Random Dancing with the Stars News

Posted By: admin On: February 29, 2008 Comments: ( 1 )

Louis Van Amstel will be on Extra tonight where he reveals some secrets. First, Priscilla Presley won’t be dancing to any Elvis songs. She stated she doesn’t want to take advantage of any Elvis fans out there. Let’s hope the DWTS producers feel the same way, Priscilla. Song choice isn’t up to you and Louis, ya know. I’m thinking the producers want to throw in Elvis music to provide even more drama.

Second, Louis didn’t know that Priscilla was Elvis’ ex. He only new her from Dallas. And before you start asking if Louis lived under a rock, remember Louis is from Holland. He did know Priscilla by Dallas as that was a show he watched all the time in Holland.

Third, Louis was tricked by the shows producers into thinking he was paired with his celebrity crush, Angelina Jolie. He opened the envelope and on the card was written “Angelina Jolie” in which he said “You’re pranking me!” and then the producers started laughing. How mean! I can’t wait for the day for an Angelina Jolie to be on the show. That would be a fine show if Angelina was competing against Jennifer Anniston. Go Team Jennifer! We can’t stand infidelity here at starsdancingontv.com, Angelina! You should know better.

In other news, a new reality show called Here Come the Newlyweds will premier on March 2 on ABC. The show features newlyweds competing for a cash prize. Kind of like survivor meets the newlywed game, sorta. Why am I sharing this with you? Well, Tony Dovaloni (DWTS Professional Dancer) and Elena Grinenko (Has also danced on the show, but I don’t think paired with anyone) will appear on one episode. They will teach the contestants how to dance. They will perform this dance in front of our very own Carrie Ann Inaba who will judge them. Wow - nothing like doing cross show promotions, ABC! I guess if you’ve got a good thing - use it, right?

And more news, Kristi Yamaguchi and her partner Mark Ballas have been spotted practicing in Raleigh, NC which is Kristi’s hometown. Mark is trying to break Kristi of the skating habits that she has developed since skating at the age of 6. For example, in ballroom you have to lead with the heal and toe depending on the dance. In skating everything is flat footed. Also, skaters have the tendency to swing their legs out. In dance the legs need to remain together in a parallel position with no gaps.

Yamaguchi is married to Bret Hedican who travels with the Carolina Hurricanes. They are looking forward to getting to the Stanley Cup playoffs. The biggest challenge for Kristi and Bret is what happens to their children while she is in LA for the show and while he is traveling with the Hurricanes. Plans are still being worked out at this time. Kristi is a big fan of the show and when the offer came Christmas time she was inclined to say yes. Bret is being the good husband stating that Kristi has been good to him in that she has sacrificed a lot for his career. He feels it is now his turn to do so.

Ballas and Yamaguchi feel that their biggest threats are R&B singer Mario as well as Tony Award winner Marissa Jaret Winokur. Guess that means they are confident in themselves. They should be as Krisit is the favorite to win so far.

Right now Mark and Kristi are on their way to LA to start shooting the title shots of Dancing with the Stars. I think that means the promo photos and also the opening of Dancing with the Stars where they show each couple at the beginning along with their names. Can’t wait for that. I’ve been dying to see promotional photos of the couples for weeks now. I will post them here when I get them so stay tuned (I know I’ve been saying that for weeks, but it is true). And, the show will be here before you know it.