Oh man, that would be heartbreaking. He's one of the few athletes I love watching on and off the field. My brothers are Steelers fans, and my Hines is one of my husband's favorite football players!
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stars for season 13...
J.R. Martinez (public speaker, actor, sustained burns while in the U.S. Army in Iraq)
Hope Solo (pro soccer player)
Carson Kressley
Rob Kardashian (with Cheryl Burke)
Kristin Cavallari, "reality starlet"
Ricki Lake, actress and talk show host, with Derek Hough
Ron Artest, basketball player
Elisabetta Canalis- actress, former girlfriend of George Clooney
David Arquette
Chaz Bono (with Lacey Schwimmer)
Nancy Grace, legal commentator
Chynna Phillips, singer
Maks' brother is joining the pros this year along with Maks :D
More info - partners
Ron Artest dancing with Peta Murgatroyd (she's a new pro)
David Arquette dancing with Kym Johnson
Chaz Bono dancing with Lacey Schwimmer
Elisabetta Canalis dancing with Val Chmerkovskiy (Max's brother)
Kristen Cavallari dancing with Mark Ballas
Nancy Grace dancing with Tristan McManus (another new pro)
Rob Kardashian dancing with Cheryl Burke
Carson Kressley dancing with Anna Trebunskaya
Ricki Lake dancing with Derek Hough
J.R. Martinez dancing with Karina Smirnoff
Chynna Phillips dancing with Tony Dovolani
Hope Solo dancing with Maksim Chmerkovskiy
J.R. Martinez plays Brot on all My Children.
Thanks for this info! I am only interested in these two partnerships. I will definitely not be watching this season live. DVR all the way! I'm super excited that Derek is back!
I am typically stoked about seeing Mark dance, but he seriously got on my nerves last season (and this season when he choreographed a routine on So You Think You Can Dance). I hope he takes a step back and down from the Mark Ballas show and starts choreographing to his partner's strengths (although his partner last season didn't really seem to have many weaknesses) and not making it all about HIS amazing, edgy, never-before-seen choreography skills. Sorry . . . didn't mean to make this a vent haha.
Makes me very glad I dont have a TV.
Last season any glitch in the broadcast of DWTS would lead to a flood of calls to the DTV Help Desk.
There's been a lot of negative talk about Chaz Bono being in this year's line-up. Does anybody think that it will affect the show itself, and people just won't tune in like they used to because of him? - or that they will watch it only because he is on?? - the freak show mentality of some folks?? I've heard some of the stupidest and most bigoted comments that's it's ridiculous. I may not personally agree with the way he has chosen to live his life, but to hear people say they don't want their kids watching the show because he is on it, is just plain stupid. It took a lot of guts for Chaz to go on the show, and also to do the documentary that he did when he went public with his transformation. Do you think that maybe the producers of the show did it for the shock value, thinking that it would up the ratings, since the show really is running out of interesting personalities to compete?? - IMO of course.
Yes they probably did it for the ratings but I don't get the parents arguments, the kids won't even know he is transgender most likely and its not like they will get through life not seeing anything different than what their parents believe, sounds like the parents are only teaching hate.
I heard clips on the news from parents saying they would now have to explain to their children the whole concept of "transgender" because Chaz Bono is on Dancing With The Stars. But I don't see why. Chaz is a couple of years younger than me, so today's children may not even make a connection that Lacey Schwimmer's partner and the little girl who used to appear with her parents on the Sonny and Cher show in the '70s are the same person. I hope people will watch it because of Chaz. Good on ya Chaz and Lacey.
I heard that on the radio too that people were upset he was going to be on but I didn't understand why. I don't really agree with his lifestyle either but that is what he chose for himself. As far as parents having to tell their kids what he has done to himself, I don't understand why they would have to tell him anything. I think people just like to complain sometimes.
I don't personally find Chaz Bono appealing, but not for any other reason than he just doesn't interest me. I don't care about his transformation from a woman to a man at all. His personality just doesn't do it for me.
I would be willing to be that the same parents griping about him being on the show let their kids play video games that are inappropriate or wear inappropriate clothes or watch too much tv in the first place. If you don't want to answer questions about his sexuality, don't let them watch the show. It's really as simple as that.
Just finished watching Chaz and Lacey ... not bad! The thing I can't get over is if I'm listening but not looking at the TV, Chaz sounds sooooo much like Sonny!
I haven't seen everyone, but so far I am really loving Chynna Phillips & Tony Dovalani. I hope she sticks around!
I have always liked her, and love her mother - Michelle Phillips of "The Mamas & Papas" who was also in "Knots Landing" for a long time.
I haven't ever really liked David Arquette before, but I thought he was so cute tonight. I liked him, too!
We liked Chynna - and J.R. Martinez - the injured veteran who has been on All My Children the past few years.
There weren't any that I hated, but I do hope the NBA star goes home tomorrow. He was my least favorite immediately. Not sure why, he just really rubbed me the wrong way. I have never liked Nancy Grace or Chaz Bono, but they both seemed like they were really enjoying themselves, and I found that I enjoyed them. I have to say that Carson was my favorite to watch. I'm a big David Arquette fan, he's a complete goofball, but I really think he's got a debonair, romantic air about him . . . sorta old school Hollywood. I seriously am so annoyed with Mark Ballas, he has been bugging me for a few seasons now. It's like it's the Mark show every time he's on stage. Derek Hough is the best choreographer on the show, in my opinion. He is so good with his students. His choreography is always good, edgy but not insulting, always playing to the star's strength. And, every person he's danced with seems genuinely comfortable with him from the first dance. And he rarely, if ever, loses his cool or when being judged or says anything ridiculous. I LOVE him. Overall, the show was better than I expected.
David, Chyna, and Carson were my favorites. Carson and David both looked like they were having a ball!!! Chyna was the all around best dancer. I liked Chaz and hope he does well. I didn't expect him to be that good. Forget the little kids, my grown son asked me if I had ever considered a sex change!:rolleyes:
I thought Chyna was awesome, and Ricki was pretty good too, but because of Derek. He could probably make a great dancer out of me, and I think Ricki will get much better because of him. Nancy and Chas did better than I thought they would and will probably last a few weeks anyway, but neither have a chance of going all the way. No matter what I think of either of them, I gotta give them credit for trying. And Cheryl Burke seems to be stuck with duds anymore. I liked her the first few seasons, but she has let her "fame" go to her head - IMO of course. She's just too darn uppity for me anymore. She has lost that little girl, pixie appeal that I thought was so charming in the earlier seasons.
I thought the worst dancer was the model girl...darn, what's her name? Geroge Clooney's ex-girlfriend. Elisabetta, or whatever. She was horrible!!! And I don't think she's all that pretty either.
The best dancer was definitely Chynna. I didn't realize she was married to a Baldwin.
I wouldn't mind seeing one of the following go home tonight: Ron Artest, Nancy Grace, Elisabetta or Chaz Bono. However, I really like Lacey, so Chaz can stay a little longer. :p
I'm not fond of Nancy Grace, but I'd like to see her stay around for a while longer anyway. The reason?? - she is donating any and all money that she makes on the show, to the fund for missing and exploited children. That's pretty darned decent of her, and it has softened my opinion of her somewhat.
My favorites are Anna and Carson. Anna is my favorite lady pro. In my opinion, she is one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen! I love Chyna and hope she goes far. I actually really like Chaz and I didn't expect to at all! He can stay for awhile, too. I love Lacy, also. David and J.R. are two very sweet guys who are also good dancers. A good cast this season.
Ron Artest used to be a huge knucklehead.
He was suspended for the bulk of one season in the NBA for going into the stands during a fight. He was then traded to the El Lay Lakers and helped the team win two world championships.
He has mellowed out over the last few years- I thought by coming to play in El Lay he would be a huge problem with the team, but he proved many people wrong.
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Nancy Grace could never impress me with anything she does.:eek:
She's a loudmouth and exploits crime victims for her own benefit and her ratings.
I laughed when they showed her husband and kids in the audience during the show. The little girl was picking her nose....really!
I was super happy that Ron Artest went home. He was my least favorite immediately.
I used to be a big fan of Cheryl's, but not anymore. She's actually one of my least favorites now. And, Lacey . . . she seems nice enough, but man . . . she just seems to get trashier and trashier every season, based on appearance anyway. I like her choreography well enough, but, overall, I find I like watching her less and less.
Derek is my favorite, hands down. And, I used to HATE Maks, and now he's one of my favorites. Same with Mark, I used to LOVE him, but really don't enjoy him much anymore. Funny how things change! Except Derek, he's always been a favorite!
I haven't watched the results or highlights, but I have to say I really like Tristan! He's precious! And I think he's doing wonders for Nancy Grace's confidence, although she could easily be the one to go home tonight. I would like to see her stay, though, and see Chaz go. I don't dislike Chaz, but I honestly don't know if he can truly handle it. Lacey already had to simplify the choreography so as not to cause further injury . . . and it's only week two!
LOL, at least Nancy wasn't showing her breasts on TV.
Moron.
I'll bet Chaz wishes he had gotten knocked out of competition last night - he's in some serious pain with those knees. He's not that cute little slim girl anymore!! :eek:
Poor Nancy and the wardrobe malfunction. :rolleyes: I guess you can just shove so much into those costumes - and she has an overabundance in that department. :eek: I'll bet she was mortified to the max. Awwww...:p The only reason I want to see her stay on, is because of the money she is donating.
I agree with you Ellie. Chaz looked like he was anxious to be booted. You can seriously tell his knees are killing him. It's hard enough to dance when you're thin but with extra weight....not comfortable :(
I missed Ricki Lake's performance. Was it that good? Nancy Grace looks like she's doing everything she possibly can to stay there. She's got more guts than I do. :rolleyes:
I thought for SURE Rikki Lake was going to have a wardrobe malfunction!! Her left boob kept getting AWFULLY close to saying "hi"!!!!
I didn't realize how BIG Nancy Grace is!!!
I was pretty bummed with the results last night, although the contestant who left certainly wasn't my favorite. I'd have much preferred to see Chaz go, simply because I don't imagine he's going to be able to dance any better than what we've already seen.
I can't watch even five seconds of Nancy Grace on TV, when she's in her element, but she's been charming and very human on the competition.
I think it's pretty crappy to call her a moron, but that's just my opinion.
I feel the same way about Nancy Grace and I was surprised that I found myself feeling that way. I really don't understand the moron comment either.
Kari, I also feel the same way about Cheryl. I use to really like her but now I just feel "blah" about her. Can't really pinpoint the change. Pretty much the same thing with Mark also. Love Derek and Maks!
I wasn't disappointed with Elisabetta going home. I didn't really care for her. I did feel sorry for her partner Val though because I'm sure he would have like his first season on the show to last a lot longer and maybe even beat his brother.
Same here about Nancy Grace. And I really like the relationship between she and Tristan, he's just so gentle with her!
And, I don't know why I don't enjoy Cheryl anymore, either . . . I think she just used to be more smiley and perky, or something. Now she just seems so serious and bored . . . or something. ;)
However, I know exactly why I don't like Mark as much as I used to. ;) It's for crap like he pulled the other night when he knowingly broke the rules in their quickstep and defended it by saying "it fit the music". He's just mouthy and is always defending the choreography, and usually with a stank attitude. I think he should step out of his own genius and realize that it's not about his amazing edgy choreography (which I usually LOVE), it's about helping his partner learn to dance, earn points and get and keep fans.
For example, Karina is not my favorite female pro, but I LOVED the risk she took with the Jive/Lindy Hop (which I agreed was more Lindy). I personally think she took a calculated risk to help earn her partner fans, because their dance was spectacular. He is my favorite contestant, neck and neck with Ricki. But, my point is, she didn't b**ch to the judges about the comments regarding the choreography or the lift she did. She just sorta smiled and shrugged. I think her partner (for the life of me, I cannot remember his name) mentioned in some behind the scenes extras, that it was all jive, but I think it's ok when it's done in a fun, cheeky way, not a cranky aggravated way. ;)
Anyway . . . I'm gonna shut up now haha.
JR Martinez is Karina's partner. And I really like him. Even though I can't stand Karina! I am glad to see her with a good partner though. She seems to have always been stuck with the "not so good" partners besides Mario Lopez.
I was sad to see Peta and Val go so early. They are both first timers and didn't get a chance. But I'm not sad to see Elisabetta go. She was not good.
I wouldn't mind seeing Nancy or Chaz go next. However, I just love Lacey. And I am also starting to like Tristan as well.
It was nice to see Chelsea and Dimitri do a dance during the performance though. :D
My early prediction of who could win is Chynna or JR. :)
I have been an avid Anna fan from Season 2. I love her and Carson, even though he can't really dance! J.R. and Karina are my picks to win. I really like them both! Chyna and Tony are good, also. I can't get into Ricki Lake, I like her, but something about her dancing just doesn't grab me, but I've never been a Derek fan, anyway. I love Lacey and she and Chaz are just too cute together. I hope they don't leave for awhile.:)
Yeah, Carson Kressley! Dance one for all of us dweeby kids who never got picked for sports teams.
And Chynna Phillips -- "Hold On" by Wilson Phillips is one of my very, very favorite songs.
Oh my goodness, JR & Karina made me cry tonight. Their dance was beautiful.
They made everyone cry. It was just the most beautiful dance I have ever seen on this show.:love:
Agreed!!
My boyfriend came in while I was watching and saw JR and said "whats wrong with him?" in a snotty tone. After I told him he felt very bad and apologized for being rude. I love JR. I love his personality and his smile. I really wish he was dancing with someone other than Karina though. But I still hope they make it far.