Dancing with the Stars - AOL Television http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars Dancing with the Stars - AOL Television http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/media/feedlogo.gif Dancing with the Stars - AOL Television http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/'Dancing With the Stars' Results Show Elimination November 3http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/11/03/dancing-with-the-stars-results-show-elimination-november-3/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/11/03/dancing-with-the-stars-results-show-elimination-november-3/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/11/03/dancing-with-the-stars-results-show-elimination-november-3/#commentsFiled under:

The third double-elimination night of 'Dancing With the Stars' sent both NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin and 'Iron Chef America's' Mark Dacascos packing in week seven of the reality dance competition series.

Dacascos and partner Lacey Schwimmer (recovered from the flu) tried to save his spot in a "knock-off" dance against Aaron Carter and his partner Karina Smirnoff, but the former teen singer proved to be unbeatable.

AOL was backstage to speak with the eliminated couples (except for poor Schwimmer, who had a relapse) and the survivors. Also, Mark Ballas -- who performed new single 'Move' (available on iTunes) with music partner Derek Hough -- shared his predictions on which teams will make it into the finals.

 

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]]>dancing with the starsdancing with the stars interviewsDancingWithTheStarsInterviewsdwts backstage reportDwtsBackstageReportMichael Maloney2009-11-03T23:59:00+00:00Does 'Dancing' Host Tom Bergeron Have His Eye On Late Night?http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/11/03/does-dancing-host-tom-bergeron-have-his-eye-on-late-night/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/11/03/does-dancing-host-tom-bergeron-have-his-eye-on-late-night/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/11/03/does-dancing-host-tom-bergeron-have-his-eye-on-late-night/#commentsFiled under: ,

Tom BergeronDave, Conan and the rest of the late night crew can rest easy: 'Dancing With the Stars' emcee Tom Bergeron, who has an affable, Johnny Carson-like appeal, won't be stepping on their turf anytime soon.

"No, it's a war zone out there," Bergeron said, in response to whether he'd ever consider doing a late night talk show. "At 54, I'm outside of the demographic. If I do anything else, I'd like to get back into radio or acting." (Yes, acting. Bergeron has booked a few acting gigs in the past, including two episodes of 'Star Trek: Enterprise').

 

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]]>dancing with the starsDancingWithTheStarslate nightLateNighttom bergeronTomBergeronMichael Maloney2009-11-03T17:00:00+00:00Kelly Osbourne Week 7 Salsa (Video)http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/11/03/kelly-osbourne-week-7-salsa-video/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/11/03/kelly-osbourne-week-7-salsa-video/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/11/03/kelly-osbourne-week-7-salsa-video/#commentsFiled under:

After an emotional rehearsal, singer/reality star Kelly Osbourne nailed her salsa routine, and had the judges (yes, even Len) on their feet.

Watch the clip below:



 

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]]>kelly osbourneKellyOsbourneseason9Andrew Scott2009-11-03T11:48:00+00:00Who Should Be Eliminated? 'Dancing With the Stars' Week 7 Pollhttp://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/11/02/who-should-be-eliminated-dancing-with-the-stars-week-7-poll/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/11/02/who-should-be-eliminated-dancing-with-the-stars-week-7-poll/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/11/02/who-should-be-eliminated-dancing-with-the-stars-week-7-poll/#commentsFiled under:

It's another double elimination this week. Which two pairs deserve the boot? Vote now!

 

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]]>pollseason9'Dancing With the Stars' Blog Staff2009-11-02T20:00:00+00:00Lacey Schwimmer Sick With the Flu; Anna Trebunskaya to Sub Inhttp://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/11/02/lacey-schwimmer-flu/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/11/02/lacey-schwimmer-flu/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/11/02/lacey-schwimmer-flu/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Lacey Schwimmer fluThe curse of the flu continues!

Its latest 'Dancing' victim: dancer Lacey Schwimmer, who contracted the virus on Thursday in New York, according to PEOPLE.

Filling in for Schwimmer last night was pro Anna Trebunskaya, who was ousted from the competition three weeks ago with partner Chuck Liddell.

"I have total faith in Anna," Schwimmer said. "I know she and Mark will have perfect chemistry and hopefully I'll feel well enough to cheer them on backstage."

 

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]]>Anna TrebunskayaAnnaTrebunskayaflulacey schwimmerLaceySchwimmerMark DacascosMarkDacascosseason9Andrew Scott2009-11-02T15:37:00+00:00'Dancing With the Stars' Results Show Elimination October 27http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/27/dancing-with-the-stars-results-show-elimination-oct-27/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/27/dancing-with-the-stars-results-show-elimination-oct-27/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/27/dancing-with-the-stars-results-show-elimination-oct-27/#commentsFiled under:

Dancing With the Stars'Dancing With the Stars' host Tom Bergeron was correct when he said the "dance-off' would save the hide of one of the remaining couples on Tuesday night's double-elimination show; NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin and his dancing partner Anna Demidova got a reprieve (whew!) after their samba pleased the judges over skateboarder Louie Vito and his partner Chelsie Hightower's jive.

Actress Melissa Joan Hart and partner Mark Ballas didn't even get a chance to work their magic; the duo had the lowest total of viewer votes and judges' scores and were booted before the dance-off. ('DWTS,' now in its 9th season, started with a record 16 couples and is now down to a mere seven.)

AOL was backstage to talk to the eliminated duos and get their reaction to the departures. Also, surviving couples weighed in on the colorful mambo group dance from Monday night. Host Tom Bergeron and judge Carrie Ann Inaba walked the press line to give their thoughts on the the Hart/Vito exits.

 

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]]>backstage reportBackstageReportelimination interviewelimination interviewsEliminationInterviewMichael Maloney2009-10-27T23:59:00+00:00'Dancing With the Stars' Mambo Marathon (Video)http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/27/dancing-with-the-stars-mambo-marathon-video/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/27/dancing-with-the-stars-mambo-marathon-video/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/27/dancing-with-the-stars-mambo-marathon-video/#commentsFiled under: ,

In case you missed it, check out highlights from last night's mambo marathon, which came down to a close dance-off between Mya and Dmitry and winners Derek and Joanna:



 

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]]>mamboseason9Andrew Scott2009-10-27T11:27:00+00:00Who Should Be Eliminated? 'Dancing With the Stars' Week 6 Pollhttp://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/26/who-should-be-eliminated-dancing-with-the-stars-week-6-poll/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/26/who-should-be-eliminated-dancing-with-the-stars-week-6-poll/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/26/who-should-be-eliminated-dancing-with-the-stars-week-6-poll/#commentsFiled under: ,

Who do you think deserves the boot this week? Vote now in our poll.


 

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]]>season9Andrew Scott2009-10-26T20:00:00+00:00Joanna Krupa to Pose for Playboyhttp://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/26/joanna-krupa-to-pose-for-playboy/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/26/joanna-krupa-to-pose-for-playboy/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/26/joanna-krupa-to-pose-for-playboy/#commentsFiled under: ,

Joanna Krupa Playboy'Dancing' hottie Joanna Krupa has agreed to do another, um, revealing photo shoot for Playboy, the NY Daily News is reporting.

The magazine confirmed the news today, adding that Krupa will appear on the December cover.

This will make Krupa a two-time cover girl for Playboy, having graced the cover back in July 2005. She also joins Lisa Rinna and season 7 champ Brooke Burke as one of many 'Dancing' contestants who have appeared in the magazine.

 

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]]>joanna krupaJoannaKrupaplayboyseason9Andrew Scott2009-10-26T15:21:00+00:00'Dancing With the Stars' Results Show Elimination Oct. 20http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/20/dancing-with-the-stars-results-show-elimination-october-20/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/20/dancing-with-the-stars-results-show-elimination-october-20/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/20/dancing-with-the-stars-results-show-elimination-october-20/#commentsFiled under:

Natalie CoughlinOlympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin saw her chances of winning the mirror ball trophy sink tonight after she and partner Alec Mazo were voted off 'Dancing With the Stars.' The ejection came as a shock, given Coughlin's solid performances throughout the competition (though she and Mazo scored low this week with their routine).

AOL TV was backstage and spoke to Coughlin and Mazo on their surprise exit, as well as the rest of the pros and stars about the Michael Jackson tribute that was performed during tonight's results show.

Get the full backstage report after the jump.

 

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]]>'Dancing With the Stars' Blog Staff2009-10-20T22:00:00+00:00Kelly Osbourne Will Continue Dancing After Foot Injuryhttp://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/20/kelly-osbourne-foot-injury/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/20/kelly-osbourne-foot-injury/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/20/kelly-osbourne-foot-injury/#commentsFiled under: ,

Kelly Osbourne is the latest victim of the 'Dancing' injury curse -- but it looks like she'll pull out of it OK.

Last night, a foot injury forced the singer/reality star to perform the group number barefooted, then sent her to the hospital -- a troubling sign, given the show's track record with injuries.

But according to a rep for ABC, Kelly won't be hanging up her dancing shoes anytime soon. "Kelly has a minor sprain and a contusion from the buckle hitting her foot," the rep exclusively told AOL TV. "She will be able to dance next week."

 

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]]>injurykelly osbourneKellyOsbourneseason9Andrew Scott2009-10-20T14:40:00+00:00Samantha Harris' Hairdo: WTFrizz?!http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/20/samantha-harris-hairdo-wtfrizz/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/20/samantha-harris-hairdo-wtfrizz/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/20/samantha-harris-hairdo-wtfrizz/#commentsFiled under: ,

Samantha HarrisIs it just me or was Samantha Harris' hairdo the single most distracting part of last night's episode?

As soon as she appeared on screen, I couldn't focus on anything other than her bizarre, frizzy, hot mess of a look. Even as Donny Osmond danced to two perfect 10s, I kept wondering "When will the camera flash back to that serious hair-don't?"

Am I alone here, readers? Or did Samantha's hair hit all the wrong moves?

 

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]]>samantha harrisSamanthaHarrisAndrew Scott2009-10-20T13:00:00+00:00'Dancing With the Stars' Plans Michael Jackson Tributehttp://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/20/dancing-with-the-stars-honors-michael-jackson/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/20/dancing-with-the-stars-honors-michael-jackson/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/20/dancing-with-the-stars-honors-michael-jackson/#commentsFiled under: ,

Maksim ChmerkovskiyThe dancers on 'Dancing With the Stars' aren't just gathering to see who gets voted off tonight's results show. The pros (including ones already eliminated this season) will also unite to perform an all-out tribute to the late pop/dance icon, Michael Jackson.

"Michael was an idol and a personal hero," says Maksim Chmerkovskiy, who helped choreograph the Jackson homage. "He was probably the best pop star ever. His death was tragic."

While one celebrity site claims that the edgier dancers on Fox's 'So You Think You Can Dance' might do a better job of honoring the 'King of Pop,' Chmerkovskiy begs to differ. "They'd do a different job," he says. "They won't do what we can."

 

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]]>Maksim ChmerkovskiyMaksimChmerkovskiymichael jacksonMichaelJacksonseason9Michael Maloney2009-10-20T06:00:00+00:00Who Should Be Eliminated? 'Dancing With the Stars' Week 5 Pollhttp://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/19/who-should-be-eliminated-week-5-poll/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/19/who-should-be-eliminated-week-5-poll/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/19/who-should-be-eliminated-week-5-poll/#commentsFiled under:

UPDATE: Voting is now closed. Come back next week to vote again!

We're down to the final 10. Who do you think should go home this week? Vote now!

 

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]]>eliminationpoll'Dancing With the Stars' Blog Staff2009-10-19T20:00:00+00:00Derek Hough Sidelined by Flu-Like Symptoms; Maksim to Step Inhttp://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/19/derek-hough-sidelined-by-flu-like-symptoms-maksim-to-step-in/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/19/derek-hough-sidelined-by-flu-like-symptoms-maksim-to-step-in/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/19/derek-hough-sidelined-by-flu-like-symptoms-maksim-to-step-in/#commentsFiled under: ,

Derek HoughIs the flu the next 'Dancing With the Stars' curse?

Just days after news broke that season 8's Melissa Rycroft has the swine flu, Derek Hough tweeted that he, too, is sick.

"At the docs for 3 hrs today ... Had a temprature of 104 ... Had an IV in my arm for 2hrs ... Maks is steppin up for me helpin jo," he wrote on Thursday.

Now, ABC has confirmed the story. According to E!, Maksim Chmerkovskiy -- who was eliminated two weeks ago with partner Debi Mazar -- will perform all three routines with Hough's current partner, model Joanna Krupa, when 'Dancing' airs tonight at 8PM on ABC.

 

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]]>derek houghDerekHoughfluMaksim ChmerkovskiyMaksimChmerkovskiyAndrew Scott2009-10-19T11:47:00+00:00Chuck Liddell Elimination Interview: 'DWTS' Backstage Reporthttp://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/13/week-4-elimination-interview-dwts-backstage-report/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/13/week-4-elimination-interview-dwts-backstage-report/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/13/week-4-elimination-interview-dwts-backstage-report/#commentsFiled under:

The Iceman go-eth. Wrestling fans are pretty passionate, but not enough of them voted to keep Ultimate Fighting Champion Chuck Liddell (a.k.a. the Iceman) and his partner Anna Trebunskaya on 'Dancing With the Stars.' And he may be tough on the outside, but Liddell was pretty bummed about being ousted.

AOL was on the scene to talk to the fighter, his partner and the remaining pros and stars about the surprise exit. Bonus dating scoop: We even got another couple to go on the record about whether or not they're doing an off-screen tango!

Read the full backstage report right here. -- By Mike Maloney

 

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]]>backstage reportdancing with the starsdwtselimination interviewsEliminationInterviews'Dancing With the Stars' Blog Staff2009-10-13T23:59:00+00:00Who Should Be Eliminated? 'Dancing With the Stars' Week 4 Pollhttp://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/12/who-should-be-eliminated-week-4-poll/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/12/who-should-be-eliminated-week-4-poll/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/12/who-should-be-eliminated-week-4-poll/#commentsFiled under:

UPDATE: Voting is now closed. Come back next week to vote again!

Of the 11 remaining couples, who do you think should go home?


 

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]]>eliminationpoll'Dancing With the Stars' Blog Staff2009-10-12T20:00:00+00:00Does DeLay's Departure Leave 'Dancing' Even More Desperate for Ratings?http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/08/did-dancing-force-delay-to-leave/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/08/did-dancing-force-delay-to-leave/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/08/did-dancing-force-delay-to-leave/#commentsFiled under: ,

Tom DeLayWhat will 'Dancing With the Stars' do without Tom DeLay and his fractured feet and far-fetched footwork? DeLay's dropout on Tuesday may have ended a storyline that was a drag on ratings this season, but what else does the show have going for it now? This season has seen plunging viewership and desperate stunts to counteract it; now, deprived of its only drama, the show is likely to become only goofier and more pathetic in its efforts to win back its audience.

 

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]]>season 9Season9tom delayTomDelayGary Susman2009-10-08T16:00:00+00:00Tom DeLay & Debi Mazar Elimination Interview: 'DWTS' Backstage Reporthttp://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/07/tom-delay-and-debi-mazar-elimination-interview-dwts-backstage/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/07/tom-delay-and-debi-mazar-elimination-interview-dwts-backstage/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/07/tom-delay-and-debi-mazar-elimination-interview-dwts-backstage/#commentsFiled under:

Another double elimination brings the 'Dancing With the Stars' star count down to less than a dozen still dancing.

Republican Tom DeLay's voluntary withdrawal from 'Dancing With the Stars' wasn't a huge surprise -- with stress fractures in both feet, there's not a Hollywood doctor who'd condone any strenuous activity, let alone dancing on national television.

But show producers made sure audience votes and judges' scores from Monday's performances still counted, and 'Entourage' actress Debi Mazar and her partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy were also sent home.

AOL TV was backstage at the show to get the reactions from the celebs and dancers -- get all the exclusive 'Dancing' scoop right here. -- Mike Maloney

 

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]]>backstage reportdancing with the starsdwtselimination interviewsEliminationInterviews'Dancing With the Stars' Blog Staff2009-10-07T00:51:00+00:00Tom DeLay to Quit 'Dancing With the Stars'http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/06/tom-delay-to-quit-dancing-with-the-stars/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/06/tom-delay-to-quit-dancing-with-the-stars/http://television.aol.com/dancing-with-the-stars/2009/10/06/tom-delay-to-quit-dancing-with-the-stars/#commentsFiled under:

Tom Delay and Cheryl Burke, Dancing with the StarsSorry, Tom Delay, but you won't get to hold up that mirrorball trophy.

People.com reports that the former Republican House Majority Leader will drop out of the 'Dancing With the Stars' competition on tonight's results show. Delay is suffering from stress fractures in both feet, and was advised by doctors and producers not to continue dancing.

This is a turnaround from his position last night, when he said, "What's a little pain when we can party?" after performing the samba with partner Cheryl Burke.

The judges, though sympathetic, gave him a score of only 15, putting DeLay and Burke in second-to-last place.





 

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