Next DWTS-Who Would You Like To See?

[Phil Owl]

For sheer novelty:: WILLIAM SHATNER, Michael Richards or Jerry Seinfeld

Seriously though: Michelle Pfeiffer or Halle Berry

[redhead]

heh. We had this thread before.
Bill Clinton, Bon Jovi, Antonio Banderas and Queen Latifah. Yeah right.

[kayak]

How about no boy stars vs retired NFLers?

[waltzgirl]

Yeah, I hope they go for a different kind of athlete. A tennis player or a runner would be interesting.

And how about an older woman? Barbara Walters or Candice Bergen (not that either one of them would do it).

[Porfirio Landeros]

They need a tough action star type... like Chuck Norris, Steven Segall, Vin Diesel. Some of them have to have some free time, right?

[cornutt]

Consider some racers for the athlete's spot!

Indycar phenom Danica Patrick would be terrific. She's young, charismatic, attractive, very competitive, and she's built up a marketing buzz. And, the DTWS season starts about the time the IRL season ends, so they would only be in conflict during the pre-show training period.

Another racer: NASCAR driver Mark Martin is retiring at the end of this season. He's older but he's got a rugged good look, a wry sense of humor, and he's a physical fitness specimen. He'd bring a huge audience.

[cornutt]

Just thought of one that would be hilarious, although it would never happen:


Howie Mandel. :D

[Another Elizabeth]

I think a female athlete, especially an older one, would be great. How about a retired tennis player or skier?

[jschaab]

I think Bruce Campbell would be interesting. I've seen quite a few Paso Doble performances that looked to me like they were right out of a Bruce Campbell movie ;P

[Indiana_Jay]

Howie Mandel. :D
Love that idea.

[Porfirio Landeros]

Just thought of one that would be hilarious, although it would never happen:


Howie Mandel. :D
Haahaa, yeah, doesn't he have a problem even shaking hands ;-)

[Beto]

I think Bruce Campbell would be interesting. I've seen quite a few Paso Doble performances that looked to me like they were right out of a Bruce Campbell movie ;P
:D Brilliant! Although now I keep thinking of one-liners he might use on the dance floor and naturally I'm remembering the ones from "Army of Darkness" ;)

[Phil Owl]

Love that idea.

Hmmmm, I wonder how Jay Leno would fare?

[My Ox Is Broken]

I think Bruce Campbell would be interesting. I've seen quite a few Paso Doble performances that looked to me like they were right out of a Bruce Campbell movie ;P
He is my ideal candidate. I love Bruce!

[victordancer]

Larry King was mulling it over after his performance with Cheryl Burke on his DWTS's show last friday.

[delamusica]

Chuck Norris

Teehee. That'd be hilarious.

[cornutt]

Haahaa, yeah, doesn't he have a problem even shaking hands ;-)

Yeah, that was the joke. He has a terrible phobia about germs and he doesn't like to be touched.

[gingerbread]

Larry King was mulling it over after his performance with Cheryl Burke on his DWTS's show last friday.

Larry King danced? I didn't see that.

Anyway, my candidate is Lance Armstrong. I like seeing athles try to dance, as they have a good sense of their body and yet know nothing about dancing. I was also trying to think of a tennis star who has the time, someone retired but still young. Not that Pete Sampras would ever do it.

[mamboqueen]

Larry King danced? I didn't see that.

Anyway, my candidate is Lance Armstrong. I like seeing athles try to dance, as they have a good sense of their body and yet know nothing about dancing. I was also trying to think of a tennis star who has the time, someone retired but still young. Not that Pete Sampras would ever do it.

How about Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf? (I think they're married?).

Or, Billie Jean King and Bobby(?) Connors?

John McEnroe! See if he can keep his temper in check when he has a little dictator for a dance instructor!

[Beto]

Well I imagine that the producers are probably polling or approaching various celebrities now or will pretty soon as Dancing with the Stars 4 will debut in March. Meaning that by late January or early February we should be getting leaks about who's confirmed or been asked.

Link: http://tinyurl.com/y3wxhj

[anp73ga31]

I'm thinking that Jose Conseco is going to do dwts one of these seasons. He's been seen in the audience both this season and last...

[dancesportgirl21]

I'd like to see more actors that have theatre/broadway experience or like someone said athletes of different sports that are more aware of their bodies.

As far as pros, I can see why anyone would turn down the offer after reading those ABC boards and the horrible and cruel things people say about Karina. The show seems to be such a gamble for the pros.

[victordancer]

Larry King danced? I didn't see that.

Anyway, my candidate is Lance Armstrong. I like seeing athles try to dance, as they have a good sense of their body and yet know nothing about dancing. I was also trying to think of a tennis star who has the time, someone retired but still young. Not that Pete Sampras would ever do it.

Larry King's style was from the Jerry Springer school of dancing.

[gingerbread]

How about Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf? (I think they're married?).

Or, Billie Jean King and Bobby(?) Connors?

John McEnroe! See if he can keep his temper in check when he has a little dictator for a dance instructor!

McEnroe is a cool idea, as his ex-wife was such a diva with Nick last season. Maybe he has something to prove?

[mamboqueen]

Check this out:

http://www.comcast.net/entertainment/index.jsp?cat=ENTERTAINMENT&fn=/2006/11/16/522428.html

[LucyDiamond]

Check this out:

http://www.comcast.net/entertainment/index.jsp?cat=ENTERTAINMENT&fn=/2006/11/16/522428.html
That would be VERY COOL, indeed!!!

[LucyDiamond]

How about some Food Network stars, like:

Alton Brown
Rachael Ray
Paula Dean
Mario Batali
Giada DeLaurentiis
Emeril Lagasse
Bobby FlayPaula

[LucyDiamond]

Or, some soap stars, like:

General Hospital

Anthony Geary
Maurice Benard
Steve Burton
Kimberly McCullough
Ted King
Jason Thompson
Rick SpringfieldAll My Children

Susan Lucci
Michael E. Knight
Thorsten Kaye
Jacob Young
Walt Willey
Eden Riegel
Jill Larson
David Canary
Alicia MinshewThese are the only soaps I watch so, I didn't list from any other ones.

Paula

[delamusica]

How about some Food Network stars, like:

Alton Brown
Rachael Ray
Paula Dean
Mario Batali
Giada DeLaurentiis
Emeril Lagasse
Bobby FlayPaula

Lol. I would seriously LOVE to see Emeril do DWTS!!!

[LucyDiamond]

Lol. I would seriously LOVE to see Emeril do DWTS!!!
So would I.

Who would you pair him with? Karina? :raisebro: Actually, I'd like to see someone like him paired with Cheryl to see how far she could take them.

[Beto]

How about some Food Network stars, like:

Mario Batali
Giada De LaurentiisPaula
My girlfriend had to elbow me in the ribs when I saw her and Bobby Flay competing against Mario Battali and Rachael Ray the other week. :oops: (I'd had the same reaction when I first saw Cheryl on Season 2). I'd totally love to Giada on the show and I'm sure my gf would be happy to see Maks again. :D. As for Mario, I think he'd be good to have on there as well assuming he's offered and accepts.

[cornutt]

I'm thinking that Jose Conseco is going to do dwts one of these seasons. He's been seen in the audience both this season and last...

Interesting... I don't think they would invite him, though. Too much bad publicity.

[My Ox Is Broken]

Mario Batali would have a helluva time dancing in those orange Crocs he always wears. Giada is a fascinating suggestion, though. She'd be great.

And I am ALL ABOUT Rick Springfield on DwtS. But only if he has to dance to his own songs. Watch him trip as one of the singers butchers a note in "Love Somebody."

I think former Indiana Pacer Reggie Miller could make the show interesting, but he's doing NBA commentary on TNT, so I'm sure he's unavailable.

[smoozer]

Wayne Gretzky or any other retired hockey player.

[Pam]

Chuck Woolery
Charo
Caroline Rhea
Martin Short

[NielsenE]

Martin Short
Giminy Glick :) (sp)

[Another Elizabeth]

Thinking about it some more, I'm realizing that a golf pro could be really interesting. One of my former coaches told me that one reason that a lot of pro standard dancers take up golf is because swinging a golf club is not that different from swinging your body across the floor. A golf pro might be able to come up with some really nice standard if they can make the mental link.

[White Chacha]

Mr Hillier talks a lot about golf when he teaches ;-)

[reb]

Thinking about it some more, I'm realizing that a golf pro could be really interesting. One of my former coaches told me that one reason that a lot of pro standard dancers take up golf is because swinging a golf club is not that different from swinging your body across the floor. A golf pro might be able to come up with some really nice standard if they can make the mental link.
and move from a standing position;)

[Pam]

Another interested celeb?

http://entertainment1.sympatico.msn.ca/Jennifers+dance+challenge/Celebs/Bang/ContentPosting.aspx?isfa=1&newsitemid=BSBS50725&feedname=BANG&show=False&number=0&showbyline=False&subtitle=&detect=&abc=abc

[Purr]

That would be great, if Jennifer Aniston and Sarah Ferguson appeared on the show.

Other people I'd like to see:

Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives)
Rachel Ray (30 Minute Meals)
Jimmy Smits (NYPD Blue)
Carter Oosterhouse (Trading Spaces)
Chris Harrison (Designer's Challenge, The Bachelor)

[Purr]

More men I wouldn't mind seeing on the show:

Patrick Dempsey
Benjamin Bratt
Billy Zane
Josh Lucas
Usher
Hugh Jackman (wishful thinking)
Antonio Bandares (more wishful thinking)

[DancingJools]

Don't know if this was mentioned by any one else. But I wonder if Karina will be invited again to DWTS? If not, I'd like to see Beata. She's no longer competing, so she's available. And she would provide even more "oomph" than Karina.

[Lucia]

Sarah Ferguson has been offered a spot for next season

contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/ferguson%20signs%20up%20to%20dancing%20with%20the% 20stars_1016158

[Beto]

Sarah Ferguson has been offered a spot for next season

contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/ferguson%20signs%20up%20to%20dancing%20with%20the% 20stars_1016158

Another article turned up on Reality Blurred's site:

http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/archives/dancing_with_the_stars_4/2006_Dec_13_fergie_cast

Text of article:

Fergie, the Duchess of York, signs on for Dancing with the Stars 4

The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, will appear on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars 4.

The news comes following a late November report that Fergie and Jennifer Aniston (http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/archives/dancing_with_the_stars_4/2006_Nov_28_jennifer_aniston_sarah_ferguson_intere st) were both interested in being cast for the show. Since then, she’s denied (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/article/ds40346.html) that she even wants to be on the show. But clearly, that wasn’t the case with Fergie.

Executive producer Conrad Green told the Daily Express, “Everyone loves a royal romance and her presence will bring dazzling ratings. We like having a mixture and we’ve not had a duchess.” He’s also trying to get romance rumors started now, before she’s even paired with a dancer. “Fergie will add a touch of class to the proceedings and the fans will be waiting to see if she falls for her dance partner,” Green said.

Britain’s Sarah Ferguson To “Dance With The Stars” in the UK (http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7005818997) [All Headline News]

[alemana]

wow. the latin dresses.... the royal family must be seething.

[hamstersphere]

Hang on, now I'm really confused ...

Are they talking about the British one or the American series?

http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2006/12/fergie_the_brit.html

December 12, 2006
Fergie (the British one) may be 'Dancing' on ABC
The rumors are heating up that Sarah "Fergie" Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has gotten her wish and will bring a little royal(e with cheese) flavor to the upcoming fourth season of ABC's Dancing With the Stars. (Asked by PopWatch to confirm the rumors, ABC declined to comment.

[reb]

Abc . . .

[Ithink]

More men I wouldn't mind seeing on the show:

Patrick Dempsey
Benjamin Bratt
Billy Zane
Josh Lucas
Usher
Hugh Jackman (wishful thinking)
Antonio Bandares (more wishful thinking)

A dancing McDreamy? Now that would be a sight to behold!!;)

[tinkcrzy1972]

I'd like to see Michael Jordan on the show, also Richard Gere. He learned some for Shall We Dance, but I don't know if he's had training beyond that. I need to give some serious thought to who else, but I'd like to see them come up with a really good group this year.

[Purr]

Indiana Pacer guard Reggie Miller turned down DWTS 4.

I've also heard so did Jennifer Aniston.

[Ithink]

Having Richard Gere on DWTS with be a SERIOUS disadvantage for the other contestants. Not only has he had high-quality professional ballroom training before (and not a trivial maount of it either), but he was a damn good dancer in the movie, much better than J.Lo was and she was portraying his character's teacher!

[tinkcrzy1972]

Well, on Tony Dovalani's MySpace or website, I can't remember which as I've visited both on numerous occasions, he lists working with Richard Gere for that movie as well as his role in the flick. Not sure how much or other training he's had, but you're right, he was VERY good. It would be nice if they could approach him perhaps to do an exibition with Cheryl or one of the other pro females on a results night. I'd sure prefer that to some of the odd bands they had on last year.

My hubby and I were kicking around ideas for other participants the other day. We think maybe Reba McEntire would be interesting, perhaps Kelly Clarkson, Faith Hill, Christina Aguliera (not sure if she's had training or not), Michael Myers, Eddie Murphy, Beyonce (again, not sure about the training), I think The Rock (AKA Dwayne Johnson) would be just awesome on there. He's got such charisma, and I'm sure he could pick up choreography fairly quickly since they choreograph their moves in the ring. Pierce Brosnan would be neat to see. I've had all kinds of thoughts about it, I've got to start writing them down!

[DeniseG]

Patrick Swayze would be great. He is the coolest.

[tinkcrzy1972]

I don't know if he has had too much training, and I think I have read before that his knees are too messed up to dance much anymore. I do wish they'd ask him to be on in some capacity, though, either as a celebrity guest critic or perhaps in a show dance, one time thing, possibly with his wife, they parnter each other quite nicely. Just thought of another star that would be fun on the show. Christine Baranski would be delicious to watch, and Cybill Sheperd might be fun as well.

[Ralph]

What about these?

Lisa Edelstein (Cuddy on House)
Kate Walsh (Addison on Grey's Anatomy)
Sasha Alexander (Kate from NCIS)
Maggie Grace (Shannon from Lost)
Allison Janney (CJ from The West Wing)
Vanessa Marcil (Sam on Las Vegas)
Nicolette Sheridan (Edie on Desperate Housewives)

Hugh Laurie (House on House, he could use his character's cane as a prop :p )
Matthew Perry (Chandler from Friends)
Michael Wheatherly (Tony on NCIS)
Josh Holloway (Sawyer on Lost)


I guess any of these will be virtually impossible. I would also like to see, preferably a girl, between the ages of 15 and 18. I liked to see Louisa Lytton (17) on the British mother series.

[SPratt74]

Patrick Swayze would be great. He is the coolest.

I heard that Patrick was upset with DWTS after the way they treated his friend John O'Hurley. I would be very surprised if we ever saw him appear on DWTS again. It would almost be an unfair advantage to have someone like him on the show though. I'd rather see those that don't know anything about Ballroom etc. to appear. Jerry Mathers (I think that is his name from Leave It To Beaver) appeared on Identity. He might want to get his acting career going again. I wouldn't be surprised to see him on DWTS or even someone like Barry Watson that's been doing infomercials. ;)

[GJB]

I wish all the contestants had previous experience or at least athletic ability. I'd rather watch good dancing than gimmicks and innuendo real or otherwise.

[mamboqueen]

I wish all the contestants had previous experience or at least athletic ability. I'd rather watch good dancing than gimmicks and innuendo real or otherwise.

Then we wouldn't have had George or Jerry. Honestly, I think they added their own little *something* to give the show a little lightness. I also like to see the general public get the feeling that this is something they can do, too, and I think if you had all fit/athletic/dancers, it wouldn't have the same effect.

[SonInDance]

I think Jackie Chan would be a funny and entertaining choice. He might be able to nail the Paso but the Standard dances would be a challenge for him.

I think the next DWTS show starts in September. I read that Jonathan Roberts and Anna Trebunskya(?) are part of the cast for the next one.

[mamboqueen]

I thought it was airing again in March? Which makes me wonder...is it going to be up against American Idol?

[LucyDiamond]

I've heard March also. I think ABC is still debating internally what night it will be on.

[Phil Owl]

Wayne Gretzky or any other retired hockey player.

Interesting you mention Wayne G. His wife Janet was a dancer on the original Dance Fever in the 70's and 80's.