New DWTS Season 29 Promo, Production And Rehearsal Talk, and Will Derek Hough Return?
Today Dancing With The Stars released a new promo for Season 29. You can watch it below. “Next level”? Interesting! Also, be sure to check out Entertainment Tonight. They are teasing that production for the show will begin very soon. Rehearsals are scheduled to start in September if new issues don’t arise with Coronavirus restrictions. Producers are hoping to air the show LIVE “taking all precautions and with safety guidelines in place”. More at Entertainment Tonight. In other mentions, there is a “long shot” rumor Derek Hough might return. What a dream come true that would be and just what this show needs. Read all about it at Pure Derek Hough.
I feel like getting derek back would mean more of a chance of a great season since he just is that much of a good luck charm and amazing at basically everything lol 🙂 the surprising stars part of the video gives me somewhat hope they can get some really great surprises like James van der beek was not too long ago (I still remember hearing “crying emoji face” ? Or whatever it was and going “wait could it be?!” So I’m hoping for moments like that 🙂
Personally, I think Derek would be crazy to return to this show when it seems he has a lot more going for him. Would I be opposed? Absolutely not. But bringing Derek back almost seems like a desperation move by the show. I think they know they messed up, and this show has been sinking fast since S27 as it is.
I’m not really sold on the promo, though, because they seem to say this every season. Unless Tyra has some big names she can pull in, but big names doesn’t always mean a better show. Bobby Bones is one of the worst dancers to ever set foot on the ballroom floor, yet had a rabid enough fan base to take him to the win. Assuming there aren’t major changes where the show is unrecognizable, I’ll tune in, but I’m still leery of the changes Tyra will inflict. She’s easy enough to mute so if it’s just her I have to worry about, that’s fine. Needless to say, I am curious.
I did find it amusing that they show Artem in the promo, when he was unceremoniously axed last season. I doubt he’d want to come back after just having his baby, especially with COVID.
I could never stand Derek. Yet at this point I don’t care who is dancing as a pro or celeb because bringing Tyra in killed this show. I will NEVER watch a thing she is involved in. IF by chance they lure Derek back I think its out of desperation and in hopes of giving it a ratings boost. Lots of comments out there on people done with the show since Tyra is involved. I think Derek and Tyra’s egos would clash. The way its been the last few seasons as it is the show should have been done. Toss in doing this while in a pandemic and LA is a MAJOR hot spot still. It seems to risky to do and I can’t imagine what celebs want to take the risk that are big enough names to draw viewers in at this point. All those that work the show and celebs that get involved, I wish a TON of luck dealing with Tyra.
It isn’t Derek’s ego they would have to worry about. Anyway, he would be foolish to have his name linked to this show now and if Tyra is as bad as everyone seems to think, Derek should stay out of the mess. He is so far above this show at this point in his career.
Excuse me, Anna? You’re talking about Derek’s ego when the C-Bros exist? Derek is the most selfless pro the show has had, always putting his partner first and tailoring his choreography to their strengths. He is the poster boy of the golden age of DWTS, and it’s no coincidence that the show started to go down the pan as soon as he left.
Apparently other countries are adopting a psuedo-live approach where the only live audience members are friends and family of the celebrities. Would be interesting to see if they opt for that format.
As far as Derek’s return I think it would hinge upon two major factors, 1-NBC allows this for him, 2-He’s partnered with a celebrity he’s always wanted to dance and teach. But I’m talking heavy caliber celebrities like a-lister or perhaps a celebrity friend like Nina Dobrev.
One thing I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around is how have they not had a leak in the casting yet. Usually by now we have two or more rather solid rumors floating around, but as of now… just Kaitlyn Bristowe. I know these are two different shows to compare, but the Masked Singer allegedly has all it’s celebrities locked in now. Not even a mention of any casting aside from Kaitlyn as far as DWTS goes.
Part of me wonders if the lineup is incomplete partially due to the sit out of all the expecting pros, and possibly Artem because he seems like he’s really enjoying being a dad and a soon to be husband. Even if Nikki is hoping he gets called back, it’s up to him really since I imagine “Total Bellas” is paying him quite decently so he might not have to necessarily go back if he doesn’t want to.
The other part of me wonders if the cast is complete, but we won’t know anything until we hear quarantining with the couples begins. I’m having a hard time believing they’ll manage to keep the names under lock. As one, it’s going to be tough especially if everyone is quarantined in the same facility or multiple facilities like what Strictly plans on doing.
I think Derek going back may be wishful thinking, but ABC and BBC know that he does bring attention to the show whenever he is there, so I can so totally see it happening if everyone agrees. The Hough/Ballas era is very iconic to the DWTS brand and they both brought memorable dancing memories, I wouldn’t be surprised if the were both approached to come back. Regarding Derek being stuck on NBC, is that really a thing still? We’re no longer in the Golden Age where people sign their lives away to a studio. Erin Andrews was able to host even though she work for Fox Sports. Money talks and that’s why they all have agents to help deal with mending contract situations. The way I see it, Derek’s appearance on DWTS would help bring attention to World of Dance. Also, Derek pretty much appeared on two ABC specials this year for the Disney Family Sing-Along, so I think it’s pretty much Derek’s decision if he really wanted to do it.
This may be the whole pot of espresso i finished before 2pm talking but I feel like we might get this on the show. this got real popular real quick on twitter. https://twitter.com/LaganjaEstranja/status/1292481572059267072
Hit submit too early: This could be the USA version of Courtney Act on DWTS Australia and I am all for this.
some of my wishes for season 29
– Vanessa Carlton (singer-songwriter, best known for that one hit ”a thousand miles”)
– Jeff Probst (Survivor Host, i mean survivor being cancelled it opens doors for him to do DWTS hmmm)
Survivor cancelled? Since when? You mean postponed?
*Derek’s Ego*??? LOL. I only WISH he had the ego half the size of the Chmerkovskiy’s – then he’d be starring in movies and more TV and we would never even give a passing thought to the possibility of him returning to DWTS out of boredom.
Announcement tomorrow. Looks like they will announce the pros. I wonder who’s coming back.
@Ann, well Emma had an IG story where she asked who’s excited for the new season, so maybe her? Aside from filling the two spots vacated by Lindsay and Witney, I’m wondering if we’ll end up with the same pro roster. I didn’t see this on the guide for GMA tomorrow, so I’m wondering if it’s a last minute decision to announce something. If they plan on starting the show in September as usual, then the couples would have to start rehearsing soon.
Derek coming back would be a smart move if they can make it happen but it’s unlikely. I agree it would have to be for someone specific. I wonder if they bring back Hayley or Britt to replace Lindsay and Witney. It does seem like Peta had interest in coming back. I’d be wary of them making too many changes to the pro lineup especially with all the changes already happening in the hosting department. I’m still pissed about Tom and not even sure if I want to watch this season. Still interested to see the announcement though.