Lacey's sick, too????

Found this on MyOxisBroken.com

Speaking of Lacey, Nigel chimed in on the comments made about her and Cheryl recently [there's an embedded video with Nigel talking at the link below]:

http://www.tvguide.com/Dancing-Stars/Nigel-Lythgoe-Weighs-66971.aspx

Beware So You Think You Can Dance wannabes — Nigel Lythgoe, who serves as judge and executive producer of the hit reality dance competition, has made himself clear: "I don't want a fat dancer."

When Nigel stopped in to TVGuide.com for a chat about the new season of Dance, we asked him about the recent controversial remarks made implying Dance alum Lacey Schwimmer and pro Cheryl Burke were a tad heavy for Dancing with the Stars.

Nigel said that even though he's the first one to call out a dancer for being overweight, "There's nothing wrong with being overweight if that is your fighting weight ... the weight you're at your best at."

As for Lacey specifically, Nigel says to critics, "Lay off her because she's a brilliant dancer." But, Nigel doesn't have such kind sentiments for anyone auditioning for Dance who may be overweight.

Nigel blasted, "I get a lot of fat dancers that come in to audition and I want to say to them, 'Darling, you're fat! Not just overweight, but fat. Go on and do something about it."

He also said that he didn't want any fat dancers because "when the music stops, your body should stop, not wobble on for 10-15 seconds."

What do you think about Nigel's statements about fat dancers? Are you enraged or do you agree?
 
Beto said:
Nigel Lythgoe has made himself clear: "I don't want a fat dancer."
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Instead he should be looking after a fat dancer and be proud to have one in his show, because, from what I can see in Youtubed comp finals, fat dancers are a very rare species.
 
I don't know how anyone can catagorize either Lacey or Cheryl as "fat". They may not be walking examples of pure bone and sinew, but geez!! I'd sure like to look as good as either one of them in a latin dress. Both are beautiful women, and very talented dancers.

However, I'd have to say that there is all the difference in the world between an overweight dancer, and a clinically obese dancer. There have been many obese people show up at SYTYCD auditions. Watching them sweat and pant their way through a minute (or less) of dancing is painful!

On the subject of Nigel...it's his show! He should have what he wants. It's worked so far, has it not? :-) Besides, overweight dancers have certainly made it past the first stage of auditions. It's not like they are all summarily dismissed for being overweight. They just don't seem to make it all the way to the final 20. (unless you considered Benji's first partner (Donyelle?) overweight.)
 
I'll second that! I would LOVE to have Cheryl or Lacey's body!

I just saw a report that Cloris L. was hospitalized with pneumonia. Apparently, this season's supposed DWTS curse doesnt stop once you get eliminated, it just keeps on going!
 
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