Dancing With the Stars 3

[iluvballroom]

Hey Everyone,
Has the dwts season 3 started? I can't find any information on them and it seemed people were talking about it on another forum! It's not started here in utah but is it in any other state? thanks!
~iluvballroom~

[Laura]

"Dancing with the Stars 3" is not starting again until the Fall.

"So You Think You Can Dance 2" is starting soon, though.

[iluvballroom]

hey thanks! I can't wait for so you think you can dance to start!
~iluvballroom~

[Delrondu]

so exactly how many dance programmes are there out there??

i only know of Dancing with the Stars and Strictly Come Dancing. are the rest as good as these?

[dancesportgirl21]

There's versions of the show in tons of countries now- USA, England, Poland, Australia, Italy, the Netherlands, South Africa- does anyone know of any more?

[mamboqueen]

I am told Max was on GMA this morning....for those of you whom it hasn't already appeared for. Please ogle appropriately for me ;)

[alemana]

*overwrought multiple necklace alert*

[mamboqueen]

That's not exactly the first place my eyes would be drawn to. Don't make me have to hit you.

[alemana]

*snort*

yes but it's so egregious, one can't help it.

[SPratt74]

I am told Max was on GMA this morning....for those of you whom it hasn't already appeared for. Please ogle appropriately for me ;)

Ok, hello!!! You are supposed to put Max in bold print and you are supposed to start a new thread whenever you have something new to say about him! Do I need to come over there and kick some arse??? :mad:

(Oh yeah cool it. I meant Max's arse not yours lol! :raisebro: Alright, I'll get my mind out of the gutter lol. Is he single??? I know. Probably not lol. Damn lol.;) )

[Alskling]

There's versions of the show in tons of countries now- USA, England, Poland, Australia, Italy, the Netherlands, South Africa- does anyone know of any more?

Denmark and Sweden.

[Ralph]

Already posted it in Season 3 fantasies, but though to post it here too.

Louis was in Holland where he danced a demo with his former partner Julie Fryer in the result show of the second season finale of DwtS (May 14th). After they've danced, he was asked a question or two. He said he had to fly back the day after because he had to start with DwtS's third season!! This means that the third season will probably start end of summer!!

[amrimi]

Quote:
Originally Posted by dancesportgirl21
There's versions of the show in tons of countries now- USA, England, Poland, Australia, Italy, the Netherlands, South Africa- does anyone know of any more?


Denmark and Sweden.

Germany

[justdance]

Just read on another forum that DWTS 3 is officially on the fall line-up for Tuesday and Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. No date, as yet. Cheers, everyone; hope you're all keeping well.:D

[Porfirio Landeros]

'Dancing with the Stars' to return this fall, air Tuesday and Wednesday

As expected, ABC has announced that the third edition of Dancing with the Stars, the smash-hit reality ballroom dancing competition that aired its first two editions as summer and midseason programming, will air as part of the network's 2006-2007 fall programming lineup.

Rather than air on the same Thursday/Friday broadcast schedule that its second edition used, Dancing with the Stars' third season will move to an American Idol-like midweek schedule (fitting given its Idol-like ratings growth) in which its performance and results shows will air on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 8PM ET/PT. Despite the move to the more competitive Wednesday night time period, Dancing with the Stars 3's live results shows will retain the same full-hour variety show-type format that they ended up adopting during the course of last season's Friday night broadcasts.
The entire article is here:
http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/dancing-with-stars-return-this-fall-air-tuesdays-and-wednesdays-4144.php

[mamboqueen]

There is going to be a tv show on ABC (I want to say next week, but I'll find out) that is going to have snippets for the fall line-up, including DWTS.

[alemana]

god i am such a ****ing addict. first thing i thought of when i saw the new schedule was 'how does this compare with my lesson schedule.' as in, how can i twist my life even further into knots to make sure i can see it!


does anyone else anticipate another insane upward tick in dance quality compared to last season? the difference between seasons 1 and 2 was astronomical... can that degree of improvement realistically happen again?

[mamboqueen]

I think it depends on who they get....but yeah, I don't see the level of competitiveness and training going down. I think celebrities who now are hawking to be on the show are probably wanting to *win* before they even know who they'll be partnered with. I mean, every week they stay on is another 15 minutes of fame for them....

[SPratt74]

god i am such a ****ing addict. first thing i thought of when i saw the new schedule was 'how does this compare with my lesson schedule.' as in, how can i twist my life even further into knots to make sure i can see it!


does anyone else anticipate another insane upward tick in dance quality compared to last season? the difference between seasons 1 and 2 was astronomical... can that degree of improvement realistically happen again?

I was dancing with one of the instructors last night. And because I had been gone for a while, they told me that our night to promote Swing at our local club had been changed for Wednesday! I was like how am I going to be there and watch DWTS at the same time? The cool thing is that the club of course has two really huge LCD televisions on their walls! So, maybe I can talk to my instructor and have him tell the owner to switch the channel to ABC lol! ;)

I saw a huge difference, but maybe that's because ABC was smart when it came time to listen to it's viewers! You can tell a difference by the ratings from first season to second season. ;)

[Purr]

I heard a rumor that Jerry Springer will be one of the celebrities in season 3. Harry Hamlin may also be one of the celebrities, and his wife Lisa Rinna may be be a co-host.

[SPratt74]

I heard a rumor that Jerry Springer will be one of the celebrities in season 3. Harry Hamlin may also be one of the celebrities, and his wife Lisa Rinna may be be a co-host.

Why Lisa? I liked the two co-hosts they had! ;)

[Ralph]

Why Lisa? I liked the two co-hosts they had! ;)

I actually didn't think Lisa Canning wasn't that bad. I hope Lisa Rinna is gonna be co-host. Maybe ABC does view its forums. Several people have said she should be co-host.

[SPratt74]

I actually didn't think Lisa Canning wasn't that bad. I hope Lisa Rinna is gonna be co-host. Maybe ABC does view its forums. Several people have said she should be co-host.

Actually, I didn't like Lisa Canning. She came off a bit I don't know cocky or something. I meant that I liked the latest co-host they had even though I never really knew her name lol. I thought that she was fun and pretty and she even tried to Ballroom Dance herself! I thought that she was a pretty good dancer. ;)

[Dancefever]

Paris Hilton was seen in a dance studio last week.

Her being in the studio is not a rumor, but could it have anything to do with dancing with the stars? That is pure speculation.

[crsbm]

Vivica A. Fox and Mario Lopez

Harry Hamlin (possibly)

We already know that Jonathan and Anna will be back.

[Medira]

Vivica A. Fox and Mario Lopez

Harry Hamlin (possibly)

We already know that Jonathan and Anna will be back.
Mario Lopez as in "Saved by the Bell"? ...or am I thinking of somebody else?

Vivica A. Fox...played Will Smith's SO in Independence Day, right?

Harry Hamlin would be cute. It would be neat to see the role reversal with Lisa Rinna in the audience cheering him on every week.

[bluetango]

Mario Lopez has dance training I believe? I remember being the token "dancer" on Saved by the Bell.

[Merrylegs]

Please, say it isn't true. This woman has chronic "wardrobe malfunctions". ABC will have to be on a 7-second delay.

On an upnote, she would be wearing more clothing on the show than in everyday life.

Another positive would be that she sorely needs a dance coach and this might be her chance to get it. She has no rhythm whatsoever.

Paris Hilton was seen in a dance studio last week.

Her being in the studio is not a rumor, but could it have anything to do with dancing with the stars? That is pure speculation.

[SexyMan2Cha]

Denmark and Sweden.

I've seen the Belgian version.

I think david hasselhoff should be in season 3

[mamboqueen]

She probably got cha cha mixed up with chihuahua and thinks it's a show about dogs.

[Medira]

Oh goodness...Paris Hilton would be frightening on DwtS. She would be the new Master P.

[mamboqueen]

And she'd be trying to figure out why her Manolo's weren't working well on the floor. She'd be off fairly soon, dontcha think? I don't think most people could stomach her, and I doubt there are people who would take up the "Save Paris" movement. I just can't see it!

[pygmalion]

If she were on, I'd have some seriously conflicted emotions. Love the show. Hate Paris.

[leftfeetnyc]

I'm not a Paris fan, but I think she'd be good for DWTS.

Simple Life showed/s her willing to make a fool of herself, get a bit dirty, play up tp to the camera..she'd have no problem wearing dance shoes and would love playing dress up for the performances.

She may be a terrible dancer, we don't know. But there are enough people fascinated (whether love or hate) to bring the ratings up even more. She's actually pretty good for entertainment value in front of a camera that she could be a good addition.

[selene536]

Well if you guys/gals are such big fans of DWS did you know that Drew Lachey will be in NYC hosting a dane-a-thon supporting American Ballroom Theather's program called Dancing Classrooms??

[Laura]

Paris would have the crazy-ass-addled-blonde slot, last held by Tatum O'Neal.

[mamboqueen]

A lot of interesting words making it through the software these days...

[Laura]

It somehow understood that I meant that I think Paris is a donkey :)

[Merrylegs]

Yeah, I noticed that too. I'm tempted to experiment, to see what happens.

A lot of interesting words making it through the software these days...

[SPratt74]

She probably got cha cha mixed up with chihuahua and thinks it's a show about dogs.

OMG! That was so funny lol. Just cause my sister loves dogs and we sometimes go to those dog shows lol. I had to laugh about that lol! ;)

[mamboqueen]

It somehow understood that I meant that I think Paris is a donkey :)


lmdo!

[bjp22tango]

Harry Hamlin (possibly)



I think Lisa mentioned once that Harry had taken Cotillion classes when he was younger, so even if he just learned the basics he would at least have some rhythm.

[bjp22tango]

I think they should give Lil Romeo another chance, to repair the damage done by his dad.

[SDsalsaguy]

I think they should give Lil Romeo another chance, to repair the damage done by his dad.
Nice thought... but wouldn't that mean we'd haveto see his dad in the audience and being asked questions about how he thinks his son is doing, etc.?

No thanks!!! :lol:

[Medira]

Nice thought... but wouldn't that mean we'd haveto see his dad in the audience and being asked questions about how he thinks his son is doing, etc.?

No thanks!!! :lol:
You could almost script the responses though...

"You know, my boy here's just doin' it for the kids in the hood..."

[SDsalsaguy]

You could almost script the responses though...

"You know, my boy here's just doin' it for the kids in the hood..."

"...and don't you just love his shoes?" :doh:

[Medira]

*giggles* ...too true, too true....

[chachachacat]

You could almost script the responses though...

"You know, my boy here's just doin' it for the kids in the hood..."

LOL!

[bjp22tango]

"...and don't you just love his shoes?" :doh:


:cool: And catch my latest album "Dancin' for the 'hood"

[chachachacat]

I don' need no dancin' shooz
Cuz I be jus' too cool
This ballroom shizz jus' ain't fo me
An' I pity poor Ashley

Jus' doin' it fo the 'hood

George he say he in the 'hood with me,
Whoa, we ain't talkin' no Beverly
Hills, that is
Swimmin' pools, movie stars...

Jus' doin' it for the 'hood.

My son, he got me into this
I jus' be tryin' to do what's his
Sometime I want to wring his neck
I'm outta here - what the heck

Just doin' it for the hood.

[chachachacat]

oooooKAY! so nobody thinks this is the least bit funny?

[SPratt74]

I think Lisa mentioned once that Harry had taken Cotillion classes when he was younger, so even if he just learned the basics he would at least have some rhythm.

That's not always true. He might have two left feet. I mean just because you take "some" dance lessons does not mean that you are a great dancer or that you have some rhythm. ;)

[Laura]

My husband took cotillion in sixth grade and can't dance for crap. Not ballroom, not random club-based butt shaking, nothing. All cotillion did was make him hate ballroom dancing.

[Larinda McRaven]

oooooKAY! so nobody thinks this is the least bit funny?

I laughed out loud...:D

[bjp22tango]

That's not always true. He might have two left feet. I mean just because you take "some" dance lessons does not mean that you are a great dancer or that you have some rhythm. ;)

I just remember her saying something to the effect that he danced very well.:)

[dancesportgirl21]

I don' need no dancin' shooz
Cuz I be jus' too cool
This ballroom shizz jus' ain't fo me
An' I pity poor Ashley

Jus' doin' it fo the 'hood

George he say he in the 'hood with me,
Whoa, we ain't talkin' no Beverly
Hills, that is
Swimmin' pools, movie stars...

Jus' doin' it for the 'hood.

My son, he got me into this
I jus' be tryin' to do what's his
Sometime I want to wring his neck
I'm outta here - what the heck

Just doin' it for the hood.

:D hehehehe.....

[SPratt74]

I just remember her saying something to the effect that he danced very well.:)

Well, she's not going to say that he's the worst dancer in the world now is she lol? Although, that could help him if he were to go on DWTS!!! Then he could play the underdog like what Kelly Monaco did lol! ;)

[chachachacat]

I laughed out loud...:D
Thanks, Larinda!! That feels so much more gratifying than a LOL.

[chachachacat]

:D hehehehe.....
Thanks, Dancesportgirl21!

[pygmalion]

My husband took cotillion in sixth grade and can't dance for crap. Not ballroom, not random club-based butt shaking, nothing. All cotillion did was make him hate ballroom dancing.

Cotillion? There's a class for that? I thought it was just a sort of coming-out ball for teens. No?

[SPratt74]

Thanks, Larinda!! That feels so much more gratifying than a LOL.

Lololololololololololololololololololololololololo lololololololololololololololololololololololol!

Hehe... just kidding. I just couldn't resist!

Speaking of Season 3, when do they announce who will be on the show, or have we discussed this part, and I had just missed it was all lol? ;)

[dancesportgirl21]

I've only heard that two celebrities that have definitely signed on are Mario Lopez and Vivica A. Fox

Speaking of Paris Hilton, I can think of someone who would be wayyy worse on the show. Can you imagine if they had Flava Flav??? He would wear his massive clock around his neck and scream "yeeeeah boyyyyz!" every chance he could.....

[Laura]

Well, if you want to go really crazy they could get Lil' Jon. Between the reefer and him going WHHHHAAAAT?! all the time...(see Dave Chapelle's impression of him for details).

[dancesportgirl21]

hahaha- the WHAAAT is often followed by OKAAAAY...lol! there should just be a dance off between those two...them and their grilllz

[Laura]

OH man, I'm dying laughing here, it would be incredible. Even my husband would watch....

[SPratt74]

I've only heard that two celebrities that have definitely signed on are Mario Lopez and Vivica A. Fox

Speaking of Paris Hilton, I can think of someone who would be wayyy worse on the show. Can you imagine if they had Flava Flav??? He would wear his massive clock around his neck and scream "yeeeeah boyyyyz!" every chance he could.....

OMG! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! :shock:

Not Flava Flav! The guy is a complete moron! I would feel sorry for any professional that would be partnered with him! I am so watching though since you said Mario had signed up! I've been in love with that man since the very first day he appeared on Saved By the Bell! Wohoo! ;)

(Now watch them pair up Ashly with Flava Flav lol.)

[Laura]

I think it's Ashly's turn to get "the old guy." First she got the cute ex-boyband guy, then she got the troublemaker guy, so now she should get the old guy.

[SPratt74]

I think it's Ashly's turn to get "the old guy." First she got the cute ex-boyband guy, then she got the troublemaker guy, so now she should get the old guy.

That's if she returns that is! She said that her career was over if Master P lost lol. It will be interesting to see if she comes back. I think that she's to young for the show personally. She just hasn't had the kind of experience you need when it comes to dealing with people. You get that with age I think. Wasn't she the youngest one on there? I mean professional wise?

[Laura]

Cheryl is younger than Ashly, and had been a pro for a lot less time than Ashly. I think the "youngest" pro, in terms of number of months of actually being a pro, was Andrea.

[SPratt74]

Cheryl is younger than Ashly, and had been a pro for a lot less time than Ashly. I think the "youngest" pro, in terms of number of months of actually being a pro, was Andrea.

Oh I didn't know that. I think that Ashly was the youngest during the first season, or am I wrong there too lol? I had forgotten about Cheryl being younger than Ashly. You are right. Which one was Andrea though?

[Laura]

Andrea was dancing with the goofball Kenny from ESPN, they got voted out first on DWTS2.

[SPratt74]

Andrea was dancing with the goofball Kenny from ESPN, they got voted out first on DWTS2.

Oh yeah!!! I forgot about them lol. Oops! ;)

I didn't like her for some reason though. I don't think that she was good for tv.

[alemana]

is it possible they could have not yet cast the pros for the fall show? i was speaking to a pro the other day who mentioned having just come from an interview for DWTS.. i didn't want to pry, but i was curious if it could've been for this season still or the next (presumptive) one.

[Laura]

It's very possible that the pros and stars are not all cast yet. Maybe the person you know will get on -- pre-show training doesn't start until August.

[SPratt74]

is it possible they could have not yet cast the pros for the fall show? i was speaking to a pro the other day who mentioned having just come from an interview for DWTS.. i didn't want to pry, but i was curious if it could've been for this season still or the next (presumptive) one.

My instructor has a friend that had been asked to be on the show for season 2. She's beautiful too, and she would be good in front of the cameras. But she said that she wanted to work on her career. Interesting! I've always wanted to ask her why not though, you know? I mean even though some of the show you can roll your eyes about, but the show is such great publicity for the professionals though. Oh well. I could have known someone from the show lol!

[mamboqueen]

I saw Max's father last night...and enquiring minds wanted to know, so I asked if Max was doing Season 3, and he said "yes."

[SPratt74]

I saw Max's father last night...and enquiring minds wanted to know, so I asked if Max was doing Season 3, and he said "yes."

Oh you just made my day MQ! That's really great news! Wohoo!!! ;)

[Beto]

Cheryl is younger than Ashly, and had been a pro for a lot less time than Ashly. I think the "youngest" pro, in terms of number of months of actually being a pro, was Andrea.
I remember reading Cheryl's bio on her website and she had just turned 21 shortly before being cast for DWTS. So, age-wise (and not counting experience in the professional ballroom world), she's the youngest. There's no mention of her coming back for season 3 on the site but I hope that she does.

[SPratt74]

I remember reading Cheryl's bio on her website and she had just turned 21 shortly before being cast for DWTS. So, age-wise (and not counting experience in the professional ballroom world), she's the youngest. There's no mention of her coming back for season 3 on the site but I hope that she does.

I think that what it was for me was that Cheryl seemed so mature for her age whereas Ashly did not. Ashly still had a lot of growing up to do, so that made her seem younger I guess in my opinion.

[Laura]

Ashly has done her share of growing up -- don't let the squeaky voice fool you. She's been married, divorced, and was a professional Latin competitor for a few years before doing DWTS.

[SPratt74]

Ashly has done her share of growing up -- don't let the squeaky voice fool you. She's been married, divorced, and was a professional Latin competitor for a few years before doing DWTS.

Well, I haven't been married or anything, but that doesn't mean that you are officially grown up if you do become married etc. in my opinion. And I've had a tougher life than Ashly, but that doesn't mean that I have learned everything by my age even. But sometimes you just know when to act and say things like what we were talking about in another post, and to me Ashly has not learned this. I don't think that she was ready to be on television, because of that reason. But again, that's my opinion... and I'm sticking to it lol! ;)

[salsabor]

I don't know when is the new season..
I saw repeats of the past seasons..
could not watch it live..

[Merrylegs]

I actually thought that Lil Jon and the Dave Chapelle character were the same person for the longest time. Seriously, the impersonation is remarkable.

Well, if you want to go really crazy they could get Lil' Jon. Between the reefer and him going WHHHHAAAAT?! all the time...(see Dave Chapelle's impression of him for details).

[LindyKeya]

Cheryl is younger than Ashly, and had been a pro for a lot less time than Ashly. I think the "youngest" pro, in terms of number of months of actually being a pro, was Andrea.

How long has Cheryl been a pro? I think Andrea's been pro for quite awhile (it would have to be at least 5 or so years now, wouldn't it?).

[Laura]

Cheryl turned pro to dance with Jose DeCamps. She stopped dancing with her last amateur partner, Soren Hougaard, in 2004. Dancesportinfo.net says she started with Jose in January of 1990, but that is completely wrong.

Andrea couldn't have been pro for five years -- she danced in the IDSF world 10 dance much more recently than that, and was in Amateur comps with David Semken in 2004. She might have been teaching for the past five years, but she was still officially an amateur.

[crsbm]

Another name for DTWS3 is showing up: Masiela Lusha

Doesn't sound familiar? She plays the daughter in The George Lopez Show.

Twenty years old.

She's Albanian, not Hispanic.

[alemana]

hmmmm.

[monicadances]

I'm a good friend of Louis, in fact, we went out for dinner earlier this week in NYC, and yes, Dancing with the stars III is coming soon. Really soon. Enjoy!

[Laura]

I heard a while ago that the Stars and Pros would start working together in August, in preparation for the show to start sometime in September. Do you have any more specific or up-to-date details than that?

[monicadances]

I heard a while ago that the Stars and Pros would start working together in August, in preparation for the show to start sometime in September. Do you have any more specific or up-to-date details than that?

Actually, they start sometime next week or in two weeks. That's all I'd like to say.

;)

[SPratt74]

I'm a good friend of Louis, in fact, we went out for dinner earlier this week in NYC, and yes, Dancing with the stars III is coming soon. Really soon. Enjoy!

Ok, I know I have a picture of Max in my avatar, but Louis is also very hot!!! :raisebro:

[monicadances]

Ok, I know I have a picture of Max in my avatar, but Louis is also very hot!!! :raisebro:

This is not the way I like to talk about people...

[SPratt74]

This is not the way I like to talk about people...

Lol! Well, that's your choice. :rolleyes: I still think Louis is hot. :p

[rock24]

Happened to be at the season 3 auditions in NYC. Saw a few familiar faces who were called in for interviews...Diana McDonald, Val Chmerkovskiy, David Oliveri, Tony Dovolani.

[mamboqueen]

Can Val maintain his amateur status whilst doing this? I understand there are rules for amateurs teaching, but this to me is really a "professional" gig.

[Ithink]

Maybe this is a sign that Val might be turning pro soon? If he's auditioning, it might be also a clue that one of the celebrities will be a young girl (maybe like a Hilary Duff or someone) because I doubt they'd pair Val with with an older lady since he's so young...

[mamboqueen]

Hmm...I was wondering if perhaps Max changed his plans and offered Val up in his stead...but I shouldn't speculate (shame on me!). I hate to see Val go pro at such an early age. Clearly, they have the am title coming their way...sooner or later.

[GJB]

Doesn't Val have elite status? Maybe he can do the show and still remain amateur.

[Porfirio Landeros]

Doesn't Val have elite status? Maybe he can do the show and still remain amateur.The show calls the ballroom dancers "professionals," so if you agree to be on that show, whether your elite or not, I think you're going to be considered Pro in the end because the show is going to keep saying "XYZ with his/her pro partner..." By accepting a job on a show that pairs celebrities with Professional ballroom dancers would mean you're declaring yourself a professional, which automatically converts you in the eyes of both USA Dance and the NDCA.

[SPratt74]

The show calls the ballroom dancers "professionals," so if you agree to be on that show, whether your elite or not, I think you're going to be considered Pro in the end because the show is going to keep saying "XYZ with his/her pro partner..." By accepting a job on a show that pairs celebrities with Professional ballroom dancers would mean you're declaring yourself a professional, which automatically converts you in the eyes of both USA Dance and the NDCA.

Yeah, but is that because of the number of dances that you dance in the show though? Because I've been noticing at competitions that you can't dance this or that category until you've danced this number of dances.

[Porfirio Landeros]

Yeah, but is that because of the number of dances that you dance in the show though? Because I've been noticing at competitions that you can't dance this or that category until you've danced this number of dances.Hmm, I'm not sure what you mean by number of dances, but the definition of being a pro has nothing to do with times you've danced/competed... it can be a simple as calling yourself a Pro. Examples of calling yourself a Pro could be having a website where you say that you're "professional" on it, you compete in a professional competition, you dance as the Pro in a pro-am partnership, or in the case of the TV show, you accept a job with a TV show that's based on pairing professional dancers with celebrities.

Maybe the numbers thing you're refering to is the competition point system? The point system only exists to prevent people from dancing down in lower levels that they don't belong. At any time, couples can just decide when they want to dance up at a higher level (whether that be pro or amateur), but if they place well in that higher level, the point system can prevent them from dancing down again in the future (depending on the size of the event, because there have to be enough couples there).

Maybe that example of number of dances you saw was at a non-NDCA/non-USAdance event (i.e. collegiate)? Oh, and one that that WILL keep you from dancing up is if you're registered in a lower division at a comp, because they usually only let you dance one (or two) levels higher than the lowest level you're in (for example, if you registered for Novice, you can do PreChamp, too, but you can't do Championship all at the same event).

[ChaChaLicious]

so i am on myspace, and louis made a bulletin that said he will definitely be on season 3... YAY... althought he wanted to say more, he wasnt allowed due to breech of contract or something...

[anp73ga31]

I thought David Oliveri(sp?) had not turned professional yet (of course I could be behind the times). And I heard that Jackie Josephs and Jesse DeSoto are going to be on there this year. However, now that we know that Jonathan and Anna, Max, Cheryl, Louis and Nick are going to be on there, is there room for more pros? I cant wait to find out!

[rock24]

I thought David Oliveri(sp?) had not turned professional yet (of course I could be behind the times). And I heard that Jackie Josephs and Jesse DeSoto are going to be on there this year. However, now that we know that Jonathan and Anna, Max, Cheryl, Louis and Nick are going to be on there, is there room for more pros? I cant wait to find out!

David has turned pro and will be competing with students at Capital in Washington. No pro partner yet though.

[SPratt74]

I thought David Oliveri(sp?) had not turned professional yet (of course I could be behind the times). And I heard that Jackie Josephs and Jesse DeSoto are going to be on there this year. However, now that we know that Jonathan and Anna, Max, Cheryl, Louis and Nick are going to be on there, is there room for more pros? I cant wait to find out!

Maybe I don't remember how many they had last year, but didn't they have six female pros and six male pros? So, they would definitely need more pros if that is the case.

I wish the show aired more!!! Like I wish they had a summer season and a winter season. Maybe the summer season could deal with other dances besides Ballroom, and the winter season could deal with Ballroom dances?

[musicchica86]

Louis' most recent MySpace bulletin:

hi guys,

I cannot tell you how happy i am who i have for season 3 of dwts.

I started rehearsing yesterday and we already had a lot of fun.She is crazy and i love it......

Unfortunately i cannot tell who it is yet,but if you watch good morning america on august 14th you will be able to find out first hand who is in this very special season.

The person who is going to make the big announcement on gma is very dear to my heart and we're becoming closer and closer.I guess its pretty easy to find out who that is!!!!!

There will be some controversy this season,that i can! tell you.

Some of you who gave me "celeb rumors" were acually right!!!!!!!Good for you.....

See you soon,love,Louis.
I'll keep you updated if I find out anything else!

[anp73ga31]

I can't wait to see who he got this time around! He's my favorite pro...

Who of the other pros are we not sure about (coming back for season 3)? We know Max, Louis, Jonathan, Anna, Cheryl and Nick are coming back. Do we know about anyone else?

[Ralph]

I know Ashly DelGrosso and Edyta Sliwinska will be back too.

[SPratt74]

I know Ashly DelGrosso and Edyta Sliwinska will be back too.

I'm surprised that Ashly is back after crying how her career was over if Master P lost (which we all know how that turned out). But either way, I can't wait to see my favorite pro dancing again! I bet that you can't figure out who that is lol! :p

[Porfirio Landeros]

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http://www.tmz.com/2006/08/07/will-joey-lawrence-be-the-next-stacy-keibler/

Will Joey Lawrence Be the Next Stacy Keibler?

With the power to make household names out of relative unknowns like Kelly Monaco and Stacy Keibler and to reignite the careers of dwindling wattage celebs like Lisa Rinna and John O'Hurley, getting cast on "Dancing with the Stars" has become the hottest ticket in Hollywood.

TMZ has learned that retired NFL running back Emmitt Smith and former child star Joey Lawrence are the latest "stars" to jump aboard the ABC groove train and will shake their moneymakers on the TV juggernaut this fall.

While ABC won't confirm the final roster, Vivica A. Fox has gone on record saying she has already been cast.

And rumors have swirled that former "Saved by the Bell" star Mario Lopez and Mr. Lisa Rinna himself, Harry Hamlin, will also be on hand to Cha Cha Cha into America's living rooms.

Check out the latest Mambo kings and queens when the new season of "Dancing with the Stars" premieres on September 12.

UPDATE:
TMZ has just learned that Shanna Moakler from MTV's "Meet the Barkers" has been added to the lineup.

[SDsalsaguy]

And rumors have swirled that former "Saved by the Bell" star Mario Lopez and Mr. Lisa Rinna himself, Harry Hamlin, will also be on hand to Cha Cha Cha into America's living rooms.
Mario Lopez has said on air that he will be participating.

[fascination]

harry hamlin in tight latin pants?....sudden newfound interest in show

[arianiah]

I don't know about you..but Marios' dimples among other attributes making me impatient for season three to start....shhhh..don't tell dear hubby..what is said in forums stays in forums.:raisebro:

[alemana]

jesse desoto's studio in chicago has a notice of his upcoming appearance on DTWS:

http://www.fredastairechicagonorth.com/newsworthy.html

[anp73ga31]

Jesse's going to be on the show? That's awesome! Hmm...so which guy does that mean he will be replacing? Or did they add more couples this time?

[delamusica]

i heard they added more this time, but i'm not sure if it's true

[Merrylegs]

Good Morning America is making the official announcement about the "Stars" tomorrow morning, Monday, 8/14. I believe the show runs 7am-9am EST on ABC, of course.

It seems that we could open a Dance Forums detective agency with all the information we've already found out about the next season of DWTS. :cool:

There aren't but a few "Stars" that haven't already been named but it will be fun to find out for sure. I'm hoping I can access ABC's website from work since I won't be home in the morning to see it and access to DF is blocked. D'oh! I need a Backberry...

[DancePoet]

Well ... it's no surprise that they are waiting to release the official list of nine names, keeping us around watching of course. :roll:

[DancePoet]

Jerry Springer

[DancePoet]

Vivica A Fox

[DancePoet]

Tucker Carleson

[DancePoet]

Joey Lawrence

[DancePoet]

Emmit Smith

[DancePoet]

Harry Hamlin

[DancePoet]

Shaine Moekler, Mario Lopez, Willa Ford, Sara Evans, and Monique ... bummer, they fired these last few off so fast I missed the last name of Monique.

Might have gotten some spellings wrong, too. :roll:

[mamboqueen]

Who are Willa Ford and Shane Moekler? Is Monique a singer?

[Purr]

This year's participants are talk show host Jerry Springer, actress Vivica A. Fox, MSNBC political talk show host Tucker Carlson, actor Joseph Lawrence, NFL running back Emmit Smith, actor Harry Hamlin (who is married to this year's co-host Lisa Rinna), actor Mario Lopez of "Saved by the Bell" fame, Willa Ford, Monique Coleman of Disney's "High School Musical," and country musician Sara Evans and model Shanna Moakler.

[mamboqueen]

I hope Tucker Carlson is going to get rid of his bow tie....

[Purr]

Willa Ford is a singer. She had a hit single with "I Wanna Be Bad."

[fascination]

I hope Tucker Carlson is going to get rid of his bow tie....silly. that's perfect for standard;)

[mamboqueen]

I am so out of touch...*lol*

[mamboqueen]

Do we know all the pro's, and which star will dance with which pro? I'm so bummed I had to miss this.

[DancePoet]

Nope, nothing was said regarding who will be dancing with the stars.

[DancePoet]

The GMA announcement was rather lame. Too much focus on giving some basic info by Lisa Rhinna on the first six to see if the GMA folks could guess the names of the stars, and then they rushed the last five names.

Rhinna seemed so ditzy, and she is going to be the co-host while her husband Hamlin is on the show? Who the heck dreamed that up? If Rhinna behaves like she did on GMA, it could be a long season having to listen to her. :roll:

[fascination]

did I mention how much I positively can't stand her?...(but her husband is just fine)

[mamboqueen]

Yeah, what are they thinking? Let the man sink or swim without her influencing it in any way. I actually think this will hurt him.

[Ralph]

This year's participants are talk show host Jerry Springer, actress Vivica A. Fox, MSNBC political talk show host Tucker Carlson, actor Joseph Lawrence, NFL running back Emmit Smith, actor Harry Hamlin (who is married to this year's co-host Lisa Rinna), actor Mario Lopez of "Saved by the Bell" fame, Willa Ford, Monique Coleman of Disney's "High School Musical," and country musician Sara Evans and model Shanna Moakler.

Aren't you forgetting one. There are only 11 names in there? Isn't there a twelfth?

[Lucia]

(popping out of lurkdom)



The Pairings...Tucker Carlson - Elena Grinenko
Monique Coleman - Louis van Amstel
Sara Evans - Tony Dovolani
Willa Ford - Maksim Chmerkovskiy
Vivica A. Fox - Nick Kosovich
Harry Hamlin - Ashly Delgrosso
Joey Lawrence - Edyta Sliwenska
Mario Lopez - Karina Smirnoff
Shanna Moakler - Jesse DeSoto
Emmit Smith - Cheryl Burke
Jerry Springer - Kym Johnson

blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2006/08/dancing_with_th.html

(back to lurking)

[mamboqueen]

Thank you! Had no idea Karina was on the show. Woo hoo! And, sad to say, I have no idea who Kym Johnson is. Musichacha is going to be bummed big time...no Alec! And I thought Jonathan and Anna were coming back?

[marianya]

And I thought Jonathan and Anna were coming back?

I know the Dance Spectrum (the dance studio that Jonathan and Anna teach at) recently upped their teaching staff... so maybe they opted out to concentrate a little bit more on the studio this time around?

I'm disappointed to not see Jonathan and Anna this time around... maybe they'll be back next season?

[delamusica]

I know way more of the stars this time around, that should make it even more fun to watch! Last year, I only knew who 2 of them were.

Another one for the addicted to dancing thread . . . .

When you're watching dancing with the stars, and you recognize more dancers than stars . . . :)

[alemana]

hahah! "when you've slept your way through dancing with the stars..."

[alemana]

just kidding.

[alemana]

but a quiet "holy crap" to elena+tony... wonder if that means they won't dance at USDC? in any case both of them being tied up in the show certainly will have implications for what goes down in pro rhythm this fall.

[alemana]

three of the top active rhythm dancers in the field are cast in the show - lots of fallout.

[mamboqueen]

well, and for that matter, Max and Jesse.

[mamboqueen]

Well, I don't know who Kym Johnson is, but the show does seem to be loaded with latin/rythym specialists.

[delamusica]

The better to show skin on tv with, my dear.

[alemana]

hm, won the austrialian dancing with the stars last season, some sort of australian amateur ballroom champion and now a pinup.

[alemana]

http://strictlydancing.utopian-totality.co.uk/content/view/718:

Kym originally trained in ballet, tap, jazz, and modern dance, as well as acrobatics, before specialising in ballroom.

In December 1998, she and then partner Tomas Atkocevicius came second at the Australian Dancesport Championships in the Open Amateur Modern ballroom. Kym studied further dance and acting here and overseas, breaking into stage with the world tour of Burn The Floor, and then travelled American and Japan with Sydney's New Generation.

She has appeared in TV ads for Coke, Pepsi and Kirin Beer, and modelled for Bloch, hairdresser Joh Bailey and designer Terry Biviano.

Other highlights include dancing at the Blade Runner launch, Elton John's 50th birthday party and appearing in the hit movie Strictly Ballroom.

[alemana]

http://www.smh.com.au/news/TV--Radio/Williams-crowned-dancing-king/2005/04/19/1113854201758.html


apparently their winning routine in the Aussie version featured her getting stuck on his zipper.

[Laura]

I'm disappointed to not see Jonathan and Anna this time around... maybe they'll be back next season?
I suspect that the time committment to the show was taking a lot away from their own competitive dancing careers. It's not an easy schedule to do the show -- you basically are taking a two or three month break from your own training schedule to do it.

[GJB]

That Mario Lopez is one lucky dog getting Karina as a partner! Drool!

[GJB]

So, is the Dmitri and Karina partnership over?

[alemana]

right! which is why it's extremely interesting that the #1 couple in rhythm both signed on. i know others who made it to the bitter end of the selection process, but ultimately turned it down for that reason.

[GJB]

right! which is why it's extremely interesting that the #1 couple in rhythm both signed on. i know others who made it to the bitter end of the selection process, but ultimately turned it down for that reason.

Karina does latin. So why is it "extremely interesting that the #1 couple in rhythm both signed on" ?

[Dare-to-Fly]

I heard a while ago that the Stars and Pros would start working together in August, in preparation for the show to start sometime in September. Do you have any more specific or up-to-date details than that?


The show airs on September 12th, I believe that the Pros went out to L.A. around the first weekend in August.

Did anyone catch the list of celebrities on Good Morning America this morning(8/14)?

[SexyMan2Cha]

I know the Dance Spectrum (the dance studio that Jonathan and Anna teach at) recently upped their teaching staff... so maybe they opted out to concentrate a little bit more on the studio this time around?

I'm disappointed to not see Jonathan and Anna this time around... maybe they'll be back next season?

I understood as well that they would return for the 3rd season and that would be their last. Actually the spectrum's website says that they're returning for the 3rd season, guess not after all.

[DWise1]

The show airs on September 12th, I believe that the Pros went out to L.A. around the first weekend in August.

Did anyone catch the list of celebrities on Good Morning America this morning(8/14)?

Leaf back a few pages and work through all the posts from today.

[alemana]

i don't care about karina, to tell you the truth - i was responding to Laura, but a couple of posts intervened :)

[Beto]

http://www.smh.com.au/news/TV--Radio/Williams-crowned-dancing-king/2005/04/19/1113854201758.html


apparently their winning routine in the Aussie version featured her getting stuck on his zipper.
I've seen it. About a year ago and it used to be posted online on the Aussie Seven site but it appears to have been taken down.

Another article listing the pairings already announced on this thread can be seen here:
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=entertainment&id=4459092

Updated Info on the New Dancing Stars!


August 14, 2006 - ABC's hit show "Dancing with the Stars" returns to the airwaves this fall with a new cast, and we've just added NEW INFORMATION about the lineup.

Last year, Drew Lachey (formerly of the boy band Ninety-eight Degrees) and his partner took home the title. The season before, local native Kelly Monaco was caught in a fierce competition with former Seinfeld co-star John O'Hurley. Monaco won at the end of the regular season, but O'Hurley won a special dance-off competition.


TUCKER CARLSON -MSNBC news anchor -- and often controversial -- conservative political TV pundit and columnist. He will be partnered with professional dancer Elena Grinenko, who makes her series debut this season.

MONIQUE COLEMAN -Actress and teen idol from Disney Channel's smash hit High School Musical. She will be partnered with professional dancer Louis Van Amstel, who returns for his third season. Van Amstel danced with Lisa Rinna and Trista Sutter in previous seasons.

SARA EVANS -Country Music Award-winning and top-selling singing sensation. Sara will dance with Tony Dovolani, who partnered with Stacy Keibler in the second season.

WILLA FORD -Singing sensation and self-professed "bad girl of pop." Professional dancer Maxsim Chmerkovskiy, who teamed up with Tia Carrere last season, will be her professional dance partner.

VIVICA A. FOX -Stunning film and television actress/producer who has starred in several major blockbusters including Kill Bill and Independence Day. She will be partnered with professional dancer Nick Kosovich, who returns for his second season. He was previously paired with Tatum O'Neal.

HARRY HAMLIN -Film and TV star of the hit, award-winning drama series L.A. Law and husband of Dancing with the Stars alumna Lisa Rinna. Professional dancer Ashly Delgrosso returns to the series for her third season. She was previously paired with Master P and Joey McIntyre.

JOE LAWRENCE -Actor and former teen heartthrob. Professional dancer Edyta Sliwinska, who returns for her third season, will be his partner. She previously partnered with George Hamilton and Evander Holyfield.

MARIO LOPEZ -Actor and TV host. He will be partnered with professional dancer Karina Smirnoff, who makes her series debut.

SHANNA MOAKLER -National beauty queen, actress, model and reality television star. Professional dancer Jesse DeSoto joins the cast for the first time this season as her partner.

EMMITT SMITH -An NFL legend and three-time Super Bowl champion who holds the world's all-time leading rushing record and is considered one of the greatest football players to ever play the game. He will be partnered with Dancing with the Stars season two professional dance champion, Cheryl Burke.

JERRY SPRINGER -Notorious TV talk show host of The Jerry Springer Show, talk radio broadcaster and politician. He will be partnered with Australian beauty, professional dancer Kym Johnson, who makes her series debut this season. Kym was the champion of the Australian Dancing with the Stars.

[alemana]

poor cheryl

[Beto]

poor cheryl
Exactly what I was thinking. :( If Emmett doesn't pick up the material fast enough (and decently), I think Cheryl might be this season's Ashly Delgrosso.

[alemana]

nick+vivica might be an inspired matching... we'lls ee what kind of work ethic she has. i've heard rumblings of diva-dom.

i wonder how Edyta will make out... she's had it rough two seasons in a row.

and Jerry Springer! i love that! can't wait to see his samba. lol.

[Another Elizabeth]

Exactly what I was thinking. :( If Emmett doesn't pick up the material fast enough (and decently), I think Cheryl might be this season's Ashly Delgrosso.
I doubt that Emmett will have the bad attitude of P - people felt sorry for Ashly more because she was stuck with a jerk than because she was stuck with a bad dancer.

I think they had to hang a handicap on Cheryl this season after her incredible success last season. But she and Emmett might surprise us.

[Beto]

I think they had to hang a handicap on Cheryl this season after her incredible success last season. But she and Emmett might surprise us.
Didn't think about it that way but you raise a good point and possibility. Let's hope they do surprise us.

[mamboqueen]

Oh, I think Emmett will be as competitive as Jerry Rice was. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if Jerry Rice persuaded Emmett to do the competition. Although having said that, I thought Emmett was fairly beat up when his football career ended. Maybe I have the wrong player...anyone know??

Beto - I'm gald you're on the east coast. Were you around during our last season chat sessions? I think we'll have some fun again this time around.

[Laura]

I want Louis to win this time. The story arc is great: partner from hell the first time, the plucky gal who came close to fulfilling her dance dreams was next, and then finally winning in the end. It's time for a gal to win definitively anyway.

[alemana]

i was thinking the same thing. considering everything, it would be the right thing to happen.

[GalacticDancer44M]

I'm looking forward to seeing how Jerry Springer does. I've bumped into him a few times at restaraunts, but haven't talked to him.

[Beto]

Beto - I'm gald you're on the east coast. Were you around during our last season chat sessions? I think we'll have some fun again this time around.
Yep I'm on the east coast (work in DC, live in MD) so chances are I'll be watching the show tape delayed (if it comes on at 8pm) and trying my BEST to keep up with you all who watch it and type on here at the same time! :D

[Laura]

The show is shown live on the east coast at 8pm Eastern, and tape delayed on the west coast at 8pm Pacific. Therefore, the people on the east coast see it three hours earlier than those on the west. DWTS tapes at 5pm in California.

[delamusica]

Just as an aside, this is another reason that I'm glad I live in Ohio now.

1) Big dance events nearby.
2) Eastern Time Zone.

Do you guys have any idea how hard it is to keep track of watching this show/discussing it here from the Mountain time zone?? ;-)

[Laura]

How about me? I live here in California, and I have to wait three hours to see anything that you've seen. Last year when I went down to watch, we watched the show, and then went back to the hotel and watched it again on TV. So all those kids on American Idol do the show, and then watch it that same night when it's played back on the Pacific feed.

[SexyMan2Cha]

Mario Lopez and Karina are my pick.

Here's why: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-cfeyia69A

You just can't beat talent like that...

[delamusica]

Haha! At least we know he'll be willing to try! :)

[ChaChaMama]

Sounds like a GREAT cast that should pull in LOTS of people who wouldn't normally watch a dancing show! Springer, Carlson, and Emmitt Smith have huge followings of people who would not normally be watching ballroom! I like it!

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I'm very confused that some people connected Master P to Emmitt Smith rather than Jerry Rice. What in the world do Master P and Emmitt Smith have in common? From everything I've ever read, Emmitt Smith is one of the class acts of the NFL with a great work ethic. He may indeed be too beat up to dance as well as he could have a few years back, but I think we can count on him having a good attitude.

So excited for this show!!!

ChaChaMama

[Beto]

Mario Lopez and Karina are my pick.

Here's why: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-cfeyia69A

You just can't beat talent like that...

:shock: http://www.salserosweb.com/phpBB2/images/smiles/2006lostit.gifhttp://www.salserosweb.com/phpBB2/images/smiles/rotfl2.gif
Okay the other dancers should all just go and quit now. Clearly, Mario's dance skills give him the edge.;)

[Beto]

I'm very confused that some people connected Master P to Emmitt Smith rather than Jerry Rice. What in the world do Master P and Emmitt Smith have in common? From everything I've ever read, Emmitt Smith is one of the class acts of the NFL with a great work ethic. He may indeed be too beat up to dance as well as he could have a few years back, but I think we can count on him having a good attitude.
That was me :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:

Hopefully this season there won't be a "Master P" among the contestants and everyone will have strong or similar work ethics. I know nothing about Smith as I don't follow American football but I do know he's famous for his playing skills.

[etchuck]

Darn... have to upgrade to a DVR...

[chachabelle]

No Alec? Oh, no, no. But then again, Alec and Max on the same show was almost too much for my heart!

[Laura]

Maybe it was too much for the producer's hearts, too. :)

[musicchica86]

LOL I've known for a long time that Alec won't be coming back...still, we can hope for another fabulous showcase with him & Edyta again this season!

[DanceScientist]

Funny, I just rewatched 1981 fantasy classic "Clash of the Titans" last week. Harry Hamlin stars young prince Perseus who chops off Medusa's head and uses the head to turn a giant monster into stone to save a princess. I never saw any of his later work and wondered whatever happened to this actor. Now, he will be dancing on TV!

[DancePoet]

Yeah, what are they thinking? Let the man sink or swim without her influencing it in any way. I actually think this will hurt him.
It is such a bummer she is co-hosting. :(

[DancePoet]

(popping out of lurkdom)



The Pairings...Tucker Carlson - Elena Grinenko
Monique Coleman - Louis van Amstel
Sara Evans - Tony Dovolani
Willa Ford - Maksim Chmerkovskiy
Vivica A. Fox - Nick Kosovich
Harry Hamlin - Ashly Delgrosso
Joey Lawrence - Edyta Sliwenska
Mario Lopez - Karina Smirnoff
Shanna Moakler - Jesse DeSoto
Emmit Smith - Cheryl Burke
Jerry Springer - Kym Johnson
blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2006/08/dancing_with_th.html

(back to lurking)
Welcome to DF, Lucia.

And thanks for this info! :D

[DancePoet]

nick+vivica might be an inspired matching... we'lls ee what kind of work ethic she has. i've heard rumblings of diva-dom.

i wonder how Edyta will make out... she's had it rough two seasons in a row.

and Jerry Springer! i love that! can't wait to see his samba. lol.
It will be interesting to see if Carlson can pull off latin. ;)

[DancePoet]

Funny, I just rewatched 1981 fantasy classic "Clash of the Titans" last week. Harry Hamlin stars young prince Perseus who chops off Medusa's head and uses the head to turn a giant monster into stone to save a princess. I never saw any of his later work and wondered whatever happened to this actor. Now, he will be dancing on TV!
Hamlin also starred in the T.V. show "L.A. Law".

[Laura]

I'm looking forward to seeing what his hair looks like. That's all I remember from that move and that show, his hair.

[anp73ga31]

I read somewhere that Lisa being co-host was a rumor and it ends up that the lady from last season is going to be co-host again. Can't remember where I read it though....sorry!

[SPratt74]

I was in love with both Mario and Joey lol. I hope that they do well. The other cast seems interesting, but I hope that someone like Louis does win though. They deserve to win but so do the others too!

Who is Karina does anyone know?

[SPratt74]

No Alec? Oh, no, no. But then again, Alec and Max on the same show was almost too much for my heart!

Oh I agree girl! :p

I found out when my mom was visiting that she had a thing for Max too! It was funny lol. ;)

[GJB]

Who is Karina does anyone know?

Karina has been a Blackpool Pro Latin finalist with three (or is it four) different partners: Dmitri Timokin, Slavik Kryklyvyy, and Paul Killick. I think Karina and Louis Van Amstel also made finals but not sure.

[Ralph]

I read somewhere that Lisa being co-host was a rumor and it ends up that the lady from last season is going to be co-host again. Can't remember where I read it though....sorry!

You're right, it was a rumour. ABC confirms that Samantha Harris is co-host again.

[DancePoet]

I read somewhere that Lisa being co-host was a rumor and it ends up that the lady from last season is going to be co-host again. Can't remember where I read it though....sorry!
Really? Hmmm ... I could swear I heard she was co-hosting yesterday morning ... well, if she isn't I won't be disappointed. ;)

[fascination]

I am so out of touch...*lol*
you're not alone...dh and I are like: "HUH? WHO?" to half of the list

[bjp22tango]

From the ABC Website:

"Hosted by Tom Bergeron (Americas Funniest Home Videos) and co-hosted by Samantha Harris (E! Entertainment), the new season brings an exciting lineup of even more celebrities than before."

http://abc.go.com/primetime/dancing/index.html

[SDsalsaguy]

Karina has been a Blackpool Pro Latin finalist with three (or is it four) different partners: Dmitri Timokin, Slavik Kryklyvyy, and Paul Killick. I think Karina and Louis Van Amstel also made finals but not sure.
Karina has also been the US Pro Latin Champion several times over, first with Louis and then with Slavik.

[mamboqueen]

How old is Karina these days?

[SDsalsaguy]

Hmmm, is this a riddle?

About a year older than she was these days last year? :wink:

[mamboqueen]

Goofball! Someone asked me her age, and I thought around 21/22...but I can't remember.

[GJB]

How old is Karina these days?

She must still easily be in her twenties. She made the finals in Blackpool with Paul Killick in 1999 but she was young when she turned Pro.

[Dancebug]

Am I the only who does not know any celebrities except Tucker?

I hope they will throw in some dance with Louis and Karina partnered. It seemed that Louis misses his days with Karina. At one show Louis kept calling his then-partner Karina, which of course made her mad. They broke up almost immediately after that incident.

[alemana]

i've been seeing the promo for the show already and it's set to AC/DC music. it sucks. which brings us to anticipating the continued suckfest that is the music curating for the series. ugh.

[Beto]

I wish they'd follow SYTYCD's example and ditch the orchestra for recorded music. It works SO MUCH BETTER that way!

[alemana]

oh i would love live music to continue -but not sucky live.

[delamusica]

So true! Somewhere out in the world is a band that does good covers . . . why can't DWTS find them??

[alemana]

rockin live bands are hard - live music is a dying practice (much of broadway now features canned music, an abomination.) and the separate issue is copywritten music and the cost of licensing it.

i don't know, i'm no expert, but the music is so bad it's sad.

[alemana]

me, i would rather have a lyric-less, sparse, but ROCKIN basic cha-cha rather than a timid lame version of a third-string marc anthony song or some smelly old AC/DC, but that's me. i'm not the target audience for the show, i realize.

[Laura]

So true! Somewhere out in the world is a band that does good covers . . . why can't DWTS find them??
Sounds like a great idea for a new "reality" show -- the search for the country's best cover band.

Heh.

[Beto]

:shock: Wait right there, I'm placing a call to Bravo/FOX/ABC and CBS to pitch this idea for a show! ;)

[delamusica]

Sounds like a great idea for a new "reality" show -- the search for the country's best cover band.

Heh.

Yeah! And much like SYTYCD, each group would have to demonstrate proficiency in a pre-determined variety of styles . . . say, rock, hip-hop, country, latin, pop, and metal?

They could draw the song title/artist out of one hat, and the style in which they have to perform it out of another . . .

Actually, is it just me, or could that work?

[Laura]

I'd watch it for the first season at least.

[DancePoet]

From the ABC Website:

"Hosted by Tom Bergeron (Americas Funniest Home Videos) and co-hosted by Samantha Harris (E! Entertainment), the new season brings an exciting lineup of even more celebrities than before."

http://abc.go.com/primetime/dancing/index.html
Thanks for the info. Much appreciated. :cool:

[Beto]

I'm glad Rinna's not co-hosting because I see it a possible conflict of interest or with potential for biased reporting given her husband's competing. I actually liked Samantha Harris the last time around so it's good to have her back.

[alemana]

you have to look hard on the page to see the names of the pros, but no info about them (on the preview page shown in the URL above.)

incredible.

[DancePoet]

you have to look hard on the page to see the names of the pros, but no info about them (on the preview page shown in the URL above.)

incredible.
I know what you mean.

Yet the stars are likely drawing the audience, which helps bring in the advertising bucks.

I'm wondering how much of a salary the pro dancers are taking in this time?

[fascination]

thats one of my big gripes about the show...how secondary the pros are treated...kinda bugs me

[Medira]

...live music is a dying practice (much of broadway now features canned music, an abomination.)

Let us not speak of this travesty.... *grumble*

[Beto]

Article on Tucker Carlson and the contestants on the show:

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/14346090/

http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/060814/060814_tucker_vmed_11a.widec.jpg

And a comment from his blog about being scared of dancing:

Dancing scares me

I like to be afraid. That’s why I enjoy working in live TV, where every day brings the potential for public self-immolation. And that’s why I agreed to compete on this season of “Dancing with the Stars.” The idea scared me. Other than the drunken hokey pokey at the occasional rehearsal dinner, I’ve never been much of a dancer.

Read the rest here:
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/11961531/#060814b

[Beto]

I scrolled up and found some amusing comments on the blog about his upcoming appearance on DWTS:

Aug. 15, 2006 | 12:32 p.m. ET (http://msnbc.msn.com/id/11961531/#060815a)

Answers to your burning questions
(Bill Wolff, Vice President of Primetime Programming for MSNBC)

MSNBC World Headquarters is abuzz beyond its normal news-obsessed hum.
The reason: The announcement yesterday that our own Tucker Carlson will compete this fall on the popular reality-competition-entertainment show “Dancing with the Stars.” Like most people in our business, people around MSNBC watch a lot of TV (not all of it news). After the blush of excitement about Tucker’s impending turn on a primetime network reality show, most folks had lots of questions. Here are the ones we can print (along with the answers we can print).

Q: Did Tucker call the show or did the show call Tucker?

A: They called Tucker. Are you serious? Do you think he secretly pines to dance in a costume in front of millions of people? They called him.

Q: What dance is Tucker going to do?

A: I’m not at liberty to say.

Q: Is management okay with Tucker doing “Dancing with the Stars?”

A: Yes. Tucker is a great guy. Anybody who works with him every day would attest to that. “DWTS” isn’t about political perspective or disagreements about world news; it’s for fun, and it will be, we all think, a chance for a big audience to see what a good sport and charming person Tucker is. Plus, we all want to see if he can dance.

Q: Do you think Tucker can actually dance?

A: Sure. Yeah. Absolutely. Why not? I don’t know. He’s working on it.

Q: Is he excited about doing the show?

A: Which show?

Q: “Dancing with the Stars!”

A: Yes. He is some form of excited about “DWTS.” He is ALWAYS excited to do his show (every day at 4 PM and 6 PM ET on MSNBC). That’s incontrovertible fact.

Q: What’s he going to wear?

A: Nobody knows. We’re all hoping for a ruffled shirt, big nasty cuffs, and spandex in any form. What I can report without fear of contradiction is that Tucker has been issued a pair of black jazz shoes (what used to be known as Capezios). Upon seeing him with the Capezios in the office, the staff responses ranged from “Capezios?!” to “Ha!” to “Dude!! Capezios!!”

Q: How’s he getting ready?

A: This whole thing is no joke. Tucker’s working out (well, you know, learning how to dance) for hours every morning. He does his morning work on his own show with his staff in between practice sessions. It takes some serious discipline (and mental acuity) to go from learning to dance with a stranger to processing all the news in an incredibly important, extremely busy moment in the news business.

There are other questions bouncing around the building, but this is a family news Web site, and some things are better left unsaid. The one thing everyone talks about is the chance that Tucker will succeed. How will he do?

Though there is no gambling allowed at MSNBC, the unofficial commissary odds makers have Tucker as a live long shot. (Off the record, I’ve got him in a 2-dollar trifecta box with Harry Hamlin and Vivica A Fox)

[Another Elizabeth]

Check out the comment from Willie Geist later on the page:
I've had some pretty awful dance partners in my life, but no amount of experience could have prepared me for the unspeakable horror I witnessed when I stepped onto the dance floor with Tucker Carlson. Tucker is a legitimately great man and a good friend, but when he dances, he’s not only an embarrassment to himself and his family, but a living, breathing affront to rhythm and movement in space. I’m not saying I’m Fred Astaire, but Tucker dances like he’s just been tasered after leading police on a high-speed chase.
Should be entertaining, I guess...

[mamboqueen]

LMAO! Too funny!

[Beto]

So from that comment about being tasered, I gotta wonder: Is he this season's Kenny Mayne or might he surprise us and stick around for a few weeks? :D

[alemana]

What are the Odds?

The largest sports betting site on the Internet, PinnacleSports.com is the source for betting odds on all things entertainment from hit reality series, movie openings and award shows.

Current Odds (subject to change)To Win “Dancing With The Stars”

Karina Smirnoff - Mario Lopez 3/1
Nick Kosovich - Vivica A. Fox 4/1
Louis Van Amstel - Monique Coleman 9/2
Edyta Sliwinska - Joey Lawrence 6/1
Ashly Delgrosso - Harry Hamlin 8/1
Maxsim Chmerkovskiy - Willa Ford 9/1
Tony Dovolani - Sara Evans 9/1
Cheryl Burke - Emmitt Smith 14/1
Jesse DeSoto - Shanna Moakler 20/1
Elena Grinenko - Tucker Carlson 20/1
Kym Johnson - Jerry Springer 49/1

[Purr]

What are the Odds?

The largest sports betting site on the Internet, PinnacleSports.com is the source for betting odds on all things entertainment from hit reality series, movie openings and award shows.

Current Odds (subject to change)To Win “Dancing With The Stars”

Karina Smirnoff - Mario Lopez 3/1
Nick Kosovich - Vivica A. Fox 4/1
Louis Van Amstel - Monique Coleman 9/2
Edyta Sliwinska - Joey Lawrence 6/1
Ashly Delgrosso - Harry Hamlin 8/1
Maxsim Chmerkovskiy - Willa Ford 9/1
Tony Dovolani - Sara Evans 9/1
Cheryl Burke - Emmitt Smith 14/1
Jesse DeSoto - Shanna Moakler 20/1
Elena Grinenko - Tucker Carlson 20/1
Kym Johnson - Jerry Springer 49/1

How about odds for first celebrity to get the ax from the show? I'm thinking Tucker Carlson is a likely favorite, followed by Jerry Springer. Although, I'd like to see Jerry Springer stick around long enough to do a waltz or foxtrot. Put him in tails, and he might surprise us all.

[new-ish]

The finishing order is so unpredictable. I never would have thought that Kelly Monaco would have lasted more than a couple of weeks in S1.

I do think that the rehearsals and lessons are probably a show in themselves, particularly with Tucker and Jerry. I feel that Elena and Kym are taking this comp very seriously.

[GJB]

I feel that Elena and Kym are taking this comp very seriously.

How so? Do you have insider info?

[DanceScientist]

What are the Odds?

The largest sports betting site on the Internet, PinnacleSports.com is the source for betting odds on all things entertainment from hit reality series, movie openings and award shows.

Current Odds (subject to change)To Win “Dancing With The Stars”

Karina Smirnoff - Mario Lopez 3/1
Nick Kosovich - Vivica A. Fox 4/1
Louis Van Amstel - Monique Coleman 9/2
Edyta Sliwinska - Joey Lawrence 6/1
Ashly Delgrosso - Harry Hamlin 8/1
Maxsim Chmerkovskiy - Willa Ford 9/1
Tony Dovolani - Sara Evans 9/1
Cheryl Burke - Emmitt Smith 14/1
Jesse DeSoto - Shanna Moakler 20/1
Elena Grinenko - Tucker Carlson 20/1
Kym Johnson - Jerry Springer 49/1

Do these odds take into account popularity or just the celebrities' perceived abilities to dance? Popularity or notoriety is more than 50% of the score. I think Jerry Springer has a better chance than 49 to 1.

[alemana]

i don't know anything about the science of betting - see the URL source of the info for more details, if you're interested.

[arianiah]

Well my guess is that the musically talented ones may have an easier time with it..I was very surprised that Sara Evans was in this..can't wait to see how she does. Plus Joey Lawrence and Emmit smith will be very entertaining to watch them with their partners.

[GJB]

I was very surprised that Sara Evans was in this..can't wait to see how she does.

Me too! She's still on the A list in Country music; she doesn't need the exposure. She must be doing it for fun. Cool!

[Another Elizabeth]

Me too! She's still on the A list in Country music; she doesn't need the exposure. She must be doing it for fun. Cool!
I have a strong suspicion that she wants to break out of the country music scene and become better known to the general public. This is a good way to do it. Also, being a "niche celebrity," she's going to have a nice built-in fanbase pulling for her.

It would be fun for them to use some of her music!

[GJB]

Someone (a newbie) just PMed me and asked me to post this picture of Tony and Sara. Sara is looking Hot

[GJB]

Well, that wasn't what I was going for but I couldn't copy from the clip board into Firefox. Argh !

[alemana]

hellooooo titties.

[GJB]

Yeah, Hellooo !

[mamboqueen]

There are some pictures floating around on the internet of some of the pros and celebrities at Paris Hilton's recent CD-release party. Some of the pics are on the "red carpet". I dunno....I am not sure if they're told to do this so they get full PR value, but I'm really not thrilled that the pros are star pimping. Especially amongst the likes of Paris Hilton....ugh....

[Phil Owl]

JERRY SPRINGER??????? :eek:

http://abc.go.com/primetime/dancing/

[new-ish]

Someone on TWoP posted this kink to some publicity thumbnails:

http://www.abcmedianet.com/ph_search/search_lv.htm?prog_num=001831&leftcol=links

I think even Tucker looks okay when he hides behind Elena. Jerry OTOH...

[musicchica86]

Wow...Sara looks GOOD....

[SPratt74]

The finishing order is so unpredictable. I never would have thought that Kelly Monaco would have lasted more than a couple of weeks in S1.

I do think that the rehearsals and lessons are probably a show in themselves, particularly with Tucker and Jerry. I feel that Elena and Kym are taking this comp very seriously.

I agree! I think this will be a very close show. It depends on the celebrities though and their work ethics. If they don't like to dance, we'll be able to tell right away. )

[dancesportgirl21]

Is it me, or is Joey Lawrence bald?

[Beto]

Looks like he's shaved his head again.

[SPratt74]

Someone (a newbie) just PMed me and asked me to post this picture of Tony and Sara. Sara is looking Hot


Yeah but she looks like she has fake boobs though.

I have a strange gut feeling that Mario Lopez will be a top competitor. I also think that Jerry Springer might be better than what we had imagined. He's got good work ethics if anything at all. :p

[wyllo]

extratv.warnerbros.com/v2/news/0806/21/5/video.html

Here's a link to a clip of Joey Lawrence in rehersal. It cuts in and out a lot with interviews, but he's looking pretty darn good. A couple of weeks to fix that whole looking at his feet thing and he could be one of the strongest dancers in week 1.

[delamusica]

I couldn't see it, but he sounds really motivated and hardworking, and in past seasons that's really made all the difference.

[dancesportgirl21]

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/14587387/ Jerry Springer

Shanna Moakler:
http://extratv.warnerbros.com/v2/news/0806/30/2/text.html (http://extratv.warnerbros.com/v2/news/0806/30/2/text.html)

Tucker Carlson:
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/27/fashion/27tucker.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

[Ralph]

The voting system has changed:
http://abc.go.com/primetime/dancing/show.html

[dancesportgirl21]

It doesn't make sense to me why they would open lines at the beginning of the show. Wouldn't this give more time for votes to come in for whoever dances earliest?