DWTS Season 10 Gossip – A New Male Pro?
Twitter is a wonderful thing. It lead me to a comment from someone asking Maks if he heard that Damian Whitewood from Burn the Floor was going to be on DWTS Season 10. With a little help from my friends, I found that Petra Murgatroyd (also of BTF) had posted on her Facebook that Damian, her boyfriend, is going to be on:
Now, there a couple of ways Damian could be on DWTS season 10. One – as a pro dancer in pro dances. We’ve seen that happen time and again. Aliona Vilani, who is currently on Strictly Come Dancing in the UK, showed up on a few episodes as a pro dancer a season or two ago, as have others. The second option is one that has tremendous potential to piss me off in a big, big way. 🙂 That option is as a new pro partnering a celebrity. Now as much as I complain about certain males (Alec and Dmitry, to name two), I don’t want to see ANY of the regular pros replaced by another against their will. The only way that I would not throw a hissy fit is if it turns out that Alec, Tony and maybe Derek or Maks (or others) had better plans and asked out for a season or two, a la Julianne. This is entirely possible, of course – I’ve heard whispers of Alec and Tony both having movie roles in Europe. I don’t know that they were large parts, but they certainly could be timed right to take them out for a season. Derek – he has been answering the “are you going to be on Season 10” in a variety of strange ways. One answer was “I’ll always be involved in the show in one way or another” or something like that. Recently he was asked and his head was shaking no while he was claiming ignorance. He also said has “new adventures” this year. He was very smiley and happy, so I think something else is going on there (Access Hollywood – note what he says about Julianne). Then there’s Mark – Mark has a lot of different things he’s working on as well.
Or is it someone else?? I don’t think that Maks, Derek, Mark or even Tony would be replaced just for the hell of it because they are extremely popular – I think that is obvious. Let’s face it – the audience for this show is predominantly female and we women love our hot pros. Dmitry has his fans as well, so as much as I am not a fan, I kinda doubt he is in jeopardy.
The math here is pretty simple. We had 8 male pros last season. The producers claim they are reducing the couples to 12 so that implies only 6 male pros. That means two lose their job already, without a new guy coming in. For Damian to have a full time job, that means a third pro won’t be there. So…anyone have any scoop?? Do three of our men have new jobs? Or is one (or more) being fired to make room for Damian?? Come on now – I don’t want to be pissed off by myself. 🙂
Since the whole beginning of this article is about stuff I informed you about, if I find out anything else I’ll tell you! I didn’t try to upset everyone! Just informing people of what I heard! I’m sure it will all work out! 🙂
i’ve checked all the pro dancers twitter, they’re all waiting to be called they said that they’ll find out next week! OMG I can’t see a season without Mark, Derek or Maks, that would really suck! these guys aren’t just great dancers and choreographers but also full of personnality and charisma! I hope they’ll stay for this season! Anyway we’ll keep looking for any information that could help!
I believe Alec said that he’s going to be busy in Europe with a movie role, so perhaps Damian is taking his place.
I’ll be right there with you even more p’o’d than usual at the “change for change sake” antics of the producers of this show. If Damian is from BTF, I’m guessing he is smallish as well — they all were. Of course they are superb dancers, but just like Anna D, they will be facing resentment from the fans, just when DWTS is trying to recoup from last year’s fiasco.
I will point out that Louie has done a marvelous job, especially with Kelly, and is adored by many as well. And Jonathan has been the show’s yeoman, taking difficult assignment with asmile.
I agree totally!!!
Unfortunately Sarah, it’s not that simple. There are only six slots for male pros and we have 8 regular or semi-regular ones already. For a new one to come in, a total of THREE regulars won’t be back. Even if Alec and Tony both have movie roles, a third pro won’t be back in addition to them. Unless Damian is only doing pro dances.
Yes, Joanie!! Change for change’s sake antics are exactly what got them in trouble last season – you would think they would learn.
Louis’s only downfall is his (lack of) height. If the women are too tall, he could be in trouble. Of course, that could happen to Mark too, but it’s less likely.
I saw Damian in person… and he is cute! I wouldn’t mind if he took the place of Alec. Of course, as Heidi said, it’s not that simple. As long as Mark and Derek stay, it’s fine by me.
ALso, 2 women pros have to leave too. I wonder who they’ll be? I’m guessing the Anna’s?
Why not take out the female pros like trashy Karina and Cheryl and those. Why take out the male pros that we’ve come to love and adore???????? IT MAY BACKFIRE ON DWTS!
I did read that Alec in his own words said he could be making a movie in France. Alec is not really a regular every season anyway.
I also read that Derek was touring with BTF! Along with KYM! It could be Daiman and his girlfriedn blowing their own horn!
But I will join many of the people if they take away the male pros out of hatred or reasons of that sort, I will be the first who will tune out the show entirely. After the last couple of seasons I have been close to that point anyway. Remember the show is trying to draws us in by all the rumors, BUT IT COULD BACKFIRE! The deceitfulness is definitely not on their side!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They begin to build everyone up for the show by hinting at this and that, well the deceitfulness could actually push the people away from the show when it does return. They should be honest and say these are the pros whom will be returning, and here is the stars and they are praticing and will begin the show in one month. I for one of many would be way more interested than if the deceiption continues to GET THE RATINGS!
I already know I am not gonna like that Daiman guy!
THey should get rid of CAI too! She was a naked pole dancer that is how she got her start! She has no business to judge the pros when she comes from a horrible background in dancing!!!!!!!!! She is TRASH!
If you don’t know Damian then stop getting upset! He’s a good dancer! Give him a chance! You’re forgeting what this show is about! Sharing dance with the country! Some of you are pre judging it and that’s just crazy!
Derek touring with BTF is an error – that show is on tour right now in Europe, I believe, and it doesn’t hit the states until May. I don’t see either Kym or Derek missing DWTS to do that. I could be wrong.
Ok. First, So I just asked Peta (Damian’s girlfriend) about what Damian is doing with DWTS, so when she gets back to me, I’ll let everyone know. Second, Derek and Kym are not going on tour with BTF right now—Pasha and Anya from SYTYCD are rejoining the show for the tour through Europe – Derek and Kym might join when they tour the states, which starts in September. Third, Damian was one of the most AMAZING dancers with BTF, which included the most amazing dancers in the world. He will do DWTS justice, and I totally agree with Miranda, if you don’t know him or have never seen him dance, don’t judge. Someone do might do the show well! I love most of the men dancers, including Tony and Alec, but if they are preoccupied, then good for them for getting Damian to join!! Peta better be next because she is beyond amazing at what she does!
I’m very well aware that Derek is not on tour with BTF and I highly doubt he will be in the future, although he often surprises me. I don’t think that’s the direction he’s taking. If he goes on tour with anyone, I imagine it could be Cheryl Cole, for her European tour starting in May, where he would be her choreographer again.
As for Damian – my objections aren’t about Damian as a person or as a dancer, which should be clear if you read my post. My objection stems from the fact that we already have more than enough pro dancers on this show and it would be foolish to bring in someone new UNLESS the existing pros want out for a season. Like it or not, the pros have become the face of the show and many of them are more famous that the celebs that appear on the show – which of course might be why some might have other things they want to do instead of DWTS this coming season. If three of the existing pros have other plans for the upcoming season, fine, give Damian a shot. But if they are bringing him on just for the sake of change – well, be prepared for people to be pissed off. It’s only natural. Everyone has their favorites.
Dmitry said in an interview that none of the pros have long term contracts with the show. It depends on the DWTS producers and their celebrity castings which pro dancers return.
That’s not *exactly* correct, I don’t think, Leila. They aren’t guaranteed spots on the show every season, so in that sense they don’t have long term contracts. I am fairly sure that they do sign a contract that obligates them to be “available” for a certain number of seasons though. Otherwise, why would Julianne have to ask to get out for a few seasons? She wouldn’t, if it’s that cut and dried. It’s kind of like having a record deal, I think – all the power is in the producers hands. If they want you, you have to be there, but if they don’t need you they are free to cut you loose. Derek just implied the other day that Julianne HAS to come back to he show sooner or later. I took his words to mean that she was obligated for one more season.
I think some DWTS fans are forgetting what DWTS is about! It’s about sharing the world of dance with everyone not who’s your favorite celeb or pro! Some DWTS fans watch the show to see their favorite pros & celebs but I watch DWTS to watch dancing! People are straying from the roots of DWTS…..DANCE! Nothing else but getting the world intressed in dance! That’s just my opinion! 🙂
That comment is no longer on her Facebook.
I understand people have opinions but it’s rude if you’re deciding if you like Damian before you’ve even seen him on DWTS! Crazy!
Some people are rooting for Damian and it’s there right. We’re not against him being on the show may be he’ll make a nice new add for the show. But if there is a chance that they bring any new guy (just for the change) and get Derek out (who is the reason that many people are watching the show)! then i’m sorry!! We ALREADY KNOW Derek and how amazing he’s so i don’t need to know a new pro!! I’m sorry that i express my self that way, but it’s only my opinion !
Tomorrow is when all the professionals start finding out if they are back on the show or not. I have watched every season of DWTS and I know that the show brings back the popular pros who want to be there. If a new pro is joining, it is most likely, without a doubt, because some of the guys are not available for the season. I can almost promise that everyone who wants to come back is welcome back. I can not imagine the producers kicking off some of the most talented and well-liked dancers on the show to make room for someone new. The new people usually don’t get as many votes, so on and so forth. Therefore, they most likely asked Damian because they do not have enough dancers for Season 10. The only problem is that they are going from 16 celebrities to 11, so that already cuts 5 of the pros out of the show. We’ll have to see how it goes….Starting tomorrow, the professionals will begin posting on Twitter whether or not they get to do the show. Louis is one of the guys that has been talking about next season a lot, so look out for his tweet. Everyone should calm down and remember that the show is about dancing. It will be nice to see a new face in the crowd.
You’re new here, aren’t you, Rebecca. 🙂 This show hasn’t been just about the dancing in a very long time, if ever. We’ve had this discussion over and over. If it was ONLY about DANCING, Mya would have won. If it was about dancing, Gilles would have won. It’s a popularity contest through and through – popular celebs and, now, popular pros. Don’t really need any new faces – we have Dmitry and Chelsie that are only going on their 3rd season.
I saw where Louis said there were only 11 couples and it’s also very clear that Louis wants back on the show very badly. If he’s not – well I will feel very badly for him. If it’s six male celebs and five female celebs, that means FOUR male pros are off the show to make room for the new guy. Do you think that four of the men have other jobs or just want a season off? Seems like a pretty high number. I can only count three that I know of having potential other things going on (Tony, Alec, and Derek).
I am not new here actually. I read most of the posts. And I know that DWTS is a big popularity contest now, but it’s still about watching people dance. I could honestly care less about the celebrities: I like watching the pros. The results shows are the best because you get to watch all your favorite pros chacha and samba and waltz without someone holding them back. I’m just saying that there is obviously a reason the show asked Damian to come on.
Plz stop saying that it’s all about dancing. we already know that! You’re speaking about dancing then you should know that DANCING is just not MOVES AND MUSIC!! it’s PERSONALITY and CHARISMA which counts exactly as the technical side. We’re talking about Pros who made people watching the show because of THEIR DANCING. So when we know that they’re going to cut some of them just as a change, we’re wondering who’s gonna stay and who’s not, we’re not ready to loose our fav pros just for a new guy that we don’t know yet! sorry!!
OK, but you’re saying that they are cutting them just for a change and we don’t know that. We don’t know who they are cutting or why, and they might NEED new people. No one knows!
we’re here sharing thoughts and ideas about what’s happening, we’re taking every possibility in consideration, this one was one them! what we try to say is, We’re not against new change it would be nice, as a start the show will be back with 11 couples, on the other hand it’ll mean that they’ll reduce the pro number. Yeah change would be nice if they’re going to replace some elements that have no add to the show, we got here some infos saying that alec got some prjects of his own in Europe, tony too, Derek as well! And we got this thing saying that they’ve called a new guy, but no one knows the truth about it, if they’re bringing him to replace a pro who can’t do this season or has been cut by the producers, or he’ll be just part of the pro numbers on the result show… Theese are possibilities that we’re discussing that’s all, And like u’ve said we’ll findout tomorow, so let’s hope that evryone will be satisfied with the final call! 🙂
I hope it all turns out well!! The show can’t afford to lose viewers, and as it is my favorite, I would love to see it last a few more seasons!!
I think Rebecca’s right. Most likely there’s a ton of reasons why a pro might choose to not come back or the producers might not ask them back. Could be either way and it’s likely with some of the pros that aren’t brought back that we won’t really know why. We might see something on Twitter, but even then it’s likely to still have some vagueness.
No doubt some people will be unhappy when their favorite pros aren’t dancing.
Please, please let them replace Derek! His ego is supersized and he needs to be taken down several rungs on the ladder. The show made him, he did not make the show.
If it was only about dancing, Mel B. would have won. I have watched the show since Season 1 and very often the runner-up is indeed the better dancer.
I hope my favorite pros return. This waiting is nerve wracking. 🙂
LOL – well, he sure makes the show for me and a lot of my friends. I think he’s one of the least egocentric of the pros actually – and make no mistake, they ALL have egos. You have to have a good one, to be in that business.
don’t get me wrong. derek is the most raw talented dancer of them all by a long shot. i just think the spotlight changed him and not for the better.