Dancing with the Stars - Season 21

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So far, here are the celebrities:

Bindi Irwin - (daughter of the late Croc Hunter Steve Irwin) - I like her. She's a "little" precocious (or maybe that's just how she comes across), very mature, but I think she is so cute and will do a good job.

Nick Carter - singer from "Backstreet Boys"

Paula Deen - WHAT!?:rolleyes: (that thud you heard was me falling off my chair)

Chaka Khan - singer whose career goes back to the 1970s

ABC is announcing one name at a time. Complete list will be revealed Sept 2, show starts Sept 14.
 

Interesting, I didn't know that anyone was even lined up for the show. I like Bindi Irwin, will be fun to watch her dance. Was always a fan of Chaka Khan, glad she's in. Nick Carter, never paid attention to the Backstreet Boys, so don't know who that is. Paula Deen....double WHAT?? :D
 
Here's another one I just heard on the news:

Victor Espinoza - jockey who rode American Pharoah to victory.
 

omg - at another site I frequent DWTS is very much at the forefront, and there are some rabid fans. I peeked in and folks are very upset about Paula Deen. They want her gone, like yesterday. Of course, the ABC studio audience has to cheer and applaud when the celebs are introduced, but.....it's gonna be interesting.
 
I like to watch Dancing with the stars but! my only complaint is that too many times you see great dancers being voted off while others that don't really make much progress, get to stay because they have so many of their friends voting for them.
It's not an even playing field.
 
“Good Morning America” had the entire new cast on – celebs and partners. Good grief, Paula Deen just would not shut her mouth. :mad:

Gary Busey was on Skype or whatever. (Gary Busey…really??) :rolleyes:

I’ll wait for the entire list to be published so I can copy and paste, unless someone else beats me to it.
 
Full Cast list:

Alek Skarlatos (American hero) dancing with Lindsay Arnold
*Paula Deen (celebrity chef) dancing with Louis Van Amstel
Tamar Braxton (reality star) dancing with Val Chmerkovskiy
Kim Zolciak (reality star) dancing with Tony Dovolani
*Gary Busey (actor) dancing with Anna Trebunskaya
Andy Grammer (pop singer) dancing with Allison Holker
*Nick Carter (Backstreet Boys singer) dancing with Sharna Burgess
*Victor Espinoza (jockey) dancing with Karina Smirnoff
Hayes Grier (social media icon) dancing with Emma Slater
*Bindi Irwin (actress, wildlife conservationist) dancing with Derek Hough
*Chaka Khan (The Queen of Funk) dancing with Keo Motsepe
Alexa PenaVega (actress) dancing with Mark Ballas
Carlos PenaVega (Big Time Rush actor/singer) dancing with Witney Carson

* I'm familiar with these 6. Others I haven't heard of/don't know anything about.
 
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The network is going to get a lot of flack regarding Paula Deen due to past racism and fattening up america while diabetic. Risky network move…but she did apologize, she did cry, stars are often forgiven over time, she did lose weight I think, she's been a hard worker all her life despite struggles, raised good boys, and networks who take risks add to their ratings. How old is she…that's another hurdle unless she's in good shape now.
 
I'll probably be watching, but unfamiliar with many of the celebrities.

Is there a shake-up with the judges this season? .. thought I heard that Maksim Chmerkovskiy wanted the judging duties, since he's not dancing. ... always liked him and Mark.
 
I've never watched the show other than Demi Moore's daughter. But now that I have a TV, and knowing it's on tonight, and you have sparked my interest, I'll give it a go. What time does it come on? I'm on EST.
 
Lara said:
I've never watched the show other than Demi Moore's daughter. But now that I have a TV, and knowing it's on tonight, and you have sparked my interest, I'll give it a go. What time does it come on? I'm on EST.
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8:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST, ABC channel

My guess is Paula and Gary will be towards the end...."suspense"....maybe Bindi, too.

I usually call in my votes, but not sure if I'll do that tonight. :laugh:
 
Ok, thanks. Do you call in a vote every show or just at the end of the season? Do they show a phone number? Yeah, I think I'll just watch. Thanks for the time and network.
 
Each couple has a toll free number they put on the screen. You can call in anytime. 13 couples tonight, each phone line gets 13 votes (but some people vote from landlines, different cell phones.) You can also vote online at the DWTS website - 13 votes.

They open the show by introducing ALL the celebrities and their professional partners (instructors). btw celebs get $250k - $450K and a bonus (usually $100k+) if they make it to the finals.

I almost always get thru. People have favorites and they will start calling before the couple even steps on the floor. Fanbases are extremely powerful. Or, some people call in just to keep a "crazy" (like Gary Busey) in the competition. Judges scores are 50%, fan votes are 50%.

If the judges suspect people are voting just to keep a bad dancer and thus make fun of the show, the judges can override fan votes (that happened one year).
 
Bindi & Derek were REALLY good. She is delightful! :)

Chaka Kahn….not good.
Paula…a teeny bit better but not good. TMI talking about her underwear.

Gary…awful. Loved Tom Bergeron’s comebacks when Gary was babbling about the cosmos or whatever. :laugh:

Victor wasn’t good but I hope he lasts; I like him.
 
Gary Busey was totally out of it , I thought. his head is so messed up.. he won't last very long. and im afraid neither will Paula Deene , as much as I like her.. I loved Bindy and Derrick! .I think they will go to the end.. and Nick Carter I liked a lot , he did really good.. Alek Skaratos the hero on that train was amazing too, I think he will go a long time. and hope he wins.. the Big Blonde with the tiny waist and the big Kahoonas will not last IMO.... she has no rhythm at all seems like... Anywho , I think it will be a good show.. Don't forget to vote..
Ohh and I'm glad they did not bring in another judge.. these judges all know their stuff. was sad Len had to leave though . I liked him... but I too was hoping max would of stepped in his place.
 
Yeah, I miss Len. He was a good "balance", and he really was funny when he chose to be!

I know the costumers do their best with what they have to work with, but they should have covered Chaka up more. Not attractive. And Gary's outfit....well.....

I missed most of Alex and Nick (distracted with a phone call), but I heard the crowd cheering.
 
I watched Bindy and she was amazing! I wasn't expecting that. So much personality and energy. I sort of watched the rest from a distance. Did Paula Dean dance?...didn't see her at all.
 

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