Dancing with the Stars - Season 5

[Random]

It's a official. The following celebrities have been announced.

Marie Osmond, singer/actress from Donny and Marie variety show.
Melanie Brown, aka "Scary Spice," singer of the Spice Girls.
Wayne Newton, singer and Las Vegas legend.
Floyd Mayweather, aka "Pretty Boy Floyd," boxer and 6-time world champion.
Jennie Garth, actress from Beverly Hills: 90210.
Jane Seymour, actress from Doctor Quinn, Medicine Woman.
Cameron Mathison, model-turned-actress from All My Children.
Sabrina Bryan, singer/actress from The Cheetah Girls.
Helio Castroneves, racer, 2-time Indy 500 champion.
Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks basketball team.
Josie Maran, model/actress, starred in Van Helsing.
Albert Reed, model for Abercrombie & Fitch.

The competition begins September 24.

Source: http://abc.go.com/primetime/dancingwiththestars/index?pn=announcement

[infinitypro]

Good lineup. Never knew I was into any type of dancing other than a goofy skank, hip hop infused body spasm...until this show! We'll be watching.

[tutusue]

<sigh> I only recognize the first 6 names. Now that I'm a year older, can I blame it on age that I don't recognize the other 6? :confused: :o

Upon perusing the link I'm really excited that Julianne Hough is returning and even more excited that her oh-so-cute brother, Derek, who Julianne was seen dancing with at one point last season, will be one of the pro dancers. I wish Derek could've been paired with a young starlet...oh, maybe, Lindsay Lohan, Nicole or Paris! j/k j/k j/k !!! Seriously, for me part of the allure of Julianne and Apolo was their youth. Ballroom dancing tends not to have the cool factor for the younger generation so to see those 2 youngsters not only make it cool but win was dynamite! I'd like to see Derek paired with Scarlet Johansson?!

iCal has been programmed! :D

[Lei Liko]

I saw the cast when it was leaked on TMZ.com the other day and it's a pretty *YAWN* cast, if you ask me. :(

Still, I'll watch it...just for Maksim and Tony. Oh, and the A&F model. RAWR.

Sabrina's an early favorite for me. She's a Cheetah Girl and she'll get the teenybopper vote. I already see her getting far into the competition.

[Random]

I'm still wondering why Fergie (the former Duchess of York) is not selected?

I'll probably root for Marie Osmond. I had a pre-teen crush on her.

I have no clue about the Cheetah Girls, except maybe Raven Symone, but then I already knew her before she's a Disney player.

Oh, and I know one person in America that won't be voting for Melanie Brown. ;)

As for the guys, they don't have the appeal to draw young crowd to the show than previous seasons (who had Mario Lopez, Drew Lachey, Joey Fatone, etc.). Wayne Newton will draw in the old crowd as well as his fanbase in Vegas. Don't know much about Helio, whereas Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr are more familiar household names when it comes to the faces of NASCAR and Indy racing. Who would care for the rich guy Cuban?

Other than Wayne, the Floyd Mayweather is familiar to me.

[Random]

I'd like to see Derek paired with Scarlet Johansson?!Me, too. Unfortunately, she's an A-list actress and is very busy.

I wouldn't mind seeing the hot latina from Grey's Anatomy compete. Or one of the Facts of Life girls (including the elusive Molly Ringwald).

[scrivener]

If you're not a sports fan, you don't know what it is about Mark Cuban that would make him a great contestant on this show, but the show's producers know. He will win a LOT of people over. He's a very young-looking 49 years old, a self-made billionaire since his early thirties who took the most pathetic franchise in sports and turned it into the team everyone wants to play for. He is a loose cannon, likely to say at any moment the kind of thing that has resulted in millions of dollars in fines from the commissioner of the NBA.

Normally uncontrite about the words that come out of his mouth (he's always a good interview!), he once apologized for a thoughtless remark that offended some Dairy Queen workers by working all day at a DQ. It was one of those normal-guy things that people love about him. The public impression is that he's just a regular guy, but with a billion dollars. Count on him to impress a lot of people.

[EastCoastTropics]

:D

Interesting lineup! Glad to read that the Hough kids are in this season as well.

[Mike_Lowery]

Cheryl Burke's coming back tho, right?

[tutusue]

Cheryl Burke's coming back tho, right?
Yep...your hottie's back and paired with Wayne Newton. :eek:

(Insomnia? What insomnia? :( )

[tutusue]

If you're not a sports fan, you don't know what it is about Mark Cuban that would make him a great contestant on this show, but the show's producers know. He will win a LOT of people over. He's a very young-looking 49 years old,[...]
Of interest to me is the fact that Cuban had hip replacement surgery (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Cuban) on 6/29/07. I don't know how far in advance dance rehearsals begin but, dang, even if rehearsals started with the cast announcement yesterday, that's not much recuperation time. Age 49 for a hip replacement is young.

[Random]

If you're not a sports fan, you don't know what it is about Mark Cuban that would make him a great contestant on this show, but the show's producers know. He will win a LOT of people over.
*Yawns*

He's nowhere as appealing as Wayne Newton, nor attractive as Jennie Garth or Jane Seymour for that matter.

And the only rich guy I idolize is Donald Trump (although I prefer daughter Ivanka Trump to try out for the show).

[Mike_Lowery]

DWTS party at my house!

[tutusue]

[...]Sabrina's an early favorite for me. She's a Cheetah Girl and she'll get the teenybopper vote. I already see her getting far into the competition.
Forget the teenyboppers! That chick can daaaaaaaance!! Wowee wow wow wow! She got my tutu vote! Altho' she's more on the chunky side (not much, tho') she. can. move. Unreal. I can stop watching now! :D

[Random]

Wait a minute. How many votes do I get in the first round? And must I split my votes between the women tonight and men tomorrow night? :confused:

[anapuni808]

you got 6 votes tonite - but only til 1/2 hr after the show ended. I'm guessing we get 6 more votes tomorrow for the men. I agree that Cheetah Girl was very cute & full of energy - but, this is supposed to be ballroom dancing. A lot of my votes depend on what the judges say - not just because I happen to like a particular person or think they're cute. well, I also can't discount Maks & Tony's tight pants :D

[Random]

They may have incorporated some hip-hop moves into their cha-cha-cha [latin american] dance, but the judges are okay with it.

[tutusue]

[...]I agree that Cheetah Girl was very cute & full of energy - but, this is supposed to be ballroom dancing. A lot of my votes depend on what the judges say - not just because I happen to like a particular person or think they're cute. well, I also can't discount Maks & Tony's tight pants :D
I understand that ballroom dancing on this show is supposed to be 'by the book'. That bores me! That's why I loved Sabrina. She gave a creative edge to the cha cha. Loved it. And like Random mentioned, so did the judges. I thought Mel did a really good job, too.

It appears super models don't make good dancers. Must be those long legs! :rolleyes:

[anapuni808]

But the judges also scolded them for doing the hip hop moves and "suggested" they not do them again. Yes, the stars are all very competitive and will push the envelope. The whole point of the show is to show that they (anyone) can learn ballroom dancing, with all it's rules. Otherwise, what reason do we have for watching THIS particular show? If we just want to see dancing, we can watch the one on MTV.

Hey, I'm not criticizing anyones opinions or who they like on the show. I'm just giving my own opinion. and now, just like last year - I'll bow out of this discussion because I don't want to argue with any of you or offend anyone.

[Random]

It appears super models don't make good dancers. Must be those long legs! :rolleyes:
Josie just wasn't athletic to begin with. All that posing in front of the cameras makes her stiff like a mannequin.

[Random]

But the judges also scolded them for doing the hip hop moves and "suggested" they not do them again.
And yet for all their scolding they still give them (of the ladies) the highest score. Talk about hypocrites.

[Mike_Lowery]

:( I don't see Cheryl going too far into the season. It's gonna be a cold, lonely winter.

[tutusue]

:( I don't see Cheryl going too far into the season. It's gonna be a cold, lonely winter.
I agree. She didn't fare well in the partner department. I missed most of tonight's show but did see Cheryl and Wayne. <sigh!>

[Random]

:( I don't see Cheryl going too far into the season. It's gonna be a cold, lonely winter.
Sighs. My half-pinay is probably going to last one more round if Wayne can't condition himself, be more flexible with his hip, and improve his footwork.

Guess I'll have to make do with Julianne Houghs and Aussie's Kym Johnston for the rest of the season. Sighs.

I'm predicting Josie Maran as first celeb out.

[Mike_Lowery]

Ok, Cheryl's safe...I can stop watching about 10 minutes early tonight and get some stuff done :D

EDIT: I stuck around for the ending. what was that all about? Kinda awkward.

[tutusue]

I wouldn't be surprised if, like Jerry Springer, Wayne Newton becomes the sweetheart of this season and lasts longer than someone younger with the same skill level.

At the risk of grandiose redundancy...they just don't come much cuter than Julianne Hough!

And, Savion Glover absolutely knocked me out...as usual!

[Random]

EDIT: I stuck around for the ending. what was that all about? Kinda awkward.
I have absolutely no idea where host Tom is going with that line of questions.

[Random]

At the risk of grandiose redundancy...they just don't come much cuter than Julianne Hough!
Um, Ashley Del Grosso is cuter. ;)

[Mike_Lowery]

I didn't want to watch since Cheryl Burke got axed, but :eek: @ Julianne Hough. I guess I'll keep watching.

JH+ML= hapa kids. :D

[tutusue]

Ah, come on, Mike...you didn't, just this week, discover how incredibly cute Julianne is...didya?! ;)

It's a more boring line up than last season but there was some really good dancing tonight.

[Mike_Lowery]

Ah, come on, Mike...you didn't, just this week, discover how incredibly cute Julianne is...didya?! ;)

It's a more boring line up than last season but there was some really good dancing tonight.

I did. http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a90/thealmightymiranda/smileys/guilty.gif I felt like I was cheating on Cheryl if I looked at Julianne. Or Edyta. Or Kim.

[shaveice]

i rarely watch that show but there's no denying that the professional female dancers have the hottest bodies around; absolutely impressive! guess dancing is an excellent form of exercise :D

[tutusue]

Two surprises for me tonight...
1. Mel was in the bottom 2
2. Wayne Newton sounded terrible.

Eldest spawn, who has "connections", told me that the voting is almost totally fan (vs skill) based.

[pzarquon]

You know, "Dancing With the Stars" was always on when it was on in our house in seasons past. Our kids loved it as much as we did (or, at least, my wife did). But for whatever reason, it's completely off our radar this year. Is it the slate of dancers? Is it the basic premise that's lost our interest? I'm not sure.

A local guy blogs about "Dancing With the Stars" at Pulpconnection (http://www.pulpconnection.net/), and I keep up with what's going on peripherally through him.

[Random]

You know, "Dancing With the Stars" was always on when it was on in our house in seasons past. Our kids loved it as much as we did (or, at least, my wife did). But for whatever reason, it's completely off our radar this year. Is it the slate of dancers? Is it the basic premise that's lost our interest? I'm not sure.
For me, this season's list of celeb participants didn't wow me like before. I thought they're going to get Duchess Fergie. But as the show goes on, it is getting better. My problem is that it is on the same timeslot as How I Met Your Mother and the Big Bang Theory (I got Chuck on my VCR's programming).

[Random]

I did. http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a90/thealmightymiranda/smileys/guilty.gif I felt like I was cheating on Cheryl if I looked at Julianne. Or Edyta. Or Kim.
If it's any consolation, I don't think Cheryl notice you. :p Better to love (or any other verb) them from afar. ;)

[anapuni808]

For me, this season's list of celeb participants didn't wow me like before. I thought they're going to get Duchess Fergie. But as the show goes on, it is getting better. My problem is that it is on the same timeslot as How I Met Your Mother and the Big Bang Theory (I got Chuck on my VCR's programming).

Maybe you need to go back & watch again. Some of the celebrities this season are very good dancers. Sabrina & Helio come to mind........................

ps: what is "big bang theory" ??

[Random]

Maybe you need to go back & watch again. Some of the celebrities this season are very good dancers. Sabrina & Helio come to mind........................
Maybe you need to read my post again. I did state, "But as the show goes on, it is getting better." :rolleyes:

I'm not young enough to know the Cheetah Girls (I'm more of a fan of the Bangles, the Go-Go Girls, and Destiny's Child). And of all the professional race car drivers I know, Helio is not on the top of my notable list.

[anapuni808]

I'm not a Cheetah Girl fan, or a NASCAR fan - but those 2 can dance. So can the others left on the show now. If you want to argue with everything anyone says to you, then feel free. It just makes you seem very unpleasant. I was simply responding to your post. Have a wonderful evening!

[Random]

I was simply responding to your post.
And I was simply responding to your statement...Maybe you need to go back & watch again.
I have been watching it and NOW I noticed them. I did not noticed them BEFORE this season's show started.

Sorry if you find my clarification unpleasant.

[tutusue]

That was quite an "ending" (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21427727/) to Marie Osmond's samba tonight. :eek:

[titilejomi]

That was quite an "ending" (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21427727/) to Marie Osmond's samba tonight. :eek:

And here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkl695BZjH0) is the youtube of the incident. :eek:

Looks like she was out for at least 10 seconds before they cut away for a commercial.

[tutusue]

[...]Looks like she was out for at least 10 seconds before they cut away for a commercial.
I think it took that long for people to register that there was a problem. Initially I thought she was just being silly and I think I remember some giggles from the audience who probably thought the same thing. It wasn't until Len's expression turned to shock that I realized something was wrong.

[Random]

That was quite an "ending" (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21427727/) to Marie Osmond's samba tonight. :eek:
My heart wen' hit da floor, when my childhood crush collapsed and did not get back up. :(

You know you make the big time (not in a good way) when NBC Today aired that same footage.

Looking back, something wasn't right when she was dancing the samba.

[EastCoastTropics]

Well, what a great elimination ep! And a shocker at that too. I thought that Sabrina would outlast Jane and Marie but I guess I was wrong. Sad to see Mark leave....what a cutie! *sigh*

[tutusue]

I'm stunned...I truly am. I thought the final 2 down the road would include Sabrina and Mel with Sabrina winning. Even the 2 hosts appeared caught off guard. Wowee wow wow wow.

[Random]

Apparently, the Cheetah Girl didn't have a big fanbase.

[tutusue]

Apparently, the Cheetah Girl didn't have a big fanbase.
That's probably the reason. Are fans of the Cheetah Girls the type to watch DWTS? I have no idea what the viewer demographics are. But, as I alluded to in a previous post, the voting is fan driven and not skill driven. That said, I'd not heard of the Cheetah Girls prior to DWTS. :o

[Random]

Are fans of the Cheetah Girls the type to watch DWTS?
They must have.

I wonder if airing the result show at 8pm is a good idea to begin with. I mean, the Monday's competition show airs at 7pm but the Tuesday's result show airs at 8pm where most of the tweens are getting ready for bed minutes before 9pm.

I also notice the result show ends past 9pm.

[tutusue]

Is it just me or do any of you also see Jennie Garth's weekly discomfort in dancing with Derek Hough? It seems palpable to me.

[Mike_Lowery]

Is it just me or do any of you also see Jennie Garth's weekly discomfort in dancing with Derek Hough? It seems palpable to me.
I'm not sure if she's nervous dancing, or being interviewed after her performances. She looks shook as hell tho.

[tutusue]

I'm not sure if she's nervous dancing, or being interviewed after her performances. She looks shook as hell tho.
When the show does the pre-performance videos showing rehearsals there seems to be condescension on Jennie's part toward Derek. She seems disappointed in having him as a partner altho', clearly, he's brought her dancing a long way.

Tonight I think Marie was a shining star as was Mel. Actually, there was some really good dancing across the board.

[EastCoastTropics]

Is it just me or do any of you also see Jennie Garth's weekly discomfort in dancing with Derek Hough? It seems palpable to me.

I think that she's a perfectionist but lacks confidence in herself.

[Random]

Anybody got a last-minute prediction before the Results show airs tonight (11/06)?

I think Jane is out.

[EastCoastTropics]

I enjoyed this ep only because of DanceCenter. Saw this last season I've been so looking forward to seeing it again. Tonight it was Kenny, Jerry Rice and Lenny. That Kenny is funny indeed.....and he looks just lovely in that color eyeshadow and eyebrow shape. I do think he could've used some eyeliner and he was a bit heavy on the blush! :D :D

I got to see Mel and Max dance their Paso Doble again. Tonight the bottom two weren't announced and I predicted correctly the couple that left tonight....

[tutusue]

Anybody got a last-minute prediction before the Results show airs tonight (11/06)?

I think Jane is out.
I hope it's not Marie. Her dad passed away last night and, well, I just have a very soft spot for daughters who lose their dads. So poignant that she dedicated her first dance to her parents last night...only hours before her dad died. She won't appear on tonight's show but, if she makes the cut tonight, I hope she continues.

[Random]

I hope it's not Marie.
She's safe. Heard the sad news on Entertainment Tonight before the Results show.

[tutusue]

I enjoyed this ep only because of DanceCenter. Saw this last season I've been so looking forward to seeing it again. Tonight it was Kenny, Jerry Rice and Lenny. That Kenny is funny indeed.....and he looks just lovely in that color eyeshadow and eyebrow shape. I do think he could've used some eyeliner and he was a bit heavy on the blush! :D :D[...]
DanceCenter was a riot. Oh man, I thought Kenny's eye make-up was a result of my eyes playing tricks on me while sitting too close to my TV! It was real? Too funny! I don't remember DanceCenter last season, only Kimmel and Guillermo.
She's safe. Heard the sad news on Entertainment Tonight before the Results show.
Yup. At the start of the show, Tom Bergeron mentioned the patriarch's death and, straight up, announced Marie was safe.

[EastCoastTropics]

DanceCenter was a riot. Oh man, I thought Kenny's eye make-up was a result of my eyes playing tricks on me while sitting too close to my TV! It was real? Too funny! I don't remember DanceCenter last season, only Kimmel and Guillermo.

I love Kenny! :D At first I thought I was seeing things too and then a closer look revealed his special look for the night.....heavy on the foundation too eh? :D Too funny as well was Kenny's look and response of "Fine" when Lenny told him that Sabrina was out! Ya know, I would love to see Jerry Springer on DanceCenter...



Yup. At the start of the show, Tom Bergeron mentioned the patriarch's death and, straight up, announced Marie was safe.

At the very end when Jane and Jennie were left and Tom B. announced that they weren't necessarily the bottom two, that's when I thought that Marie might have been the other contestant with the lowest scores...just a speculation....

It was nice that Marie did get a chance to tell her father that her performance was dedicated to him...

[Mike_Lowery]

Julianne Hough wins this season. Paypal, anyone? :D

[tutusue]

Julianne Hough wins this season. Paypal, anyone? :D
No PayPal for me 'cuz I agree with you! Did you see the video of her dancing at 8 years old? U*N*B*E*L*I*E*V*A*B*L*E. It's so hard for me to grasp that she's THAT good at the tender age of 19. Truly mind boggling. I'm still shaking my head over their Paso Doble (sp?).

[Mike_Lowery]

No PayPal for me 'cuz I agree with you! Did you see the video of her dancing at 8 years old? U*N*B*E*L*I*E*V*A*B*L*E. It's so hard for me to grasp that she's THAT good at the tender age of 19. Truly mind boggling. I'm still shaking my head over their Paso Doble (sp?).

I know, right? Cheryl who?


Just kidding. Bows Ikimasho.

[tutusue]

I know, right? Cheryl who?

Just kidding. Bows Ikimasho.
For me, Julianne is a thrill to watch. She has the "it" factor, big time, and brings a whole different dimension to the show and ballroom dancing. Cheryl's always been one of my favorites...'til Julianne.

That said, I think Max and Mel are definitely in the running. Unless the voters go all wonky I think the finals will be M&M and J&H!

[Random]

Cameron's out. Marie's still in.

I'm guessing next week, the red lights will be on Marie and Jennie.

Marie has got to step up and be more daring.

Jennie got to deal with her low confidence level.

Mel and Helio cannot slip.

Oh, and why am I sad when I just heard Gloria Estefan sings the "Conga"? I'm definitely a child of the 80's.

[Mike_Lowery]

Oh, and why am I sad when I just heard Gloria Estefan sings the "Conga"? I'm definitely a child of the 80's.

Why sad? I can understand if she sang "words get in the way". :confused:

[Random]

Why sad?
I don't know. I love the 80's. Now it seems so long ago.

[Random]

Season 5 has come to a closed, and the winner and recipient of the ugly mirrorball trophy is ... Helio Castroneves!

The win also gives Julianne Hough bragging right for a back-to-back championship, tying Cheryl Burke.

There has been many surprises and shockers throughout the season and the finale episode did not go quietly ... well, at least not the on the air. Mark Ballas, who partnered up with Cheetah Girl Sabrina Bryan this season, suffered a shoulder injury that required immediate medical treatment and had to be taken by an ambulance. It seems a lot of the professional dancers are getting hurt this season. Even the winner Julianne Hough was nursing a back injury she aggravated on Monday night. Also on that same night, Maksim was slow in getting up off the dance floor with no help from his partner, Mel "Scary Spice" B.

[tutusue]

There was some reeeeeally good dancing this season. Regardless, Sabrina is still the best dancer. She could become a pro if she wanted. She nailed it every time.

[Lei Liko]

Season 5 has come to a closed, and the winner and recipient of the ugly mirrorball trophy is ... Helio Castroneves!

And less than a day after he won the ugly mirrorball trophy...he and the fiancee are PAU! (http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/P/PEOPLE_HELIO_CASTRONEVES?SITE=HIHAD&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT)

[EastCoastTropics]

I fell asleep before the end of the show. When I did get up around midnight, I had to go online to check and found that Helio won! He, Julianne, her brother, Cameron and Edyta were on GMA this morning. It was a hoot to watch!

[Random]

And less than a day after he won the ugly mirrorball trophy...he and the fiancee are PAU! (http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/P/PEOPLE_HELIO_CASTRONEVES?SITE=HIHAD&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT)
Sounds like good news for tutusue. :p

Heck, since it's on ABC, why not recruit him for The Bachelor? They need to recover after the fiasco with the last one.

One more interesting tidbit: Julianne Hough will be recording a country album.

Too bad, they didn't consider doing a Dancing with the Stars Christmas Special featuring past and present celeb alumni with no judges and scores.

[tutusue]

Sounds like good news for tutusue. :p[...]
Naht! Helio's cute but he doesn't really float this ol' tutu's boat. Now, get Denzel Washington on the show and I'll have to bump up my 40" TV to 60"!

I'd really love to see the producers snag Robin Williams!!! I doubt, tho', that he could get thru one dance in serious mode! Would be fun to see him try! It makes me laugh just thinking about it! :D

Seriously, I'd also love to see John Travolta on the show. Patrick Swayze, too. Those 2 are great dancers which is probably why they wouldn't be asked.