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Entries in season 13 (2)

Monday
Sep192011

Dancing With the Stars Season 13 Premiere: Jagger, Swagger and Stagger

Dust off your dancing shoes and get out your sequins, it's Season 13 of Dancing With the Stars.

Tom Bergeron is back to host again this season along with someone named Brooke Burke-Charvet, oh it's just Brooke Burke.  The contestants are the usual mix of athletes,  actors and actresses, reality show "stars" and relatives of people more famous than you or me.  There are also a few wildcards thrown in.

Tonight our couples will dance either the cha-cha or the Viennese Waltz.  It's a new stage and a new ballroom, but it all looks good.

Here we go...

First up will be Ron Artest, he is going by Ron Artest this week.  His partner is a new pro in Peta Murgatroyd.  Ron is a tireless worker on he basketball court, can that translate to the dance floor.  He did pretty well, an upbeat number with some moves.  A good pair here who should get better.  The judges were a bit rough on Ron.  Artest gets a 14.

Next up is gravytrainer Rob Kardashian and Cheryl Burke.  Rob's goal is go further than Kim did when she was on the show.  They start out with a Viennese Waltz.  He's somewhat stiff and uncoordinated.  Bruno agreed with me and said it was lacking musicality.  Cheryl has her work cut out for her here as Rob gets a 16.

We now have Kristin Cavallari and one of the best pros, Mark Ballas.  She's on the rebound now since Jay Cutler came to his senses and dumped her.  Maybe che'll channel her frustrations into her dancing.  She is ok with dancing, but she can't shake it!  A bit robotic, but ok.  If she can make it through the first couple weeks, she might get some confidence.  They earn a 19. 

Here's an 80's flashback with Chynna Phillips of Wilson Phillips fame.  She's partnered with Tony.  She has elegence, she has grace and a good partner.  A very precise and good dance.  It was excellent for a first dance, they get a 22 out of 30.  

Next up the former prosecutor in Nancy Grace.  Her partner is a new pro in Tristan.  She actually has some dance background.  AHHHHHHHH!  There's a shot of Nancy Grace with no makeup!  Close your eyes!  They dance the cha-cha.  She tried real hard, but it didn't look that great, Carrie Ann said she forgot some of the choreography.  They get a 16.

Now it's David Arquette.  He said he's been sober for over eight months now.  That may not help him in this competition.  He's partnered with Kym Johnson.  You can tell he practiced hard for this.  What is Courtney Cox doing there, aren't they separated?  He did pretty well though and gets a 18.

I'm curious about Elisabetta Canalis.  I mean her dancing potential.  She used to date George Clooney and now she's on Dancing.  Her partner is Val, Maks' brother.  She has some moves and some raw talent.  She gets a 15.

Here comes my favorite to win, Hope Solo and Maks.  Maks may have a good partner this season.  Hope is very athletic and athletes have fared well on this show.  She looked good in pink and with Maks.  A nice effort earns her a 21.

Carson Kressley from Queer Eye is up next.  I have no idea what to expect here.  He has a good partner in Anna.  He says he puts the "C" in Caucasian.  His dance was a tribute to gay men everywhere.  There was no technique, there was no musicality, but it was fun,   He gets a 17.

J.R. Martinez is a true hero and I hope he does well.  He has Karina as a partner and I have him as my darkhorse pick.   Martinez survived a mine blast in Iraq.  He's now on All My Children, and is looking forward to dancing.  He's a good dancer and a loves the competition.  The judges liked him and he gets a 22.

Talk show host Ricki Lake is up with Derrick Hough.  Ricki is a big fan of the show and she wants to get in shape.  They dance a nice waltz and get a great reaction from the crowd.  The judges liked it and she gets a 20.

Of course, Chaz Bono is last.  he proved he can become a man, but can he become a dancer?  He attempts the cha-cha and I mean attempts.  He tried I give him that, but I didn't think it was very good.  Chaz gets a 17.

Results show tomorrow night.

Monday
Aug292011

Dancing With the Stars Season 13 Cast Revealed and Odds to Win

Each season, the folks over at Dancing With the Stars reinvent the show a little. It's just about showtime when a new cast is revealed and that is exactly what happened tonight.

The problem was we will have to watch that train wreck of a show Bachelor Pad to learn who will be doing the waltz, samba and other dance disciplines this fall. Wait, you don't have to watch Bachelor Pad, here they are:

A new stage set up and a new set awaits the pros and stars when the season kicks off in September.

Here are your contestants and my early odds of winning the mirror ball trophy:

Nancy Grace - This HLN talker has apparently recovered from the verdict of the Casey Anthony trial and will put her dancing shoes on. Early indications are she will be stiff and dull while dancing, but she is popular with certain segments of the DWTS voting population. Odd are 10-1

Kristin Cavalleri - She's made her living in television reality shows and in bad movies. She's coming off a broken engagement to football star Jay Cutler and she's back trying to make a name for herself. Not sure if she can dance. Odds are 9-1

David Arquette - This actor is currently separated from Courtney Cox, but can be charming when he wants to be. I bet he tries hard and lasts a while. 8-1 odds

Riki Lake - I'm sure she's a fan of the show and will work hard. She'll have big fan support. 5-1 odds

Chynna Phillips - The singer from Wilson Phillips and daughter of John and Michelle Phillips might be ok. She'll look good on the dance floor. 4-1 odds.

Rob Kardashian - What a shock, there is a Karkashian on the show again. Sooner or later every Kardashian will be on DWTS, but the only one we all want to see is Bruce Jenner. he might be good at 5-1.

Chaz Bono - I don't know what to say about this selection other than it will be awful. A longshot at 20-1.

Hope Solo - Hands down, Solo should be the favorite for the title. She's athletic, she's popular, and she looks good. I think she can dance and dance well. 3-1 odds.

Carson Kressley - Television host from Queer Eye.  I don't know what to expect from this guy, but you can bet he'll be dancing to "It's Raining Men." 12-1 odds.

J.R Martinez - An actor who had over 40% of his body burned while serving in Iraq. He also is a motivational speaker and is an actor on "All My Children." Odds to win 9-1

Elizabetta Canalis - She's Italian, she's an actress and television host, and the former girlfriend of George Clooney. Not much else is known about her dancing ability. Will the American public take to her? 7-1 odds

Elizabetta Canalis

 

Ron Artest - This bad boy basketball player should be interesting to watch. If he can follow directions and learn his routines, I bet he does pretty well. 8-1 odds