DWTS Elimination Interviews With Apolo Ohno and Emmitt Smith, Some After Thoughts
Some people touch on our hearts and souls all season through and such is true for the two couples who exited Dancing With The Stars last night. I’ll forever remember Apolo Anton Ohno for his “chemistry” with Karina from the time they started to dance to the end. Most of us never felt the “lack there of” with them. They had a powerful, romantic, unforgettable, and intense journey that will bind them forever and one of which we’ll never forget.
Then there is Emmitt Smith who had more class, wiseness, and charm in his little pinky than most of the contestants who have graced this show. I’ll never forget how he would sometimes sing to the songs when he danced and how he would smile, relax, and just enjoy each dance when it came time to hit the dance floor. I also loved how he would relate football and dancing.
So, here’s to Apolo and Emmitt and their interviews after their eliminations!! The titles “Champion” and “Dancing With The Stars All Star” fits them in every way, doesn’t it?!!!! Tom Bergeron was so right when he said we “lost a good chunk of charisma” last night.
ETA1: Below is more of their thoughts with E News….
“It was an amazing experience,” Apolo said with partner Karina Smirnoff by his side. “Obviously I’m a competitor, she’s a competitor, we’ve both been champions many times over and we always want to win, but at the end of the day we could only control how much we would give every single week and we gave our all. I can honestly say we gave our all.”
Karina agreed, adding, “I think this season has probably been one of the most emotional seasons I’ve had on the show. From week one we had moments when we fought a little bit and it was difficult to break through that particular wall, but once we did we have grown so much closer together. I’m going to miss those moments more than the mirror ball trophy for sure!”
“I’m proud of what we’ve done and I feel good about what we’ve done,” said Apolo. “Regardless of tonight I feel like we’re champions.”
“At the end of the day, no matter how hard you work, sometimes you fall short, but just because you fall short does not mean that you lost,” Emmitt said about how he feels he is still a role model for his kids.
As for who Emmitt is putting his weight behind now that he’s out?
“Take our votes and spread it amongst all three,” Smith diplomatically put it. “All three are beautiful ladies. They are going to give it their all.”
You can read more at E News.
ETA2: And HERE is their Good Morning America interview. Check out how Robyn Roberts thanked Emmitt!!
ETA3: You can watch their Access Hollywood interviews below too…
Totally agree with your thoughts about Emmitt and Apolo, Vogue. ๐
Awww, thanks Bonnie! xxx
Ditto, MNBonnie! They were both class acts for sure! ๐
You said it all Vogue! Apolo & Emmitt are charming, class acts! Will miss them next week.
We’ll surely miss them both! Real CHAMPS!
I have nothing but respect and admiration for Apolo and Emmitt. The true definition of a Champion. The show won’t be the same without them.
Thanks Vogue for posting these. ๐
YW and thank you!!!!!xx
It’s always sad to say goodbye to any of the contestants. Even ones who were not our favorites. Anyone who has given all the time and effort to entertain us for a couple of hours every Monday certainly deserves our admiration. Class acts, both couples.
I wish people could have seen Apolo as he was on Jimmy Kimmel and during the press line interviews, etc. His show packages didn’t do him and Karina justice. He was hilarious on Jimmy Kimmel.
I wish more people would have watched online videos of Apolo & Karina. His humor and their chemistry really showed there and I do think they would have won more people over.
Totally agree both class acts ๐ apolo and karina were my fav couple no couple since maks mel b and brandy made me take so much notice ๐ just wish the hate against karina wasnt so strong because of something that happened years ago now ๐ I love maks but not to the extent that some go too ๐ but for me karina brought something out in apolo that I never saw before and he in her and I am so sad that we wont get to see their freestyle ๐ still its only a tv show and life does go on ๐
Very sad to see Apolo and Emmit go, I LOVED Apolo and Karina very much, it was Karina’s best season, IMHO, she delivered incredible performances, week after week. Just sad.
Your right jo – “just wish the hate against karina wasnt so strong because of something that happened years ago now”
Lesson to learn (Are You Listening Peta!)
1) Never date someone that you work with.. And
2) Never date someone you work with on a National Television show.
Thank you, These are my words of wisdom for today. ๐
Thanks for posting, Vogue! Last night’s elimination was hard because I really wanted to see Apolo in the finals. I didn’t think Emmitt would be in the finals, but I’ll miss seeing that Emmitt Smith charm.
Beautifully put Vogue. I’m suffering from teamapolokarina withdrawal today. I can’t wait to see them one more time next week.
Does anyone know if the rumba they did for the encore is on you tube? I missed it and my DVR is on the blitz.
Vogue I so agree with the words that you wrote. Both of these men are true champions and class acts. I admit that I wanted Apollo in the finals and think he deserves to be there. I will also miss Emmitt’s charm, but did not think he would make it.
When you spoke of Apollo and Karina’s chemistry – I toally saw it from the moment they first danced just as you did. I think makes me the saddest. IMO they were not shown that way on the show. It seemed like ever since CA made that comment on the show the average viewer thought the same thing.
I would check out other sites that were not as good as all you ladies here are with providing us with information and videos. I can’t tell you how many times I saw talk of I love Apollo, but there is no chemistry with Karina. I would see I love Apollo, but not Karina. It is such a shame because I have always watched DWTS since the first season. I love dancing so that comes first for me. The celebrity also is the one that I vote for. I have never voted for the pro. I know that they can dance. I am not saying I am right and people who vote for the pro are wrong. We just look at it differently.
Again, IMO Apollo deserved to be there because that man can dance. Karina through all the hard choreography at him compared to a lot of the other pros and their partners. I know there are fans of Kelly that are very happy, but I truly believe Apollo is the better dancer. Since I put that first I am still disappointed that the best dancers are not in the final. Again, JMO.
I always thought Shawn would win, but after Apollo was eliminated I have no idea. I have seen so many people who put the pros first say they are voting for Tony because he has never won. No, he hasn’t, and I like Tony very much, but IMO Melissa should have finished third. Shawn, Apollo and then Melissa.
Kelly again IMO is the one that should not be there. Again, just going by dancing. I didn’t mind Kelly until her and Val started with their showmance. I became sick of seeing them, but again I see so many comments abou how hot Val is. She has a huge fan base and Val because he is Max’s brother has captured all the voters that still wanted Max in. Again, saw a lot of comments saying that. It was obviously the reason Kelly is still there.
That is why I have no idea who will win. I know Derek is popular and so is Shawn. Shawn is in the same category as Apollo – an Olympic champion. I have seen comments about not liking her personality and people finding her boring. Comments that Derek has already won several times, etc. I hope those types of comments don’t end up hurting Shawn like they did Apollo.
I really hope the best dancer ends up winning because this is the first All Star show. IMO when you have an All Star show the best dancer should receive that honor.
This is all about Apollo and Emmitt and they will be missed. For me, Apollo more because he so deserved to be there. Sorry I went off track, but I don’t comment a whole lot and just wanted a chance to say how I feel. Thanks to all you ladies and hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving. ๐
Sorry I wish I had an edit button, but want to fix two things I missed. Should have said that makes me the saddest and I left it out. Also, the word that says abou should be about. Guess, I was typing too fast. ๐
katarina, check out the dwts official youtube. They have all the dances in HD files.
Whoops sorry, you meant the encore. You can probably find it on youtube, but the official dwts page does not post the encores.
Katarina, just search ‘apolo karina encore’. It’s somewhere in the middle result. Yes, I’m very sad too Apolo & Karina is gone. But I did have a ‘hunch’ that he will be leaving. Oh well at least he left on a good note/dance. ๐
Well said Gail! I truly share your sentiments. I never enjoyed watching both pro and star partnership at dwts! Karina and apolo did it for me.
Gail, I hope it’s auto-correct because Apolo’s name has a single l. Ok, if I’m being way too picky, forgive me. ๐
And Vogue, thank you for these and your as always great tribute to the stars every week. The GMA’s interview next, I hope? ๐
Vogue, Thanks for the eloquent farewell to these two charming champions and true sportsmen. ๐
The Jimmy K. appearance was great. It lightened my heart to see all 4 of them laughing together and basically celebrating their time on the show instead of bemoaning the fact that they didn’t make the finals. Life really is what you make it.
Others associated with DWTS who have a lot LESS to brag about should be watching and taking serious notes. This is how you lose gracefully.
23#Cidra: Agree with everything you said, this two couples are “first class”. I also saw the GMA interview and giggled when Apolo said that maybe he should sign on the Bacherolette and Cheryl /Karina responded that he for sure comes to the final / top three!
Like many others Iยดm both sad and surprised that Apolo didnยดt reach the final and I also wondering about how much influence the judges and producers have in the outcome.
Of course also in Sweden are the reality-shows rigged in a way but not like this IMO.
You have already said it: the packages didnยดt show Apolos and Karinas chemistry and funny side, not once did he have the pimp spot, even though the judges said a few times that he danced well and touched them (most Bruno) I didnยดt hear that they praised his technique, the degree of difficulties in the dances, nor Karinas choreography.
Sorry for the rant, looking forward for a female final in a season that were predicted a male season.
I hope Shawn wins, if not it must be Melissa IMO.
Thanks so much for your awesome replies and kind words, Guys!! xxx
Also, check out their GMA interview that’s been just added as well. There is a really touching part about Robyn Roberts in it too. (thanks for reminding me about the interview, Fatna. I waited and waited for it yesterday morning and it looks like they didn’t post it at their site until around 2:00 ET)
Thank you Vogue: you are a star!!!
Just melting when I see the vid from AH, Karinas tears that pouring, nothing fake only emotions!!
Thanks Susanne! I agree…it’s so touching seeing raw emotions and how much they care like that.
Here is the GMA interview for the non-US viewers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agF76e-uiS8
Even though I was all for Apolo, I respect Emmitt. He is a wonderful man, a good role model, and carried himself with nothing but class during the course of this show.
Seems like yesterday when I was sure the finals would be Shawn, Apolo, and Gilles (sorry, but I though he’d have more fans).
Thanks, Vogue! This lightens my mood, because I was so sad to see Apolo go. He and Karina had great chemistry and worked very well together. Everybody’s right in saying that the packages didn’t do them justice and showed them so focused on the goal, that the viewers probably did not like the attitude – all about the winning. How many times did they show Melissa in the packages talking about being an underdog and the only one who has not won and only trying to make it to week 4. And for Apolo they always said “your goal was to make it to the finals”. I think they tried to picture what fit their stories – Melissa being this sweet and humble non-winner and Apolo a winner hungry for yet another trophy, while in reality he and Karina had a lot of fun together. Alas, the underdog made it and the supposedly shark did not. Well, what can we do? I saw Apolo grow so much as a dancer and person and I will cherish those memories. As for the finale – I don’t care who wins. It’s obvious that this season is not about dancing. Celebs leaving are not leaving the show in order of worst to best. At least in a regular season, even if there are some upsets, the general progression is from worst to best. This season proved that an all-star season is a big mistake, and I hope they don’t do it again, and if I was a winner, I would not sign up for an all-star season. It’s become more and more of a popularity contest with people voting based on whom they like or even the pro that they like and not on the quality of dancing. I, for one, need to learn that the show is what it is and to take it with a grain of salt. I hope the pros and celebs do the same…
These videos make me feel better about his (Apolo’s) too early departure. I’ve kinda been pouting in private, but you know, he seems fine. I think he still helped his career in doing the show, and MAN has he learned how to be comfortable in front of the camera! Hot hot hot!
And thank you ladies, for posting them!