Laurie Hernandez Says Dancing With The Stars Is A Whole New Ball Game
Be sure to pick up the latest issue of “In Touch Weekly” Magazine if interested. Laurie Hernandez is one of their feature stories. Here is a take from what’s inside….
“The mirror-ball is right up there with a gold medal,” insists the 5-foot New Jersey native, dubbed “The Human Emoji” thanks to her big eyes and super-expressive face.
“I used to leave practice and go home and watch this show, so being here is a dream come true,” she says. “One of my motivations to go to the Olympics was, OK, maybe I can do DWTS afterward!”
Laurie adds that practicing for DWTS is a totally different ball game then preparing for the Olympics.
“Another thing is that with dancing I have a partner and I have to stay mindful that he’s a part of me, and that we’re doing this together.”
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This little doll face with her cheeks full of happiness!
Laurie will be just fine if she doesn’t win the mirrorball. I thought she was a lock for the win when they announced her but not anymore. I think there are a lot of people who think it would mean more to Hinch, Marilu, Calvin, & others to win it. She’s only 16 and I don’t think anyone will feel bad for her if she doesn’t get the mirrorball. I won’t and I adore her. But I can think of 4 or 5 other celebs I’d like to see win it more and I’m square in the voting demo.
If she wins due to her hard work I’ll be happy for HER. But I agree she doesn’t NEED to win it. I think she’s plenty happy just being there.
The more I watch of her the more I love her. She is just such a positive, happy person. Its also nice how grateful she seems just to have the experience.
She IMO has a really great outlook on the show and is enjoying her partnership will Val and at this point that’s all I can really ask for.
I still think she’s the heavy favorite, but its Week 2 so who knows. She’s not who I am voting for right now, but I do look forward to her every week, and that’s not usually the case with Val’s partners. Since she’s got the Tango coming up I’m interested to see her in a mature ballroom dance.
She sure is a cutie pie. And she is having a good effect on Val (so far). He’s more tolerable.
There was a post on Instagrama couple of weeks ago of Val & Laurie racing up a rope. As Laurie was explaining the rules to Val he looked at her and said “Man, you’re intense!” Laurie was all Mmmhmm. Then she kicked his butt. I’m looking forward to seeing if Val can channel that intensity into these more serious dances.
Love this girl. Definetely rooting for her. A shame Val just recycled Rumer’s jive this week… but, whatever. Love Laurie. She’s so uplifting…
I definetely want her to win. Or James or (a little less) Jana.
My Top 3, for sure.
Atleast they didn’t go as far as to compare her to Bindi, the way they did with Ginger, although she probably doesn’t probably need the hype the way Ginger did.
Val looks handsome in that pic and Laurie is adorable