DWTS Season 18 Rumor: Will Renee Zellweger Dance On Dancing With The Stars?
Who knows how true this new rumor is. Though you know us, we can’t ignore anyone. Below is more from Showbiz Spy about the possibility of Renee Zellweger dancing on Dancing With The Stars.
“The producers are fixated on Renee, in part because she hasn’t done much dancing at all since Chicago more than ten years ago and there’s this real mystery about her and what she’s up to.
“They keep raising the amount of money they are willing to give her in the hopes that she’ll say yes, and the theory is that if they can get her to sign on, then it would attract some other really prominent Oscar winning stars — who wouldn’t normally do reality TV — to fall in step.
“Now that the rule that stars had to be total dance novices has been broken, it opens the door wide for someone like Renee, who hoofed it in Chicago, to strut her stuff.
“The DWTS masterminds think the idea of having a theme of Oscar winners would be a sure ratings-grabber.
“And it would be the perfect springtime ABC tie-in because the network already controls the rights to the Academy Awards show.”
So, what do you think? Do you like the idea of Renee dancing? I’m not a big fan, but, she’d be cool to get!!
ETA: Below is some Hollyscoop news on this…
Not a fan either, but I wouldn’t be opposed to her being on. I just think if this is true, that people in casting are smoking crack if they think they can get 11 more Oscar winners to do the show. (I guess maybe some make-up artists or wardrobe designers maybe. LOL! Actors? I really doubt it). 😉
meh.. she’s okay- I don’t think having all oscars winnner would be a ratings grabber, people like seeing stars from different areas.
What would help ratings is for TPTB to stop the manipulation and the judge to stop with the inconsistent scoring (well overscoring for S17)
Sounds a little early to be true but it would definitely be a big name for them if she did it – it’s also not ridiculously high-profile, since she’s not featured in a movie since 2010.
I hate the idea of a theme season, though. I like the mix of celebrities each season – actors, singers, nostalgic icons, wildcards, etc.
I like Renee Zellweger. Do I think she would ever do the show? Nope!
This rumor makes me crack up!
I really don’t see someone of Zellweger’s status doing the show. She may not have done many movies in the last few years but she is still a movie star. Current movie stars don’t do DWTS.
I don’t see this happening. The fact she has an Oscar even is an enigma to me but she is a in-demand actress. Saying that she hasn’t done a movie in a while……thankfully (just my opinion) and she could be wooed to do the show if the money is right….but hopefully she never does the show 🙂
Hm. To be honest, aside from Chicago and Bridget Jone’s Diary (which I’ve never seen), the only other time I’ve ever heard of her is when she dated Bradley Cooper, so to me she is kind of a lower status celebrity. The fact that she has an Oscar is also extremely strange to me (does anyone even know what movie she got the Oscar for???), but while having an Oscar is prominent, it’s not necessarily a ratings draw. People would rather see current stars or, like Jen said, nostalgic icons. Personally, I’d rather see television personalities do the show, like Queen Latifa or Ellen (even though that’s never gonna happen).
Hey Sara she was married to Kenny Chesney for what a month? I don’t quite remember. I think this would be as big a train wreck as the All Stars season was. Can you imagine the ego’s on the dance floor? Oh my goodness, save me now. I don’t even know if I could watch. I think an interesting story is going to be what Derek does in the next few months. He has won now so many times, and deservedly so, that it makes me wonder if he will be back. Just sayin….I think it will be interesting to watch.
A theme season would be really bad. I like the different personalities and backgrounds.
After the all-star season, I’m not too keen on a “theme” season either.
Marlee Matlin did it, but I don’t see anyone else following suit.
I would be interested in a season where the celebs compete for donations to go to their favorite charities instead of being paid themselves. I think that would bring in more interest with both the audience and stars willing to put their name to the project. Of course, someone totally horrific could skate by with a popular charity.
@Beka i like the charity idea over here in Canada we have a ice skating version of DWTS called battle of the blades where they pair a hockey skater with a olympic or world champion figure skaters where both the figure skater and hockey player skate for a charity and explain why they chose that charity in their week 1 package it is actually a neat idea
#Jeff I agree with you about the Charity idea I think that’s when ratings will go back up, I would love to see a whole variety of people maybe someone other than Marlee Matlin who can show the world yes I have a disability but I can still dance.
@Sara: She won an Oscar for “Cold Mountain” and beat some seriously better performances in 2003).
Not really DWTS related but “Cold Mountain” was one of thoe examples of great book…..subpar movie.
I would love to see Renee Zellweger on DWTS. She is a great actress and I have wondered why she hasn’t worked more in the past few years, if she is just taking a break from acting, or is not getting any good roles. Hollywood can be very tough on women after they reach a certain age. Anyway, I loved her in Chicago and Bridget Jones Diary and it would be great to see on DWTS!
Wasn’t Marlee Martin an Oscar winner as well?
I like Renee Zellweger, but I am afraid that she would be busy doing her filming. Maybe another season.