Dancing with the Stars
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Charity is super slim so the fringe pants were a good choice. I think all her costumes should have more fullness to give her more oomph on the dance floor. They always want to stick her in little stretch pant stuff! They need to bulk her up with more fabric!
Agree with your comment on Barry and Harry.Ariana has grown on me. Her partner, Pasha, is looking kinda hot to me! But right now Xochtil seems to be pulling away from the pack. I was hoping Daniella would bring more out of Jason since he’d gotten off to such a good start.
But wait——I have only now learned that Pasha and Daniella are married to each other!!!! I had no idea! And there’s more! Daniella just gave birth to their first child May 30 of this year!!!! Oh, I vaguely remember her pregnancy being mentioned sometime, somewhere but forgot all about it. So it’s all news to me now! Lol
Glad of the elimination. Past time for zat one to go!
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I am sure I posted last week, but don't see it here. Hmmmm?
Anyway, I was glad about who was eliminated & am happy there are more dances that just the judges score. I still think Xochtil is the one to beat. I can't watch tomorrow for the very fun reason that DH & I will be on a 'Christmas in Branson' tour. We don't need anything, so this is our Christmas present to ourselves. Divine, let me know if I need to track down the episode when I get home!
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Enjoy Branson, Ruth! I’ve never been there but it should be especially lovely this time of year. I know the entertainment will be phenomenal! We saw a Branson-type show in WV in September and it was absolutely incredible. I enjoyed it more than a few of the big name concerts I’ve been to!
I didn’t post about last week’s DWTS show either; I was busy with Thanksgiving prep but did see the show and dh and ds watched with me which made it more fun. It was a great show and yes, the right contestant was eliminated. Will keep you posted on tomorrow’s dances! Have fun!
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Oh, Ruuuth! 🎶
Last night’s show was great. Each couple had to learn two dances. The first round of performances were good, but then everyone really showed up with their A-game for the second round! I loved every single dance. It is worth it to watch the whole show or at least the second half of the show to lead up to see who is eliminated. Try not to peek ahead of time to find out!0 -
I was able to watch the last dances from Xochil & Max on from my hotel room, so know the ending. I will go back & watch the rest before next Tuesday. It sounds like they all deserve to be in the finale!
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Ruth, I was so shocked and happy with the results!!! I was talking to the tv out loud like, “What!? Whoa!! What!!!??” I really did not want to see anyone go home! I’ve been very impressed by how so many of the contestants have improved over the season!
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I was yelling at the TV also when there were the two contestants left, "How can you eliminate either of them?????" 😵 (DH, who doesn't watch the show) no doubt thought I was slightly demented!)
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I am clearing my calendar for tonight!
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I’m looking forward to it!!!
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Well, that was fun!
*I very much enjoyed the beginning where the judges talked us through what they were looking for & had noticed in the previous dances. It was interesting to look at the dances through the eyes of experts.
*Through the redemption dances, I was struck by how much each of the contestants had improved over the season.
*It was lovely to hear how much the pros & contestants really, really cared about each other.
*All the freestyle dances were excellent; but, I have to confess that I rather like a more beautiful, sentimental dance full of feeling…..these were very fun & high energy but certainly didn't move me to tears!
*It was fun to see the old champions in the Santa Claus Dance.
*I felt the right person won.
*Julianne has come along as a co-host, but I didn't like the strange cut of her dress.
*I need to get some of those fringy pants that seem to be a popular wardrobe choice this season!
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Predictable results, but I agree, Ruth, it was a very fun show! Haha, the cut of Julianne’s dress was really odd; I love that you mentioned it as I was gonna ask you what you thought. I was like, “Whaaa?? Where is that dress going?” It kinda made her looked deformed from the front and most of her ass showed when she turned around. She did get a bit better at hosting over the season. And the contestants really did improve; that was my favorite thing about the season, how noticeable it was every week. All the redemption dances were great.
I liked the segment where the judges talked about what they looked for, and loved the surprise of seeing former contestants in the Santa dance, too (tho at first I was like, “Hm. Do I really like this song and dance number with Alfonso and Julianne?”)
I didn’t like that Carrie Anne was very petty in her judging of everyone but Xochitl and didn’t care for her blatant favoritism towards her all season. And they kept trying to push some narrative on Val that he was like a dad to Xochitl, but, uh, I don’t really think that was the true vibe…
Some seasons can have disappointing freestyles, but I loved all of them last night. Jason and Daniella’s was my favorite; it’s one I will rewatch. I loved their white shirts, ties and spats, and how at one point Daniella was holding onto Jason’s tie while doing the Lindy Hop. Great, high energy.
If I was placing money on how I thought everyone would place, I would have predicted just what the results were. But in my heart, I would not have minded Jason to win. And Arianna who I never heard of till this show surprised me by being a true contender. To my surprise, I ended up really liking her. Same with Charity; usually The Bachelor contestants annoy me.
P.S. I’m so glad the show was back on ABC!!!
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I am very glad it is back on ABC too. Yes, I would have been happy with Jason winning also. He was so much fun to watch! I thought maybe Charity should have gotten 3rd. She was excellent technically, but I always thought she was trying too hard. I thought pushing the 'dad' factor was odd. You really don't want to be dancing with your dad, and if you are old enough to be on the show, you should be considered a true partner (which I think she was, so I don't understand why they'd even want that to be avpoint).
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Having the right partner makes a big difference. Val brings a certain kind of charisma to the dance floor that Pasha, Sasha and Artem don’t. I think if Charity had been paired with Val, she could have won the mirrorball. I’m not sure Xochi’s talents would have been showcased as well with a different professional dance partner. But show producers had enough of Bachelorette contestants winning, and I think they like drawing younger viewers in which Xochi would definitely do. Speaking of which, tho, what I’d really like to know is how they go about pairing the professional to the celebrity!! What kind of formula do they follow, what are the insights and knowledge they use to match couples up? They just leave us in the dark about that!
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I have often wondered that too. I found this online: The producers go into a room with the casting directors and decide what story lines and pairs will be the most interesting. They also try to find good matches for height, match the teaching style of the pro to the personality of the celebrity. They try to find pairs whose personalities mesh.
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Hope some of you will join us for the new season of Dancing With the Stars!
Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough are returning as co-hosts alongside judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough when the new season premieres on Tuesday, Sept. 17 on ABC.
Check out the full list of celebrities competing on "DWTS" season 33 and see which pro they will be dancing with below.
Phaedra Parks
Phaedra Parks will compete on 'Dancing with the Stars' season 33.Andrew Eccles/Disney
Pro Partner: Val Chmerkovskiy
Phaedra Parks is a lawyer and businesswoman who starred on "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" for seven seasons between 2010 and 2017. After a meme-filled turn on "The Traitors" earlier this year, the Georgia native announced her return to "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" for the forthcoming 16th season in July.
"Everybody knows I'm sassy, classy and some of my friends are a wee bit trashy, but if you come for this Mirrorball, it will get nasty," Parks teased to "GMA."
Danny Amendola
Danny Amendola will compete on "Dancing with the Stars" season 33.Andrew Eccles/Disney
Pro Partner: Witney Carson
Danny Amendola is a former NFL player who won two Super Bowls in his career as a wide receiver for the New England Patriots. After 13 seasons in the NFL, Amendola retired in 2022. Since his retirement, Amendola competed on the reality series "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test" and served as a coach for the Las Vegas Raiders for one season.
To get in the "Dancing with the Stars" spirit, Amendola stood up and showed off a touchdown dance for "Good Morning America." He slid across the floor with a skip and spiked a football on the floor as his co-stars cheered.
Amendola's former Patriots teammate Rob Gronkowski also sent him a video message of encouragement. "You bring that 'Dola playoff energy to the dance floor, you will [for] sure dominate, kid," said Gronkowski.
Joey Graziadei
Joey Graziadei will compete on 'Dancing with the Stars' season 33.Andrew Eccles/Disney
Pro Partner: Jenna Johnson
Joey Graziadei, a tennis coach, first joined Bachelor Nation as the runner-up of Charity Lawson's season of "The Bachelorette." He then led season 28 of "The Bachelor," which ended with him engaged to Kelsey Anderson.
Graziadei conceded he feels the pressure to live up to the success of former Bachelors and Bachelorettes who competed on the show previously, but told "GMA" he was focused on making it to the finale.
"That's what we're going to build towards," he said.
Ilona Maher
Ilona Maher will compete on 'Dancing with the Stars' season 33.Andrew Eccles/Disney
Pro Partner: Alan Bersten
Ilona Maher is a professional rugby player who helped the U.S. women's rugby team to a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Maher is the digital cover star for the 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and has used her platform to advocate for body positivity and bring attention to women's sports.
Maher called the Olympics her "life goal," but said she's bracing herself for the ballroom.
"I know it's going to be really tough and stressful," she told "GMA."
Chandler Kinney
Chandler Kinney will compete on 'Dancing with the Stars' season 33.Andrew Eccles/Disney
Pro Partner: Brandon Armstrong
Actress Chandler Kinney has played Willa in the Disney Channel Original Movie franchise "Zombies" franchise since 2020's "Zombies 2." Kinney also starred as Tabitha "Tabby" Haworthe on "Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin" and "Pretty Little Liars: Summer School," continuations of the popular "Pretty Little Liars" franchise.
Kinney, who revealed she danced as a child, told "GMA" she was "nervous" and "excited" and complimented the talented cast and pros.
"I love the show because it requires showmanship and attention to detail," she said. "Everyone on the stage has proven they're more than capable of that."
Anna Delvey
Anna Delvey will compete on 'Dancing with the Stars' season 33.Andrew Eccles/Disney
Pro Partner: Ezra Sosa
Anna "Delvey" Sorokin is known as the notorious so-called "fake heiress" whose financial crimes and lavish lifestyle inspired the Emmy-nominated Netflix show "Inventing Anna" and was detailed in the book "My Friend Anna: The True Story of a Fake Heiress." In 2019, Delvey was convicted on eight counts, including grand larceny and theft of services. She was sentenced to 12 years in prison, fined $24,000, and ordered to pay nearly $200,000 in restitution. She was released on good behavior in February 2021.
When asked what she wanted viewers to know about her, Delvey told "GMA," "How good I am at cha-cha."
Eric Roberts
Eric Roberts will compete on 'Dancing with the Stars' season 33.Andrew Eccles/Disney
Pro Partner: Britt Stewart
Eric Roberts is an actor best known for "King of the Gypsies" (1978), "Star 80" (1983) and "Runaway Train" (1985), all of which earned him Golden Globe nominations and the latter earning him an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor. He is the older brother of Academy Award-winning actress Julia Roberts and the father of actress Emma Roberts.
Roberts told "GMA" that taking on this role was "like a mile and a half" outside of his comfort zone. He also revealed that his family found out about his "Dancing with the Stars" inclusion in real time.
Brooks Nader
Brooks Nader will compete on 'Dancing with the Stars' season 33.Andrew Eccles/Disney
Pro Partner: Gleb Savchencko
Brooks Nader is a model who has appeared in the pages of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue numerous times since winning the Swim Search open casting call in 2019. In 2023, she was featured in a "Baywatch"-inspired photo shoot on the cover of the magazine, alongside fellow cover models Megan Fox, Kim Petras and Martha Stewart.
Nader told "GMA" that, while she had some dance experience in high school, this would be "a new challenge," adding, "I'm so excited for it."
Reginald VelJohnson
Reginald VelJohnson will compete on 'Dancing with the Stars' season 33.Andrew Eccles/Disney
Pro Partner: Emma Slater
Reginald VelJohnson is one of TV's most beloved dads, having played Carl Winslow on "Family Matters" for nine seasons between 1989 and 1997. He is known for playing police officer characters, famously playing Al Powell in "Die Hard" (1988) and "Die Hard 2" (1990).
"America is going to be shocked," VelJohnson told "GMA" when asked if he is ready for his new role.
Tori Spelling
Tori Spelling will compete on 'Dancing with the Stars' season 33.Andrew Eccles/Disney
Pro Partner: Pasha Pashkov
Actress Tori Spelling is best known for playing Donna Martin on "Beverly Hills, 90210" for all 10 seasons of the teen drama, which aired from 1990 to 2000. Spelling, who has appeared in the films "Troop Beverly Hills" (1989), "Scream 2" (1997)" and "Scary Movie 2" (2001) as well as the final "Sharknado" TV movie (2018), is also a New York Times bestselling author for her 2009 memoir "Stori Telling."
Spelling spoke about her former "90210" castmates Brian Austin Green and the late Shannen Doherty, who both competed on the show in previous seasons. Spelling said Green offered words of encouragement and that she knew Doherty would be "watching."
"I know Shannen will be watching over, and she always said you got to turn your power on. So, I'm doing it now," she told "GMA."
Jenn Tran
Jenn Tran in a promo image for "The Bachelorette."Disney
Pro Partner: Sasha Farber
Jenn Tran is fresh off "The Bachelorette" and is trading roses for sequins. Having first joined Bachelor Nation on Joey Graziadei's season of "The Bachelor," she was named the lead of "The Bachelorette" season 21 and became the first Asian American lead in the franchise. Tran's journey came to a dramatic end in a heartbreaking finale where she proposed to contestant Devin Strader, only for it to be revealed in the "After the Final Rose" special they had split.
Tran told "GMA" her experience on "The Bachelorette" will motivate her to succeed on "Dancing with the Stars."
"I think heartbreak is the best motivator for success," said Tran. "I'm out for blood. I'm ready."
Dwight Howard
Dwight Howard will compete on 'Dancing with the Stars' season 33.Andrew Eccles/Disney
Pro Partner: Daniella Karagach
Dwight Howard is a professional basketball player who has played 18 seasons in the NBA, including eight with the Orlando Magic. Howard won an NBA championship in 2020 with the Los Angeles Lakers. Howard has played professional basketball in Taiwan since 2022, following his departure from the Lakers.
Howard told "GMA" he's "been dancing my whole life, but not ballroom dancing."
On pro partner Daniella Karagach, Howard called her "amazing" and said, "I'm definitely going to trust her, follow her lead and have a lot of fun."
Stephen Nedoroscik
Stephen Nedoroscik will compete on 'Dancing with the Stars' season 33.Andrew Eccles/Disney
Pro Partner: Rylee Arnold
Stephen Nedoroscik, who was previously announced on "GMA" as a contestant last month, rose to national prominence at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he notched two bronze medals as a pommel horse specialist on the U.S. men's gymnastics team. According to USA Gymnastics, Nedoroscik has won four U.S. pommel horse titles, tying the record for most pommel horse championships in U.S. history.
Despite being used to high-stakes competition, Nedoroscik said he's "really nervous."
"The Olympics was so stressful. It's very difficult. But I've also never danced, so I'm really nervous about what's going to happen," he told "GMA," comparing the Olympics stage to the dance floor. "I guess I'm going to find out when I step out onto the ballroom floor."
"Dancing with the Stars" season 33 premieres Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with episodes streaming on Hulu the next day.
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I'm going to watch this year, Ruth. Looks like a good lineup.
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Yea! Last year it was just Divine and me, so we need some new blood!
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When they first toss out the names of so many contestants I’ve never heard of, it feels like a totally disorienting, clumpy mishmash of whattheheckisthis?
But, aww…I just saw a commercial for the upcoming season and it looks kinda fun. May we have an entertaining season, and wonderland, looking forward to “watching” it with you, ruth and others who find the DWTS thread!0 -
Tonight's the night!
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Well, that was fun!
My impressions……..
*Absolute No: Reggie & Emma, Eric & Britt, Anna & Erza
*So-So: Brooks & Gleb (she seems too full of herself & I didn't feel much chemistry), Tori & Pasha, Phaedra & Val
*Couples I liked and who I think have potential: Joey & Jenna, Ilona & Alan (unconventional, but I love her attitude & their chemistry), Danny & Whitney, Dwight & Daniella (the height difference shouldn't work, but they looked great & like they were having so much fun)
*My Two Thumbs Up couples, Jenn & Sasha (they look so cute together & danced very well together) Chandler & Brandon (also a very cute couple & they danced so well together, possible finalists?), Steven & Riley (they will be SO fun to watch!)
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Really strong start to the show. Wish I could dance like that.
I know very few of the celebrities so it was good to be briefly introduced to them.
There's always been something about Eric Roberts that I just adore. Plus I like his acting. With that said, I predict he will be voted off next week. He's not a dancer but he looked like he was having fun.
Stephen N was so athletic. Talk about the wow factor. He will probably be in the final show.
My favorite dancer was Dwight Howard! The height difference between he and his professional dancer makes them fun to watch. Plus, he has natural rhythm even though he's so tall.
I was surprised by Anna S. She's not that great of a dancer but I could look at her face all day long. That's a weird thing for me to say! But honestly, I would believe anything she told me. She was mysterious, captivating and I had no idea she would affect me like that.
(A side note: Currently I'm watching the new TV show "High Potential" that is premiering right after DWTS. It's a different premise for a cop show.)
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Dh and I were away for a couple of days and I was unable to watch the first episode, so I absolutely love reading your comments on the different couples and how they did, ruth and wonderland! Sounds like the season got off to a great start! I will get up to speed next week!
Wonderland, I am looking forward to watching High Potential, too. I really liked the previews they’d been showing of it but didn't know it’s scheduled after DWTS. I’ve seen the lead actress Kaitlin Olson on Hacks which is one of my all time favorite shows (HBO).
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Sorry to say, I’m gonna have to miss tonight’s DWTS episode! Dh and I have watched America’s Got Talent all summer long, and tonight is their Grand Finale show where the winner is announced. So I have to and want to see it. I’m a bit miffed AGT let the show results run over into new programming schedules on network TV. In seasons past, they always seemed to finish up before. This year they have really dragged it out; we thought we were going to find out the winners last week. Oh well. Gotta go with it!
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Dang, and next Tuesday is the VP Debate…….
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Oh my gosh, lol! Well, that should leave me some time to catch up on some of the dances from tonight’s show!
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They are skipping next week, but they are doing two shows the following week. Monday Oct. 7th will be Soul Train & Tuesday Oct 8th is Hair Metal Night.
A fun night; although I didn't think either of the two worst dancers were eliminated.
I gave two thumbs up: Chandler & Brandon (beautiful), Stephen & Rylee (very good & fun), Dwight & Daniella (really lovely dance & he seems like such a sweet guy), Joey & Jenna (loved their dance)
Other dancers I really liked: Jenn & Sasha, Danny & Whitney, Ilona & Alan (who were so fun to watch!)
Other dancers I thought put their hearts into their dances were Phaedra & Max, Tori & Pasha
Brooks & Gleb were technically fine, but I don't like her personality at all
Anna & Erza-he did most of the dancing & she really never seemed into it & when she said she had learned nothing from the show……
Eric & Brett, Reginald & Emma were the two couples I would have voted off
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Devine: I don't watch AGT. Hope the talent you have been supporting wins tonight.
Surprising elimination!
A few observations:
*Anna D. wore the wrong dress and the wrong song to dance the Quick Step.
*Reginald had good facial expression.
*Stephen N. looked too happy and cute to dance the Pasodoble. But the dance was really good.
*Chandler dances like a ballerina. Very elegant.
*Phaedra let Val do most of the dancing.
My favorite dancers were Ilona/Alan and Dwight/Daniella. Ilona is so strong and I loved seeing her flip Alan 2 times. Dwight smiled the entire time and looked like he was enjoying every step.
Weirdest statement of the night: When one of the people being eliminated was asked "What are you going to take away from the show" that person answered, "Nothing." Julianne didn't know how to respond. Awkward!
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When that statement was made, I wasn't sad that person was gone (even though they weren't one of the two worse dancers). Personality & character should count….even in dancing!
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Oh my gosh, such a statement is a career killer! Whoever said that is not being managed well!
All of your comments have really intrigued me. It looks like I can watch last night’s episode on Hulu which I subscribe to, and I will have time for that in a day or two which makes me happy!
As for AGT, the winner was a big disappointment for me and dh! It was a 55 year old “singing janitor” from Indiana. His talent was that he sang covers of songs by Journey and sounded quite a bit like the original singer, Steve Perry. The problem we have with that is that aside from singing someone else’s hit songs, there’s really no originality to his act. I felt there were at least three other contestants well worthy of the top prize over this guy; I was certain a woman named Solange who combined magic and clever, creative quick change dressing was going to win. Haha, oh well! I feel like the show’s winner is often fixed for reasons behind the scenes we’re not aware of (money exchanging hands and deals being made). We’re just along for the ride!
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