Executive Producer Conrad Green To Exit Dancing With The Stars
Ya know… Conrad Green has received a lot of negativity because of all the changes to the show this season (and the last season), but, I don’t want him to leave Dancing With The Stars. Like it or not, he’s helped to keep this a popular show and I love it even when I’m not happy sometimes with some changes, etc. Here is more from Deadline about him leaving Dancing With The Stars.
“I’m enormously proud of everything we’ve achieved on Dancing with the Stars,” he told Deadline. “This has been the job of a lifetime and I’m thankful for every performance, every dancer and every colleague I’ve worked with over the years, and to ABC and BBC Worldwide Prods. for these past eighteen seasons. What was once a small dancing show has thrived and become a cultural phenomenon. But after almost 10 years, the opportunity to take on a project with the immense potential of Utopia was simply too good to pass up. The ambition and scale of the challenge is thrilling. I’ll miss everyone I’ve worked with on Dancing With the Stars and look forward to this next exciting chapter.”
For more, see Deadline. Thanks to Lisa for the heads up!
Could this be the beginning of the end of the show? Interesting he is setting up the next step in his career and perhaps signalling the show is wrapping up its run?? Msybe not this year but soon I would think.
“wrapping up it’s run”? Well, it still has consistent top 10 ratings! So, it’s not at the end of it’s run …unless producers want it to end.
It might actually be what the show needs…
Does that mean hes already gone before the season is over? or is he waiting until this season is over? Damn didn’t expect that, wonder if that will be the end of the show or if it will be even better without him there.
I agree about Conrad Green leaving, @Princess Heidi – HE could be the real change DWTS needs. It could be interesting how many more changes are made after he leaves and how many of the changes remain in place.
I’m gonna miss Conrad! He’s part of the reason show has become what it is! Though I admit I didn’t always like the changes he made they always turned out for the better! I pray they find someone with a vision as great as his and aids in the longevity of the show! It truly is more than just a ballroom competition and I hope it has another ten years on the air!
So true too. It might work for the opposite and be even better.
Perhaps he took this new job because this is DWTS last season.
*dreaming now on the possibility that maybe the new producer will bring back Gleb and Tristan, and Kym?! And finally getting rid of Tony and Maks!
… and there was much rejoicing …
I know you ladies don’t like when we post links, but this explains exactly how I’m feeling about Conrad’s departure: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IUZEtVbJT5c. 😀
Hoping for the best… but fearing the worst! It’s not easy to take the lead and learn the ropes of a show in decline. The new producer has to be very skillful as he cannot afford too many wrong choices, too much “experimentation”.
Is it wrong to hope for Nigel to come onboard?
Just as long as they Keep Emma as a pro and possibly give her an awesome partner next season and don’t totally kill the show and maybe bring back the results show then I’m open to whoever they bring in.
I do hope the best for Conrad Green though and that he finds success elsewhere.
I just hope he takes his buddy Maks with him Now I’m sure Maks and Meryl will win
@Shannon…. those were my thoughts too… a parting gift for Maks from Conrad. UGH!!!!!
Well I’m sure Sean Avery is at least trying to smile at this news.
They will probably promote from within, Anna. Deena Katz, for example.
I don’t think Deena Katz would be an improvement – doesn’t she rep Tony or something??
I still don’t think that Conrad is as enamored of Maks as you all seem to think. Maks was supposedly under contract for two more seasons when CONRAD sat him out. Remember, Maks was on video saying he was definitely coming back for Season 16 and Derek wasn’t. Then, suddenly, Maks was out and Derek was back in. Doesn’t sound to me like the guy is all that tight with the Exec. Not any more tight than any other pro, anyway.
Yes, and Melissa (not coincidentally). But she was an example. There are many others that could step into his shoes, I’m sure.
Might be able to tell the direction the show is going to take by the new producer. Nigel Lithgoe would be good but he produces lots of shows doesn’t he. My comment about the show ending was just that if he knows a show is on the way out and he sees another opportunity he would seize it for that reason. Although 18 seasons in itself is probably enough. It will add more stress to the pros and production team I imagine. Aways scary when a company looses its leader even if unpopular.
I’m not sure that Nigel would contractually be able to come work for ABC – he’s really only ever worked for FOX, and I think FOX might see it as a conflict of interest for him to go take the helm over at ABC, and vice-versa.
I wondered about that regarding Nigel Lithgoe. But I still think no one feels safe when a show shakes things up at the top, Should be interesting times for all those involved and that includes all the pros. Who knows there might be a big shake up there next season also.
Nigel did Superstars of Dance for NBC.
Kym is my favorite female pro. I miss Kym, Tristan, Gleb this season. Maks is ruining this season for me. I try not to think of Maks but he is right there!Ugh!!
I can’t see Uncle Nigel coming over to helm DWTS. Anything is possible of course and it wouldn’t be a bad choice.
I’m actually surprised Conrad lasted this long. I’m wondering if he was gently pushed out the door with the promise of Utopia to save face? If you ladies have any backstage info. on his leaving and are able to share it, that would be great.
My only fear is that ABC will go with some clueless young turk who will really shake things up. I don’t know if I can take any more shaking.
It is interesting news, particularly so close to the twitter debacle which probably has nothing to do with it. I think it could possibly be good for the show.
The reality show Utopia will “feature a group of 15 everyday people whisked to an isolated, undeveloped location in the U.S. – for an entire year – to create their own civilization. There will be eliminations, and there will be an online component as participants will be followed by cameras 24/7.”
Please Conrad take the “Fam” with you.
I would actually be excited to see Nigel come on! Half of his dancers are already/have already been on DWTS: Alison, Twitch, Kathryn, Melanie, Lindsay, Jenna, Witney, Chelsie, Dmitri… The list goes on and on. Even though Nigel didn’t do so well with Idol, he really understands dance, so he could be good. He was causally the first person I thought of.
It makes me wonder if the big shots at ABC heard about the switch-up manipulation and that’s why Conrad left… You never know, and I’m probably not right, but it’s fun to wonder!
I know this would be a longshot but I wonder if they might promote from within…..Derek?
I’m surprised to read this about Conrad Green. I do hope the show continues because I’ve watched it for many seasons and look forward to it every spring and fall. I love ballroom dancing entertainment and I have enjoyed this show immensely.
Derek already is exec producing a Drama. Last I heard that was still moving along.
Plus, I would rather see him ON camera – any camera. 🙂
Never Nigel! He is already ruining sytycd. He didn’t help Idol either last year. Besides gloating that sytycd dancers are on dwts, he is never respectful IMO of ballroom.
I’m not taking anything away from Conrad Green bc he did a lot of good and this is still one of my favorite Shows. That said I am not upset at all by the news bc I think he wasn’t right for the job anymore.
I feel like he wasn’t in touch with the audience anymore, too many failed attempts and shenanigans.
I’m not a Maks fan but I don’t believe he is favored this season, this is exactly the kind of talk that pissed me off when it was about Derek. Just bc he has a good partner doesn’t mean he is given special treatmeant. Even if Maks was promised Meryl and even if TPTB “favors” one pro or another, said pro still needs to come up with good choreography, charming personality, fun rutines and a great freestyle in order to win. I don’t believe Maks has that in him so no matter who he gets I find it highly unlikely he will win…that said there is always a chance for him to get a pitty trophy like Tony. The “I have never won before so I deserve the thropy” line may work again, who knows :)))
I think Derek understands how the show works better than anybody and with his creativity DWTS would be back on top but, My GOD the hate this man would get…I can’t even imagine…Well actually I can…. “Maks /Tony/ Val get an 8 from the judges and it’s all the producer’s/Derek’s fault”
Who replaces Conrad Green could tell us a lot about why he’s leaving. If they promote from within, it was probably his decision. If they bring in someone knew, there is a good possibility he saw the handwriting on the wall. Of course he may have just grown tired of the show, especially with the pressure he was probably constantly getting to make fixes to improve the demo, and the show might use the opportunity to bring in young blood.
I have a question for Princess Heidi…..
Does everyone have to pay a membership fee if they what to post and respond to other on this site?
KreativeKat
Obviously not…since you posted, correct?
I was just confused when the membership fee window popped up. I love this show and enjoy communicating with others who watch it. I enjoy a positive side of things and this site seems to be a nice place to come and share. I’ve been watching DWTS since Season 7 and look forward every spring and fall to watching it again. This has been such an exciting season with a lot of great dancing and talent. While I enjoy all the Pro Dancers there are a few I especially enjoy. Watching the pros train the celebrates and see them develop into dancers is so awesome and entertaining. I’m so excited about this Monday with it be Disney Night.
It’s nice to meet you Princess Heidi
Hi! #Danna_luliana
I’m new here. I feel like this is a friendly, positive place to come and share DWTS happenings. I just want to say I agree with your prediction who will win the MBT. If it does happen, I hope it will take the heat off Derek. I also think that Derek has what it takes to do just about anything he puts his mind to will accomplish it. And, I also will be happy for him in anything he does, but I will always want the camera on him. I would miss seeing him a whole big bunch. He and Julianne are doing that tour, so I would think that if he was be promoted to a producer position he would need the summer to prepare for the fall season. I wish they would have had a “Disney” week in Season 16 when Kellie Pickler & Derek were a couple you know, “Tinkerbell & Peter Pan.”
You too, Kat.
I’m sorry for the late reply – WELCOME KreativeKat!. This is the coolest board. I love coming here, reading and expressing my opinion. Hope you’ll join in the fun 🙂
THANK YOU….Danna_lluliana. Yes this is the coolest board, helpful, and friendly and I sure enjoy coming. Hoping to get to know you kind people.
I have to agree that this is a nice atmosphere….I so am glad that the moderators have rules and enforce them when needed. I am not a person who likes to argue and nor do I like any stirring the pot and picking an argument. I love all the information that is posted to keep everyone updated. But the main thing is the respect for each others’ opinion. Peace be with you. Have a good day.