Louis Van Amstel Weighs In Harshly On Nancy Kerrigan, DWTS Season 24 Week 7, Other Pros, And More
Louis Van Amstel had a facebook chat today. I thought long and hard whether to post this or not for all the negativity he said on Nancy Kerrigan. *so disappointing* And please NO to Louis being a “Guest Judge”.
Bitter, party of 1, your table is ready!
And is he on something or what? He looks awful. Please TPTB, don’t ever let this guy on the show again. Sad.
You said it. He thinks he’s a know it all too. No thanks.
I haven’t watched this video yet, and I’m really debating. On the one hand, Louis’s asinine claims this season are so absurd they’ve been entertaining. On the other hand, don’t want to give him the views.
I hope his character attack on Lindsay was enough to ensure that he never appears on DWTS again.
He looks like he is half in the bag…..the whiny little bitch
Not watching, not acknowledging, not giving this washed-up, bitter hag a moment of the attention he so DESPERATELY desires.
And the attack on Lindsay? Proof positive that you can be a “woke” gay man and STILL BE A MISOGYNIST.
I was about to watch this, but after reading everybody’s comments I don’t think I will. Clearly he is trying to hold onto fame and attention by self-importantly hurling insults at random people. I have no desire to contribute to his view count and reinforce this ridiculous behavior. I’m glad he’s no longer a pro on this show and we instead get to see people like Sasha who build people up instead of tear people down.
Won’t waste my time watching this LOSER! Hopefully he’s burned his bridges with the producers!
So I saw this earlier also and is what I alluded to in my previous comment under the power rankings post.
I only watched after the 27:00 minute mark where he responds to a question on Derek. I do agree with his comments about Karina and Cheryl. But, not at all on his negative insinuations on others like Derek.
I won’t comment on his physical appearance or his age (to each their own), but he sure does sound a bit bitter by referencing past situations and how this or that didn’t happen like Kelly Osborne for All Stars.
I think he should gracefully accept that he won’t be Len’s replacement and this is not a good way to let TPTB that your getting bored and want to be on next season.
Sometimes I think Louis is doing all these “recaps” to cause drama. First he milked the Lindsay situation and now he’s implying Derek (and possibly some others) have been corrupted by fame. It’s getting ridiculous. I’m glad he didn’t end up coming back for this season and I really hope he doesn’t return in the fall either.
The tearing down of Nancy for not being 100% comfortable all the time was especially awful and uncalled for. I’ve seen a lot of people on Facebook calling her “whiny” and berating her for crying and that’s bad enough but Louis of all people should know how hard it can be for celebrities and how they edit packages on this show. But yeah, there is usually a middle-aged woman on this show who is presented as a headcase who is berated by the audience for it and it’s easily my least favorite part of every season it happens. In Nancy’s case she was nervous at times but it didn’t really affect her performances like it did some of the others. It’s especially awful because most of the people doing this seem to be middle-aged women themselves and it’s terrible to see women putting each other down like that and the fact that one of the PROS is now getting in on it is just sad. The pros should know better, and I’d like to see those women get up off the couch and try to learn and perform these dances on TV in a week! Anyway, these women usually finish in 6th place but I’d love to see another one win like Jennifer Grey did awhile back. 🙂
“Oh the pain of it all.” I had to shut the video off. It was fracking on my nerves!! You don’t know jack poop, Louis, but you think you do; and I have to say that marriage sure must not agree with you, because you look and act a MESS! Attacking Lindsay is no way to find favor with the producers to get on the show to be a judge. (either as a guess or permanent)
I didn’t even WATCH this video before commenting. Don’t need to after he threw shade at Lindsay A few weeks back on Twitter!
I only have one question since I won’t watch, did no one call him out at all?
I’m having computer problems and the video won’t play for me. What did he say about Lindsay?
I didn’t watch it either, but so many of you are commenting on his appearance.
I know Louis (apparent age is 44), just married his spouse Joshua (age 27). Seems to me someone is trying to look quite a bit younger trying to please his man.
I will confess, when Louis was paired with Kelly O, I loved him. But not anymore.
Remember when he got Tamar on switch up and her health took a nose dive. He overworked her so much she botched up her dance. Yea he was never my favorite pro. He’s low on the pecking order. Jealous of the young talent
Louis is so bitter that he is no longer on DWTS that he can’t do anything but spout off about the other pros. To say something about Nancy is uncalled for and frankly, serve no true purpose. He is irrelevant but wants to remain in the limelight. The best way to do that, Louis, is to try being kind and finding the good in others. Acting in this manner is a sure way to find that no one wants to be around you!
First he calls out Lindsay, who is probably the best Pro/Choreographer on the show right now and now he calls Derek, probably the best pro who has ever been on DWTS, corrupt! How can you say Val has handled fame perfectly but Derek is corrupt!?! His video and comments make me so angry, he is in NO PLACE to critique people considering his track record on DWTS was pretty crappy (He made the finals ONCE)
He’s like that quarterback who graduates and then never leaves. He’s an ass and he’s trying to milk the only fame he has left. I also follow CDAN and they’ve had plenty to say about Karina and Val’s egos (and other pros) so I’m calling BS on his ass kissing of Val.
I haven’t commented on here recently because I’ve been super busy but I must say Louis comments towards Derek and other pros really make me sad… I think he has reached a new low trying to claim Derek is corrupted by fame and money. Derek has a reputation for being one of the most kind hearted, down to earth celebrities in Hollywood. Also really bugs me when he tries to tell D and Julianne what they should be doing in the careers/life’s (that Jules should be dancing, not judging)
Derek, Mark and Derek are Actors/Singers/Dancers because they’ve been trained in it since they were very young and because it’s their passion. Not because they are “corrupt”. I am very aware that Louis achieved great results as a competitive Latin dancer, however it is clear to me that while he might not be a Hollywood star, his ego has obviously corrupted him!
“Julianne should be on the floor rather than judging, of course, but that mean she’d actually have to work to make that money”
WOW. Who said Julianne 100% wants to be a judge. Maybe she loves DWTS and wants to be a part of it but TPTB want her to judge. She OBVIOUSLY loves performing and dancing and still does.
Why doea Louis dislike Julianne and Derek so much? Is he bitter because he taught them and then they kinda sorta got ahead of him??? ?
We really shouldn’t waste time even talking about him. How would he know about anything related to DWTS any more?
I suspect that “Derek is corrupted by fame” = “he won’t call me”. Or “he rejected me”. :::rolls eyes::: Jealousy has never been more obvious – and that’s saying something with the C-bros around.
“Jack poop” – LOL.
Katy, you watch Bill Mahre?? 😀
Someone please tell me I didn’t hear him say that Val is humble. That’s when I turned it off.
“Kinda sorta” EmnEm?? 😀 Like “miles ahead of him”.
Just a quick question for our knowledgeable mods ’cause this will haunt me. Which pro do you believe wouldn’t have had a spot if Gasbag had said yes to the invitation? My head count says Maks or Sasha!
@PHeidi #23…Thought you’d like that!
And, yes we have better things to talk about like “Move Beyond” and the famous Houghs.
I’m not going to reward Louis with a view of his video or a whole lot
of my attention, but I’ll say that there was always something bugging me
about Louis, his behavior and teaching style on the show. That combined with
the comments he made about other pros and his general attitude towards the show just really make me think that he’s a narcissist and a complete tool (which seems to go hand in hand). I guess he can give Val a run for his money for the award of “Most humble narcissist”.
Fortunately, Julianne, Derek, Lindsay and others will continue to be successful on the show and pursuing other projects, while Louis will continue to… do facebook chats complaining about others successes?
Yes I do watch Bill Maher though every episode. ?
Was Louis invited?? I highly, HIGHLY doubt it. He’d give his left nut to be back on that show, that much is obvious.
I thought you might, Katy – I recognize that phrase “whiny little bitch” instantly. 😀
@Princess Heidi It’s a relief to think perhaps that’s an exaggeration or even an outright lie. It’s just that this season seems a little unique in that Artem, Emma and Sasha got partners with better chances than usual and I’m NOT on of the fans that believe that the new producers have realized that the “fans wanted them to have a chance.” Sasha campaigned HARD and publically for the very petite Simone. I believe Nancy went to Artem because of her age. And along with talent, e brought baggage like Ryan Lochte and unlike several other Olympians. As for Emma, I’ve been surprised that Mr. T wasn’t her partner. (I LOVED his partnership with Kym!) And we know Normani was originally figured as a partner for Maks. So was a “good” partner part of his contract?
@Colleen I actually wasn’t at all surprised that Kym got Mr. T and not Emma. I interpreted that as being similar to what they did with Edyta. It seems like the priority is to give the partners likely to go far to the popular pros who are currently part of the group that they know will come back every season if asked (Lindsay, Sharna, Val, etc.). If they felt that Kym was just back for one season and likely to take an extended (or permanent) break again after, I can see how they wouldn’t want people to get attached to her all over again and would prefer to put people who we’ll probably see more of in the coming seasons front and center.
I’m sure Derek knows a toxic little twit when he see one. He’s not “corrupted by fame”, he’s avoiding dealing with a bitter, bitchy, irrelevant harpy.
Why the hell does Louis bash Lindsay so much? Maybe because she’s all the successful attributes of a pro that he never was.
Is he by chance friends with Charlie Sheen? They seem to have a few things in common, and if I’m right like Charlie he probably won’t be hired back anytime soon.
Louis Van Amstel is a creep. Ever since he and that witch Kelly Osborne said disparaging things about Lacey Schwimmer’s ability as a pro, and also her weight, so much hurt feelings that her celebrity partner alluded to her confidence being skaken by Van Amstel that she stayed in her trailer with her parents instead of going to some birthday party for Kelly, I have never had had any affection for this guy. Attacking Lindsay was just the latest in a line up of cruelty. His modus operandi, attack the young innovative female pro who has some creativity when it comes to choreography. His jealousy for artists like Derek is legendary. He harps on Kelly as his greatest celebrity partner. All he ever did for Kelly is re-inforce her nasty mean spiteful personality. She was never the poor little misunderstood rich girl, it was and still is an act. Thanks Louis for continuing to be a first class bitch.
I haven’t watched this drunk rag on Nancy, which is rich, but it certainly appears to be a veiled bash on Artem, who has obviously replaced him as the better looking, far better choreographer and guardian of the mature female dancer on dwts. If you’re reading this Lois, EAT IT.
I think he’s just looking for attention. Notice he has nothing negative to say abou anyone in the fam. He knows those people would eat him alive.
Also just want to add, he can’t possibly believe that Karina and Cheryl wouldn’t jump at the opportunities Derek and Julianne have been given? I don’t believe he believes that.
True…maybe its the new judging position on World of Dance lol
Louis, you won’t get an invite to Derek’s wedding if you keep this up. 😛
Louis would give more than just his left nut to be back on the show.
Louis Van Amstel is so jealous he is seeing red. His worth on the show was so limited he has elevated his worth in his own mind. By trying to elevate the Fam he totally shows his true alliances. He hopes to cut Jules down to get her job.
Derek Hough corrupt and only after the money and fame is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. This man has been cutting him down for years with backhanded compliments meaning to degrade him. He only made himself look petty and small. No wonder Derek does not engage him anymore it is a waste of time. When you have inflated your own worth that high the only way out is straight down. He will implode soon when people finally stop giving him the attention he is seeking.
His comments about Lindsay were over the top and ridiculous and should have been a warning of his mental status.
Ugh. Louis was great up until after season 9. He definitely sounds like a bitter Betty. He didn’t even know the question that was asked about Derek, he just saw some thing about Derek and made that dumb fame comment. I also think karina and Cheryl are handling their popularity their own way and they’re happy with it. You also know he’s bitter because he made it a point to say that out of all of his partners, he disliked Kendra the most. Probably because that was supposed to be louis’ season to win lol. I remember Kendra was considered the vegas odds pick to win before the season, and she wasn’t as good as Louis wanted. Plus that season had no derek so he would have a better chance lol. Kendra also put him on blast for wanting to win so bad that she clashed with him constantly and he made the experience miserable for her.
Also sucks to be known as the first ever pro to get eliminated on dancing with the stars.
Louis is absolutely right about Nancy’s complaining. And how Bonner (who has something to complain about, but he doesn’t) and David, not being crybabies.
It is off-putting when a Queen of the Prom type like Nancy, an Olympic medalist, whines.
So according to Louis, who’s been on 2 of the last 12 twelve seasons, DWTS viewers don’t want too see chronic whiners on the show…unselfawaress much?
Hey Donna, get your facts straight. At no time has Nancy whined about anything. The woman has to have spinal surgery, did you hear anything about that in the show? This washed up drunk thinks he knows everything when he knows squat.
I don’t recall Nancy complaining. I remember her getting frustrated with herself during rehearsal (as almost all celebs do at some point) and revealing her painful past with multiple miscarriages and infertility, but no complaining.
Louis is bitter, misogynistic and blatantly prejudiced toward certain pros. He gives off a very strong whiff of nasty.
I, also, refuse to watch this video!! Not after his Twitter rant on Lindsay!! He’s a real piece of work and I don’t mean that in a positive way….?
He is something else….he just is so bitter. Someone needs a snickers.
I never cared for Nancy before this show. I remember getting the “spoiled princess” type of vibe from her. Especially when she was in a parade at Disneyland and called the whole thing stupid while her mic was on. It was awful what happened to her but I didn’t like her.
But on this show I totally changed my opinion. Everything I took as spoiled was really just determination. I don’t remember ever hearing her complain about anything. I saw she got frustrated and she cried but it was always at herself. I think that happens to all athletes. They work for years to be the best in their sport and it’s hard to remember that you won’t be as good at a new thing. That you’re learning something in weeks that takes years to master. She came off a little awkward in her interviews but I could tell how much she really enjoyed herself.
@Vin…LOL!
He has an arrogance throughout this chat that is off putting but in everything I’ve seen he’s like that. The Derek digg seemed about his relationship with Derek (or lack there of) more than anything else, even though his comment was on success and money. I think Dereks inner circle is very small consisting of a couple close friends and his family.
Nancy was self deprecating and maybe the packages showed it too much which could have swayed the voting. I don’t believe she was like that most of the time though, it’s a testament to how the show can manipulate.
Obviously he has been validated enough by Cheryl, Karina and Val outside the show to praise the three as not being “corrupt.”
Louis values those who give him time and attention. He likes people who are willing and able to further his career.
Louis has seemed extra bitter in interviews since he left the show. The vitriol goes beyond anything having to do with DWTS, and spills out of his stories about his own life. Like earlier this year he was talking a lot with the media about his wedding. It was a very cute-looking wedding; a winter theme at a famous resort in Utah, and Chelsea Hightower was there.
You’d think such a sweet and meaningful moment would be just that, but all the interviews were so humble-braggy and full of what looked like subtle product placements. But Derek is the one corrupted by fame, OK whatever, Louis…
Seriously – what is his problem? I’m glad this was posted because all it does is reinforce my dislike for him.
After watching the video I’m kind of wishing that when he was saying that he was talking to himself maybe he should of kept talking to himself because the things he was saying where so uncalled for. I was not a fan of his and this just drove that point home for me. He has always come off as rude and judgmental. another thing I think it shows was how much he favors the c-bros and the comments he made about Simone and Nancy he should not be a judge because unlike Julianne the man can’t be unbiased and I would hate to see what scores with him would look like.
What is this about Cheryl and karina personality? Can someone summarize they seemed nice when they were on the show.
I didn’t know Cheryl and karina are arrogant :-/