Tony Kanaan “In Talks” To Do Dancing With The Stars Season 17?
Finally, a rumor for Dancing With The Stars Season 17! Indy 500 winner Tony Kanaan told Hollywood Life that he’s “in talks” to do Dancing With The Stars. Below is quote from the link.
Yeah, we’re in talks. Obviously, Hélio did such a great job representing the drivers and the Brazilians. Me being a Brazilian, I’m going to have a tough task but I’ll try. We’ll see. If it’s the right time, I’ll definitely accept it and go try it.
What do you think: Tony Kanaan for Dancing With The Stars Season 17? And if true, who do you think would make a good partner for him?
Seems like a cool guy to me? Bring him on. For more, see Hollywood Life.
Heidi: Works for me and the timing is about right. It’s Mid-July and the rehearsals will probably start late August/early September.
Pardon my French, but F*CK YES!!!! This is a rumor I can really get behind, because TK is just such an awesome guy. Seriously, if you get a chance to meet one racecar driver in your life – this guy’s the real deal: super friendly with fans, great sense of humor, always smiling, and just a great energy to him. He has been best friends with Helio since they were 12 back in Brazil, so that might go a long way in persuading him to do the show. Man, I think I’m officially excited for season 17 now 😀
lol Loves your reaction C!!
I know I’m completely off topic because you haven’t posted this yet, but Burke is on Wendy Williams’ show and all of a sudden the mute button on my remote doesn’t work. Even she’s hating on Derek now!
BTW, just googled Mr Kanaan. He does have the adorable Helio smile :)))))) even though I’m almost certain with Derek almost certainly gone, I’ll only watch DWTS if Henry gets promoted to teaching pro.
Heck yes! He’d be another Helio,hopefully he can dance..who would be his partner? Oh I hope this happens!
I like Tony, so hopefully this turns out to be true! I wonder whether they will couple him with Lindsey…or will it be Withney’s turn to prove whether or not she can be the new Julianne? They’re clearly still desperate to find a replacement for her and even Sharna confirmed it on afterbuzz.
On an unrelated note, I couldn’t help but notice that Mark and Nastia Liukin have recently been following each other on twitter. Could be a pure coincidence obviously, but maybe tptb are trying to get after yet another gymnast?
I don’t follow racing, so I never heard of this guy. I’m more concerned that Derek may not be back 🙁 I know he has bigger and better things waiting for him, but honestly for me he is the heart and soul of the show and an excellent example of how a celeb should behave! He represents his craft soooo very well. I feel like without Derek’s choreo and dancing to look forward to, there isn’t much left for me to look forward to this coming season.
I googled Tony Kanaan’s height. He’s supposed to be 5’5 feet. That would narrow the options for his partner significantly.
I’m trying to think of some of the pro ladies that are under that height. Lacey (yes please!), Whitney and Chelsea are only ones that I can think of.
Cheryl maybe, but I’m done with her on this show. She needs to sit out a season or two.
Definitely agree that Cheryl, and Tony both need a break. Loved Sharna, but couldn’t warm up to Lindsay. Hope they give Whitney a shot.
I don’t really like Witney for some reason but I could see tony with either Sharna or Anna
Hi Guys,
Question for Anna R.
I missed the Wendy Show with Cheryl. My DVD mentioned
summer make-up but no guests.
Whatever did she say about Derek? My guess is that
they think he’s won enough! Thanks for your help
donna z
Donna z: they basically asked her if the cook lady (sorry don’t remember the name…it’s the one involved in that racial scandal) is really going to be on the show. Cheryl said she doesn’t know, but if so she hopes they’ll give her to Derek (if he is back).
Not Cheryl’s biggest fan here, but if you ask me it was just a joke.
@Cherry – Paula Deen. I don’t think anyone has anything to worry about there, because Paula has really becomed somewhat of a toxic asset for anyone to endorse – deservedly or not. But if you want to discuss Paula Deen possibly doing the show, can you please go do it here?
And I hate to be the bad guy here, guys, but could be maybe get back on topic? This thread was supposed to be about TK possibly doing the show…and now it has segued into a debate about whether Cheryl was dissing Derek or not, and whether or not Derek will be back. If you want to keep discussing Cheryl vs. Derek, can I kindly request that you go do it here, where Vogue posted a video of Cheryl on the Wendy show? And if you want to discuss Derek being back or not, can you please go do it here? I know some of TK’s fans have tweeted him links to this post, and I would hate for him to see that people are discussing Derek, Cheryl, and Paula Deen instead. I don’t want to have to be the “stay on topic” Nazi, but please – try to make an effort not to hijack threads to talk about something unrelated to what is currently being discussed.
I hope he is paired with Anna or Karina.
By the way, Mark and Nastia have tweeted each other in the past (whether they had at point stopped following each other and have now re-followed—I don’t know).
He sounds like he would be fun! 🙂 I say bring him on!
Well, I don’t know Tony since I don’t follow auto racing, but I’m all for having him on DWTS. He’s *not* some washed-up actor, two-bit reality fame whore, or tween sensation. He’s a mature, champion athlete — so sign him up, I say! He also gets bonus points (from me) for being Helio’s long-time pal (so he must be “good people”).
As for possible pro partner?…If TPTB insist on sticking with “newer” faces, then I hope Sharna gets him. However, I’d love to see Anna or Chelsie back, and I think they’re both a better physical fit for him.
Sorry Courtney,
Didn’t mean to bend the rules. My curiosity got the best
of me when I heard something was said. Thanks Cherry
for your reply. I guess I should have gone on the
other thread to ask. As in my life, I have a tendency
to meander around !!!
It’s ok donna 🙂 Just didn’t want the thread to get too far off track.
The cutest thing you guys will see today: Tony & Helio (and a bunch of other drivers) doing a Harlem Shake video at Tony’s wedding to Lauren Bohlander back in March 🙂 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4REe1NkI2k
Thanks for the link, Court. Sure looked like they were having a blast. 😛
As I am not an Helio fan at all, i did not like him either season 5 or All-Stars, he’s not a good endorsement for Tony Kannan for me. But I will trust other fans’ judgement saying he’s a good guy and keep an open mind if he is cast and partnered with one of my favorites.
Awesome video Court. I hope he’s going to dance. You’ve got me even more convinced. I think Karina would be a cool match.
I don’t know anything about TK, but Courtney’s rather enthusiastic endorsement has sold me!
Lol…I’m glad I could have sold anyone on TK 😀 But seriously, if he does do DWTS – I think people are just going to fall in love with this guy. Admittedly, I am biased – as John pointed out to me yesterday, I’m “such an Indy girl” in that I tend to really love our Indycar drivers. But TK is, by far, probably the biggest fan favorite the track – he had driven for 11 previous years in the Indy 500 and never won, and this was finally his year. The roar of the crowd as he pulled into victory lane was just DEAFENING. And if anyone has time, I highly recommend going to YouTube and searching “indy 500 victory banquet 2013” and watching the full 2 hours – it’s obvious how much the other drivers love this guy, and how funny and good natured he is. The running gag at this year’s banquet was that they were going to have to counterweight the Borg-Warner trophy because the nose of Tony’s likeness was so big that it would tip over 🙂 Tony laughed the longest and the loudest at that one, before coming back with “between me, Dario [Franchitti], and Helio, we have the biggest nose, eyebrows, and teeth on that trophy!” 😛
I think DWTS could use someone with his good nature 😀
I seem to recall that Mark and Nastia have been following each other for a while.
I hope he does get her as a partner though – that will make the people harping (still) on Derek’s partners look even MORE stupid when they ignore Mark’s third gymnast. 😀
If the show could lasso both Tony and Nastia for this season, I’d be a happy camper.
I hate to be the odd person out here, but I’m definitely not excited by either Tony or Nastia, for the simple reason that people are holding them to the standards of past contestants (Tony – Helio, Nastia – Shawn/Aly). The hype for them is a little misplaced, to me. Tony could definitely be much worse than Helio was in Season 5, and obviously we’ve had gymnasts the past 2 seasons, so Nastia appearing would be a tad annoying to some people.
Really, these past seasons have had much more exciting rumors, to me. Tony Kanaan is the least exciting celeb rumor, to me. Sorry!
Thanks for that drive-by buzzkill, Natalie. I’m glad I had you here to remind me how unexciting Tony Kanaan is.
NOT.