DWTS Season 14 – Pro Watch!!
Whooo Hoooo!!! It’s nearly that time of year again, folks!! DWTS Season 14!! Me ‘cited. 🙂
Okay, this is REALLY early and most pros don’t actually know if they’re dancing yet, and they won’t for about a week and a half. With the cast announcement coming on the 28th, I would expect the pros start getting confirmation the week before that – and many have big mouths, lucky for us. Both Cheryl and Derek have indicated, today (coincidence?), that they are planning on dancing. Derek just now on Twitter and Cheryl earlier this morning. Normally, I wouldn’t report on these plans, because planning doesn’t make it actually happen – but in the case of Derek and Cheryl, I’m putting it out there because those two are most likely to be signed early. Plus, Derek, in the past, has only mentioned DWTS and dancing when it’s been a done deal. So, him saying “Who do you want me to dance with?”” is about as close to a confirmation without a confirmation you can get. 🙂 Especially from the absurdly tight lipped Derek. 😉
PLEASE don’t tell me that Louis said he wants to be back (same for Dmitry and the rest) because I think that’s blatantly obvious – and Louis and several others aren’t guaranteed a partner. Most of the rest of the pros WANT to be on the show, I just need something more concrete….along the lines of “Yay, I got a partner.” Heh.
ETA 6: @DWTSGossip has had more to say regarding the men – that there will only be five and apparently he/she is retracting Val and saying “a Chmerkovskiy”. Good news for Tristan fans…sucks to be a fan of Louis or Dmitry (or Val OR Maks). MY ASSUMPTIONS ARE IN BLUE, @DWTSGOSSIP IS IN RED. Please take special note of the word “assumption” – please look it up if you have to, I don’t want to have arguments about it tomorrow. 🙂
The MEN
Derek Hough – IN
Maksim Chmerkovskiy – unknown
Mark Ballas – In per @DWTSGossip
Louis Van Amstel – OUT
Tony Dovolani – In per @DWTSGossip
Dmitry Chaplin – OUT per @DWTSGossip
Corky Ballas – OUT
Val Chmerkovski – Unknown
Tristan McMannus – In per @DWTSGossip
The WOMEN
Cheryl Burke – In
Kym Johnson – In per @DWTSGossip
Chelsie Hightower – In per @DWTSGossip
Lacey Schwimmer –OUT
Karina Smirnoff – In per @DWTSGossip
Anna Trebunskaya –In per @DWTSGossip
Peta Murgatroyd – In per @DWTSGossip
ETA 1: Derek tweeted while I was sleeping the following:
I think a lot of you are on the right track …
— Derek Hough (@derekhough) February 9, 2012
Who were people tweeting to him? Cheryl Cole (NO!), Kelly Ripa, Ashley Tisdale…and Betty White (hilarious). Even more interesting, he and Cheryl were at the same Cold Play concert last night with Ryan, Julianne…and Ashley Tisdale. LOL. Sometimes I could smack the crap outta that boy. 😀 Mark said Betty White would be great – I bet he’s hoping Derek gets Betty White. LOL. Obvious much? 😉 ANYWAY, this tweet says to me that he knows who his partner is…although he could just be a huge TEASE. But, that’s not his usual style.
ETA 2: This is from the Las Vegas blog “Vegas Deluxe” by Robin Leach. I post it here because it talks about the supposed pro schedule with this Vegas show AND is mentions that rehearsals start on March 3. That’s a bit later than usual and definitely later than what some have been claiming.
Season 14 of ABC’s “DWTS” begins Feb. 28 when the celebrity cast is announced on “Good Morning America.” Then rehearsals start March 3 for the pro dancers and their partners, with the premiere March 19. The dance pros — as we previously reported — will rotate and revolve on their quick commutes between Los Angeles and Las Vegas as the TV season with its eliminated contestants progresses.
ETA 3: Cheryl says in a post from Vogue today that “None of us have gotten the ‘official’ call yet” and that some of them “might” start rehearsing next week. That sounds to me like she knows nothing and is just GUESSING. Listen for the key words people!! She has no idea when they’re starting rehearsals. That said, I would bet cash money that she and Derek (and possibly Maks and Mark) have gotten “unofficial” hints that they have partners – nothing guaranteed. She would be less likely to use the word “official” if she hadn’t been told something off the record. 🙂 That’s my read on it anyway. Anyway, good job on the producers for finally having figured out how to keep everything secret…knock wood, since there is still more than a week till the big announcement.
ETA 4: Derek on Live with Kelly – that’s about as close as a confirmation we’ll get from him. 🙂
ETA 5: The following update is according to @DWTSGossip; I don’t know his/her source, so I can’t vouch for it, but here you go. They’ve been reasonably accurate in the past. 🙂 Per this update, I tentatively consider Lacey as out for the season. But time will tell. If they go to 7 women…ugh. More than 12 celebs is TOO MANY.
Yay! I love these posts and now we know the new season has just officiallly began. So excited Heidi. And Derek…that little tease! LOL
Oh boy, it begins 🙂
I’ll add my usual disclaimer, for good measure: no cries of “You forgot Julianne/Jonathan/Edyta/Alec/etc!” We didn’t forget them – we simply filed them under “never coming back” since, well, they aren’t 🙂 Especially Edyta & Alec, who’ve done a fine job of burning any bridges with the show that they may have had remaining – those blogs “Edyta” is writing are downright venomous. Really & truly, we don’t see any point in listing a pro that hasn’t been on the show in the past 3 seasons – odds are, they aren’t coming back. Sorry Anna D. & Damian 🙁
It should be interesting to see how many couples they have this season – typically fewer in the spring season than the fall one. The past 2 spring seasons have had 11 couples.
Kym just did a photo shoot for life + dog magazine and they tweeted the other day that “she and Lola were fabulous and that they would be watching the next season of dwts xo” so do you think that means she knows she is dancing??
Can’t wait for the new season !
Also, Karina asked her fans who do they want her to dance with this season on her facebook, so I’m guessing she’s dancing..?
Interesting!! Derek tweeted more about it in the night (is he a tease, or what? lol). Chelsie also gave a mention to DWTS coming up.
And Court, I agree about Edyta and Alec. They’ve really burned their bridges now. I use to love these two until their low behavior this past week. Sad and I thought (she especially) was better than that.
What ya mean Karina is unknown??!! I happen to know she is a definite maybe!! LOL
I am hoping all my favs are dancing this season. Fingerscrossed!!!
I will be surprised if Dimitry and Louis will have a spot this season. There are nine male pros on the list, some just won’t be making the cut. I hope we have Chelsie this season over Peta, I have been underwhelmed with Peta in her interviews and dancing…
hi everyone 🙂
only starting watching last season, was wandering how they divide the number between male and female pros if for example 11 are chosen altogether?
also do you think Teddy V has a chance at being a pro? what about Serge Onik, kirstie’s dance partner? Heard Dasha also wants to be a pro. Do you think any of these or others from the dancing troupe will make it this season?
BTW love your posts/wevsite and the contribution you all make to the season 🙂
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I think I will be surprised if EITHER Dmitry or Louis have a spot this season. The math doesn’t really work for me if you include Tristan and Derek.
What do u mean Mark is unknown. Of course he’s in. How can they not have him?
PS. I’m joking!!!!! 🙂
I would call Dmitry a ‘very unlikely’, even an ‘out’, after he tweeted this a couple of days ago:
“Looks like I’ll need your support if you guys want to see me dancing on the next season! Please tweet to #abc and hopefully they’ll read it”
I would also be shocked to see Louis back, and think even Mark is on the bubble, and here’s why: they like to always have at least 1 new face every year, and as the troupe has become their ‘minor leagues’ for pros as it were, the logical call-ups are Sharna and Sasha. Now, Sasha is a brilliant dancer, but he’s quite short, as are Louis and Mark. They’d need a particularly petite group of female stars to be able to accommodate all 3 (and they’ve proven themselves willing to pair a short female with a tall pro, i.e., Nancy with Tristan).
Corky will only be back if they decide to give him Betty White instead of to Derek… although I would seriously, seriously love to see a Betty/Derek pairing!
@ruby – Thanks for the kind words 🙂 As for the divison, it will depend on how many male celebs & how many female celebs they get. If they get 5 male celebs & 6 female celebs, obviously they’re going to have 5 female pros & 6 male pros. In seasons 10 & 12 (the last 2 spring seasons), they had 6 female pros and 5 male pros. Assuming they follow that same pattern – then 4 of the male pros and one of the female pros we have listed above will have to sit this one out. Then again, the ratings difference between the spring & fall seasons is getting smaller, so they may decide to get a little crazy and add another couple this season – who knows. Echoing Heidi’s sentiments, I think Dmitry & Louis (and probably Corky, too) are the most likely to get cut from this season, unless they have too many really short or really tall female celebs. And unless one of the other female pros opts to voluntarily sit this season out, (and I don’t know why they would) OR there’s an abundance of really tall male celebs, I really don’t see them bringing Peta back. As for Teddy/Dasha/Serge being brought in as new pros this season – I HIGHLY doubt it, as they already introduced 3 new pros last season and we have yet to see any of the “old favorites” (Derek, Mark, Maks, Tony, Cheryl, Kym, Karina, Anna) move on. I think they’d probably relegate Serge to at least 1 season of troupe duty before trying to bring him on as a pro – and really, the only reason his name is even being kicked around is because Kirstie suggested him as a pro on Twitter…and I really doubt TPTB put much stock into what former celebrity competitors have to say about the pros 🙂 I think Teddy would be great as a pro, but there’s simply too many male pros on the show already – somebody’s probably gotta leave before he can be brought on. As for Dasha – she probably needs another season or two of troupe duty to really get in the groove of the show, and I also wonder if, like Oksana, her accent could be problematic…I know they’ve had to subtitle Oksana a few times, and I could see it causing some communication issues with a potential partner. All in all, I think the biggest problem right now is that there are just TOO MANY PROS – some have gotta leave before we can bring in new blood.
Thanks Courtney 🙂 I like all the pros and they would all be great to watch but I guess some have to miss out 🙁 but will be interesting to see how things develop!
Courtney, fascinating post and if 4 male pros have to sit out from the list Heidi posted, I hope it’s Louis, Dmitry, Corky, and Tony or Mark. What I’d give though to see Teddy V or Sasha added, but, not if that would mean losing Derek, Maks, Val, or Tristan (my fave four of all DWTS time). I don’t mind Corky either if he’s needed to be with an older contestant like Betty.
The only pro I’d like to bench is Maks. How else is he going to learn that it’s not OK to behave toward women that way???
Does anyone know what Derek is referring to when he tweeted “I think alot of you are on the right track” ? Do you think he is talking about all the comments on various sites about him finally dancing with someone his own age (I hope) or to some specific person that has been suggested ?
So great that he realises how interested we all are…so sweet of him to tweet and give us all hope that we get to see him dance once again. GREAT GUY !
At this point, if I honestly had to guess on who’s coming back, I would bet we see almost all (if not all) of the familiar faces (as in Derek, Maks, Tony, Mark, Cheryl, Karina, etc.). After last season, when they brought in an unexpected and sorta unprecedented 3 new faces, I doubt they’d do that again anytime soon. As far as some of the older favorites, I think it’s a definite hell no that we’ll see Edyta or Alec back in the ballroom, especially after her unnecessarily cruel blogs. She really bit the hand that fed her and burned some serious bridges.
Honestly, I really hope that the pros this season are Derek, Mark, Tony, Val, Maks, and Thristan out of the guys and Cheryl, Kym, Lacey, Karina, Anna T, and Chelsie or Peta (only reason I say Peta is becuse she was gone after week one and we really couldn’t see what she can do with a celeb partner thansk to that stupid song……i mean seriously wh ythat song?) .
Also, my gut is telling me that Derek is paired with Ashley Tisdale. I have a feeling its going to be her as his partner this year.
Well, I’m 99.9% sure that Betty isn’t going to do the show. I’ve heard her say that in an interview, so I think we can take her out of the equation. Is Ashley the gal that Derek was seen with during Season 13?? They were “suppose” to be dating?
The are not going to bring in a new troupe member, IMO – highly unlikely. Like him or not, Mark is a known quantity and has fans. The Troupe boys are not – and don’t have fans compared to what the other guys do. And they aren’t going to leave Derek out and I would lay money on Tristan getting another shot as well. That means Derek, Tristan, Mark – three spots. They will most likely include Maks, Tony and Val. And that pretty much takes care of the men. The only shot (again, this is me speculating) that the troupe boys and Louis and Dmitry have is Derek and Maks sitting out at some point in the future. Those two are who I think are most likely to move on. But then the question becomes – do they bring Dmitry and Louis back or do they give the troupe a shot?
PLEASE, again, people – don’t tell me about who’s tweeting what – I see all the tweets just like you do and I decide how I want to list them, based on what I read. IMO, Dmitry is feeling rightly skeptical that he will be back. He can see the writing on the wall as well as we can.
Didn’t Betty say she wasn’t doing DWTS?? Frankly, I wouldn’t mind if Derek had her – but when she made it to the half way point some dimwits (those who think he’s never had an older partner) would cry ringer. It never fails. I know some fans would be upset if they gave Betty to Derek – but Derek would get the lionshare of the PR for nearly the entire season, and I can live with that. He’s not going to be on the show forever, the PR would be great.
No, he was supposedly dating (by some accounts “friends with benefits”) Lauren Conrad, Meggie. And they’re still reportedly friends but no longer dating. A whole bunch of Derek’s exs were at that concert last night. 🙂
the only way I would want to see Betty White on the show is as a special guest of some kind. Maybe they can have her surprise the couples in rehweersal or something.
rehersal*
Oh, Lauren. Thanks Heidi!
Ashley Tinsdale is Julianne Hough’s bud, apparently.
I think there’s about as much chance of Betty White being on DWTS as there is Brad Pitt doing it, I just thought Mark’s tweet was hilarious.
I really hope you’re right re: all the male pros coming back. My main problem with that scenario is that DWTS has never had exactly the same lineup of pros season to season – either the men or the women. Never. I’m not saying they won’t do it, I’m just saying it’s unprecedented.
Betty turned down the offer back in season 10: http://www.hollyscoop.com/betty-white/betty-white-turned-down-dwts.html I doubt she’d change her mind now.
Aside from a smaller fanbase than juggernauts like Derek/Mark/Maks/etc., I think the biggest problem that Louis & Dmitry (and to a lesser degree, Corky) have is simply height – Louis is 5’7″, Corky is 5’6″ish, and Dmitry is 6’1″. I think Maks & Tony (arguably more popular) seem to have the tall end of the spectrum pretty well covered – I think the only reason Dmitry was brought back in season 12 was that they just had an abundance of tall ladies. For the shorter ladies, you’ve got Mark and Derek and now Tristan – do you really need Louis and/or Corky? They seem to have the same problem with the female pros – the 2 shortest (Chelsie & Lacey) may not always be needed, based on the heights of the male celebs they cast. And 5’10” Anna D. only lasted one season! Popularity does factor into the equation, yes; but so does mechanics – why bring in a less popular pro to partner someone who can just as easily be partnered by a more popular pro?
Regarding Derek’s tweet last night, a majority of tweets to him suggesting a partner was Kelly Ripa, probably spurred by his guest host appearance on Monday. With that said, he is totally being a tease because I doubt that he knows who his partner is at this point in time. Don’t they usually find out a few days before the official announcement who their partners are?
Love this pre-season heat! =]
Derek is the odd pro out, here. The last few seasons he’s been on, he’s known well before the rest of them if he was going to be on the show or not. He usually tweets a week or so before everyone else implying that he’s going to be on and he’s got his partner. We figured that was mainly due to people asking for him specifically, so they sign on quicker when they get him. But does he actually know who his partner is?? He’s never made it sound that way before – and they do usually find out the day or two before they meet them. I think he might just be screwing around – but you never know. I’m pretty sure that Maks knew he had Hope well before everyone else knew their partners – but that seemed like a unique situation.
didn’t know where to put this. How tall is she. I think Miley will be perfect for Mark. Miley on dwts? https://twitter.com/sweetsugarvenom/status/167678570066489344
Grasping at straws, Maddy. As far as I can tell that’s just some fangirl taking guesses at what she should do. She might even be a hater – hard to tell.
YAY for Betty White – would absolutely LOVE it if this rumor were true. And I don’t really care who they partner her with, because she’ll be able to handle any of them, 2 left feet or not. But I agree with Court, probably not gonna happen.
Please, I’ve had enough of Corky for a while on DWTS – I hear he’s great outside of the DWTS limelight, but what I’ve seen of him here is from meh to embarrassing. I realize his choreo is limited by his partner, but it all just seemed a little sleezy to me.
Also agree with Heidi, I do think Tristan created enough buzz that he should be back this season (fingers crossed). And I do wish Damien would be asked back. I thought he did quite well with Pamela. Peta, unfortunately, got the very short end of the stick in her partner last season. Hope she gets another shot in another season.
Which Pros do I think could use a break? the two best buddies, Tony & Maks. Like them both, have always been a fan of Maks, but they both could use a time out.
Miley would fill the disney/actress/singer/diva daughter of Billy Ray Cyrus slot. 🙂 Who knows?
Darn it?!?! Do I really have to rejoin Twitter to see all of the @!#$%*& go down?!? This is too exciting!! In fact, I remember Derek was a big reason that I joined Twitter in the first place back in 2010 around Season 10. I was hearing all of this talk about Twitter and then I think someone linked me to a tweet that he wrote and then once it was announced that he was paired with Nicole, I kept checking his tweets without officially joining Twitter. The dude had some cool tweets regarding Nicole and when I saw stuff like “Which dance should we do next?” or something to that degree, I always wanted to reply but couldn’t because I didn’t have Twitter. And so, I joined. And…then I realized he never directly answers tweets, which is his thing, that’s fine but then I discovered the wonders of Twitter and the rest is history.
Oh the choice of “To rejoin or not to rejoin” LOL
Princess Heidi, what older partner has Derek had? I’ve been sitting here trying to remember one, but I can’t think of anybody who would fit into the “older” category except Jennifer Grey, who was only 51 and was in great shape for 51 (I’m not referring to her neck condition–I am referring to her body/stamina in general).
Now I’ve got myself wondering about which pros have had older contestants and can’t think of many sans Corky, Tony and Maks. Have there been any other 60 and over women?? I can’t remember.
Only 51?? Spoken like a true teenager. 🙂 When you get to be over 40, you are NOT going to have the stamina, flexibility or ability of the 30 and younger crowd, that is a fact. Regardless of what great shape Jennifer was in, she had screws in her neck and a bad foot, all things Derek had to choreograph around. Then he had Ricki who was over 40. When he was in the finals with Ricki they were up against people who were 10 to 15 years her junior – a HUGE advantage to THEM. When he was dancing with Jennifer, everyone in the final 4 were 20 to 30 years her junior – an even bigger advantage for them. Bristol wasn’t even BORN when Jennifer was in Dirty Dancing, was she? Neither was Kyle. That people can dismiss that so easily (only because it’s Derek) tells me that we have some very young readers here.
Corky is the only pro that’s had a seriously older woman. Kirstie was in better shape, technically, than Jennifer was, since she didn’t risk paralysis if Maks dropped her. Tony had Susan Lucci – another woman who was in great shape but who was still at a disadvantage because of her age. Those are the only ones off the top of my head…and Derek is in that group with them, having an older partner. He doesn’t get left out of it just because he happened to win. Kirstie came in second after all.
All of the pros except Derek…and Corky and maybe Jonathan…have had partners who were their age or YOUNGER. And all have had great partners from time to time except Corky and Jonathan (although Jonathan took Marie to the semi-finals). All of Derek’s partners have been significantly older than him and he’s never had an athlete.
Corky had two older partners (Cloris and Florence) and to an extent Louis becuase he had Priscilla has a partner.
Jonathan had two really good partners (or in my opinion really good partners: Marie becuase she could dance and had and still has such a massive fanbase and a partner that would have been great if she had continued longer, Belinda Carslile (I know a lot of people were disapointed when she wasn’t a great dancer but she had such potential if America would have kept her around longer).
lastly, is there any credibility to what I just heard on my local radio station. The dj said that Deena from Jersey Shore has been asked by the show to compete…..personally I think she looks so orange that she should be working in a chocolate factory but I guess it would fill the “reality star” spot.
Loving all the hype right now. Feb 28 can’t come soon enough! Great job on keeping us updated. 🙂
Vin, I ran into an Examiner article earlier about Deena Cortese, but, she was just “campaigning” for what it said. DWTS hadn’t asked her.
http://www.examiner.com/jersey-shore-in-national/jersey-shore-star-deena-talks-joining-dancing-with-the-stars
Hi ruby!! And welcome! 🙂
I think bad boy Maks has been on good behavior since DWTS ended so likely will be called up for the season since the Producers loved the drama (and no doubt attention) provided by him.
Everyone wants Derek for a partner. I wonder if he has any say in who he gets? 🙂
Tony is popular, but getting a little long in the proverbial tooth. Seems like he has been getting the mature ladies lately.
Louis has spouted off too many times and might be in the dog house.
As for the rest… I am praying that Tristan comes back. He was the highlight of Season 13.:):):)
@Voguerista : That makes more sense. I was driving home from an interview when I heard it and was like “I better just ask puredwts becuase Idk if I can trust radio stations” lol
Hey guys, guess who’s getting ready for dwts
https://twitter.com/damianwhitewood/status/167826599872430080
Hmmmmmm
Actually, I am 29 years old–not exactly a teenager 🙂 And no, I don’t see 51 as “older”. When I think of “older” people, I think 60 and up, and that is actually pushing it for me. My father is 65, and I don’t really consider him “old”.
Yes, it’s true many people over 40 have less energy and stamina than 30 and younger. But not all of them. Did Jennifer have less flexibility than Bristol? I don’t think so. Bristol was out of shape, no matter than she was in her late teens/early twenties, and Jennifer was very much in shape, body wise. That has nothing to do with her neck. She had a great body–the woman is amazing. I would make the same comparison against Jennifer/Kyle. He was out of shape, she wasn’t. It all depends on the person in question. Take someone like Chelsea Kane and Jennifer–probably yes, Chelsea would have had more. But it was different seasons, and I tend to only compare people who were actually competing aginst one another.
And I didn’t say it was “only because it was Derek” that I thought he hadn’t had someone older. I think I said, aside from Corky, Maks and Tony. I counted Corky b/c of Cloris and Florence, Maks because of Kirstie, and Tony because of Susan. Though Kirstie and Susan weren’t that “old” either, I only included them because they were or were above 60. And I will add Louis, b/c I forgot about Priscilla, who someone above mentioned. Though I admit, I can’t remember exactly how old she was when she competed. But, that is far from me saying “just Derek.” That was also excluding Mark, Dmitry, Damien, Tristan, Alec, Jonathan. None of them have had “older” partners either, in my book, unless I’ve forgotten someone. Which was the only reason I asked about Derek having one, because I thought I had forgotten someone and it was driving me crazy, not as anything to be against Derek.
And to say Kirstie was in better shape than Jennifer? That’s absolutely ridiculous, IMO. Kirstie was what, 100 lbs overweight or something like that? And like I said, Jennifer’s body was in superb shape.
I suppose we will just have to agree to disagree.
Vin, you are so sweet! 😉
Maddy, what I’d give for Damian to be coming back, but, I’ve lost hope on that one.
Eh, I think Damian tweeted something similar last season, and it was just him getting ready to do pro dances & whatnot. I think probably all of the pros (or pro hopefuls) are “getting ready for DWTS” just in the hopes that they’ll get picked.
As someone TWENTY years younger than Jennifer is, I think you have no business making the assumption that Jennifer was more flexible than Bristol or had as much energy Kyle. Maybe she did – but she could also practice much less because she would get tired out quicker. You are still very young – and it’s obvious.
What is ridiculous is NOT taking into account extreme age differences and claiming that people 20 and 30 years younger than another competitor don’t have an advantage. They absolutely do – and it’s absurd to think otherwise. But I have a feeling you will find this out for yourself in ten years. That you would also just completely discount the very serious limitations Jennifer had and claim that it is nothing compared to Kirstie being overweight?? I think you need to look in the mirror when you talk ridiculous.
Heh – boy are you going to learn all these lessons the hard way.
There is really no reason to be snide simply because I disagree. I stand by my opinion. Nothing is going to change my mind. When I’ve seen pictures of Jennifer doing splits in the rehearsal area, then yes I think I would say she is very flexible. I’ve never seen Bristol doing anything like that, and I don’t think she’d be able to.
And I don’t think I will learn any lessons the hard way. I didn’t say somebody above fifty wouldn’t get tired faster than someone below 30. I said it depends on the person, and nothing will make me think otherwise. There are plenty of people in that age bracket who are in fabulous shape, and plenty of young people who are in horrible shape. There is no way to made a generalization on an entire group of people due to their age.
I was using the same word that you used – ridiculous. If you don’t like it, maybe you shouldn’t have used it. As for calling you young – I hate to break it to you, but you ARE young. Jennifer, being 22 years older than you would likely agree as would anyone in their late 30s and 40s.
Nice dodge of my points about age differences – being 20 or 30 years younger than your competition is a big advantage – no generalizations required. But weren’t you generalizing when you drew an imaginary line between 50 and 60? Then in the next breath said you didnt consider your dad, at 65, older? So, is 60 “older” or not?
But really we should wait to discuss it in 15 years when you actually have some experience in such matters. 😀
As many of you know, I’m a big Madonna fan. She’s in incredible shape as she can possibly be and then some, but, she’s feeling the ache’s and pains of 53. If you watched her in the super bowl and although a very physical performance, you know that she was a little stiff and not as energetic as her early days. She’s feeling it and has to work even harder to keep fit to do “her thing” not to mention being more careful as it’s common for her to have pulled hamstrings, cuts, bruises, etc (if you could only see what her legs looks like under her knee thigh boots, it would shock you, lol). Same with Jennifer Grey…and to think she had neck surgery before being on DWTS. I don’t know how she did it? She definitely had her “limitations” at the time of DWTS in my opinion and could have seriously hurt herself.
I want Ashly Costa back….Okay everyone go back to what ever it was u were talking about I just felt the need to share that. 🙂
If you remember Vogue, she actually did hurt herself and had to have another surgery after the show was over. I think she also had surgery on her foot, although I could be miss remembering that one. Sure, people get injured all the time – Derek’s been to the hospital, Gilles had shoulder surgery after he tore something, Christian had arm surgery, Mark dislocated his shoulder badly enough to require surgery. Shit happens – but to think MORE shit doesn’t happen when you get older than it does when you are younger?? Talk to me again when your right knee aches on rainy days. As for the pros – they are athletes and, like any athlete, when you have extremely physical and repetitive motion, stuff breaks and tears. I would imagine their bodies exhibit aging in certain ways quicker than your average 25-26 year old. I hurt just thinking about the arthritis Derek is likely to have in his neck in a few years, and Mark in his shoulder. And all their knees and ankles. Ugh.
Hmm. So my last comment won’t be approved. How nice of you not to show all sides of the argument, especially when I was plenty nice about it.
Actually, Violet, if you use any of our names in a comment it automatically gets moderated. Since you were only talking about ME at that point, I left it there.
By the way, if you want to add back in your comments that are not directed at me personally, go right ahead. I leave comments up every day that I think are just plain wrong. 🙂
All I said was that I was trying to be general in my comments and not make them about you, which is where i used your name, so I don’t think I did anything that was disparaging towards you.
It doesn’t matter. This is pointless, as I said in the post that wasn’t approved.
I always love when people claim they aren’t going to argue any more and say it’s pointless, yet they keep commenting. I love arguing – if you do too, own it instead of trying to deny it.
I know this is off topic but I was reliving my childhood today watching All That and The Amanda Show and thought of a good contestant for DWTS. How about Drake Bell (also was on Drake and Josh but to be honest I found that show to be annoying).
@Zach: I always though Ashley would be a great group dance choreographer.
@Voguerista: NP I should have realized that the radio station was wrong when they said that a Snooki vs Deena pssibility was poosible this season lol.
#Nathan – “Derek was a big reason that I joined Twitter in the first place” ditto on that one…never was on twitter until Derek became my official crush and my new unique and talented interest 😀 …
IMO the only pros coming back for sure are the veterans with fanbases … Derek will always have a place. Maks too… for the drama, for the bad boy attitude, for the dance…Mark joins this category, Karina – her presence is a must – being last season’s champion, Cheryl will have a spot too, Tristan will definitely come back..he was a heart breaker and he was great with a rather difficult and not so young partner. Tony..i assume he will be asked back…and to be true i prefer him over Dmitry, Val and Peta..not my cup of tea! i do hope Chelsie will be back…i liked her…and she was part of one of my all time favorite dances – the acoustic Paso Derek danced with her.
Didn’t Kym sit out one season after she won with Donny Osmond? Season 10? Choice or because they couldn’t find match her with a celeb?
I honestly hope that the producers know that Maks will eventually leave and keep Val around for a long time. I actually prefer Val to Maks.
Darn that Regis lol….he had to go and retire and leave Kelly with no time to take off from the show to do dwts 🙁 She’d be perfect with Derek.
FYI: Live With Kelly
FEBRUARY 20 – DANIEL DAE KIM from “Hawaii Five-O” co-hosts with Kelly. Kelly and Daniel chat with actor JON CRYER from the hit series “Two And a Half Men” and “Dancing with the Stars” professional dancer DEREK HOUGH.
Also, looks like the show with Derek teaching the couple to dance is on Feb. 22 when CAI is the co-host.
# Meggie – thx for that…two of my fav actors will be on the show…Jon and Derek…yay !!
I think Kym sat out by choice, Winter – can’t remember for sure, but I don’t think they intentionally didn’t cast for her.
I thought Karina was out a season as well after her breakup with Maks. Anyone know? Thanks.
The most depressing part of this article is that Corky made the ProWatch list…
And Damian did not….. *sadface*.. I guess hes gone for good.
Am I the only one hoping for a Corky and Paula Deen pairing? Imagine the Cheesecake Cake. 🙂
Yes, Sandy, Karina wasn’t on the season right after they broke up.
Yeah, I think she was Sandy, but again, I don’t think it was any sort of pay back (as much as some Maks fans would love to think) but more of a Chelsie situation. They didn’t have a partner for her. That was season 10. Maks has also been out a season and I seem to recall some gossip about that being a result of bad behavior after losing with Mel B – but again, I don’t know how true that is, I just remember hearing about it at the time.
As for Damian not making the list – well, the other pros who sat out a season had been on multiple seasons before so, in my book, it’s reasonable to expect they might be back. Damian, unfortunately, was on one season and didn’t make it back so I didn’t include him. My sense is (and I could be wrong) that the list I have is the most likely pool of male pros they will be choosing from. I think those in danger of permanent retirement are Louis and Dmitry. But I’m just guessing based on my sense of how well Dmitry impacted with the audience. I don’t think Dmitry ever made the impact of Tristan (or Derek, Maks, Mark…and so on). Now, if they get a whole slew of really short women, Damian could return cuz he’s down at the shorter end with Louis and Mark. Derek is a mid-size model ( 🙂 ), and Tristan is mid to tall, with Tony, Dmitry and Maks being the taller guys. If all the women trend towards tall, then the shorter guys are in trouble.
Derek and Mark, and Tristan to some extent, are really fortunate because they are not likely to tower over really short women (lil Kim being the exception but that worked amazingly well), but they are going to be tall enough for most of the women who get booked on the show. Derek has danced with someone who was 5’9, and Tristan certainly can. I think most women are going to fall into the 5’2″ to 5’8″ range which is perfect for those three, with the taller end also working for Maks and Tony.
Here’s the only article I remember seeing about Kym and Season 10: http://www.eonline.com/news/last_seasons_champ_wont_be_dancing_with/169350
I heard through the grapevine that Karina sat out during season 10 because she was supposed to get Buzz Aldrin but didn’t want to go through with it, so they brought in Ashly Costa instead.
@Steve: I really hope that it’s just a rumor becuase I remember hearing the same thing and thinking Karina missed a great oppurtunity.
I always wondered if Buzz’s wife objected to Karina (pretty, young and single) and so they brought in Ashley (pretty, but married with children), leaving Karina out in the cold.
I find it kinda hard to believe that the producers would let a pro sit out just because they didn’t like who they got as a partner. That seems like a real stretch. On the other hand, due to Buzz age, they may have given her the option – the older the partner is, the harder it would be to work with them because of age limitations in many cases.
Well, I don’t blame her either way. I just look at the extra work and extra stress Derek had in partnering Jennifer Grey and Jennifer was what? 25 or so years younger than Buzz?? It’s a lot of extra stress on the pro. Derek mentioned quite a few times that he was afraid of breaking Jennifer. Maybe Karina just didn’t need the stress at that point.
Yes, look at how extra hard work and stress EVERY PRO FEMALE and MALE had in partnering with old people – not just Derek.
I only remember a tabloid magazine wrote that TPTB wanted one of them ( Maks or Karina) to sit out the season after their break up. Their reps denied it, but Karina ended up not doing that season. Coincidence? I think not.
Take a pill, Jennifer. I’m a Derek fan, so I relate to him.
Think what you want about Karina – fact is, they are both on the show now and she’s actually WON. Question is, will Maks make it back after HIS asinine behavior this past season?? Or have we forgotten which of the pair is the one who has shown nothing but class??
Odd…I remember some fans saying that pros took sides and that Karina took a break after the “break up”….whatever it was…it was and is now water under the bridge. Derek and Mark (and even Tony this season at least) have been kind toward Karina. Only pro I notice not socializing with her is her ex.
@sheery: and his brother Val
Cheryl has always been very close to Maksim, but she was a little away from him last season and very close to Karina. That was what I noticed.
It’s funny how we care about little things. What really matters is that Karina is an exceptional dancer, she was one of the best dancers in the world and is by far the best dancer of DWTS. Her talent and profissionalism are beyond silly gossips and Maksim Chmerkovskiy.
SO true 🙂 I think Cheryl (after the did they kiss or was it just a whisper in her ear picture), and seeing Maks’ actions during the team paso practice became “cold” toward him….who knows?
I totally forgot about Val lol….probably because he was eliminated so early.
Well said, M. Zin (comment #85)
@M. Zin – Your words…. “Her talent and profissionalism are beyond silly gossips and Maksim Chmerkovskiy.”
Truer words were never said… 🙂
Cool update Heidi! Can’t wait!!
@ Sheery, I think I know why Cheryl looked angry(that’s not the right word to describe the look on her face, I just don’t know how to describe it) during the team paso rehearsal after Maks hit Hope really hard. In Cheryl’s book, she wrote about being in abusive relationships with two men, one of the men would slap her whenever he wasn’t happy and once he took out his belt and started whipping her with it. The situation with Hope and Maks probaly brought her back to that, and felt cold towards Maks. Just my guess.
DWTSFREAK,
Oh my 🙁 I didn’t read Cheryl’s book, but knew she had abusive relationships. The look that overcame her face, as well as Ricki and Rob’s were pretty telling… 🙁
They are doing the reveal at El Cap in Hollywood, right? Anybody know if they are including fans and if so, how to get tix?
I have an idea for a possible partner for Cheryl this season : How about the one and only lil John (rapper, actor, ceelb aprentice contestant last season).
Don’t know if this means anything, but Maks retweeted this from Fratelli Cafe-
“Always good to see you MaksimC…See u again real real soon !!!!”
I know this Cafe is in L.A. and some of the pros like to eat there, and he said “real, real soon”, DWTS starts soon……anywho, thought it might mean something.
@SherryJ: I was going to say the samething! Also Lizzie Grubman tweeted it was a good day with some big stuff coming, which could be for any one of her few clients, but that tweet with what Fratelli Cafe tweeted makes me think that Maks is coming back.
For me, this month is going by very fast, but yet somehow February 28th cannot come sooner!! Hurry up!! 🙂
Nope, not enough on any counts. Lizzie manages a LOT of people besides Maks and Maks is in LA all the time. The point of Pro watch is something a lot more solid than any of this stuff is.
Sorry guys, none of this convinces me, even though I do think Maks will likely be back…no matter how much I think he needs to sit his ass down for a season or two.
Because of what time of year it is, those of us who are fans are seeing EVERYTHING as being related to DWTS when probably 25% of it actually is. Just look at how many people who were rumored have come right out and said they are NOT doing DWTS. Including Sam Champion. 🙂
I wonder…. with that Robin Leach article saying cast announcement on the 28th, but rehearsals not starting until the 3rd – are TPTB waiting until the 28th to tell the pros who they got, and introduce the couples (more or less) on GMA? Seems like that would keep the leaks down, and that’s definitely what we’ve seen this season. Granted, there may have been some info leaking out to pros like Derek (since he keeps quiet anyway), but… if I was one of TPTB, I would want to wait until the last possible second to tell, for instance, Lacey. 🙂
I saw the commercial this morning during GMA and it seems that they’re announcing both celebs and their partners on the show on the 28th. And I couldn’t decide if the ‘featured couple’ was Cheryl and Maks or Cheryl and Val. *LOL*
I don’t think they can actually wait until the last minute to tell the pros they’re going to be on the show. I’m sure there are probably legalities involved plus they will need to know that they have to be at the announcement – unless they’re just announcing them and aren’t asking them to be present.
Although I do think that what they can get away with varies tremendously from Pro to Pro – they all have different agents and different levels of bargaining power.
I think it would be awesome if the celebs and their pro partners are announced together. A nice change.
OK, I get that TPTPB would need to tell the pros “You’re on”… but perhaps the pros aren’t getting any more info than that until the 28th? And since the pros would already be under contract – one of those “if we need you, then we need you” kind of contracts – I’d think they could wait until around the 26th or so… sort of a “Keep your calendars open, boys & girls, and pack an overnight bag just in case” kind of thing?
I agree, Dee. I was just wondering how they are going to announce the couples this year. I’m just excited to see how they are going to do it this year. If the stars are gathering at El Capiton theater in Hollywood and they’re revealing the cast on GMA in New York ” I assume? ” I was wondering if they are even gonna do like interviews or anything with the celebs? It’ll be cool to see what happens. 😀
Dwts gossip said GMA will be taping dwts in LA on 2/24 & 2/27 too.
Did GMA say that all the pros and ceelbs will be present for the announcement? That’s what I heard but I find it hard to beleive.
That’s what the commercial I saw during the 8:30 half hour of GMA this AM said. I rewinded and played it 3 times. The announcement of the cast of Season 14 and their pro partners. Now.. all present? That might be a different story.
Ah, the DWTS fever has started! Loving it!!
@Evaine: the reason i ask is becuase Robin said that she would be in hollyoood for the announcement and someone told me that all the pros and ceelbs are going to be there and I immediately was like “she said SHE would be there and mentioned nothing about Sam……hmmmmm I wonder is she is doing the show and not him”.
Oooh, curious, Vin! 🙂 But I do know that Robin is doing the Red Carpet for the Academy Awards and that’s on the 26th and that would be why she’s out there. But that’s not to say that she can’t kill two birds with one stone, as they say. 🙂
I agree, Evaine and Vin. I know Sam said he wasn’t doing the show but those darn anchors were acting so sneaky that day when talking about DWTS it reallyyy seemed like something was up. Sam and Lara are out but Robin is a good possibility i’d say! Darn the day those producers learned how to keep a secret. 🙂
Yeah, I have a good feeling about this robin roberts possibility. I don’t usually watch the red carpet stuff for the Oscars but I’ll watch this year (I LOVE the Oscars but the red capet annoys me becuase all the nominees always lie when asked if they thik they are going to win and say “its an honor to be nominated blah blah blah” when they really want to say “Me duh” lol)
Kinda sad that Sam isn’t gonna do it 🙁 Wa kinda hoping for a Sam and Kym pairing (or as my family was calling it Ken and Barbie lol).
Did I miss something? Sam and Lara both out?
Dudes, someone has to be there to introduce the cast and interview everyone – someone from GMA. Of course they would do that.
Not sure where to post this: Reminder: Derek Hough will be on Live with Kelly on Monday from Hawaii. 🙂
DWTS gossip said that mark and cheryl are in. Is it true? So excited that mark is back
Read what I added to the blog for my thoughts on the matter.
The suspense is killing me!! I am so ready for the new season to start.
I’m rather enjoying not knowing for a change who is going to be on. Makes things interesting. Of course, now that I’ve said that TMZ will leak the whole cast late this week. 🙂
LOL! Miss Heidi, let’s just hope they don’t throw us so many rumors at us this upcoming week now, we can’t keep up. lollll
Makes sense they would have someone in LA to introduce the cast during GMA. Can’t fly Tom, Brooke, the celebs and pros to NYC to be on the GMA set as too expensive. And Robin is clearly a dancing fan so would be the logical one to go.
PS…I am one who wishes Robin would be on DWTS, but don’t really see it right now. Since Katie Couric isn’t do much right now while she waits for her show to start, maybe she should go on. 🙂
Jumping in real quick to echo Heidi’s sentiments -if there’s going to be a massive cast leak at all, history tells us it would most likely be in the coming week…so everybody keep your eyes peeled to see if any interesting new rumors crop up. I don’t think we heard Ricki’s & Nancy’s names until the week before the announcement last season.
Yep, we’re in the critical week. Normally, today is when we would start seeing the pros start to blab. 🙂
Idk if anyone knew this already but brooke is on GMA tommorrow.
On a side note, I am extremely curious to see what sports stars they get this season. I feel like the show benefts them the most becuase they always seem to have them sot fun (w exception of Hope Solo who really seemed angry at times) like Kurt warner who was having the time of his life or Jason Taylor who really showed he had a personality that was fun despite his seriousness when playing football).
It would be so great if Derek’s partner was Kelly Ripa! If not Kelly then I’d love to see him partnered with BoA his co-star in his new movie=Okay I’m dreaming!!-LOL
Is Maks out? I read something about it today but I count figure it out.
http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2012/02/maksim-chmerkovskiy-leaving-dancing-with-the-stars/
Jennifer, nothing is official on Maks yet. I saw that story too earlier. It’s not a reliable site and they just played with the “title” to question and speculate on it is all in leading up to the EW reasons why he should dance. 😉
At this point, I think a lot of the gossip rags are in the same boat – the rumor mill has been unusually quiet this season, so they’re grasping at straws just to have SOMETHING to write about. In this case, I think they’re just running with the whole “Oooooh Maks is such a bad boy and he was acting up last season, maybe he won’t come back!” notion that has been kicked around since last season. Nothing concrete has been said or done to really change anything – they’re just desperate for hits. I wouldn’t put much stock in it – it’s very much an opinion piece.
At this point, I’m not trusting anything short of the pros themselves saying “Yes I’ll be back for season 14 with a partner” as confirmation of them being on season 14 🙂 But even the pros themselves are being vague, so we’re having to draw some conclusions of our own. At this point, I would say the only “almost definite” we have is Derek, with Mark & Cheryl as “maybe slightly more possible than average”. I would say everyone else is an unknown at this point, although someone mentioned to me on Twitter that there’s been buzz (which I have yet to see for myself) about Kym not coming back. Of course it’s not from Kym herself, so I can’t say I’m putting much stock in it…but it still piques my curiousity about what exactly is leading people to that conclusion…;-)
Yeah, desperate grasping at straws indeed! In Maks case, it’s a more interesting question than normal, but it’s still just speculation.
Of course there is buzz on the internet – people are still saying that Tim Tebow might dance (not) and that rehearsals still start today although we have NO idea if that’s actually true. Cheryl was SPECULATING based on the same info we have. People often take speculation as fact or knowledge, when it’s often not. In this case, we’ll have to wait and see. The paps will get them if they’re there to be gotten. Frankly, with the degree of trouble that the producers have gone to to keep this cast secret, I can’t imagine them rehearsing before the announcement – that would be stupid. Oh…wait…. 🙂
Is this unusual silence making anyone else nervous? Like, if there is no word on this cast, could it be because there are no really interesting people on this cast? I hope not…but I must admit, I’m a tiny bit scared we’re in for a bunch of no-names. (just to be clear, though, I really, really want to be proven wrong on this one)
I think they’re just getting better at keeping the celebs a secret. The less who know, the greater they can keep it a secret. I’m sure the paps have the dance studios used by DWTS staked out. Didn’t last season a celeb came to the studio with a paperbag over their head or something so that they wouldn’t be recognized?
LOL Winter…yep, they did. That was Ron Artest with the bag over his head. However, he was a dead give-away being he had a LA Laker t-shirt or shorts on (or was it his sneakers that gave it away? Can’t remember which?)
Anyway, you’d think just for promotional purposes, they’d give us a few cast leaks this week? I think it’s fun though that TPTB have managed to finally keep it tight lipped more than they ever have. Unless something changes before the 28th, the last laugh is on us this time and I bet they are loving it.
I hate to be mean but Ron was kind of scary looking without the bag… (Sorry ladies, I just had to do it).
@Violet, you’re not the only one! I never thought of it the way you did, but it certainly could lead that way. When I read the speculation post of that Darnell guy, I got worried. I understand it was speculation but Heidi is no ordinary speculator. She actually researches and digs around, and I think she may be onto something. That being said, if it is indeed true and he is doing DWTS, I don’t like the looks of it. But who knows, maybe they are tight lipped because they’ve got some major names (major in this case meaning jaw dropping “I can’t believe they got HIM/HER” names).
Just out of curiosity (no rumors, speculation, hunches or weather predicting arm pains to back me up) does anyone know whether Charlie Sheen is officially out of his CBS contract? Just imagine that one! Or even Lindsay Lohan (say what you want, the girl CAN make a comeback if she pulls herself together). If DWTS got names like that, I’d sure as heck find a way to make darn sure those names weren’t leaked.
I know we’re all trembling with excitement/nerves about this peculiarly secret cast but wasn’t Season 13 leaked the day before? But then again, a lot of those names were already in the rumor mill.
This could very much be the case. Hmmmm….makes me wonder even more now? 😮 And I’d love it if Lindsay were to dance.
Charlie strikes me as the type as too arrogant to think that he could use DWTS. He thinks he’s a huge star, still. I believe he’s wrong about that.
Charlie Sheen has a new show coming up on FX. Can’t see his network letting him appear on an ABC show.
So I’m reading all the Kelly Ripa speculation in the other thread and up until now, I was pretty much pooh-poohing it all, but I had forgotten that she had done a sitcom while also doing “Live” a few years ago. “Live” is also on ABC (I don’t think that it’s actually an ABC show, per se, but…). Wow, maybe it’s not such a far-fetched idea as I had thought! Imagine the size of fan-base she’d bring, of the demographic that actually watches DWTS!
From your lips, to ABC’s ears, Evaine! Fingers crossed!
From DWTSgossip: Cheryl, Mark, Derek, Chelsie, Val, and Tony all IN.
http://www.twitter.com/#!/DWTSGossip
http://twitter.com/#!/DWTSGossip This link is better. It should take you right to the tweet. 🙂
https://twitter.com/#!/DWTSGossip
Female pro’s confirmed
-Chelsie
-Cheryl
-Karina
-Kym
-Anna T
-Peta
You guys do realize that I can see Twitter too, right?? LOL.
Wow, no Lacey? That’s going to be sad as I’ve really come to like her quirky personality and respect her dancing, but, it will be good to see Chelsie again as well.
So, 6 women… 4 men….
Usually they do 11 celebs in the spring, or have done so. Is there going to be 12 this season, or is there only one male pro spot left to fill… Maks or Tristan?
Yes, Heidi but it makes us feel all special to post it. Like inside scoop reporters or something. 🙂
I hope they get Maks and Tristan back too. 6 female pros and 6 male pros is a good number in my opinion. Sad to hear Lacey may not be back but I guess the fact chelsie is most likely back is probs a good sign for the rumor u guys postwed the other day (unless she gets another michael boltonlike older celeb (older but not too old)).
There’s no rule, Winter. They could pick any number depending on who signs. We’ll see if this turns out to be correct. I have no reason to doubt it. Lord knows we’ve had our sources in the past and will in the future. You just never know until it bears out. But I still think that both Maks and Tristan will be there.
I’ll actually enjoy not having Lacey there for a season – I hope Maks will sit out a season too.
I like Maks – but I just feel it was too much drama last season.
But bring him back for the rumoured All Star season preferrable with Kirstie 🙂
I hope Maks and Tristan are in as well. please please please Powers That Be. “on my hands and knees* 🙂
@Gitte: the all star season is a great idea but idk if it will ever happen. Ceelbs tend to skyrocket in terms of popularty rresulting in more jobs and stuff after the show so past contestants might be busy like Kirstie. Saying that I’m sure Brandy isn’t busy if they do an all star season lol (i really thought she would get so much more movie/actingroles or herm usic would become more popular on radio stations and stuff but it never happened sadly)
…not looking good right now for LVA, is it? 😉
In regards to Lacey, If they don’t use her for pro dances every week (which I think would be a major mistake on their part) I’m sure Simon is probably going to fire his choregorapher on X Factor soon so there will probably be a job opening lol.
I”m not sure Kelly R would be that great of an idea. Yeah, they look great together but I was hoping they would give Derek A) someone his own age, and B) someone not quite so high maintenance. But hey, it’s Hollywood. What are the odds that I’ll ever bet “B”?
And actually, I doubt her fanbase is that big. I’ve read that the ratings have been falling since Regis’ departure. She may have turned it around though. It would help if she would hire a cohost.
Did the pros have to be in LA to be notified? Maks in is NYC. Just curious because Ballas said in the past that they get called in to be told about their celeb and that some pros “research” their celeb (if they don’t know much about them-Cheryl said that about Emmit, too).
LOL Vin! Simon does love to fire people it seems.
Sorry, Heidi, I didn’t quite follow. What did you mean by, ‘What are the odds that I’ll ever bet B?” (as in high maintenance) 😉
Well, alright then Zach. 🙂 Carry on.
I agree, I would love to see Derek partnered with someone his own age! It’d make for a nice change!
Really hope Tristan is back, but I’d be 99% sure he will, seeing how popular he’s gotten! Lovely to see Chelsie back, although I’ll miss Lacey!
Brian Friedman is a carry over from the UK show Vin and I don’t know why he’d fire him.
They make telephones, Sheery. 🙂 And I doubt they know who their partners are yet. With the secrecy this season? Nah.
Please yes, I want Tristan & Maks back! Sheery, both Maks & Val were in LA last week for one day trips on separate days so maybe they were told then.
Sheery, Maks and Val both flew to L.A. last week (seperate flights) and then both went back to NY. I thought it was kind of suspicious at the time for the same reasons you posted that have happened in the past. You never know. After that, they both went to Canada for a dance, meet, and greet thing.
@Princess heidi: Cheryl Cole was a carryover too. Simon is so unpredictable since X factor it seems. He was just mean on Idol but now he reminds me of those mean celebs that just seem to get crazy as they get older lol (ex. Howard Stern and to an extent Randy Jackson who just doesn’t seem to know what he likes anymore on idol lol).
Yeah, but Brian isn’t as critical or as visible to the show as a judge is. If he was going to do it, I think he would have by now. But you never know.
If that just leaves 2 spots available for the boys, I have a strong gut feeling it will be Maks and Tristan.
I don’t even want to think about it, but, what if there is only one more male spot open and it was between Maks or Tristan? Yikes!
@Voguerista o_O could be dare I say Tristan over Maks…
Yes, you can Ruby. It’s ok. lol
I guess no “Lacey type” on the cast, huh. Don’t know how I feel about this yet.
You didn’t follow me, Meggie, because of the unfortunate typo in my sentence. 🙂 I meant that I’m unlikely to ever GET “B” – meaning someone not high maintenance.
Just curious, Heidi – if you could wave the magic wand, and get the perfect not-high-maintenance partner for Derek, who would you pick?
Thanks Heidi! 😉 I GET it now!
Hoping for Tristan and Maks to fill the last two slots over LVA.
WOW! If there are only 11 couples and those are the the pros, it’s will be either Maks or Tristan. I hope it”s Maks.
@Meggie – They probably will. But Louis was mighty happy in his interview, so we shall see.
Maybe Louis is a new judge! 😉 That should get people up in arms!
Louis as a judge would be FANTASTIC, especially if he replaces Bruno… 😉
I’m guessing it will be 12 this year.
If Maks is out and Tristan in, at least Maks has another profession as a jewelry salesman lined up. He’s been perfecting his pitch on twitter. 😀
@Winter, I’m all for letting Maks flak his jewelry on twitter this season. If “there can be only one”, let it be Tristan!
No surprise here – I’m for Tristan over Maks. But I think they will both be in. I could do without Maks for a season, but I think he’s probably in. In the end, we’ll all just have to wait and see, won’t we?
Many thanks to Coutrney, Vogue, Heidi, & John and all the readers who’ve commented with their tidbits of info. We all really appreciate it!
They’d be crazy to leave Tristan out after he was so popular last year!
I hope Maks is out. It would be one of the rare times that there was a consequence for unacceptable behavior. Lacey was doing some flagrant bashing of judges when Chaz was upset. Wonder if that had anything to do with her absence.
Boy, Sally – this is the area where I suck. Thinking of actual people as partner for the pros, Derek or otherwise. Seemed like Audrina was pretty low maintenance, wasn’t she?? I think Melissa was too. But maybe that’s why Derek gets the high maintenance people – he meshes well with them. I do wish he would get someone his age though.
I’m not a Derek fan, but I’d love to see him with Emma Stone. They’d be SO pretty together. 🙂
I’m torn. One half of me would like a lower level of sheer stupid drama in a season. The other half of me likes having stupid drama to write the cheesecake around. And Maks brings the stupid drama. But if they have to PICK ONE, I sure would miss Tristan more.
Oh, and if I had to choose between Maks and Louis?? I pick Maks. Every time.
Eh, I think Louis would be the worst judge of the four. I don’t see him being able to remove his well established biases from the equation. I don’t think ANY of the people who are pros on DWTS could judge for that reason.
I’m excited for the new season! 🙂 I made a tribute for my two fave pros, Derek and Chelsie. I hope they dance together again this season!
Awesome, Penny! Thanks for your hard work and for posting your video tribute to Derek and Chelsie.
@Vin>> Wait minute, wait a minute…did you actually make a comment about Brandy NOT WORKING?!? Sweetheart, you got it twisted! You obviously don’t follow Brandy. I guess your definition of “Not Working” is having major roles in 3 TV shows, minor role in 1 other, multi-million $$ album deal, new single with Monica that was just released on Valentine’s Day,major role in a Tyler Perry movie due to be released this year, performance this past week on the Tonight Show w/Jay Leno. She’s got more WORK than any other past contestant. Tell you what..Brandy will just LOL all way to the bank! HILARIOUS!!!
correction: i never said she wasn’t working I said she wasn’t as big as I thought she would be after the show. She went right back tioo mainstream popularity andsomehow the media never embraced her newfound regjouvinated popularity. My exact words were “(i really thought she would get so much more movie/actingroles or herm usic would become more popular on radio stations and stuff but it never happened sadly)” Her major roles in tv shoews didn’t pan out to much and that movie you mentioned is has 50/50 odds on being a success critcally and financially (not a tyler perry fan and hism ovies aren’t exactly breakoouth its).
And just for future reference: don’t ever try to be snarky at me like that. I was respectful to you in my reply and expect you to be the same.
Brandyfan, you need to dial it back about 10 notches, & cut out the personal attacks & insults…that’s not how we roll around here. As you’ll notice, I took the liberty of editing your comment…be thankful I didn’t delete it altogether. You’ve been warned.
@vin, what you said was, referencing an all-star season: “..saying that I’m sure Brandy isn’t busy…lol”. And you stated Kirstie is in fact busy, unlike Brandy. I’ve only seen KA on a talk show here and there. Whereas Brandy has gotten work on TV (Drop Dead Diva, The Game, Majors&Minors, Beverly Hills 90210) and whether you’re a fan of Tyler Perry or not, you can’t argue that his films are popular, as evidenced by the fact that you even know who he is. And a multi-million$$ record deal w/RCA Records (Clive Davis) is nothing to sneeze at. Your “lol” after that comment was my PERCEPTION that you were not aware that she was, in fact, very “busy”…just like Kirstie,lol….
Yes becuase Kirstie has a sitcom coming soon with the great Rhea Pearlman (Carla on Cheers) thats why i said Brandy would probably do it. This is how I see it: her tv work has been forgetable (don’t get me wrong those shows have their audiences but aren’t that popular), the tyler perry movies get panned by most critics and yet they make money but not great money and the only reason i know who he is is becuase I am a movie fanatic and pay attention to all the reviews from critics (even if I don’t want to see a movie, I read the reviews anyways).
I get that you are a fan but that was my opinion and I apreciate the fact that you were more respectdul this time and not condescending like before.
Lastly, I understand that Clive Davis is a big music person but I measure musical success based on radio airplay and its sad that she doesn’t get a lot of it.
Busy or not, I don’t give a flip, I’d MUCH rather see Mel B come back than either Brandy or Kirstie for an all-star season if we’re talking Maks’ previous partners. 🙂
@Evaine>>LOL! *back at center*…I love Mel, too. Who doesn’t love MelB. No controversy around her season. Pure fun!
I think a great low-maintenance, dare-devil who will try anything, fun partner for Derek would be Maria Menunous(sp)-Mario’s co-co-host on Extra. She’s done alot of assignments where she trys different professions for a day–she’s raced cars, been a Dolly parton stand-in, a PCD. She seems down-to-earth, without hang-ups, big sports fan and she LOVES dogs….perfect for Derek. In fact. I wish he would date her! They would be hot together either way.
Sherri Shepard is flying to LA…She shes just for the weekend. Hmmm….
Awww, very interesting Zach. Though she could be going to L.A. for the Oscars too. Hmmm…. Keep watching those twitter accounts All. lol
Zach-I’m thinking Sherrie Shepard might be paired with Val. IMO
Haha, gotcha, Vogue!
Rebecca, I think thats a good guess. I thought Sherri would be good with Louis but I think he’s screwed for this season. 🙂
Of course Sherri will be paired with Val. Louis doesn’t have his dance studio in NY. Maybe I am overreacting to this Sherri and Val thing, but Something Smells Rotten in Denmark to me….
Rehearsals have began
https://twitter.com/dealiolockhart/status/172421257671872512
Sherri has always been a Chmerkovskiy lover but I think she has recently switched her allegiance from Maks to Val. And even if she has taken some lessons I don’t think that would make her a ringer. As someone else said-she may not be the sharpest crayon in the box.
I’m just trying for some humor because I am sweating bullets hoping Maks & Tristan will have partners this season.
Maybe not a ringer, but definitely someone with a leg up on the competition.
Maddy, he’s not a dancer. That’s a field producer. He also didn’t say anything about rehearsals starting just that he’s back to work on the show today.
Exactly, he’s back on the field for 1st meeting.
Could be, Maddy, but, he could be ‘back to work’ today for a lot of reasons. 😉
Maddy, the field producers do have other work besides actually filming things – from what we’ve heard in the past, the days leading up to the first meetings are usually filled with meetings & preparations to begin filming. I doubt anyone is meeting their partner today – tomorrow? Maybe. And definitely Friday. But I think you’re kinda reaching…
@Faby Thanks! I hope you enjoyed the video. (:
Penny, thanks for you great tribute to Derek & Chelsie.
Vin, you’re wrong about Tyler Perry movies. I’m a fan of his and just about every movie that he produces goes to #1 the week it premierx. Not to mention the plays he’s directed, written and stared in. Tyler Perry is very respected in the industry and is listed in Forbes as one of the highest paid men in the entertainment business. He’s incredible in my book. Don’t mess with Madea!-LOL Just saying….
Now back to DWTS S14. EXCITED!!!
Does anyone know where Maks is now? Vegas, LA, or NYC..
As of this afternoon, he and Val are still in NYC.
@Dee(upclose22) You’re welcome! 🙂 Can’t wait for season 14!
There’s a new tweet from DWTSGossip:
Male pros: Tony, Mark, Derek, Tristian, and a Chmerkovskiy.
If this is true, then I’d put my money on it being Maks. It’d be better for the show’s ratings, in my opinion, which I think they’ll need going up against The Voice. Interesting tweet to think about though.
Huh? I thought she said Val was in yesterday?
^ Voguerista: She just tweeted it’s only one of them. I don’t know how reliable she is though. I can see it making sense but also not. *shrugs* I just thought I’d bring it over here.
She did, Vogue. :/ Part of me wants to think that she said Val when he’d only been asked back for the Troupe this season (judging on his tweet of the 20th where he said Hard times hit and he’d have to hustle, hustle, hustle), or that some partner signing fell through or whatever… but… I’m also a Maks fan grabbing at strings here! *LOL* So… we’ll see. But if she’s as reliable as everyone says she is…
Could Maks be out?? Wow.
Strange Evaine…yeah, maybe that’s it? That would make sense too if that’s the case.
And Allie, thanks for the heads up. 😉
Evaine: I think it’d make sense for him to be on the troupe but then that makes me wonder about Peta if she is coming back like DWTSGossip has said. I highly doubt Peta’s more popular than Val and in my opinion not as talanted.
I still think if they’re only going with one Chmerkovskiy it’s going to be Maks UNLESS there is something preventing that happening but I see that as unlikely. But all we can do is speculate.
I bet Val’s in which is why Maks is pushing the jewelry so hard.
Hehe, the person responding to one of the producers was kinda funny. Sneaky little one. 😉
http://twitter.com/#!/MsBusterBoo/status/172422509201858560
LOL! Don’t you love how Heidi updates? 😀 Heidi, you make me laugh!
I don’t think any of the pros have any affect on the ratings, personally, and I say that as a Derek fan. DWTS sucks in the key Demo, the Voice doesn’t. I don’t see that changing depending on which Chmerkovskiy we get. The celebs are what counts here, and the show as a whole.
And really, I think Maks did a lot of damage to himself last season – he turned as many people off as he did on, I would bet.
Wow, only one Chmerkovskiy? My gut says Maks, for some reason. I love Val, but big brother is just a huge shadow for him to get out from under. I think while Maks is on (if he is, that is), Val should do more of the group numbers or stay in the troupe until he’s brought up to the “big leagues” (as in, when Maks leaves).
The waffle kinda calls her source into question…but it could just be that they haven’t decided yet.
I guess Sherri can’t make up her mind! LOL
I hope it’s Val – Maks needs a break and the show survived just fine without him before. Much rather him sit out than make a mess like he did last season.
I just love Val. If he’s out, I hope he’s still a huge part of pro numbers and troupe. I thought he was exceptional in the pro numbers last season.
Adding: And I hope he plays his violin and some of his new music too! 😀
Gonna add this on..and just because Maks has been talking a lot about his jewelry line doesn’t mean he’s done. He has people who can probably take care of that sort of thing. Plus, this was the guy who, just last month, said that he loved the show and wanted to keep doing it.
Well, with Lacey out this season, I don’t want to read too much into it, but if she’s out for things she said about the show at the end of last season, why not Maks also???
Some of the other pros need breaks too..Tony’s been on, non stop, since season 2! Goodness sake.
Well, let’s put it this way Meggie – if Maks was that critical, he’d already be confirmed. They would MAKE a place for him – they would give him Tristan’s partner. Seems to me that Tristan made a huge positive impact last season. Maks may still end up on the show, but I do find it interesting that he’s not yet been addressed. As Sarah said, he said he loved the show and wanted to keep doing it – so sitting out isn’t his choice. I guess we will have to wait and see.
All that said, I don’t know that Lacey is sitting out due to anything she said. She’s not been a truly regular pro – in and out depending on who signs and who doesn’t. She kept is pretty classy on the show, it was the after show press where she got into trouble and even then she just sounded delusional about the scoring.
If it is Maks that is in, I hope it is not with Sherri Shepherd.. Oh well the drama has begun.
I didn’t think Maks would be “desired” as a partner by a female celeb IF they watched last season. But, Val’s tweet is interesting. I’m thinking a celeb backed out. With a lot of females pining to be on at times, seems odd to have a lack of people to do the show.
Sherri S can cry at the drop of a hat lol.
Sarah, I agree, Tony needs a break – his choreo is suffering. A season off did Derek a world of good and there’s nothing wrong with taking a break. Personally, I wish Derek would quit and do other things, but I think I’m the only Derek fan in the universe that feels that way. 🙂
Just a speculation, Sarah. And I don’t think he’s done permanently, but maybe for right now. After the Hope debaucle, who in their right mind would want to dance with him on national TV and get bullied about? Besides, dare I say it, I think Val is the better dancer and much more entertaining to watch. That boy’s passionate 🙂
Sorry to hear Lacey is likely out for the new season. She has done incredible work the last two seasons with difficult partners. Lacey looks amazing right now and she deserves to be on the show!!! If she’s not there she will be missed.
Well I certainly agree that Tony needs a break. His choreography is the same every season. I hope that Tristan will be back. Maks deserves a “time-out”. I think Derek will stay on long enough to promote his movie, and then, like Heidi, I’d like to see him do bigger and better things – emphasis on “see”! (TV, movies, etc.)
I’m happy with the pro list. And the Chmerkovskiy I want to see back is VAL!! 🙂
As per @DWTSGossip – WOOHOO! Both my Favorite Pros, Karina and Anna, are IN! 🙂
Considering Peta is taller than Lacey, it could be that this is due to needs rather than anything Lacey said.
sukra: Re Val, I totally agree!! I actually think he’s the best on the show. Anyways, as a Maks fan and as much as I want to see him I think it would do him a world of good to see him sit out a season. If Val is the one on, maybe the reason Maks isn’t is because of needs? Him not being on could be because of a number of things and we might never know the truth. *shrugs* Either way, give me a Chmerkovskiy and I’ll be happy. =D
I don’t know Jen Aninston’s BF’s name, but that dude can dance…just saw him on a show tease…they should get him lol.
Plus, how about Starr Jones for Maks and Sherri for Val….two kinds of rivalries 🙂
Re: Maks or Val; Their PR Lizzie Grubman tweeted “Well, tomorrow I’m gonna have to say Good Bye to …..”
Of course, It might not even be related to them!…
If I recall Ralph Macchio was the last celeb signed for his season. So I imagine there could be some chaos trying to line the celebs up for the show. Seems kind of funny though, considering so many celebs lobby to be cast.
Having said that I find the tweets interesting and would much rather see Val than Maks. In my opinion, Maks has wore out his welcome. 🙂
That Lizzie is a tease! lol Anyway, as long as Maks or Val are in, I’m ok. I love them both for different reasons. Something in me hopes it’s Val only because it would be so cool to see him be able to break away from Maks’ shadow. I love how “passionate” he is too, Sukra. *so romantic* Anyway, I’d be happy either way. I love both of them.
As for Lacey, I’m sad on her too. I love her in that Lady Gaga kind of way. Also, since she usually gets the more quirky type celebs, I’m thinking someone like Pee Wee Herman must not be dancing? lol Anyway, I hope she is still a huge part of the show in pro numbers (as long as she wears HEELS. please…no feet dances).
I see this on Twitter all the time – Lizzie has LOTS of clients but Maks fans get on her ass all the time assuming she’s talking about either Maks for Val. Come on people. If Maks and Val were all she had she’d be out of business, and since I heard of her long before I heard of Maks, odds of that are slim. Unfortunately for her, I heard of her for all the bad reasons.
Heidi, I do agree about Derek….. The boy needs MORE than just DWTS. But, it also sounds like the long turnover time from filming to having it released frustrates him, while DWTS could fulfill his need for immediate results.
As for Maks or Val, I would love to be able to get to know Val as a dancer and a personality on the show, without Maks. He does cast a rather big shadow, and last season, Maks threw a HUGE shadow…. I think someone said it earlier, but we won’t get to really “know” Val if Maks is also on the season.
I don’t mind Lacey not being on, she’s not really one of my favorite female pros, but she is good with the quirkier contestants. Anna T and Karina are my favorite female pros still on, and I’m excited they’re both back.
Meant to mention this in my previous reply, but forgot…
I don’t want to see the same pros dancing in the Results shows every single week. Once, maybe twice during the season is FINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For me, it ends up too much of a good thing. We have many wonderful dancers on the show, I’d love to see the “love” spread around to them, too. For the last several seasons, it felt like they focused on one dancer, and it was tiring. My reaction ends up being, “Really? Again?” and it turns me off of the whole performance.
Let’s access….and old singer, some old guy most people never heard of, a golfer no-one’s heard of,an old actor who will probably mention his knee surgery so often we can start a drinking game, a spurned Batchelorette, a C or D level hip-hop Producer?, and a completely annoying talk-show host who cheats b4 she even starts…..when the posts start coming with people complaining that “you’re supposed to vote for the stars, not the [pros” I hope no-one is wondering why, and I hope someone let’s em have it-verbally. I just hope the ones under wraps are AMAZING, cause so far the speculations are pathetic. Gonna need the drinking game.
Lori, I know what you mean! Season 11 was the troupe and Lacey. Last year it was Val and Peta. I know the other pros are busy with their weekly dances, but surely they could spare a couple of hours for a pro number, especially early in the season before they have multiple dances to learn. The used to do it all the time before the troupe. That being said, I do still want to see the troupe. I think there’s a lot of talent there, and if they keep with promoting from the troupe, it’s nice to get to know them each season.
@mimi: u forgot the pee wee herman, richard simons and perez hilton possibilites
I think the troupe should be able to do its thing without a voted off pro or a pro not competing being present in the performance. As much as I love Lacey and Val and Peta and all the pros I think they should just focus on the competitors and once they are voted off they can choreograph it for the troupe maybe but thats it.
Oh Vin – I hope not. Pee wee Herman, Richard Simmmons, and Perez Hilton. I am not one bit interested in any of them. I hope DWTS can do better than that!
mimi – a lot of people have heard of Annika Sorenstam. She’s quite accomplished, not just in her field of Golf, but she’s an outspoke promoter of women’s sport in general. I don’t even follow golf and know a little about her.
Well, Cheryl Kickey at ET Canada has this to say/tweet this morning:
“Maxs may not be back on Dancing with the Stars?! We have the interview.”
Lots of sturm and drang about the internets this AM. Good pub for the new season which hasn’t had a lot of publicity so far…
meant to add – I would love for this rumor to have legs. she should be a great addition to the cast ….
Cheryl Hickey. If I could spell. *eyeroll*
I think it’s the long times of standing around between shots that frustrates him – but I don’t think that will stop him from doing it again, Lori. Besides, DWTS isn’t forever.
@Sandy: I say yes to Perez but no to the others. Richard Simmons has way too much energy and to be honest he just annoys me. Pee Wee creeps me out. I can sit through any horror movie and scary tv show and not be affraid but Pee Wee scares the living hell out of me.
I’m still hoping for Lou Diamond Phillips to do the show this season 🙂 He won “I’m a celbrity get me out of here”, “rachel vs guy celb cookoff” and I think he needs a mirroball trophy to go with it and karina needs a second one 🙂
O M G @vin I forgot about Richard Simmons ! Between his schreiking and Sherrys blather, I’d have to watch most of the show muted. Perez Hilton, hmmm. It would give Derek the opportunity to punch him out on live tv for all the nasty stuff he’s written about him.
Somewhere I saw Kevin Sorbo, he might be pretty good. At least he was somewhat known a few yrs back.
I really worry about the ratings….does anyone know if ALL the PTB, decision-makers on the show are British, including those who line up the talent. It’s like they aren’t even trying anymore. I mean, provided most of this speculation is true.
Wait, Perez writes bad stuff about a lot of people who have competed on DWTS and the pros and judges. I think Derek, Maks, Cheryl, Bruno, and many others might line up to get a punch in lol
Vin, that would be awesome if LDP danced!!
Btw, could it be that both Maks and Val are dancing, but, they (whoever it is doing the leaking) is going to toy with us on this news as much as they can to generate speculation and media attention? Then again, this could be me grasping for straws again and pipe dreaming, lol.
Only beenfit of having Perez is that he might be a good dancer and the costume department would adore him.
*sits in Vogue’s corner and shares the pipe*
I could see Lou making a lovely couple with Anna. Yeah, I’d like that! 🙂
I think LDP would be a fantastic dancer! So is this just a dream of yours or has there actually been a rumor about him???
LOL Evaine!!!! *Blowing smoke circles* 🙂
@Vogue – I’m fairly certain we’re only going to get Maks OR Val – not both. DWTSGossip is saying there are 11 couples – period. And that’s consistent with the past 2 spring seasons. We’ve already confirmed 6 female pros & 4 male ones, so that leaves 1 open spot for a Chmerkovskiy. I keep vacillating over which one it is, though – I would have said Val at first, since she confirmed him as one of the pros; now I’m wondering if it’s Maks, since Val tweeted about having to “hustle” this season and she’s since redacted her statement about Val being in. Either way, I’m sure we won’t find out prior to the cast announcement – I bet TPTB are loving the suspense this is creating.
Derek kills with kindness – and those are the worst hits of all. 🙂 Perez would end up being in love – which I think was at the heart of a lot of his mean towards Derek anyway.
If Maks is dancing, I’m sure he’s loving it too. Although, I’ve not seen any actual mainstream wondering – just blogs like this one and twitter. Evaine’s ET Canada is the first real outlet to ask the questions – recently anyway. Well, and Ryan calling Derek on the phone this morning to set him up on a date and dig for info on who’s dancing, celeb wise.
LDP was rumored a couple seasons ago, but I haven’t seen anything lately.
I have a feeling that even if Derek would kill him with kindness, Maks wouln’t be as kind lol Maybe after he was done punching he would pick him off the floor but thats about it lol
@Evaine: I always thought that Lacey would be a good partner for him.
Heidi-yes, I think Perez has/had a big crush.
Ashley Tisdale just landed a new tv comedy role for CBS and she’s friends with Julianne. Anyone think she might dance with Derek?
Vin, personally, I prefer Lacey with the younger, wackier type guys. Maybe because I was so impressed with her partnership with Kyle? 🙂
Oops… new article about Maks – maybe from the ET Canada interview. http://www.etonline.com/tv/119326_Is_Maksim_Chmerkovskiy_Leaving_DWTS/index.html
Maks’ interview is hillarious. Really Maks, really. Lol!
What a great interview with Maks! 🙂
I’m not married to the idea of Maks being on the show, and I wouldn’t not watch if he weren’t. I like to wait to see who can dance/got the best story/ makes the most improvement, before I stick with one to go all the way.
That said, TPTB would be taking a chance that Val is a big a draw as his brother. And since the Voice is going so strong, they’re going to do everything they can to draw strong ratings. I think that probably includes Maks. But what do I know.
Evaine – I read the interview at the link you posted. It almost sounds to me like Maks read Courtney’s post about what the show has done for the dancers, and really took it to heart!!! 😀
Well, Sally, I know Maks has often said in the past that the show has been good to him and to ballroom dancing in general. I think in the heat of the moment, at times, he might forget, but you know… that’s what heats of the moment are all about. I’m sure Maks would have read Court’s post (and quite possibly he did) and nod along in agreement. 🙂
As I’ve said 500 times, there is no evidence AT ALL that specific pros being on or off the show affects the ratings in anyway. I certainly don’t think a lack of Maks will be a problem this time, if he’s not on. The ratings were lower last season than they have been in several seasons and Maks was THERE. The ratings were fine when Derek took a season off and I would argue that he’s just as popular or more popular than Maks is.
Now, if they tried to replace half of them all at one time?? Different story altogether. That could be disastrous, particularly if Maks AND Derek (and Cheryl and Mark) were in the group replaced.
mimi, you answered your own question. New comedy role for CBS equals no DWTS for her.
I don’t think Maks will be returning this season. Funny article.
Evaine, after reading the link you posted, I definitely believe that Val will be dancing with who will probably be Sherri Shephard!
Well, Tuesday is almost here.-Hurry up!!!
I had to look up Bobby Sherman lol…..I’m too young I guess 🙂 Sigh.
I love having PETA and Chelsie back take out kym and put in Dasha Chesnokova(vals ex partnet) she reminds me soo much of a younger version of Karina and I’d love to see those two on the show together! Bring Dasha!!!!!!
Please don’t touch Kym! I love her! 🙂
Intriguing tweets coming through from the Chmerkovskiy crowd at the moment, hmm…..
The Maks crowd tweets…delusional ( to say the least). Oh well, anyway…hey, leave Kymmie alone! 🙂
Wow! If Lacey isn’t on like @DWTSGossip says I thought she would be having a bitter tweetfest maybe it’ll after the official pairings are announced she start or maybe that’s the cynic in me.
From Karina’s FB
•Karina Smirnoff
Thank you so much for your well wishes! The power of prayer is real! Feeling much better today. Getting ready to meet my new DWTS partner in the next couple days:). I want to know who it is!
I really hope Maks is on this season. He and Derek are the best dancers. I always look forward to seeing him. Even if his personality is too big at times for some you can’t say he isn’t one of if not the best dancer. I actually thInk he’s really funny too….i hope he’s on.
Looks like Teddy is out of The Troupe too…
Oh No! Not Teddy! *sadface*
Grr!!! All of this time in my head I kept saying “Monday, Monday, Monday” and now I realize that the 28th is on a TUESDAY!!! I have to wait ONE MORE DAY than I expected. Despite all of the posts saying Tuesday the 28th, somehow that did not compute. Oh well, one more day of seeing how good the producers/pros/stars can keep this a secret. I’m loving that part!!
teddy’s out of the troupe?
Teddy tweeted something like, “Door closed”, and fans assume that means he’s out.
It seems that he’s also removed “DWTS dancer” from his Twitter profile, which is pretty telling, I think.
Just food for thought: are we even sure that troupe itself will be back? I mean, all we have so far is some vague tweets from Sharna & Sasha about looking forward to DWTS starting…no specific mention like “So excited to be in the troupe again!!!” or “Can’t wait to start practicing with the troupe!” I’m almost wondering if they’ve eliminated the troupe as an entity and are just asking certain members to come back intermittently for pro dances and whatnot. I’ve heard from good sources that DWTS seems to be trying to downsize their production staff…maybe they’ve opted to do the same with some of the other extraneous features on the show.
I must say, though – if it is indeed DWTS that Ted is referring to (and I’m not entirely convinced), I’m leaning toward Maks sitting out this season as well, since Ted was Maks’ official back-up the past 2 seasons. If they’re trying to downsize, maybe they’ve eliminated the troupe, and if they don’t have Maks around to necessitate keeping Ted on retainer as his backup…bye-bye, Teddy. I’m kinda reaching, but if there are fewer Chmerkovskiys around, maybe there isn’t so much pressure for TPTB to keep their entourage around as well…
Well, I guess its for the better. He was great and all but my guess si he thought he would get to compete soon and wanted to be the next thristan. Personally, he was kinda bland personality wise.
@vin, I agree completely. It seemed like Ted and a few other troupe members were basically part of Maks and Val’s “entourage,” so to speak. It got a bit tiring. Oh well, we’ll find out in a few days if there is any truth to these rumors!
I just used to laugh at the Maks entourage lol Thwy thought who they were ebcuase of their connection to Maks then Val came along and producers were like “hmmmmm a younger less demanding and normal version of Maks……interesting”.
Hmmmmmm…..fratelli cafe, on twitter, said that both maks and val are in LA right now. I just got a little bit of hope back for them to both be on the show :).
I’m about a couple days late in saying this but I can understand why someone would want someone like Derek to quit from DWTS to do other things. He’s very very talented at many things and DWTS is so time-consuming. 3 months of DWTS if you make it to the end, then 3 months of rest, doing what you wanna do and other jobs then back to DWTS for 3 months. Not enough time for a pro to do their own thing. I feel the exact same way about Kym and I would’ve been fine if she took off another season or quit to do other things. She’s 35 and not getting younger! Well, nothing is written in stone until February 28th but since @DWTSGossip says Kym is back, I’m happy with that too.
Exactly, Liz. There is no time to really do much else (certainly not a movie and probably not Broadway) between two seasons of DWTS.
I am impressed that you guys remember the troupe. I barely remember who is who, lol. If the show is downsizing, cutting the troupe is fine with me.
The show should have pros for one season a year. This will allow pros to do other things. Also keeps the, from getting burnt out. I thinks season off would do wonders for Cheryl, Mark and Tony.
@Melissa, I agree about letting the troupe go. It was entertaining at first (and there are some really talented dancers), but it seems like they are just taking over results shows now. I realize that the pros need to focus on their partners, but I much preferred it when the “original” pros would do the results show performances instead of the troupe members. Maybe they could allow some of the troupe dancers to come back and do dances every now and then, but I don’t think we need to see them every single week like we have in the last couple seasons. Just my opinion…
I hope that Sasha? (the australian guy) gets picked up as a competing pro sometime down the road cuz he was great. If the troupe is indeed gone I’ll be glad to see KiKi gone.
I’d love to see Val dance with Dasha more. Didn’t she with Ted last season?
I wouldn’t be fine if kym wasn’t on. Not onlyis she one of the nicest pros but she is always so positive about the show, colleagues and especially her partners! And as a 35 year old myself we are hardly over the hill!! She looks great and probably has the physical fitness of a woman half her age!! Keep kymmie in. Can’t wait for the new season all the way from Melbourne!!
Agree with Dani! I’m a huge fan of Kym’s. Although I live in America but that’s ok, too. 😉 I would be fine with wherever Kym ends up… either on DWTS or doing something else that she’s always wanted to do. She has so much talent than just dancing!
Looks like we might know who Mark Ballas is being paired with. Chelsea Kane’s co-star from the “Jonas” TV show, Nicole Anderson, posted this on her twitter last night “Have 2 keep my lips sealed until an official press release but I can hint at some exciting news coming soon! Thank U 4 ur endless support <3"
Good choice too. She's 21, 5 ft 3, very pretty and cute — and she was involved in competitve gymnastics for 10 years.
Lord, Claire, that would be SO unimaginative and uninspired that I pray it isn’t true. But I’ll look it up, regardless. :::sigh:::
Really? Ugh. Also another celeb for Mark to do more him focused choreography where instead of focusing in the celeb, he just tries to Emmy bait.
Isnt’t Nicole also the same celeb who was apparently that was in the coke snorting video? I know Chelsea denied it but I thought Nicole was confirmed as the other girl in that video.
what coke snorting video? did i miss something?
Yup. Around season 12 there was a video out of two Disney starlets snorting coke. Quick google search and you can even see the video. First people thought it was going to be video of Demi but one was apparently Chelsea, which she denied. The other looked like Nicole.
Gross. disney is getting pretty hardcore now lol great role models fo kids -_-
Yes! There was a video shot of them “snorting” something. Chelsea denied after he mom supposedly called her and said, “Is that you in the video?” Apparently her own mom thought it might be her, but it was a bit grainy. mark got defensive protecting his partner of course, but I think Kane threw the girl Nicole under the bus saying it was Nicole, but not her (CK) with her. Who knows? Anyway, she won’t have the fan base to carry her…oh, wait….maybe the “Winner take all” cha cha cha will make a come back and she’ll bypass others 🙂 LOL.
Tristan and Derek fans Alert – the two of them are apparently hanging out, and Tristan went with Derek to that Sorority dance thing that Ryan roped him into last night. 🙂 And a good time was had by all, from the sound of it.
I can see them chumming around. They are both very sweet, gracious, polite and PC. Too bad Julianne doesn’t need a boyfriend!
Aww…thats’ great! I love both of them!
Am I the only one waiting for an “A-list” star?
Here’s a picture I found on twitter or Derek, Tristan, the girl and her friends.
http://lockerz.com/s/187146220
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