Re: DWTS 21 Cast Announcement

by **Starz** Fri Aug 28, 2015 5:41 pm

Len's mom has cancer and he wants to spend time with her. I wish him and his entire family good thoughts and prayers for her healing.

On another note - I think Nick V would be a hoot on DWTS. We would get to see another aspect of him - without the Fleshman touch.

by **kincaid53** Fri Aug 28, 2015 5:51 pm

Oh so sorry to hear about Lens Mom! Yes prayers for your family!

by **DeadManDancing** Sat Aug 29, 2015 1:21 pm

Lesallee wrote:
DeadManDancing wrote:Just checked the DWTS homepage, and good old Len is gone.
He will be missed but I know that gruelling schedule doing Strictly and DWTS was getting too much for him. Can't blame him and his life and home are in England.

So now, is it Tony for judge or does DWTS have someone a little older signed up that only Tony can dance with?

The website currently lists CA, Julianne, and Bruno only. So maybe after Ms. Hough has graduated now, they simply return to the three judges panel- which would be fine considering the narrow schedule with all the commercial breaks. SCD doesn't have those; so all four judges get to comment each dance. Austria also has four judges, but only two are picked to leave comments after each performance. Germany, where the show is also aired on a commercial channel, has reduced the number to three judges two years ago. No one is missing the fourth one. As for DWTS, Len is irreplaceable anyway. I hope his mother will be fine so I can still watch him do his thing on Strictly. And I really hope abc will pay hommage to him for all the years he kept requesting content and propper footwork; let alone all the booing he took like only a British gentleman could take it. Thank you, Len.

by **kincaid53** Sun Aug 30, 2015 11:12 am

I just have one thing to say.............'.Chaka...Chaka ,Chaka Khan..Chaka Khan' 'I Feel for You!!!!'
I do love me some Chaka!!!! Rumour has it she is with Keo.....nice!!!!

by **DeadManDancing** Sun Aug 30, 2015 11:40 am

Let's see if she still got it. She must be 62 now, so normally that would be Tony or Artem's task.

by **Lesallee** Sun Aug 30, 2015 12:06 pm

DeadManDancing wrote:Let's see if she still got it. She must be 62 now, so normally that would be Tony or Artem's task.

Most of the online sources put Chaka with Keo. Artem has been gifted with Paula Deen. Tony is still in limbo - is he dancing, is he judging or is he out?

by moni81 Sun Aug 30, 2015 12:48 pm

What do you guys think..Shay Mitchell posted this snapchat on 21st August..looks like a DWTS promo shoot to me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL9dZXiJXgo&feature=youtu.be

by **Lesallee** Sun Aug 30, 2015 1:36 pm

moni81 wrote:What do you guys think..Shay Mitchell posted this snapchat on 21st August..looks like a DWTS promo shoot to me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL9dZXiJXgo&feature=youtu.be

I think Shay will be on and I think she will be with Val. He is the last "unattached" male pro if you don't count Tony who seems to be a big ????? But Val has been confirmed as in so it most likely will be him.

by **Glittersisgld** Sun Aug 30, 2015 1:40 pm

And Tony hasn't been in those DWTS commercials, has he? That must mean something.

by **kincaid53** Sun Aug 30, 2015 2:46 pm

Glittersisgld wrote:And Tony hasn't been in those DWTS commercials, has he? That must mean something.

I haven't noticed him in any. No clues on his twitter either!!! Just an adorable photo of he and his beautiful wife and children.!!

by moni81 Sun Aug 30, 2015 2:50 pm

I wouldn't like it if they made him a new judge..Shiley Ballas would be much better

by **kincaid53** Sun Aug 30, 2015 2:57 pm

DeadManDancing wrote:Let's see if she still got it. She must be 62 now, so normally that would be Tony or Artem's task.

I'm thinking (hoping) she does still have it! If she is with Keo.. the judges have not seemed too impressed with his teaching style. Maybe Chaka can teach him a few things. Probably won't have the problem this season with her being on social media all the time like Charlotte was last season!!

by **DeadManDancing** Sun Aug 30, 2015 3:29 pm

Maybe it's a coincidence, maybe not: many people have been reminded of Chaka by German DJ Robin Schulz* and his cover version of Ain't Nobody. Even Maks has used that as background music for a SWAY video. Things like that sometimes can be a revival for the original artist. Whoever her partner will be, she stands in line with Gladys and Patti. If Keo is the chosen one, he should really step it up a notch. I consider him a fantastic dancer technically, but just like Allison he seemed to have trouble choreographing for the show. As for Charlotte's cellphone, he asked her to put it away, but she didn't. Not his fault imo- the Bad Boy of Ballroom would simply have smashed it though. Problem solved.

*ETA: the DJ wasn't Schulz. In this case it was Felix Jaehn. Just for the record.

by luvthepros Sun Aug 30, 2015 4:25 pm

CDRmom wrote:I just read on the online news that it is indeed Carlos Pena and his wife, he of the boy band, she a star when she was a child. First time a husband-wife pair were on.

From Wikipedia about season 8.......
Originally, the season was advertised as the first U.S. season where a husband and wife would compete against each other: rodeo champion Ty Murray and singer-songwriter Jewel. The two had married the previous year after a ten-year courtship. However, just prior to the series, Jewel fractured both her tibias and was unable to perform. She was replaced on the show by Playboy model Holly Madison. Murray chose to continue on the show, and Jewel appeared during the season as a special musical guest.

by **Lesallee** Tue Sep 01, 2015 11:21 pm

Well, well, well, tonight DWTSGossip and DWTS 360 say Allison will "try" to fill Peta's dancing shoes with Andy Grammer. Lindsay is in as pro and will get Gary Busey! We'll see tomorrow if they are on the money.

by **SLA44** Tue Sep 01, 2015 11:40 pm

Sorry but IMO Allison cannot come even the least bit close to filling Peta's shoes and I feel sorry for Andy Grammer because I think he is getting short changed in the partner department.

by **Lesallee** Tue Sep 01, 2015 11:52 pm

SLA44 wrote:Sorry but IMO Allison cannot come even the least bit close to filling Peta's shoes and I feel sorry for Andy Grammer because I think he is getting short changed in the partner department.

I so agree with you, SLA! Allison can't touch Sweet P in the talent department. From what I've read Andy Grammer had specifically requested Peta so must be somewhat disappointed. Oh, well that ankle of Peta's getting the attention it needs is the important thing.

by **Starz** Tue Sep 01, 2015 11:53 pm

I agree - give Andy to Lindsay - he has a chance.
Give Allison to Busey who has NO chance.

by **Lesallee** Wed Sep 02, 2015 1:31 am

Oh my gosh, just had a fast look at Twitter before calling it a night and now the word is Lindsay IS a pro but not with Gary Busey. They say they think there is a returning pro.

by LadyJGray5 Wed Sep 02, 2015 10:14 am

Good Morning Dancing fans:

1 Guess I was wrong Bindy will be with D H
2 It will be nice to see Anna Back sadly I don't think it will be for long
3 I don't see any front runners so that could be good for ratings
4 Val gets a good draw this time.
J~

by **Lesallee** Wed Sep 02, 2015 10:34 am

What we knew:

Bindi Irwin - Derek
Chaka Khan - Keo
Alexa PenaVega - Mark
Nick Carter - Sharna
Victor Espinoza - Karina
Hayes Grier - Emma
Carlos PenaVega - Witney
Andy Grammer - Allison

Newly announced:

Paula Deen- Louis Van
Kim Zolciak - Tony
Tamar Braxton - Val
Gary Busey - Anna
Alex Skarlatos - Lindsay

So Louis and Anna are back, what happened to Artem?

by Oakma Wed Sep 02, 2015 10:37 am

I am kind of ho-hum about this group.Love seeing Anna and Louis back but better enjoy the first dances I'm thinkin' ... Very Happy

I will have to see the first show and get a feeling for who I like.I have not heard of many of the celebs so will see how it goes.

Good luck to all the dancers and may everyone have a great season with wonderful dancing, fun and no injuries .... Flower

by **Lesallee** Wed Sep 02, 2015 10:43 am

Oakma wrote:I am kind of ho-hum about this group.Love seeing Anna and Louis back but better enjoy the first dances I'm thinkin' ...

I will have to see the first show and get a feeling for who I like.I have not heard of many of the celebs so will see how it goes.

Good luck to all the dancers and may everyone have a great season with wonderful dancing, fun and no injuries ....

I find it always takes a while to get to know the cast and pick some faves (and some not so faves). I think Sharna has a definite shot at the MBT with Nick Carter.

Yes, Anna's and Louis DWTS homecoming is likely short lived.

by **kincaid53** Wed Sep 02, 2015 10:49 am

That picture is too cute LadyGray......is that you!?! The folded arms and smile are adorable!!!

by **kincaid53** Wed Sep 02, 2015 10:50 am

I am soooooo excited lesallee about Nick and Sharna!!!!!

Thanks for posting the list also!!!!

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