Dancing With the Stars - Season 13 - J.R. Martinez Mirror Ball Trophy Winner!

[MuffyBee]

        J.R. Martinez is on the cover of People Magazine this week.     


http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2011/10/30/tvs_real_hero_dancing_with_the_stars_f
TV's Real Hero: 'Dancing With The Stars' Favorite J.R. Martinez
October 31, 2011
Eight years after surviving an explosion as a teenage soldier in Iraq, Army corporal turned actor J.R. Martinez can't stop smiling as he captures the hearts of millions on Dancing With The Stars. Although his extensive facial scars are a reminder of the near-death bombing Martinez and three fellow soldiers experienced in 2003 when the Humvee he was driving hit a land mine, he long ago learned how to handle those who are taken aback by his appearance.

"People don't know what to say because they are worried it will be offensive," the Shreveport, La. native says in this week's issue of PEOPLE. "So I just break the ice," which is sometimes a self-deprecating joke about his missing left ear or, more simply, a heavy dose of his infectious smile and optimistic personality. "Within 30 seconds of meeting him" says his girlfriend Diana Gonzalez-Jones, "people fall in love."

That has certainly been the case for the former All My Children actor, who was the furthest thing from a household name before signing on to DWTS. But soon after his debut, Martinez, 28, quickly won over fans thanks to solid performances and his personal story of overcoming obstacles. "I'm not just dancing with a star; I'm dancing with a hero," his pro partner Karina Smirnoff tells PEOPLE. Adds fellow contestant David Arquette: "He's such an inspiration. I want J.R. to win."
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"J.R. goes back to a place a lot of people wouldn't want to go back to," says Smirnoff. "He shares it with people, and he has turned it into a positive message." Whether or not he wins on DWTS, Martinez is confident great things are to come, including writing a book, more acting roles, and returning to Iraq "to encourage the men and women who are still there that great things are near."

[tcumom]

Oh, Muffy ~ Thank you thank you thank you for the above article and link .

I have tears in my eyes, and my heart is so happy for him .   

What an inspiration, what a genuine person, and what a heart he has.

It's been a long time since I have been so touched and moved by such a story and person .

Thanks.   

[MuffyBee]

Oh, Muffy ~ Thank you thank you thank you for the above article and link .

I have tears in my eyes, and my heart is so happy for him .   

What an inspiration, what a genuine person, and what a heart he has.

It's been a long time since I have been so touched and moved by such a story and person .

Thanks.   

You're very welcome tcumom.  I found the article very touching too.  J.R. is the real deal imo. 

[tcumom]

You're very welcome tcumom.  I found the article very touching too.  J.R. is the real deal imo. 

Without question, you're right . . . the real deal.

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[San]

Okay I just had a thought.  I think they should replace Brooke Burke on DWTS with Carson Kressley.  Now wouldn't that be funny.  Brooke is a bad interviewer and Carson would be great.

See you all here tomorrow night.

[MuffyBee]

Okay I just had a thought.  I think they should replace Brooke Burke on DWTS with Carson Kressley.  Now wouldn't that be funny.  Brooke is a bad interviewer and Carson would be great.

See you all here tomorrow night.

   Brilliant idea San!!

[San]

Another thought.  I was thinking who would make it to the final three.  I think we all agree that JR and Ricki will definitely make it.  There is no shoe in for that third spot.  Now I think Nancy Grace does have the ability to beat David, Rob and Hope.  At least she has the ability to beat David and Hope.  I don't think she expected to go this far.  After this weeks show there will be 3 shows left which includes the finals so with them I think they are going to give it their all (except Hope because she complains too much).

[cookie]

Okay I just had a thought.  I think they should replace Brooke Burke on DWTS with Carson Kressley.  Now wouldn't that be funny.  Brooke is a bad interviewer and Carson would be great.

See you all here tomorrow night.

great idea!

[cookie]

Another thought.  I was thinking who would make it to the final three.  I think we all agree that JR and Ricki will definitely make it.  There is no shoe in for that third spot.  Now I think Nancy Grace does have the ability to beat David, Rob and Hope.  At least she has the ability to beat David and Hope.  I don't think she expected to go this far.  After this weeks show there will be 3 shows left which includes the finals so with them I think they are going to give it their all (except Hope because she complains too much).

 

[San]

My guess is that Kim Kardashian won't be in the audience tonight on DWTS being she just announced she is getting a divorce.  What a bunch of BS.  Let's here what Rob has to say tonight.

[cookie]

My guess is that Kim Kardashian won't be in the audience tonight on DWTS being she just announced she is getting a divorce.  What a bunch of BS.  Let's here what Rob has to say tonight.

and I am thinking that she will be there! she can't resist the camera or the attention ...
ridiculous about her divorce after 72 days...think of what the $10 mil. spent on the wedding would have done for homeless people or missing children ....grrrrr! makes me angry that that family has gotten paid so much money for being ...well...for being whatever they are?..!!! have not figured that out yet~

[MuffyBee]

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2011/10/dancing-with-the-stars-to-start-late-monday.html
‘Dancing With the Stars’ to start late Monday
October 27, 2011

“Dancing With the Stars” host Tom Bergeron hinted that the schedule will be different next week for the ABC dance contest.

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8:30-10:01 p.m. ET: “Dancing With the Stars,” which features the six remaining couples in a Halloween-themed episode.
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But the results show of “Dancing” will start at 9 p.m. Tuesday on WFTV-Channel 9.

Bzzzz....BUMP

[cookie]

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2011/10/dancing-with-the-stars-to-start-late-monday.html
‘Dancing With the Stars’ to start late Monday
October 27, 2011

“Dancing With the Stars” host Tom Bergeron hinted that the schedule will be different next week for the ABC dance contest.

 ::snipping2::
8:30-10:01 p.m. ET: “Dancing With the Stars,” which features the six remaining couples in a Halloween-themed episode.
 ::snipping2::
But the results show of “Dancing” will start at 9 p.m. Tuesday on WFTV-Channel 9.

Bzzzz....BUMP

thanks Muffers!

I am anxiously waiting..

[MuffyBee]

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2011/10/dancing-with-the-stars-to-start-late-monday.html
‘Dancing With the Stars’ to start late Monday
October 27, 2011

“Dancing With the Stars” host Tom Bergeron hinted that the schedule will be different next week for the ABC dance contest.

 ::snipping2::
8:30-10:01 p.m. ET: “Dancing With the Stars,” which features the six remaining couples in a Halloween-themed episode.
 ::snipping2::
But the results show of “Dancing” will start at 9 p.m. Tuesday on WFTV-Channel 9.

Bzzzz....BUMP

thanks Muffers!

I am anxiously waiting..

Notice the article has DWTS starting at 8:30 ET tonight.  I checked my local listings & I'm CST, and for me it starts at 7:30 p.m. CST  I don't want anyone missing it 

[Terri]

Okay I just had a thought.  I think they should replace Brooke Burke on DWTS with Carson Kressley.  Now wouldn't that be funny.  Brooke is a bad interviewer and Carson would be great.

See you all here tomorrow night.

My first reaction was YES!  But I think his joy would be overpowering. 

[Terri]

Well, here I am....and what is on channel 6?  Shrek.   Thankfully you all posted the delay so I shall return!

 

P.S.   I do not like Kim K.    If she comes on "our show" we will ignore her.  Maybe we could treat her like the mean girls on RHOBH treat thei current victim....sorry, that was no nice.

[cookie]

Hi Terri...
Brandi had a shout out to you on her avvi thread..
got your favorite beverage out yet? 
when dancing starts, I am turning out my front lights..no more treats! Dancing is on!

[Terri]

Cookie, thank you for letting me know about Brandi's shout out...it was adorable!!

She found me a little avatar.  I have NO idea  how those things work so I am waiting for her to tell me how to download him to my name.

[cookie]

Cookie, thank you for letting me know about Brandi's shout out...it was adorable!!

She found me a little avatar.  I have NO idea  how those things work so I am waiting for her to tell me how to download him to my name.

I saw him...very cute....
Brandi will be able to tell you how to download it..otherwise Klaas can do it for you too...I could tell you how, but it might not make sense to anyone else but me lol!