Conflicting Schedule, Will Kim Johnson Dance In Dancing With The Stars Season 21?
As you know, Kym Johnson is currently judging the Australian version of Dancing With The Stars. According to the Herald Sun, Kym might not be able to dance in the US version of Dancing With The Stars since the grand final date for Dancing With The Stars Australia is “poised to clash” with the premiere of our version of Dancing With The Stars. Below is more on this issue….
A Seven spokeswoman confirmed the potential problem, with this year’s DWTS Australia grand final reportedly slated for September 13 — just as the US program gets dancing again.
But with some clever juggling and frequent flyer miles, Johnson could potentially do both — rehearsing routines here with any new partner, who would have to fly to Australia for the final two weeks of the local show; before they would both then be required to fly back to Los Angeles the morning after the Seven series signs off.
“If we find ourselves in this dilemma, there’s always a way to work things out. And we would because Kym’s part of the (Channel 7) family,” the publicist said.
It’s not unprecedented for a celebrity dancer to fly-in, fly-out for the US show, with Emmy-nominated choreographer Derek Hough jetting between LA and his starring role on Broadway in Radio City’s Spring Spectacular earlier this year.
More at the Herald Sun.
So, what do you think? Will Kym be able to handle such a feat? I think it would be really hard. I wouldn’t be surprised if she skips our version this time.
I really really hope she comes back for this season …she’s my favorite female pro..and last season i loved her partnership with Robert. They were so cute together.
I’d LOVE to see her back. But if she skips, i’ll understand. 🙂
I hope they work it out I love Kym!
The good thing is after Week 1 she could do the USA full time. It would only be the 2-3 weeks before the premiere that would be difficult.
I would love to see Kym back too, I’d love to see her judge our version since they’re looking for a man I know that won’t happen.
To me, flying back and forth from Australia seems to be almost not really possible, not the same thing as New York. I guess if her celeb could be in Australia for the entire time before the premier, but what about promotional photos, what about wardrobe, camera blocking….Seems better to just wait for spring season when there is no conflict.
I would love to see Kym back too. She’s one of my favorites. But the traveling part would be really difficult. Having a BF who has his own private jet might help though.
As much as I am a fan of her, even I have to say that this that it would be a tough one.
Since neither Jules and Karina would be back, I’m all for the last of my Holy Trinity to be back! Even though I do think it would be tough for her. Would be awesome if Kym became the first female pro to snatch three wins!
@strictly Daniel: I’d love to see that too. I always thought Cheryl or Julianne would be the one to do that but at this point I want to see it happen already.
I really hope Kim is back! It really seems like DWTS Australia would be willing to work to make sure she can do both! @Paula you’re so right..it does help that her boyfriend has a private plane haha.
I love Kym also! I hope she will be back! Are she and Robert really dating??? I had no idea! Of course, if it’s not posted here or at Pure Derek Hough, I have no idea what the pros are up to!
Honestly, I don’t think DWTS will let her do both. She’s NOT Derek – who is probably the only pro with the juice to get to do it – and he was only in NYC and that’s where his celeb was based. It was kismet. Kym would have to have DWTS fly a celeb to Australia for what?? Three weeks?? There are few who would do that, and I don’t think DWTS would go for it.
Of course, there would be no moaning and groaning from the same set of fans who complained about Derek being able to do it.
LOL! PH….Of course not! 🙂
I think it’s physically impossible for her to do it. It’s not like Australia is around the corner….even from Los Angeles. I do wish there’s a way for her to participate because she’s one of my fave ladies (wish I had her legs!).