PureDWTS Season 28 Alert: Something is Going Down on GMA on Aug. 21
No, I have no idea what it is, but it was one of the key dates the pros (who are being kept in the dark about as much as we are) were told about the upcoming season.ย Pro announcement, maybe? And speaking of pros…
…there’s apparently some new ones! I have no idea who, how many, what gender, whether they’re going straight to pro or doing time in the troupe, whether they’re being promoted from the troupe, nothing – I was just told “there’s some new pros.” And this makes sense, given that we know that new pro auditions were held earlier this year, and Louis apparently was one of the judges (blech). I don’t think it’s out of the realm of possibility that these new pros are IN ADDITION TO the existing ones – if you only have to do one season per year, suddenly the budget (and size) of the single season aren’t so constrained…and you might be able to add more couples ๐
UPDATE: I mentioned this on Twitter, but not here, so here goes: ABC cleaned house behind-the-scenes and most of the old crew was let go – and a good chunk of the new production staff has previously worked on Strictly Come Dancing. New executive producer, Andrew (I think his last name is Cartmell) is also a poach from SCD…so for those of you who love to boast about how SCD is “soooo much better than DWTS”, guess what: it’s your people that are at the helm of DWTS now ๐
Another update: Ok, so apparently I need to clarify this further, as some of you are asking questions here and on Twitter that are making me think you misinterpreted my last note. Cast = the people in front of the camera on a show; crew = the people behind it.ย Most of the old CREW from DWTS was let go, and they got some people that were CREW on SCD – producers, story editors, writers, etc. The “new pros” I speak of were not poached from SCD (that I know of); I’ve been told that all of the new pros that auditioned reside Stateside for most of the year. The “new pros” have nothing to do with SCD.ย
Intel courtesy of…some sources. ๐
Discuss.
Hoping this is a more couples thing with the new pros like you threw out there and less of a replacement thing because I don’t think they’d be replacing the people I’d like gone. ๐ I guess ya never know, though.
I’m guessing it’s a pro reveal or full cast reveal on Aug 21, unless they moved the date for the double announcement that far out. ๐ That’ll be a busy week for DWTS since they’ve also got Tom, Carrie Ann, and a few past celebs out doing a event to hype the new season in Anaheim that Friday.
Some of the pros I like most seem like they could be the most disposable, so I hope this is either increasing the couple size, or the newbies go to the troupe. I don’t know how I feel about increasing the number of couples, since they are so pressed for time as it is. If the results show was still around, then I’d be all for it. But even for S9, when there was 16, it seemed like they rushed.
I’m thinking it’s the pro reveal, and they’ll do the cast reveal later.
I wish Oti was one of the new pros ????.
@Courtney, are the potential new pros/troupe dancers only from SCD or could they be from other franchise ?
Because in France, DALS just fired in a disgusting manner one of their best pro and she was one of their best pros.
@Philomene – I was just told “there are some new pros”. No further detail beyond that.
It will be nice to see some new blood in the pros and/or troupe! Though Iโm also a bit iffy if Louis was the one doing the vetting ????. Hopefully more couples, but not like season 9 overload or however many they have on Strictly. I donโt think theyโll poach from Strictly considering all of them are already in rehearsals but I also donโt know if their pros would adjust to how we do things. The only one I can see that might do well over here is Dianne, Oti, and Katya. I did see Cole Mills was in the studios though so maybe Jensen, Cole, and Magda mightโve auditioned or been approached?
@Steve – I think you might have misinterpreted my post. The new CREW (the people behind the camera) is from SCD; to my knowledge, they didn’t go fishing in SCD’s pool for pros, so none of the names you mentioned would be possibilities.
@Courtney my bad! I hope they did look at some of the dancers from Dance Town Miami! Some talented dancers from that studio.
I’m all for a couple new pros and moving Hayley up to make more couples. I do hope winning with Bobby didn’t cost Sharna her job though.
@Lawson if Sharna lost her job because of Bobby’s win she would’ve mentioned it. If she isnt a pro this season its probably on her own terms, and realistically she has more than DWTS in her future. Shes a judge on DWTS Australia and a pretty damn good one honestly, so if she doesn’t show up its definitely not because of her association as Bobby’s partner. If that were true she’d probably be telling us and Bobby wouldn’t be “allegedly” securing a cast member.
Nick, I know Sharna, in her interview with Kristyn Burtt last month, they both made it seem like she’d be back (I know she wouldn’t officially know then, but she and other pros like Val, Witney etc have mentioned coming back) But then with Courtney mentioning new pros, who knows what that will mean. And she did say she would be going back to Australia to judge as well.
New pros ๐ And ๐ all at once since I feel like some pros can Ben soncodered replaceable while others are probably really safe. Here’s hoping Cheryl and Emma are safe ๐
Sorry for the typo: *be considered
@Vin, I hope Emma is, too. I’ve always thought Emma was kind of bottom of the totem pole when it came to the female pros, and Sasha (who I also hope is back) already has an uphill battle due to his height. I think the male side could use more of a refresh than the female side. I could see Cheryl opting not to return. I don’t know how many more seasons DWTS has left, but I can see them wanting to start bringing in new pros and phase the other ones out. Emma and Sasha talk about having kids in the near future and seem like they are pursuing a career in real estate, Sharna’s got her projects, Witney and Lindsay have talked about having kids and have their stuff going on. So sooner or later the ladies will start moving on for different reasons.
And aside from Alan and Brandon, the guys aren’t going to get any younger.
Any pro will be back on DWTS if they can unless their name is Derek, Julianne, Mark or Maks…or Peta, perhaps. The first three won’t be back – no way, since Derek and Julianne are both under contract with NBC. Mark is doing is music and Maks can do whatever he wants. But DWTS Australia? That won’t keep Sharna away from DWTS. The rest all need DWTS more than DWTS needs them. And as of Kristyn’s interview with Sharna – there is a tendency for pros to assume they’re going to be on. But they’re on if the producers want them on.
Ok, I feel like some people are still misinterpreting my post. I have no reason to believe any of the current lineup of pros is being cut. Source seemed to think these new pros would be IN ADDITION to the current lineup, as opposed to taking their spots. I’m not saying it couldn’t happen, but my source has pretty good instincts about this show (they called Bobby winning season 27 midway through the season) – so I tend to believe them when they say that they don’t think any of the current pros are being “cut”. All the hand-wringing over “Ohhhh I hope Emma doesn’t get cut!!!” or “I worry that Sharna won’t be back!!!” is unfounded, at this point – if I feel like you should worry about some of your favorites not coming back, I’ll let you know. BREATHE.
I think it will be fun to see some fresh faces. While I love the current pros and am glad most of them will be back. I wouldn’t mind a shake up. I hope they don’t pass over Hayley for new pros though I think that would really suck since she’s worked so hard for so long. I also do like Brittany have really enjoyed her on tour and wouldn’t mind seeing her get a shot not in place of Hayley but along with. Aside from that I think brand new pros would be fun too. i have no ideas on who might do it as I am not familiar with the dance world outside of dancing with the stars. Here’s hoping for a fun season.
Okay so hoping they do the strictly 15 celebrity line up with two nights of dancing and then a single elim that Tuesday or a double the following week.
They have no choice in the matter, Nick. The network allots them time and I seriously doubt that DWTS will get more than one night – it’s ratings are on the downhill slide. The only way they get a second night is if ABC has nothing else to stick in that slot. Possible, but not terribly likely, IMO.
Hope this time they judge the right way like last time gave it to the wrong person .
I heard a rumor about Slavik from SYTYCD joining as a troupe member. Not gonna lie, I am part of the SYTYCD community, as I do watch on youtube.
Ok Miner, and…? So far the “rumors” you have claimed to have heard seem to have originated in one place: you.
Courtney, I have been seeing these as posts on twitter. I have never said they were definite.
I’m not saying you said they were definite, Miner. Just that most of the rumors you bring here aren’t even rumors – they’re just people on Twitter talking.
@Miner if you have something worth mentioning do it in a dm to the ladies who run the site, not in a comment. Also @PH @Courtney I though he was banned after last season or was it my imagination. I remember a lot of uproar from comments he made last year.
I do hope Val comes back
If you’re talking about Slavik, Nick – I have no idea. I pay no attention whatsoever to SCD.
@PH no I was referring to Miner I recall a lot of trolling from them last year.
Same, Nick. He/She best watch their step.
Lindsay’s younger sister, Jensen, was the runner-up on SYTYCD last year. I am willing to bet almost anything that she’ll get cast on the show within the next 2 years.
@Grace i could see any or all of the ballroom dancers from last season coming on DWTS eventually. Jensen danced in season 22’s Disney Night and she’s Lindsay’s sister. Rylee was on Juniors so I can see Jensen as an official member of the troupe in the future. Cole and Magda also have the Chmerkovskiy connection and I think Cole will appear in the troupe this season, he posted an Instastory with the DWTS logo in the background. Nothing is confirmed though.
I would love it if they ever got the pro from dwts Australia Arsen Kishishian.
Arsen would be good. Another person would be Jordan Mouillerac from DALS.
So lindsay just put a clothing line with called to surf surf along with her jewelery line so I 0am susure sure she would like to be back. Hayley Dudley didnt go on the Hough swimming trip but they have moved in together. Finally Emma and Sasha have choreographed ed every week on SWYTCYD. KUST LITTLE UP DATES.
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Pretty sure Hayley was on the Hough vacation – but she and Derek came back early because she had work.
Iโm not sure who Hayley Dudley is, but Hayley Erbert was not on the family vacation. She was rehearsing that week for the Teen Choice Awards.
Thanks for bringing the really important information to the thread, Kandy.
/sarcasm