow, you’re scaring me! 😛 “I just compared the birthmarks on her arm…” You don’t leave a stone unturned, do you? Just kidding of course.
However, if your sleuthing turns out to be right and they have indeed cast 14-year old Willow Shields, that would be just nuts in my opinion.
Again, I reiterate: when you hear hooves, do you automatically think “OMG, ZEBRAS!!!” Not buying Willow Shields for a moment. Wayyy too young, name not mentioned until now. Savannah Chrisley has been an actual RUMOR.
Just thought of someone else I would like to see…..CM Punk!
@Cidra I was scared at the thought of it being her when I saw a lot of people on Instagram say it’s her so I went all Sherlock Holmes and looked at a picture on Google that shows her arm and all the moles matched. Hahaha.
While I think she is a great actress and pretty darn famous (The Hunger Games is huge, and I love all the films) she is still TOO young for the show. I can accept 16… but 14? Uh… Not feeling it. :/
Mark’s partner is 100% WILLOW SHIELDS !! Check the Instagram photo!
But 14 years …really?!
I don’t buy Willow Shields…….I think its Savannah!
So I had no clue who Michael Sam was but after googling him, I think he is going to be a lot of fun. Definately the kind of contestant that would be super fun to watch. And this is a guess but I feel like sharna or maybe peta would be perfect for him.
Yea mark’s partner is willow shields. The moles on her arm matches exactly. Mark has his work cut out with a 14 year old
Side note this is very random but the pic of mark and his partner gave me a good laugh. If that’s what we are in for this season with them, I wholeheartedly approve.
Court, I know this is driving you crazy, but kids find zebras a lot more “cool” than horses. So it’s just more fun to speculate that there’s a herd of zebras coming ’round the corner. Yeah sure there will be some whiners that won’t be satisfied; but in the end, I think, most will settle down and be happy with a horse, if that’s what shows up tomorrow.
14 years old ? :OOO 17 great..16 fine..under that is too young in my opinion… for that just do DWTS Kids Version…at least they gave her Mark..he’s the only one who can choreograph every dance style for any age.. and hopefully we will get another great season by Mark
The next person that posts a link to a pic of Willow Shields gets put on comment moderation. Not even joking. I don’t give a rip about moles.
Still not buying it, because there is all sorts of legal red tape involved with casting someone that young. If it’s true, ooh wee – I think the casting directors are desperate.
Guess I need to go Google, I have never heard of Willow Shields or this Savannah person.
Savannah has short hair.. 🙂
@Pats – Heard of extensions?
lol just need to take a look at her last Instagram picture…she still has short hair
it’s obvious that Mark’s partner is Willow… Rumer wasn’t rumored to be in DWTS and bang.. won’t be surprised if only 2 from the rumored celebs are actually real contestants..
Savannah often wears extensions…….I just don’t see it being Willow!
Let’s cool it with the declarative statements, people.
And really, the echo chamber effect is getting out of control.
Let it go, Pats. You’re getting unseemly in your eagerness to be right.
I don’t “need to take a look” at anything, Pats. Not sure why you want me to believe so badly that it’s Willow…you her agent or something? 🙂
Willow Shields is only 5’2″. If that’s her, she has on a really high heel.
Mods any news on the Roseanne front?
I approve too, Vin. I loved Mark with Sadie. He’s good with young people. I say bring her on!!
Courtney , I wish I was that… would be gaining far more money than I’m now lol I don’t even know who the girl is..I just looked at pictures and compared like some other people here…
Mark really does some of his best work when he has a younger celeb or someone who doesn’t want to be all sexy. He’s so much more relaxed when he can just be goofy. So whomever this girl with the gorgeous hair is, I’m glad she’s young.
Have seen the name of Jennette McCurdy being mentioned on twitter as Mark’s partner. Following the “mole trail” seems to be possible?
@Judy – And this is why I’m having such a hard time trusting that this is Willow Shields: so far, the only proof anyone has offered up seems to be arm moles. ARM MOLES.
I like Jennette McCurdy.. now that’s a name that I do know. And I believe she is in her early 20’s. Much better.
Jennette sure can be goofy too! She’s more that than her brief “sexy” leaked pics image. Mark does do well with the young fun ones Willow just seems too young–some dances would just be awkward to see a 14yr old doing with one of the pro’s. Who knows? time will tell I guess.
I think Mark’s partner looks like Veronica Dunne, Zendaya’s costar on her Disney show.
Good lord. She’s a blonde. She could be anyone. Including most of the female pros. Blondes…yes, sure, we need more blondes. :::rolls eyes:::
Unless Chris suddenly started shaving his legs, I don’t think that’s him. Plus, he seems to really like having a ‘tan’.
FWIW, the Boston Herald report that said Gronk was out also suggested that the casting folk were also looking at not Malcolm Butler but Julian Edelman.
As a Pats fan, I have to think it’s more likely Russell Wilson does it than either Butler or Edelman does. [Especially Butler: Butler made about $700K for the 2014 season. If he becomes a starter in the next year or two, Butler could easily get $5M to $10M a year.]
@misty: I didnt think of that. Chris doesn’t seem like the kind of guy who would be worried about that. Hmmmm…..this cast announcent cannot come quick enough. I honestly feel like that’s not Jeanette (could be wrong) but I don’t remeber Her being that tall on Icarly and the one with Ariana grande. As for the examination of birthmarks/arm moles I am kinda creeped out.
Savannah’s hair is a lot blonder and she’s a bit skinnier.
I think it could be Willow…. but it could also be some other random disney channel star that I don’t know because Im not up to date with my stars under the age of the girl pictured with Mark.
Nancy Lee Grahn retweeted Tom Burgeron’s tweet about tomorrow… interesting.
I think Tom is reading this site like right now
I was thinking that too, plus Savannah is VERY tall. I am liking the guess about the girl from Girl Meets World who plays Maya, but I think she is fairly young too.
This may be a suuuuuper long shot, but Witney just put a photo on instagram about how she’s about to meet her partner – she’s in a dark gravel parking lot… ross lynch’s brother ryland just tweeted a video prank of ross outside his car – on a dark gravel parking lot. orrrr i’m totally reaching and they both just happen to be in parking lots haha.
is it tuesday morning yet?!
Pure speculation here but based on the pictures witney put online, I think she may have the bachelor. That background was very scenic and very country but that begs the question of this then if she has him (again speculation) then does that mean Emma has a mystery celeb or Shane?
Vin 167, What’s the connection between scenic/country background and the Bachelor? I mean it would make sense if it were possible they were in Iowa doing the first meeting, since that is where he is from, but Witney is in LA for the reveal tomorrow. So now sure how it correlates…
Any chance Tom’s tweet could mean the Rumer pictures are a decoy? I don’t know…not sure how else to take his tweet. Maybe Demi is doing the show! Hey I’m grasping at straws here.
@allie: I wouldn’t put it past tptb to have them meet each other in a scenic country area in order to keep up the bachelors prince farming theme that he seems to have adopted in his season. That’s my whole reasoning.
Peta just posted pic. Since you guys say they know in advance so they can google them she seems surprised and happy.
Gee, a dark gravel parking lot? Come on….there are only a million or two of those in the world.
Shot in the dark here, but could the Disney star and Marks partner be Sabrina Carpenter? Gaining fame on Girl Meets World, starting in Radio Disney music stuff.
Perhaps she’s surprised and happy by how well her partner moves. They are pros – they can tell a lot from just a walk.
I’m beginning to think that the lack of spoilers this year is making people a bit crazy (myself included) trying to decipher leg size, arm moles, etc. I do find it interesting that TPTB have finally gotten a handle on most of the spoilers. Using code names and not telling anyone anything until the last second is pretty smart. It shouldn’t have taken them this long to get figure this game out.
I’ve believed that for the last, oh, three hours or so, Daniel.
Could Mark’s partner be Kristen Alderson on General Hospital? May explain Nancy Lee Grahn tweet. Plus he’s now following some ppl in Texas that are tweeting her. She’s got long darker blonde hair.
I’ll get behind the Kristin Alderson theory – simply because it doesn’t evolve around an examination of arm moles. Or gravel parking lots. 🙂
I would love Kristen Alderson! I used to watch One Life to Live when I was in middle school
Ugh it cut off the rest of my comment! Anyway, Starr was my favorite so I would love to see Kristen!
Actually…Liz might be onto something… https://mobile.twitter.com/krisalderson/status/567062388197691392/photos
Could also explain why Nancy Lee Grahn is tweeting about the cast announcement. And best of all – it actually makes sense, since she’s not 14.
Well Kristen has no arm moles (I looked)
@Liz LOL! I hope TPTB are eating all of this feverish lunacy up! I saw someone posting on twitter earlier that Stana Katic may be dancing because she tweeted out some song named “Dancing.” SMH…If you look hard enough, you can find proof of anything.
I did look!!!
Sharma just posted a pic….could it be john cena
Sharna* sorry
@charlie John Cena’s bicep is twice the size of the bicep shown on the Sharna teaser pic. Haha
I am actually thinking that could be Chris Soules. And then Emma’s partner Shane Harper.
To anyone trying to post the link to the Hollywood Life article: we’ve seen it. We don’t put any stock in it. Therefore, we’re not posting it here. Move along.
The first person I thought of when I saw Sharna’s pic was Lou Ferrigno. Not sure why but that’s where my mind went first.
Sadie just followed Willow on Instagram…hmmmm
That’s not Chris with the bicep. He’s not that huge.
Looked at Witney’s pic on her twitter and that doesn’t look like it’s in Iowa to me. Seems like somewhere in CA to me (shrug). She’s in a t-shirt.
Looking at the mole picture, I must admit that I think that person is right and it’s Willow. She seems very nice!
Oh lordy, stop, everyone please stop! I stepped away for a while thinking things would settle down, and when I came back, I just about bust a gut laughing. Arm moles, hair extensions, non-hairy, too skinny, too pale calves, and now dark gravel parking lots. What’s next? Colonel Mustard, in the library, with a candlestick??? 😛 Please let it be Tuesday morning or the people in white coats will be coming for all of us.
Also….Kristen did leave GH very suddenly and randomly. I like that guess.
#195 Cidra. I beg to differ. It’s Miss Scarlet in the kitchen with the knife!
It cut off my message which basically thanked everyone at this site for all you do.
Liz (#197), are you sure? What about the footman, you know, the one with the big biceps, in the pantry with the… maid??? 😮 😉
OK, I can tell it’s past my bedtime. Gotta be bright and bushy-tailed for tomorrow when “all will be revealed”.
I think Kym’s partner is Robert Herjavec from Shark Tank based on the photo… he also just started following Julianne Hough, Chelsie Hightower and Offical DWTS on twitter 🙂
ROTFL! Thank you to the mods for putting up with all of these speculations. Thank you to all who commented. I thoroughly enjoyed reading everything here. Yeah, I’m with Cidra. Tuesday, hurry up, please!
I don’t care about that rubbish regarding moles but Sadie following Willow Shields on Instagram is pretty hard evidence tbh.
The pic of Kym’s partner has me thinking it is Robert Herjavec from Shark Tank. He also tweeted a few hours ago about needing to push the boundaries of your comfort zone and that he is really about to push that boundary.
so much speculation i know…i just wish it was GMA time already!
@Meghan – I was just coming here to post that same thing! I love Robert. And I liked Kym with Mark Cuban several seasons ago so I’m sure Mark will be in the audience again to watch them.
Robert’s tweet: https://twitter.com/robertherjavec/status/570055444397363200
@Meghan Wow that’s actually a good catch. I bet you might be right about that. There seems to be a telling “pushing my comfort zone soon” tweet every season. I guess we’ll find out in the morning.
One thing I’m grateful for this announcement tomorrow. There will no comments on Derek getting the best partner, the young partner with dancing expirience He’s won 5 times, let someone else win (from the peewee baseball mentality fans. Yeah no Derek bashing, I can just enjoy the show and vote for whom I think deserves it.
There Casting Rumor Roundup has 3.5 correct names, and I say .5 because his sibling is on there…
Bachelor
Michael Sam
Rumer Willis
& A Lynch
But to the above…would love Kristen Alderson, too! Especially since she just left GH. Should push her for next season! 100% confirmed Willow Shields with Ballas though. We will all see that in 6 hours though.
@Cidra I always preferred Professor Plum, in the Conservatory with the rope.
DWTS is like a box of Clue…you never know which “character” will show up, well at least you won’t know until Tuesday.
Also, Robert Hervajec recently followed Julianne, Chelsie and the DWTS twitter, so he’d be my guess too.
Remember Vin, nothing is 100% confirmed until Tom and Erin announce the names. Until then, it is all speculation.
Good Morning, All!! Not long to go before the cast announcement, Guys. Let this craziness be over!
Riker Lynch Might be a possibility. I know a few of the lynch siblings have been rumored. He tweeted a little while ago he was up early and that an exciting announcement would cone later today.
Do you have a link, Vin2??
Afternoon from the UK 😉
IF and that’s a big IF the list Vin2 has put out is correct then the main 3 to look for would surely be Noah, Nastia & Riker. I’ll believe that list though when I see a respectable source.
I’m super confused how could nastia liukin be paird with Derek… he isn’t even on this season???
Come on Vin2! Do you have a link for where you got this info??
I’m really loving this list if true!!! Vin2, I hope you aren’t messing with us!!
Don’t see how this list could be 100% true Voguerista, Derek isn’t even a pro this season. Although Nastia did follow him on IG a few days ago. Then again, so did Rumor Willis lol!
Again that list may be utter bull but let’s speculate! If the list is correct I’m gonna go for these partnerships
Chris Soules – Emma
Noah Galloway – Sharna (would make sense going by the pic tweeted out by DWTS)
Michael Sam – Peta
Willow Shields – Mark
Rumer Willis – Val
Patti Labelle – Tony
Charlotte McKinney Artem or final pro (Keo)?
Suzanne Somers Artem or final pro (Keo)?
Redfoo – Allison
Riker Lynch – Witney
Robert Herjavec – Kym
Nastia Liukin – Derek
Whoever Charlotte McKinney is with I expect the showmance route to be taken.
I saw that too! Hilarious. Maybe Rumer is wishing for Derek instead of Val. lol
You guys realize Derek’s doing an off Broadway show in NY right? No way he could do DWTS he has rehearsal/shows to do 6 days a week lol
Pats…You’re hatred for Derek is getting old. If you can’t find your posts, you know why.
Actually, he has Monday’s and Tuesday’s off except for one week in April. It might be possible but, he’d have to fly back and forth constantly. It’s been done before though…ie: Sherri Shepherd had to do The View in NY while doing DWTS.
Pats – you don’t understand it’s not possible for him to do the show this season, do you lol?
If it’s possible it’s great for him and DWTS…but be prepared for some really nasty comments of some fans..and you know which fans in particularly..
Well now that I think of it it’s possible, because Nashua lives in NY, but ridiculous. I love him, but Why does he keep coming back to this show?
Pat’s lol…you really don’t need to prepare us on anything. I guess you forget that he’s a popular pro. There would be many fans who will be happy he’s dancing too IF TRUE. And geez, you act as if it’s a sin to change one’s mind. This wouldn’t be the first time a pro was brought on at the last minute.
I apologize for excessive comments, you can delete them if you want. But I kind of agree with pats, in looks like a possibility and if so, he’s going to get so much hate! We’ll just have to wait and see…
Okay… Well.. I don’t know what to think. I don’t think it’s possible for Derek to do the show and Broadway. But just an observation, Nastia Liukin does attend NYU, so they could train in New York. But still, I don’t see how that would be possible, flying back and forth and scheduling DWTS Training with Broadway rehearsals??
And I like Willow Shields, I hope she’s mature for her age and acts more like a 16 year old – but 14 certainly is young! I didn’t even think it would legally be possible to have such a young girl on the show! But I like Mark with younger contestants so I am curious.
Again, source or GTFO Vin2.
People, if there is no source for Vin2’s list it’s likely bullshit and he’s trolling. I’ve deleted the comment until I get a source. If he turns out to be wrong, he won’t be posting on this site again for trolling. If he’s right? Well, I may still block him for trying to be the big man without sourcing.
I think he keeps coming back (if it’s true) because he loves it. In that way, I totally understand.
Just stuck GMA on and the troupe were dancing. It was hard to see exact faces but I didn’t see a black male dancer which leads me to believe Keo is one of the two unnamed pros.
Cidra, it was so bad I had to go to bed to get away from it. 🙂
The next person who can’t wait for the announcement and copies that list, I’m blocking you.
True too Amanda. Haters will do their thing too!! Though if Derek has decided to dance, I will totally support him.
Live blog is up and I’ve posted the troupe per Courtney.
Derek? Oh boy, I must have missed quite a bit last night. I thought he was doing a Broadway show? Oh well, I’ll just wait for the announcement.
Sandy, he is doing both.