Tonya Harding And DWTS

I had it on in the kitchen on the small TV, but was in and out of the room doing other things, so I didn't watch the whole show. I did see Tonya, she didn't dance as well as I thought she would, but she was okay....and it was her first dance. The audience threw some roses on the floor around her after her routine. She'll last awhile, but I doubt she'll ever win the show.

They voted off two couples last night on the first show, which is really unusual. Kareem survived, but I imagine he'll be voted off pretty soon, he did as well as I expected with his advanced age and height, I'm happy he didn't get booted last night, he seems like a nice guy.

Two of the dances I did catch besides Tonya and Kareem were Adam Rippon the ice skater, and Josh Norman the football player, they were both very good, IMO.
 

SeaBreeze said:
I had it on in the kitchen on the small TV, but was in and out of the room doing other things, so I didn't watch the whole show. I did see Tonya, she didn't dance as well as I thought she would, but she was okay....and it was her first dance. The audience threw some roses on the floor around her after her routine. She'll last awhile, but I doubt she'll ever win the show.

They voted off two couples last night on the first show, which is really unusual. Kareem survived, but I imagine he'll be voted off pretty soon, he did as well as I expected with his advanced age and height, I'm happy he didn't get booted last night, he seems like a nice guy.

Two of the dances I did catch besides Tonya and Kareem were Adam Rippon the ice skater, and Josh Norman the football player, they were both very good, IMO.
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Just to let you know SeaBreeze, it was in the news some weeks ago, that the format for this DWTS was going to be different from the original ones. It will be a 1-month competition w/voting and eliminations done weekly.
 
I just can't warm up to Tonya. Although, for her age (or does she just look older than she is), she danced fairly well on the show last night. She was shaking all over and hyperactive when being judged and interviewed afterwards though. Hard to watch.

I don't really understand why she gets all this sympathy and glory. I know too much I guess. Even though it was her boyfriend that did the dirty deed, Tonya knew about it all along and there are communications on file as evidence that she let him know where to find Nancy, her exact location. People who have known her for a long time say she is mean. I can forgive her but I don't have to like her.

It boggles the mind why she gets the amount of support Hollywood is giving her. Well, Hollywood isn't exactly the epitome of morality. Yes, ratings and money.
 

I read that the audience threw flowers out on the floor after Tonya's dance, complimenting her for the dance.

What ever happened years ago, happened. People can and do change. Some don't, but in my mind, I consider Tonya one of the best Figure Skaters that ever lived. She may still have somewhat of a temper, but some of us Seniors still do after all these years.

Whether Tonya wins the Ball or not, I just hope she continues to "go for it".
 
I watched her and the judges were not hard on her as they were on the others. You could tell they gave her a lot of leeway. Adam was great and I voted for him.
 
Mizzkitt said:
The only name I do recognize in that bunch is Tanya Harding. I have never watched the show but may tune in just to see.

What she did was wrong, I am sure she knew, but her wrong doings kicked her in the butt and she could have had a nice career making chunks of change. She has paid for her sins so maybe some will wish her well.
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That's the conclusion I came to -- she paid for her sins (deservedly so) so I'm willing to give her a chance. She did OK, and the crowd treated her well. I'm sure she was invited to help publicize the movie. I enjoyed most of the dancing, but the super short season means the audience won't really get much of a chance to get to know the dancers.
 
Well, she's still on the show, contrary to what some would believe to happen. Apparently, she is doing pretty darn good and getting the votes in.
 
I missed the last part of the show last night but I heard Tonya made the finals. She's getting good scores and obviously lots of votes.

IMO her package this week...all the stuff about her dad...was a bit overly dramatic.
 
I haven't watched the show, but I heard Adam Rippon who was on this yr's men's Olympic skating team has made it into the finals good for him. I'd vote for him over the 'drama queen,Tonya' any day of the week. Sue
 
Hummmmm, "handicapping" and "drama queen"? She doesn't care what folks call her, all she says is, "my banking account is bigger than you'll ever see". Just think if TH wins. That would be fine with us.
 
ClassicRockr said:
Hummmmm, "handicapping" and "drama queen"? She doesn't care what folks call her, all she says is, "my banking account is bigger than you'll ever see". Just think if TH wins. That would be fine with us.
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Well, anytime a competitor sends another in to literally cripple her competition before a big gig, I call foul. Her bank account may be larger than mine, no doubt it is, but I have never hired anyone to disable another for any reason......she has. I'd far rather be poor than wealthy on the pain of others as a result of my action.
 
CR, Tonya does care what others call her and think about her...she always has.
As for that bank account, it might be okay now because of DWTS and maybe some sort of fee for the movie, but those are recent and we are talking maybe six figures, not millions. For a long time she had nada, which is why she was doing things like "celebrity" wrestling and boxing and a few other things that didn't pan out.

As far as the attack on Nancy Kerrigan, Tonya didn't hire anyone to do anything. However, there's evidence she knew what was being planned and could have stopped it.

Her history aside, I think her dancing has been okay, but not great. IMO she has been slightly over-scored and I'm surprised she's gotten enough call-in votes to stay in.
 
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I've been watching the show, and of the three finalists, I think Adam is the best, Josh next and Tonya last. Have to find out exactly when it's on again, must be two night finale?
 
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