Cheers actress Kirstie Alley passed away on December 5, 2022, after a battle with cancer. And now, it appears that items from her homes are for sale — including some of her beautiful outfits from Dancing With The Stars.
It’s a great opportunity for long-time DWTS fans who enjoyed watching Kirstie compete in two different seasons of the show. She never brought home the Mirrorball Trophy, but she did bring a lot of fun and life into her performances.
Read on and learn more about the estate sale.
Kirstie Alley Loved Competing On DWTS
Actress Kirstie Alley first competed on Dancing With The Stars Season 11 with Maks Chmerkovskiy. They finished in second place out of 11 couples, just behind NFL star Hines Ward and pro dancer Kym Johnson. Maks and Kirstie teamed up once again in Season 15 during the all-star season. That year, they came in 7th place out of 13 couples.
The two...
It’s a great opportunity for long-time DWTS fans who enjoyed watching Kirstie compete in two different seasons of the show. She never brought home the Mirrorball Trophy, but she did bring a lot of fun and life into her performances.
Read on and learn more about the estate sale.
Kirstie Alley Loved Competing On DWTS
Actress Kirstie Alley first competed on Dancing With The Stars Season 11 with Maks Chmerkovskiy. They finished in second place out of 11 couples, just behind NFL star Hines Ward and pro dancer Kym Johnson. Maks and Kirstie teamed up once again in Season 15 during the all-star season. That year, they came in 7th place out of 13 couples.
The two...
- 5/3/2024
- by Nikole Behrens
- TV Shows Ace
Former Dancing With The Stars pro Maks Chmerkovskiy is opening up about an awkward encounter with one dance partner. He and the late actress Kirstie Alley competed on DWTS Season 12 together. While the two developed a strong friendship, things didn’t always run smoothly in the rehearsal room.
In fact, Maks recently revealed he and Kirstie argued over perceived “flirty” behavior during rehearsals. Keep reading and see what he had to say.
Kirstie Alley Thought Maks Chmerkovskiy Was Hitting On Her
Maks Chmerkovskiy has moved on from Dancing With The Stars, but he’s elated about his newest gig as a judge on So You Think You Can Dance. These days, he’s doing plenty of interviews to discuss the world of professional dance.
People obtained an exclusive look at an upcoming interview with the Ukrainian dancer. In the video, he talks about his partnership on DWTS Season 12 with Kirstie Alley.
In fact, Maks recently revealed he and Kirstie argued over perceived “flirty” behavior during rehearsals. Keep reading and see what he had to say.
Kirstie Alley Thought Maks Chmerkovskiy Was Hitting On Her
Maks Chmerkovskiy has moved on from Dancing With The Stars, but he’s elated about his newest gig as a judge on So You Think You Can Dance. These days, he’s doing plenty of interviews to discuss the world of professional dance.
People obtained an exclusive look at an upcoming interview with the Ukrainian dancer. In the video, he talks about his partnership on DWTS Season 12 with Kirstie Alley.
- 3/31/2024
- by Nikole Behrens
- TV Shows Ace
Not all Dancing With The Stars pro dancers get along with their celebrity partners. Former pro Louis van Amstel recently admitted he can’t stand one of his former partners from his run on the show.
Since DWTS couples spend so much time together in the rehearsal room, it stands to reason that arguments come up now and then. But Louis van Amstel didn’t have many kind words to say about one former partner.
Who was the woman in question? See what the former DWTS pro had to say.
Louis van Amstel Hated Working With One Former Dance Partner
It’s not at all uncommon for former DWTS pros to launch podcasts. Louis van Amstel is the latest among them to introduce his own show, The Lva Podcast. And of course, the topic of favorite dance partners came up immediately. Surprisingly enough, there was only one woman he couldn...
Since DWTS couples spend so much time together in the rehearsal room, it stands to reason that arguments come up now and then. But Louis van Amstel didn’t have many kind words to say about one former partner.
Who was the woman in question? See what the former DWTS pro had to say.
Louis van Amstel Hated Working With One Former Dance Partner
It’s not at all uncommon for former DWTS pros to launch podcasts. Louis van Amstel is the latest among them to introduce his own show, The Lva Podcast. And of course, the topic of favorite dance partners came up immediately. Surprisingly enough, there was only one woman he couldn...
- 3/15/2024
- by Nikole Behrens
- TV Shows Ace
Australian beauty Kym Johnson waltzed her way onto the ballroom floor — and into viewers’ hearts — on Dancing With the Stars as a pro back in Season 3 of the dance reality competition series. Over the years, she competed in 15 seasons of the show, taking home the coveted Mirrorball trophy twice. Her first win was with Donny Osmond in Season 9; her bookend was earned with football player Hines Ward in Season 12. In Season 20, Johnson was paired with Shark Tank star Robert Herjavec. The two continued to tango off-screen and wed in 2016. Johnson Herjavec last competed on the show in Season 24 with Mr. T. Now, Johnson-Herjavec is taking on a new role in the Lifetime movie Hunting Housewives. She plays Joli Symons, a woman hoping to have a fun getaway with her girlfriends. After their small plane crashes in the wilderness, the women must use their skills — and what’s in their purses — to survive.
- 3/8/2024
- TV Insider
Legendary stars of the Real Housewives franchise clash with a former Dancing with the Stars pro in a thrilling new Lifetime movie, Hunting Housewives. This fun film subsequently brings together stars from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and The Real Housewives of Atlanta, one Dancing with the Stars alum, and a member of The Joe Budden Podcast as they navigate survival in the wild.
‘Hunting Housewives’ features 2 franchise stars and a ‘DWTS’ mirrorball winner
Hunting Housewives stars Denise Richards (The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills), NeNe Leakes (The Real Housewives of Atlanta), Kym Johnson Herjavec (Dancing with the Stars) and Melyssa Ford (The Joe Budden Podcast). The thriller follows the story of four housewives stranded in the wilderness after a plane crash.
However, the women must use their wits and determination if they ever hope to return home to their families. The thriller promises to be a fun mash-up...
‘Hunting Housewives’ features 2 franchise stars and a ‘DWTS’ mirrorball winner
Hunting Housewives stars Denise Richards (The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills), NeNe Leakes (The Real Housewives of Atlanta), Kym Johnson Herjavec (Dancing with the Stars) and Melyssa Ford (The Joe Budden Podcast). The thriller follows the story of four housewives stranded in the wilderness after a plane crash.
However, the women must use their wits and determination if they ever hope to return home to their families. The thriller promises to be a fun mash-up...
- 2/13/2024
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“Dancing with the Stars” premiered in 2005 with a focus on teaching celebrities some fancy footwork. But along the way the professional dancers who teach and partner with those celebrity amateurs became stars in their own right. Many of them returned to the show year after year, and over a dozen have won the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy over the course of the series. Scroll down to see every single “DWTS” pro champion, listed by their number of victories.
It’s fitting that the “DWTS” pros have become fan-favorites because they’re not just dancers. They’re also trainers, choreographers and storytellers, and their chemistry with the stars fuels the show’s best routines, so they’re truly the lifeblood of the competition, especially when they bring talent and charisma out of unexpected places, from child stars to race car drivers to one male model, Nyle Dimarco, who won the Mirror...
It’s fitting that the “DWTS” pros have become fan-favorites because they’re not just dancers. They’re also trainers, choreographers and storytellers, and their chemistry with the stars fuels the show’s best routines, so they’re truly the lifeblood of the competition, especially when they bring talent and charisma out of unexpected places, from child stars to race car drivers to one male model, Nyle Dimarco, who won the Mirror...
- 12/6/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Tucked within the Dancing with the Stars episode, which honored 100 years of Disney magic, was an announcement that shook viewers. Over eight Og fan-favorite pros will return to the ABC series to pay homage to late head judge Len Goodman during its next episode. Many of these pros haven’t appeared on Dancing With the Stars in over a decade. Here are all the details.
Original ‘Dancing with the Stars’ pros pay tribute to Len Goodman
Midway through an episode where season 32 celebrities sprinkled Disney magic in the ballroom was an announcement that shocked viewers. Dancing with the Stars host Alfonso Ribeiro shared that to honor Len Goodman, at least eight former pros would return to pay tribute to the judge whose critiques were considered the gold standard.
The Og pros return to pay homage to the tough but tender late head judge. More are set to be announced ahead of the series’ next episode.
Original ‘Dancing with the Stars’ pros pay tribute to Len Goodman
Midway through an episode where season 32 celebrities sprinkled Disney magic in the ballroom was an announcement that shocked viewers. Dancing with the Stars host Alfonso Ribeiro shared that to honor Len Goodman, at least eight former pros would return to pay tribute to the judge whose critiques were considered the gold standard.
The Og pros return to pay homage to the tough but tender late head judge. More are set to be announced ahead of the series’ next episode.
- 10/18/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Musicians Chris Stapleton, Snoop Dogg and drummer Cindy Blackman Santana’s cover version of Phil Collins’ chart-topping 1981 classic, “In the Air Tonight,” is the new theme song of ESPN’s “Monday Night Football,” the cabler announced on Monday.
The collab premiered ahead of both Monday night games: The Saints at Panthers game, which started at 7:15 p.m. Et on ESPN, and the Browns vs. Steelers game, which began at 8:15 pm Et on ABC. Country star Stapleton’s song “White Horse,” the first single off his upcoming album “Higher,” was previously featured on Mnf.
Earlier this year, Stapleton performed a moving version of the national anthem at the Super Bowl. In 2022, Snoop Dogg teamed with Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent and Mary J. Blige for a halftime show that paid homage to the history of hip-hop.
“In the Air Tonight” already has its fans in the NFL. Pittsburgh...
The collab premiered ahead of both Monday night games: The Saints at Panthers game, which started at 7:15 p.m. Et on ESPN, and the Browns vs. Steelers game, which began at 8:15 pm Et on ABC. Country star Stapleton’s song “White Horse,” the first single off his upcoming album “Higher,” was previously featured on Mnf.
Earlier this year, Stapleton performed a moving version of the national anthem at the Super Bowl. In 2022, Snoop Dogg teamed with Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent and Mary J. Blige for a halftime show that paid homage to the history of hip-hop.
“In the Air Tonight” already has its fans in the NFL. Pittsburgh...
- 9/19/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Derek Hough is dreaming of an all-winners season of Dancing With the Stars.
In a new interview with our sister site Variety, the dance pro-turned-judge pitches a DWTS cycle comprised entirely of former Mirrorball Trophy recipients.
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“I think that it’d be a really, really competitive season,” Hough says, while name-checking former dance partners Bindi Irwin and Nicole Scherzinger (who won Seasons 21 and 10, respectively) as potential returnees.
In a new interview with our sister site Variety, the dance pro-turned-judge pitches a DWTS cycle comprised entirely of former Mirrorball Trophy recipients.
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“I think that it’d be a really, really competitive season,” Hough says, while name-checking former dance partners Bindi Irwin and Nicole Scherzinger (who won Seasons 21 and 10, respectively) as potential returnees.
- 8/14/2023
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
The news of Len Goodman’s death continues to shock the entertainment world. The Dancing with the Stars head judge was 78 when he died in a U.K. hospice on Saturday, Apr. 22, 2023. Goodman was a fixture in the celebrity competition series, and his strong influence was felt by its cast. Many have reacted to the news of his death by sharing their feelings on social media, including fellow judges Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli.
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- 4/24/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Maksim Chmerkovskiy has paid tribute to his former “Dancing with the Stars” partner Kirstie Alley, who died Monday at 71, remembering the “Cheers” star as “one of the most unique people I have ever met.”
In a moving Instagram post, shared early Tuesday morning, Chmerkovskiy addressed “My dearest Kirstie,” writing, “We haven’t spoken lately and I’ll tell you everything when I finally see you, but for now I want to say that I love you very much and I wish you the most peaceful rest. You were one of the most unique people I have ever met and easily one of the brightest moments of my personal and professional life.”
Alley, who died after a private battle with colon cancer, was paired with Chmerkovskiy in Season 12 of “Dancing with the Stars” in spring 2011. Their fun dynamic made them instant fan favorites and they finished runner-up to Hines Ward and Kym Johnson.
In a moving Instagram post, shared early Tuesday morning, Chmerkovskiy addressed “My dearest Kirstie,” writing, “We haven’t spoken lately and I’ll tell you everything when I finally see you, but for now I want to say that I love you very much and I wish you the most peaceful rest. You were one of the most unique people I have ever met and easily one of the brightest moments of my personal and professional life.”
Alley, who died after a private battle with colon cancer, was paired with Chmerkovskiy in Season 12 of “Dancing with the Stars” in spring 2011. Their fun dynamic made them instant fan favorites and they finished runner-up to Hines Ward and Kym Johnson.
- 12/6/2022
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Kirstie Alley, who won an Emmy for Cheers, starred in numerous movies including the Look Who’s Talking trilogy and went on to lead Veronica’s Closet and appear in numerous unscripted shows, died today of cancer, according to a post on her official Instagram account (read it below). She was 71.
Related: Kirstie Alley’s TV & Film Career In Photos
Alley earned five consecutive Lead Actress Emmy nominations from 1988-93 for playing Rebecca Howe on Cheers, having joined the NBC comedy in its sixth season after original star Shelley Long left. She won the Emmy in 1991. Alley also won an Emmy for her starring role in the 1994 telefilm David’s Mother and was nominated in 1998 for her lead turn in NBC’s Veronica Closet. She also had an Emmy nom for a supporting role in the 1997 miniseries The Last Don.
Born on January 12, 1951, in Wichita, Kansas, Alley began her screen career...
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Alley earned five consecutive Lead Actress Emmy nominations from 1988-93 for playing Rebecca Howe on Cheers, having joined the NBC comedy in its sixth season after original star Shelley Long left. She won the Emmy in 1991. Alley also won an Emmy for her starring role in the 1994 telefilm David’s Mother and was nominated in 1998 for her lead turn in NBC’s Veronica Closet. She also had an Emmy nom for a supporting role in the 1997 miniseries The Last Don.
Born on January 12, 1951, in Wichita, Kansas, Alley began her screen career...
- 12/6/2022
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
The XFL, the spring pro football league fronted by Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia, took a big step toward finalizing its plans Sunday with a press conference that revealed the cities, venues and head coaches for its upcoming 2023 season.
The regular season is set to kick off February 18, 2023 with eight teams. Those include in newly announced cities — Las Vegas, Orlando and San Antonio — which are replacing existing teams in Los Angeles, New York and Tampa, Fl. ESPN says those were the three cities with the lowest turnout in 2020, the league’s most recent season, which was halted midway through because of the Covid pandemic.
Two other XFL teams on the 2023 slate reside in Texas (Arlington and Houston), with other franchises in Seattle, St. Louis and Washington, D.C.
All 43 XFL games will air on Disney platforms in a carriage deal announced in May by Garcia, the league’s chairwoman and owner,...
The regular season is set to kick off February 18, 2023 with eight teams. Those include in newly announced cities — Las Vegas, Orlando and San Antonio — which are replacing existing teams in Los Angeles, New York and Tampa, Fl. ESPN says those were the three cities with the lowest turnout in 2020, the league’s most recent season, which was halted midway through because of the Covid pandemic.
Two other XFL teams on the 2023 slate reside in Texas (Arlington and Houston), with other franchises in Seattle, St. Louis and Washington, D.C.
All 43 XFL games will air on Disney platforms in a carriage deal announced in May by Garcia, the league’s chairwoman and owner,...
- 7/25/2022
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
“Dancing with the Stars” will hoof its way to its 30th season this fall. Who would’ve thought 16 years ago that this little six-week summer show would make it to the big 3-0? But here we are. Scroll down for everything we know about the milestone installment so far.
Debuting in 2005, “DWTS” pairs an amateur celebrity contestant with a professional dance partner who teaches them routines in styles ranging from waltz to salsa to contemporary. Those dances are scored by a panel of judges, but those scores only make up half of the results. Who advances to the next round — and who ultimately wins the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy — is half determined by the judges’ scores and half by the votes of viewers watching at home.
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Athletes tend to do well on the show, with multiple ice skaters, gymnasts, and football stars winning the...
Debuting in 2005, “DWTS” pairs an amateur celebrity contestant with a professional dance partner who teaches them routines in styles ranging from waltz to salsa to contemporary. Those dances are scored by a panel of judges, but those scores only make up half of the results. Who advances to the next round — and who ultimately wins the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy — is half determined by the judges’ scores and half by the votes of viewers watching at home.
SEEDancing with the Stars: Past Winners
Athletes tend to do well on the show, with multiple ice skaters, gymnasts, and football stars winning the...
- 9/2/2021
- by Daniel Montgomery and Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Season 29 of “Dancing with the Stars” cast a whopping 15 celebrities to their lineup. But who among them will win? We opened our predictions the day the cast was announced, with our odds updating throughout the season as the competition progresses. So who’s ahead? Who’s an underdog? Scroll down for our latest forecasts.
The 15 contestants who started this season were the most on the show since 16 celebs appeared in season nine. They included “Cheer” coach Monica Aldama, controversial “Tiger King” activist Carole Baskin, “Bachelorette” star Kaitlyn Bristowe, Super Bowl champion Vernon Davis, Emmy and Tony nominated actress Anne Heche, Disney Channel actress Skai Jackson, “One Day at a Time” actress Justina Machado, “The Real” co-host Jeannie Mai, Backstreet Boys singer Aj McLean, “Desperate Housewives” actor Jesse Metcalfe, rapper Nelly, NBA legend Charles Oakley, “Catfish” host Nev Schulman, actress and “Selling Sunset” star Chrishell Stause and Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir.
The 15 contestants who started this season were the most on the show since 16 celebs appeared in season nine. They included “Cheer” coach Monica Aldama, controversial “Tiger King” activist Carole Baskin, “Bachelorette” star Kaitlyn Bristowe, Super Bowl champion Vernon Davis, Emmy and Tony nominated actress Anne Heche, Disney Channel actress Skai Jackson, “One Day at a Time” actress Justina Machado, “The Real” co-host Jeannie Mai, Backstreet Boys singer Aj McLean, “Desperate Housewives” actor Jesse Metcalfe, rapper Nelly, NBA legend Charles Oakley, “Catfish” host Nev Schulman, actress and “Selling Sunset” star Chrishell Stause and Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir.
- 11/24/2020
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Three wins is a very tough barrier for “Dancing with the Stars” pros to cross — well, unless you’re name is Derek Hough. The new judge is the only pro to have crossed that threshold, having nabbed a record six victories. Six other pros have triumphed twice, three of whom — Cheryl Burke, Val Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd — have yet another chance to add a third this season. Who would you like to see lift their third Mirrorball trophy?
Now in her 23rd season, Burke came in to “Dancing” hot: She joined in Season 2 and won that with Drew Lachey and then backed it up with a second straight victory in the third season with Emmitt Smith. She’s since notched two second-place finishes and three third-place finishes.
Since Osbourne, the closest she’s come to Mirrorball glory again was in the 27th season with Juan Pablo Di Pace, who was...
Now in her 23rd season, Burke came in to “Dancing” hot: She joined in Season 2 and won that with Drew Lachey and then backed it up with a second straight victory in the third season with Emmitt Smith. She’s since notched two second-place finishes and three third-place finishes.
Since Osbourne, the closest she’s come to Mirrorball glory again was in the 27th season with Juan Pablo Di Pace, who was...
- 9/26/2020
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
“Dancing with the Stars” has been airing on ABC for 28 seasons over the last 15 years. What started as a six-week summer series in 2005 became a TV institution, winning more than a dozen Emmys over the course of its run. But when it comes to the show’s Mirror Ball Trophy champions, they weren’t all created equal. Scroll down to see how we rank every single winner of the show from the very worst to the very best. Do you agree with our choice for the greatest of all time?
“DWTS” is an amateur dance competition series, so the quality of its performances is always a mixed bag. Some celebrities have the rhythm, musicality and stamina to keep up with the grueling pace week after week, while others simply don’t. But the show isn’t just about the dancing. While judges Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and...
“DWTS” is an amateur dance competition series, so the quality of its performances is always a mixed bag. Some celebrities have the rhythm, musicality and stamina to keep up with the grueling pace week after week, while others simply don’t. But the show isn’t just about the dancing. While judges Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and...
- 9/14/2020
- by Cordell Martin and Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
On September 2 “Dancing with the Stars” announced the celebrities who will compete for the Mirror Ball Trophy in season 29. And now you can predict who will win the competition series. You can place your bets here in our predictions center now and every week until a champion is crowned this fall. You can also bet on who will be eliminated, who will get the highest scores and who will get the lowest scores.
It’s tricky to forecast the winner this early. After all, the competition hasn’t even started yet. But we can get some hints about the potential of some celebs based on the history of “DWTS.” For instance, football players often make the finals, and four of them have won, so this year’s NFL alum, Super Bowl champion Vernon Davis, must immediately be considered a force to be reckoned with.
See‘Dancing with the Stars’ cast...
It’s tricky to forecast the winner this early. After all, the competition hasn’t even started yet. But we can get some hints about the potential of some celebs based on the history of “DWTS.” For instance, football players often make the finals, and four of them have won, so this year’s NFL alum, Super Bowl champion Vernon Davis, must immediately be considered a force to be reckoned with.
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- 9/3/2020
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
“Dancing with the Stars” announced its season 29 celebrities on September 2. So who are the contestants vying for the Mirror Ball Trophy when the season premieres on September 14? Scroll down to see the complete list.
You’ve always got to watch out for athletes, who have a long tradition of winning “DWTS.” Super Bowl champion Vernon Davis is hoping to become the fifth NFL star to take home the grand prize, following Emmitt Smith, Hines Ward, Donald Driver and Rashad Jennings. But coming from such a strong tradition of gridiron dancers can be a double-edged sword because it raises expectations from the very beginning.
Also with high expectations will be Johnny Weir, a figure skater who won three US Nationals titles, medaled once at the World Championships and competed at the Olympics twice. He would be the fourth figure skater to prevail on “DWTS,” following Kristi Yamaguchi, Meryl Davis and Adam Rippon.
You’ve always got to watch out for athletes, who have a long tradition of winning “DWTS.” Super Bowl champion Vernon Davis is hoping to become the fifth NFL star to take home the grand prize, following Emmitt Smith, Hines Ward, Donald Driver and Rashad Jennings. But coming from such a strong tradition of gridiron dancers can be a double-edged sword because it raises expectations from the very beginning.
Also with high expectations will be Johnny Weir, a figure skater who won three US Nationals titles, medaled once at the World Championships and competed at the Olympics twice. He would be the fourth figure skater to prevail on “DWTS,” following Kristi Yamaguchi, Meryl Davis and Adam Rippon.
- 9/2/2020
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
“Dancing with the Stars” is skipping the spring yet again, but it’s coming back for a 29th season this fall, and there are numerous celebrities who deserve to compete on the dance floor. Below is a list of male celebs we think the show should consider inviting to the ballroom to vie for the next Mirror Ball Trophy. Check them out and vote in our poll to let us know which of them you’d be most excited to see compete (click above to see the rest of our ultimate wish list). And let us know in the comments what other stars you would like to see when the show comes back in September.
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Danny Bonaduce
This former child star is most famous for his role as Danny Partridge in the 1970s ABC musical sitcom “The Partridge Family.” On that show, he got...
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Danny Bonaduce
This former child star is most famous for his role as Danny Partridge in the 1970s ABC musical sitcom “The Partridge Family.” On that show, he got...
- 3/7/2020
- by Jeffrey Kare
- Gold Derby
Football players have a storied history on “Dancing with the Stars,” and retired NFL athlete Ray Lewis hopes to continue that trend when he competes for the Mirror Ball Trophy in season 28, which begins September 16. But while fellow cast member Sean Spicer has gotten most of the attention (and most of the backlash), Lewis has a checkered past of his own to overcome. So how will he do on the dance floor and with the viewing audience? Let’s consider his pros and cons.
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Are you ready for some football? Four NFL stars have won the Mirror Ball Trophy over the years: Emmitt Smith (season 3), Hines Ward (season 12), Donald Driver (season 14) and Rashad Jennings (season 24). And several others have made the finals, including Jerry Rice (season 2), Jason Taylor (season 6), Calvin Johnson Jr. (season 23) and Josh Norman (season 26), to name a few.
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Pros
Are you ready for some football? Four NFL stars have won the Mirror Ball Trophy over the years: Emmitt Smith (season 3), Hines Ward (season 12), Donald Driver (season 14) and Rashad Jennings (season 24). And several others have made the finals, including Jerry Rice (season 2), Jason Taylor (season 6), Calvin Johnson Jr. (season 23) and Josh Norman (season 26), to name a few.
- 9/4/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Georgia stud Wr Mecole Hardman can be Antonio Brown's replacement in Pittsburgh, so says the NFL draft prospect himself ... who tells TMZ Sports, "I can be that guy!" Of course, the Steelers just lost A.B. after an offseason full of drama ... and now they've got a glaring hole at wideout heading into next month's NFL draft. Enter Hardman -- a superstar with the Bulldogs -- who says he'd have no problem if Pittsburgh picked him to be A.
- 3/31/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
NFL fans won’t have to wait for long after Super Bowl Liii to get a new football fix.
The newly-formed Alliance of American Football launches its first season on Feb. 9, and Turner Sports announced on Thursday that they’ve signed a multi-year, cross-platform partnership with the league that will include live event coverage extending across a combination of Turner Sports platforms TNT and the B/R Live streaming service.
TNT will exclusively televise one Alliance regular season game and one playoff game each season throughout the length of the agreement, with additional regular season games available weekly via B/R Live.
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“Our focus has always been, and will always be, to create an Alliance of players, fans and the game. Joining forces with world-class partners like Turner Sports allows us to keep our...
The newly-formed Alliance of American Football launches its first season on Feb. 9, and Turner Sports announced on Thursday that they’ve signed a multi-year, cross-platform partnership with the league that will include live event coverage extending across a combination of Turner Sports platforms TNT and the B/R Live streaming service.
TNT will exclusively televise one Alliance regular season game and one playoff game each season throughout the length of the agreement, with additional regular season games available weekly via B/R Live.
Also Read: Charlie Ebersol to Launch Own NFL Alternative, Undercut Vince McMahon's Xfl by 1 Year
“Our focus has always been, and will always be, to create an Alliance of players, fans and the game. Joining forces with world-class partners like Turner Sports allows us to keep our...
- 1/31/2019
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
It’s better to give than to receive, and the judges’ very generous donation of a 30 for Bobby Bones‘ freestyle has saved him and “Dancing with the Stars” from further ignominy. Without that 30, he would’ve been the first winner who didn’t receive a perfect score during their run.
A perfect score for Bones and his partner Sharna Burgess was by no means guaranteed. He had never received a higher single score than an 8 and never scored higher than a 24, first achieved in Week 7, and his dancing level, frankly, didn’t really warrant much higher than that. But as the judges are wont to do sometimes, they handed out perfect scores for everyone’s freestyles on Monday’s finale, which is also kind of insulting to Milo Manheim, Evanna Lynch and Alexis Ren; if Bones’ half-soliloquy, half-dance deserved a 30, then their far technically superior routines deserved 40s. Hilariously, this...
A perfect score for Bones and his partner Sharna Burgess was by no means guaranteed. He had never received a higher single score than an 8 and never scored higher than a 24, first achieved in Week 7, and his dancing level, frankly, didn’t really warrant much higher than that. But as the judges are wont to do sometimes, they handed out perfect scores for everyone’s freestyles on Monday’s finale, which is also kind of insulting to Milo Manheim, Evanna Lynch and Alexis Ren; if Bones’ half-soliloquy, half-dance deserved a 30, then their far technically superior routines deserved 40s. Hilariously, this...
- 11/20/2018
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Age is just a number, and Milo Manheim might prove that adage true again. The 17-year-old is one of the frontrunners to win “Dancing with the Stars” and would in turn become the show’s youngest male champ ever.
The “Zombies” star, who has the second highest average score this season, would break the record currently held by Jordan Fisher, then 23 when he took home the Mirrorball trophy in Season 25. Fisher had ended the 21-season, 10-and-a-half-year reign of Apolo Anton Ohno, who won Season 4 on his 25th birthday.
See ‘Dancing with the Stars’: Milo Manheim’s instant-classic Halloween dance was worthy of ‘American Horror Story’ [Watch]
Manheim, who was 4 when “Dancing” premiered in 2005, would also be the first male teenager to win. Not unlike the Oscars, younger women have fared better on “Dancing” than younger men, resulting in three female teen champs. Laurie Hernandez, the youngest overall winner, was 16 when...
The “Zombies” star, who has the second highest average score this season, would break the record currently held by Jordan Fisher, then 23 when he took home the Mirrorball trophy in Season 25. Fisher had ended the 21-season, 10-and-a-half-year reign of Apolo Anton Ohno, who won Season 4 on his 25th birthday.
See ‘Dancing with the Stars’: Milo Manheim’s instant-classic Halloween dance was worthy of ‘American Horror Story’ [Watch]
Manheim, who was 4 when “Dancing” premiered in 2005, would also be the first male teenager to win. Not unlike the Oscars, younger women have fared better on “Dancing” than younger men, resulting in three female teen champs. Laurie Hernandez, the youngest overall winner, was 16 when...
- 11/2/2018
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Juan Pablo Di Pace and Cheryl Burke received the first perfect score of the season on “Dancing with the Stars” for their sizzling samba. Is he the favorite to win now? Hard to say. There’s still lots of weeks of dancing left, and there are a bunch of formidable contenders, like DeMarcus Ware, Tinashe and Milo Manheim. Plus, getting the first perfect score of the season isn’t a ticket to the Mirrorball trophy.
In the last 26 seasons, only 11 couples who earned the first perfect score of the season — a 30 or a 40, depending on the judging panel — went on to win the whole show. Five of them ended up in second place, and there were a few shocking eliminations in there, specifically Sabrina Bryan, who nabbed the first 30 twice, in Season 5 and the all-stars outing, only to be eliminated early — and five years to the day exactly.
Getting a...
In the last 26 seasons, only 11 couples who earned the first perfect score of the season — a 30 or a 40, depending on the judging panel — went on to win the whole show. Five of them ended up in second place, and there were a few shocking eliminations in there, specifically Sabrina Bryan, who nabbed the first 30 twice, in Season 5 and the all-stars outing, only to be eliminated early — and five years to the day exactly.
Getting a...
- 10/15/2018
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Omari Hardwick plays a high-level drug distributor and nightclub owner on the Starz crime drama “Power,” but his latest projects tap into different sides of his acting. In “A Boy. A Girl. A Dream,” he plays a man looking to find himself on the night of Donald Trump’s election. And in Tyler Perry’s “Nobody’s Fool,” opening Nov. 2, he’ll show off his comedic chops alongside Tiffany Haddish and Whoopi Goldberg.
Do you relate to your character in “A Boy. A Girl. A Dream”?
Yeah, obviously I had a dream, and being a former athlete, that always helped. But absolutely I can relate [to Cass] in terms of being an African-American having to be subjected — that could sound dramatic — but being subjected to a country that hasn’t always looked out for brown people. And having to deal with President Donald Trump. I haven’t necessarily been able to get...
Do you relate to your character in “A Boy. A Girl. A Dream”?
Yeah, obviously I had a dream, and being a former athlete, that always helped. But absolutely I can relate [to Cass] in terms of being an African-American having to be subjected — that could sound dramatic — but being subjected to a country that hasn’t always looked out for brown people. And having to deal with President Donald Trump. I haven’t necessarily been able to get...
- 10/4/2018
- by Nate Nickolai
- Variety Film + TV
“Dancing with the Stars” season 27 begins Monday night, September 24. But even before any of the celebrities have hit the dance floor our users already think they know who will win. Or at least, they’ve narrowed it down.
According to the forecasts of our readers who have entered our predictions contest thus far, R&B singer Tinashe is the front-runner for the Mirror Ball Trophy. She gets leading odds of 17/10, and for good reason. Singers like Mya, Nicole Scherzinger and Normani Kordei have done well on the show. And on top of that Tinashe comes to “DWTS” with lots of prior dance experience. She started training as a dancer when she was four, which will certainly help her judges’ scores. Then again, the judges and the audience might also hold her to a much higher standard given her prior expertise.
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According to the forecasts of our readers who have entered our predictions contest thus far, R&B singer Tinashe is the front-runner for the Mirror Ball Trophy. She gets leading odds of 17/10, and for good reason. Singers like Mya, Nicole Scherzinger and Normani Kordei have done well on the show. And on top of that Tinashe comes to “DWTS” with lots of prior dance experience. She started training as a dancer when she was four, which will certainly help her judges’ scores. Then again, the judges and the audience might also hold her to a much higher standard given her prior expertise.
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- 9/24/2018
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Retired-NFL linebacker and defensive end Demarcus Ware is joining the 27th season of “Dancing with the Stars” this fall. He’s hoping to follow in the footsteps of Emmitt Smith (season 3), Hines Ward (season 12), Donald Driver (season 14), and Rashad Jennings (season 24) to become the fifth NFL player to win “DWTS.” Will he go all the way to the Mirror Ball Trophy? The new season begins on September 24, so before Ware enters the ballroom, let’s consider his pros and cons.
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Pros
NFL players have the best track record on “DWTS” when it comes to advancing far on the show. In addition to the four winners, many more have made the finals, most recently Jacoby Jones (season 16), Calvin Johnson Jr. (season 23) and Josh Norman (season 26: “Athletes”). Football players oftentimes check all the boxes needed to win “DWTS”: showmanship,...
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Pros
NFL players have the best track record on “DWTS” when it comes to advancing far on the show. In addition to the four winners, many more have made the finals, most recently Jacoby Jones (season 16), Calvin Johnson Jr. (season 23) and Josh Norman (season 26: “Athletes”). Football players oftentimes check all the boxes needed to win “DWTS”: showmanship,...
- 9/24/2018
- by Cordell Martin
- Gold Derby
On Wednesday morning, September 12, “Dancing with the Stars” officially announced its season 27 cast live on “Good Morning America.” So who are the 13 celebs competing for the Mirror Ball Trophy? Check out the baker’s dozen below, along with the professional dance partners they’re paired with.
Nancy McKeon, with pro partner Val Chmerkovskiy
Bobby Bones, with pro partner Sharna Burgess
Danelle Umstead, with pro partner Artem Chigvintsev
DeMarcus Ware, with pro partner Lindsay Arnold
Juan Pablo Di Pace, with pro partner Cheryl Burke
Mary Lou Retton, with pro partner Sasha Farber
Joe Amabile, with pro partner Jenna Johnson
John Schneider, with pro partner Emma Slater
Alexis Ren, with pro partner Alan Bersten
Nikki Glaser, with pro partner Gleb Savchenko
Milo Manheim, with pro partner Witney Carson
Evanna Lynch, with pro partner Keo Motsepe
Tinashe, with pro partner Brandon Armstrong
See‘Dancing with the Stars’ reveals first season 27 cast member: Nancy...
Nancy McKeon, with pro partner Val Chmerkovskiy
Bobby Bones, with pro partner Sharna Burgess
Danelle Umstead, with pro partner Artem Chigvintsev
DeMarcus Ware, with pro partner Lindsay Arnold
Juan Pablo Di Pace, with pro partner Cheryl Burke
Mary Lou Retton, with pro partner Sasha Farber
Joe Amabile, with pro partner Jenna Johnson
John Schneider, with pro partner Emma Slater
Alexis Ren, with pro partner Alan Bersten
Nikki Glaser, with pro partner Gleb Savchenko
Milo Manheim, with pro partner Witney Carson
Evanna Lynch, with pro partner Keo Motsepe
Tinashe, with pro partner Brandon Armstrong
See‘Dancing with the Stars’ reveals first season 27 cast member: Nancy...
- 9/12/2018
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Jenna Johnson started at the bottom and now she’s here. In just her second season as a “Dancing with the Stars” pro, Johnson went from worst — being eliminated first — to best, winning the damn thing with Adam Rippon. She is the fourth pro to take the home the Mirrorball trophy after finishing last in his or her previous season.
The “So You Think You Can Dance” alum had an inauspicious “Dancing” pro debut in Season 23 with “Wizards of Waverly Place” star Jake T. Austin, going home the first week. After sitting out the next two installments, she returned on “Athletes” with Rippon, a match made in heaven that led to a victory on Monday’s finale.
Kym Johnson was the first pro to prevail after going home first her previous season. After winning Season 9 with Donny Osmond, she skipped Season 10 and was first out in Season 11 with David Hasselhoff.
The “So You Think You Can Dance” alum had an inauspicious “Dancing” pro debut in Season 23 with “Wizards of Waverly Place” star Jake T. Austin, going home the first week. After sitting out the next two installments, she returned on “Athletes” with Rippon, a match made in heaven that led to a victory on Monday’s finale.
Kym Johnson was the first pro to prevail after going home first her previous season. After winning Season 9 with Donny Osmond, she skipped Season 10 and was first out in Season 11 with David Hasselhoff.
- 5/23/2018
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
“Dancing with the Stars: Athletes” only lasted four weeks, but figure skater Adam Rippon won it in decisive fashion. He became the Mirror Ball Trophy champion on Monday night, May 21 after topping the judges’ leaderboard every single week. In fact, he was the front-runner before he ever set foot in the ballroom. We tipped him to win as soon as the cast was announced in April. But is he the best athlete ever to win “DWTS”? Click through our gallery above of all 26 winners. Then scroll down to vote in our poll at the bottom of this post.
To date 11 sports stars have won “DWTS.” Rippon is the third figure skater, following Olympic gold medalists Kristi Yamaguchi (season 6) and Meryl Davis (season 18). But one sport has accounted for even more Mirror Ball titles. Football has produced four victors: Emmitt Smith (season 3), Hines Ward (season 12), Donald Driver (season 14) and Rashad Jennings...
To date 11 sports stars have won “DWTS.” Rippon is the third figure skater, following Olympic gold medalists Kristi Yamaguchi (season 6) and Meryl Davis (season 18). But one sport has accounted for even more Mirror Ball titles. Football has produced four victors: Emmitt Smith (season 3), Hines Ward (season 12), Donald Driver (season 14) and Rashad Jennings...
- 5/22/2018
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
(Spoiler alert: Please do not read on if you haven’t watched Monday’s finale of “Dancing With the Stars: Athletes”)
The inaugural season of “Dancing With the Stars: Athletes” named its first winner on Monday night following a nail-biting finale.
The final three sports stars left standing on the shortened series were Adam Rippon, Tonya Harding and Josh Norman — with American figure skater Rippon taking the coveted Mirrorball.
The 28-year-old Olympian can now add that to the bronze medal he won at the Pyeongchang Winter Games in January.
Also Read: 'I, Tonya' Star Allison Janney Cheers on Tonya Harding at 'DWTS: Athletes' Premiere
The full cast of the sports-themed reality show, which was hosted by Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews, included Johnny Damon, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jennie Finch, Jamie Anderson, Luger Chris Mazdzer, Mirai Nagasu and Arike Ogunbowale.
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Also Read: World Series Champion David Ross on New Challenges as ESPN Analyst,...
The inaugural season of “Dancing With the Stars: Athletes” named its first winner on Monday night following a nail-biting finale.
The final three sports stars left standing on the shortened series were Adam Rippon, Tonya Harding and Josh Norman — with American figure skater Rippon taking the coveted Mirrorball.
The 28-year-old Olympian can now add that to the bronze medal he won at the Pyeongchang Winter Games in January.
Also Read: 'I, Tonya' Star Allison Janney Cheers on Tonya Harding at 'DWTS: Athletes' Premiere
The full cast of the sports-themed reality show, which was hosted by Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews, included Johnny Damon, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jennie Finch, Jamie Anderson, Luger Chris Mazdzer, Mirai Nagasu and Arike Ogunbowale.
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Also Read: World Series Champion David Ross on New Challenges as ESPN Analyst,...
- 5/22/2018
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
“Dancing with the Stars: Athletes” ends tonight just like it began, with Adam Rippon as the front-runner to win the Mirror Ball Trophy. The Olympic figure skater has been the favorite to win this special four-week season of “DWTS” ever since the cast was announced, and he has been the highest-scoring contestant on the judges’ leaderboard every week. Is he truly unbeatable?
Every week our readers enter their predictions for who will stay and who will go on “DWTS,” and as of this writing Rippon gets leading odds of 4/9 based on support from 69% of users who have entered their picks in our predictions center. He’s followed by football player Josh Norman with 4/1 odds and another figure skater, Tonya Harding, with 9/1 odds.
See ‘Dancing with the Stars: Athletes’ finale: Everything you need to know about the May 21 show – start time, dances, songs and how to vote
But could there be an upset?...
Every week our readers enter their predictions for who will stay and who will go on “DWTS,” and as of this writing Rippon gets leading odds of 4/9 based on support from 69% of users who have entered their picks in our predictions center. He’s followed by football player Josh Norman with 4/1 odds and another figure skater, Tonya Harding, with 9/1 odds.
See ‘Dancing with the Stars: Athletes’ finale: Everything you need to know about the May 21 show – start time, dances, songs and how to vote
But could there be an upset?...
- 5/21/2018
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Tonya Harding would probably tell you herself she’s the underdog in the “Dancing with the Stars: Athletes” final three. No one, not even she, thought she’d get this far. Our odds have her finishing in third, behind Josh Norman and frontrunner Adam Rippon, which would be a very good and respectable placement for someone many thought would and wanted to get the boot in the first episode. But could she actually go even further and claim the Mirrorball trophy? “Dancing” history shows that, more often than not, the final two tends to be a his-and-her battle.
In the show’s previous 25 seasons, 17 final twos have come down to a female and a male celebrity. The longest streak was eight seasons, from Season 5 through 12. Of these 17, the woman prevailed 10 times. While each season is a very specific case, this data isn’t that shocking; female dancers — whether the pro...
In the show’s previous 25 seasons, 17 final twos have come down to a female and a male celebrity. The longest streak was eight seasons, from Season 5 through 12. Of these 17, the woman prevailed 10 times. While each season is a very specific case, this data isn’t that shocking; female dancers — whether the pro...
- 5/17/2018
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
For the first time “Dancing With the Stars” features an all-athlete cast including Olympic medalists, retired and current professional athletes and even the first collegiate athlete to ever appear on the show. With the competition at an all-time high, which athletes rose to the occasion and which ones failed to make the cut in the season premiere episode on Monday night. We’ve heard what the judges had to say. Below are my rankings from week one of “Dancing With the Stars: Athletes”.
1. Adam Rippon & Jenna Johnson – Cha Cha (Score: 24/30)
Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon is known for his over-the-top, fun personality. That was on full display with his energetic cha cha. I thought the routine was full of cha cha content and entertaining, and it really brought the house down. Adam and Jenna’s chemistry is off the charts, especially for week one. After Monday night I think Adam is the one to beat.
1. Adam Rippon & Jenna Johnson – Cha Cha (Score: 24/30)
Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon is known for his over-the-top, fun personality. That was on full display with his energetic cha cha. I thought the routine was full of cha cha content and entertaining, and it really brought the house down. Adam and Jenna’s chemistry is off the charts, especially for week one. After Monday night I think Adam is the one to beat.
- 5/1/2018
- by Cordell Martin
- Gold Derby
Current NFL cornerback Josh Norman is looking to follow in the footsteps of Emmitt Smith, Hines Ward, Donald Driver and Rashad Jennings to become the fifth pro football player to win “Dancing With the Stars.” Known for his competitive drive and in-your-face attitude, Norman is here to win. But will he be able to outperform his fellow season 26 competitors, all of whom are athletes like he is? Let’s consider the pros and cons.
Pros:
When it comes to athletes appearing on “Dancing with the Stars,” football players tend to be the leaders of the pack. Out of the 10 athletes who have won “DWTS,” four were footballers. It’s also worth noting that the majority of football players who have appeared on the show have gotten pretty far in the competition with several making it to the quarterfinals, semifinals and finals in addition to the four who claimed the Mirror Ball Trophy.
Pros:
When it comes to athletes appearing on “Dancing with the Stars,” football players tend to be the leaders of the pack. Out of the 10 athletes who have won “DWTS,” four were footballers. It’s also worth noting that the majority of football players who have appeared on the show have gotten pretty far in the competition with several making it to the quarterfinals, semifinals and finals in addition to the four who claimed the Mirror Ball Trophy.
- 4/30/2018
- by Cordell Martin
- Gold Derby
The season 26 cast of “Dancing with the Stars” was officially announced on “Good Morning America” on Friday, April 13. So who will win this special all-athletes season of the dance competition series? You can now make your predictions right here for who will claim the Mirror Ball Trophy, who will be eliminated and more.
Athletes often do well on “DWTS” due to their physical conditioning, so this season may be especially difficult to predict since all of the contestants fit that bill. But not all sports are created equal. History tells us that we should especially watch out for figure skaters and football players.
See ‘Dancing With the Stars: Athletes’ – Everything you need to know about season 26 of ‘DWTS’
Two figure skaters have won “Dancing with the Stars”: Kristi Yamaguchi (season 6) and Meryl Davis (season 18). And it’s not hard to see why. Not only are skaters flexible and agile,...
Athletes often do well on “DWTS” due to their physical conditioning, so this season may be especially difficult to predict since all of the contestants fit that bill. But not all sports are created equal. History tells us that we should especially watch out for figure skaters and football players.
See ‘Dancing With the Stars: Athletes’ – Everything you need to know about season 26 of ‘DWTS’
Two figure skaters have won “Dancing with the Stars”: Kristi Yamaguchi (season 6) and Meryl Davis (season 18). And it’s not hard to see why. Not only are skaters flexible and agile,...
- 4/13/2018
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Ten sports stars are competing on the upcoming “Dancing with the Stars: Athletes.” Over the course of the first 25 seasons of “DWTS,” 10 winners have come from the world of sports. So, we are guaranteed that an 11th athlete will get to hold the mirror ball high, but which one? Vote in our poll below and sound off in the comments section as to your early favorites.
The roster of talent comes from a wide range of sports, from football to figure skating. The four-week competition kicks off on Monday, April 30. The full list of competitors is: Kareem Abdul-Jabaar, Jamie Anderson, Johnny Damon, Jennie Finch, Tonya Harding, Chris Mazdzer, Josh Norman, Mirai Nagasu, Arike Ogunbowale and Adam Rippon.
See ‘Dancing With the Stars: Athletes’ – Everything you need to know about season 26 of ‘DWTS’
The athleticism required for competitive sports has been proven to translate well to the dance floor. Four football...
The roster of talent comes from a wide range of sports, from football to figure skating. The four-week competition kicks off on Monday, April 30. The full list of competitors is: Kareem Abdul-Jabaar, Jamie Anderson, Johnny Damon, Jennie Finch, Tonya Harding, Chris Mazdzer, Josh Norman, Mirai Nagasu, Arike Ogunbowale and Adam Rippon.
See ‘Dancing With the Stars: Athletes’ – Everything you need to know about season 26 of ‘DWTS’
The athleticism required for competitive sports has been proven to translate well to the dance floor. Four football...
- 4/13/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
ABC just teased that an NFL player would be among those taking part in the upcoming “Dancing With the Stars” season devoted to athletes. Despite rumors, we can reveal that it won’t be Johnny Manziel. While his name had been among those in the mix, this one-time Cleveland Brown quarterback is in the middle of an NFL comeback.
In 2012, Manziel made history as the first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy as the star player on Texas A&M Aggies. Two years later, he was the 22nd pick in the NFL draft and spent two seasons in Cleveland. Released by the team at the end of the 2015 season, he has since returned to school and is now hoping to make it onto the roster of another team.
Of the 66 athletes to have competed on “DWTS” over the years, a whopping 19 have been football players. Among these, four took home...
In 2012, Manziel made history as the first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy as the star player on Texas A&M Aggies. Two years later, he was the 22nd pick in the NFL draft and spent two seasons in Cleveland. Released by the team at the end of the 2015 season, he has since returned to school and is now hoping to make it onto the roster of another team.
Of the 66 athletes to have competed on “DWTS” over the years, a whopping 19 have been football players. Among these, four took home...
- 4/12/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Apolo Anton Ohno has danced off with another win: The short track speed skater is your favorite male athlete winner of “Dancing with the Stars.” With 39 percent of the vote, Ohno was way ahead of the other five contenders.
The eight-time Olympic medalist won Season 4 in 2007 with Julianne Hough, beating Joey Fatone and Kym Johnson with their electric hip-hop freestyle. Ohno later placed fifth with Karina Smirnoff in the all-star season.
Well behind in second place with 26 percent is Rashad Jennings, who won Season 24 with Emma Slater. The former New York Giants running back took down frontrunners Normani Kordei and Val Chmerkovskiy, who had to settle for third place behind runner-ups David Ross and Lindsay Arnold.
See ‘Dancing with the Stars: Athletes’ cast to be revealed on April 13
Coming in third with 15 percent is the first athlete winner of any gender: Emmitt Smith. The Dallas Cowboys legend and Cheryl Burke...
The eight-time Olympic medalist won Season 4 in 2007 with Julianne Hough, beating Joey Fatone and Kym Johnson with their electric hip-hop freestyle. Ohno later placed fifth with Karina Smirnoff in the all-star season.
Well behind in second place with 26 percent is Rashad Jennings, who won Season 24 with Emma Slater. The former New York Giants running back took down frontrunners Normani Kordei and Val Chmerkovskiy, who had to settle for third place behind runner-ups David Ross and Lindsay Arnold.
See ‘Dancing with the Stars: Athletes’ cast to be revealed on April 13
Coming in third with 15 percent is the first athlete winner of any gender: Emmitt Smith. The Dallas Cowboys legend and Cheryl Burke...
- 4/3/2018
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
While female Olympians have struck Mirrorball glory on “Dancing with the Stars,” it’s a different story for the dudes. The most successful male athletes on the show are football players. Shocking, right? (Not.) Of the 10 athletes that have won “Dancing” in its first 25 seasons, six were men and four of those men were pigskin players. So you can probably book a football player or two for the upcoming “Dancing with the Stars: Athletes.” But which of these six champs has your vote?
The first male athlete to win “Dancing” was Dallas Cowboys great Emmitt Smith, who won Season 3 in 2006 with Cheryl Burke over Mario Lopez and Karina Smirnoff, who outscored Smith and Burke during the season. Smith and Burke reteamed for the all-star season and finished fourth.
Smith was the beginning of four straight athlete champs, with Kristi Yamaguchi being the fourth. Short track speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno,...
The first male athlete to win “Dancing” was Dallas Cowboys great Emmitt Smith, who won Season 3 in 2006 with Cheryl Burke over Mario Lopez and Karina Smirnoff, who outscored Smith and Burke during the season. Smith and Burke reteamed for the all-star season and finished fourth.
Smith was the beginning of four straight athlete champs, with Kristi Yamaguchi being the fourth. Short track speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno,...
- 3/31/2018
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Expect an “entirely new dynamic” on “Dancing with the Stars” for its upcoming 26th season starting on April 30. The Hollywood Reporter revealed that the series is getting a new showrunner: Andrew Llinares, who produced both the UK and Us versions of “The X Factor,” in addition to “Britain’s Got Talent” and “Pop Idol,” so he knows a thing or two about reality competition shows.
Llinares told THR, “‘Dancing With the Stars’ is one of the largest scale shows on television, and I love that it provides a place for me, as a producer, to have big, ambitious ideas that I can then bring to life. It can be quite the undertaking to come in to a show that has been on the air for 25 seasons, but I’m excited about taking on the challenge and finding new ways to take the show forward.”
But he’ll have to fit those big,...
Llinares told THR, “‘Dancing With the Stars’ is one of the largest scale shows on television, and I love that it provides a place for me, as a producer, to have big, ambitious ideas that I can then bring to life. It can be quite the undertaking to come in to a show that has been on the air for 25 seasons, but I’m excited about taking on the challenge and finding new ways to take the show forward.”
But he’ll have to fit those big,...
- 3/12/2018
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Apparently Fallon Carrington (Liz Gillies) can't even play nice enough to make it through one football game. That's the Carrington traditional sport of choice for Thanksgiving, and not only does it involve the whole family wearing personalized jerseys, but they've also recruited actual NFL players like Hines Ward and Jamal Anderson to play alongside them. And it's definitely not a new tradition, based on the way Fallon greets each of them with a very big hug. Unfortunately for Fallon, she's not going to get to play this year. Blake (Grant Show) actually kicks Fallon out of the game after he doesn't accept her apology to Cristal (Nathalie Kelley) for watching and then...
- 11/29/2017
- E! Online
[[tmz:video id="0_y77pxbre"]] Kobe Bryant ... in the ballroom?? Maybe. With "Dancing with the Stars" doing a full sports-themed competition with athletes next season, Derek Fisher told TooFab.com "Kobe's name keeps coming up." "He loves the show. He and the family watch it," Fisher said ... "[Producers] should at least try and call him!" Fisher competed on the show this season and loved it -- despite being the 3rd couple eliminated. Athletes tend to kill it on the show --...
- 11/23/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Dancing With the Stars this spring will clear the dance floor of former sitcom stars, Bachelor contestants and one-hit wonders, instead fielding its first all-athletes edition for Season 26.
RelatedDancing With the Stars Finale Recap: Did the Right Couple Win Season 25?
Co-hosts Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews first made the announcement during Tuesday’s Season 25 finale, during which — spoiler alert! — Jordan Fisher and dance pro Lindsay Arnold took home the Mirrorball Trophy. The 10 athletes set to compete in this spring’s cycle will be revealed at a later date.
It’s no surprise that DWTS would test the waters with...
RelatedDancing With the Stars Finale Recap: Did the Right Couple Win Season 25?
Co-hosts Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews first made the announcement during Tuesday’s Season 25 finale, during which — spoiler alert! — Jordan Fisher and dance pro Lindsay Arnold took home the Mirrorball Trophy. The 10 athletes set to compete in this spring’s cycle will be revealed at a later date.
It’s no surprise that DWTS would test the waters with...
- 11/22/2017
- TVLine.com
Season 1: Kelly Monaco & Alec Mazo
Photo: ABC
There's nothing sweeter than holding the title of ABC's first-ever DWTS champion! Since winning the mirrorball, Monaco continued to portray the role of Samantha McCall on the network's daytime drama, General Hospital. Monaco made her most recent return to the show during season 25, pairing up with her close pal, Cheryl Burke, and former NFL star Terrell Owens for Trio Night.
Season 2: Drew Lachey & Cheryl Burke
Photo: ABC
The 98 Degrees singer had so much fun learning how to dance on the show, that he joined the pros and troupe dancers on their DWTS tour after winning the title. At the time, he had no idea that his brother, Nick Lachey, would later compete on season 25 of the show with Peta Murgatroyd. Unfortunately for Nick, he didn't have as much luck -- he and Peta were the fifth couple to be eliminated from the competition.
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There's nothing sweeter than holding the title of ABC's first-ever DWTS champion! Since winning the mirrorball, Monaco continued to portray the role of Samantha McCall on the network's daytime drama, General Hospital. Monaco made her most recent return to the show during season 25, pairing up with her close pal, Cheryl Burke, and former NFL star Terrell Owens for Trio Night.
Season 2: Drew Lachey & Cheryl Burke
Photo: ABC
The 98 Degrees singer had so much fun learning how to dance on the show, that he joined the pros and troupe dancers on their DWTS tour after winning the title. At the time, he had no idea that his brother, Nick Lachey, would later compete on season 25 of the show with Peta Murgatroyd. Unfortunately for Nick, he didn't have as much luck -- he and Peta were the fifth couple to be eliminated from the competition.
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- 11/21/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
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- TMZ
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We're only one night away from finding out who will be crowned Dancing With the Stars' season 24 champion!
The two-night finale kicks off Monday at 8 p.m. Et on ABC, with a second show airing on Tuesday from 8:30 - 11:30 p.m. Et. Normani Kordei, Rashad Jennings and David Ross are this season's finalists, but who will be walking away with the coveted mirror ball trophy?
Et's breaking down everything you need to know before the stars and their pro partners perform their last few dances in the ballroom!
Watch: 'Dancing With the Stars' Semi-Finals Dance Recap: Best Lifts, Kicks, Tricks and Flips!
Who's on top of the leaderboard?
*Based on combined scores from last week's Judges' Challenge and partner dances
1. Rashad & Emma Slater: 77/40
2. Normani & Val Chmerkovskiy: 76/40
3. David & Lindsay Arnold: 70/40
How many times has each pro dancer made it to the finals?
Val - 7
The 31-year-old dancer won the mirror...
The two-night finale kicks off Monday at 8 p.m. Et on ABC, with a second show airing on Tuesday from 8:30 - 11:30 p.m. Et. Normani Kordei, Rashad Jennings and David Ross are this season's finalists, but who will be walking away with the coveted mirror ball trophy?
Et's breaking down everything you need to know before the stars and their pro partners perform their last few dances in the ballroom!
Watch: 'Dancing With the Stars' Semi-Finals Dance Recap: Best Lifts, Kicks, Tricks and Flips!
Who's on top of the leaderboard?
*Based on combined scores from last week's Judges' Challenge and partner dances
1. Rashad & Emma Slater: 77/40
2. Normani & Val Chmerkovskiy: 76/40
3. David & Lindsay Arnold: 70/40
How many times has each pro dancer made it to the finals?
Val - 7
The 31-year-old dancer won the mirror...
- 5/22/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
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