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

[MuffyBee]

http://tv.broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-DANCING-WITH-THE-STARS-Contestants-Answer-Fan-Questions-20110916
STAGE TUBE: DANCING WITH THE STARS Contestants Answer Fan Questions
September 16, 2011

All 12 of this season's couples will dance for the first time on Live National television on Monday, September 19, either performing the Cha Cha Cha or The Viennese Waltz.

Viewers may cast their votes for their favorite teams via phone on Monday night during and up to 30 minutes after the "Dancing with the Stars" performance shows. Wireless customers with AT&T may also text message their votes by texting the word "VOTE" to the number that corresponds to the team they want to support (message and data rates may apply). Viewers may also vote online at www.abc.com starting from the opening of each episode on the East Coast, until 8:00 a.m., PT the following day. Fans may cast the maximum limit of votes for each voting method.
 ::snipping2::
Below, some of the contestants set to dance in the season premiere this Monday answer fan questions; check it out below!
(See video at link)

[MuffyBee]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/853803-hope-solo-dancing-with-the-stars-is-taking-too-much-time-from-american-goalie
Hope Solo: Dancing with the Stars Is Taking Too Much Time from American Goalie
September 17, 2011

[MuffyBee]

http://www.stripes.com/news/wounded-warrior-prepared-to-dance-with-the-stars-1.155418
Wounded warrior prepared to dance with the stars
September 17, 2011

WASHINGTON — Combat veteran J.R. Martinez wants you to know that professional dancing is much harder than it looks.

“It’s not as tough as basic training, but it has its moments,” he said, laughing.

“It’s tough, frustrating and exhausting. But, just like the military, you’ve gotta keep pushing through it.”

Martinez will be showing off those new soft-shoe skills as one of the celebrity competitors on ABC’s upcoming season of “Dancing With the Stars,” which premieres in the U.S. on Monday. The 28-year-old soldier acknowledges that he’s an unusual choice for the cast — he’ll be up against actors Kristin Cavallari and David Arquette — but is confident his story and style will win over the audience quickly.
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[MuffyBee]

http://www.accesshollywood.com/news/chaz-bono-i-dont-want-to-be-the-first-to-go-on-dancing-with-the-stars_article_53538
Chaz Bono: ‘I Don’t Want To Be The First To Go’ On ‘Dancing’
September 14, 2011

(Photos at link)

[MuffyBee]

http://entertainment.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980317352
'Dancing with the Stars' 2011 Fall Season Week 1 Spoilers and Preview
by Sherry Wight
Member since:
August 25, 2006
September 16, 2011

[MuffyBee]

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2011/09/nancy-graces-revealing-dancing-with-the-stars-costume/
Nancy Grace’s ‘Revealing’ ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Costume
September 16, 2011

When Nancy Grace steps out onto the “Dancing With the Stars” ballroom for the first time, she’ll be sporting a look that’s a far cry from the paint suits of her courtroom days. Think lots of sequins, lots of exposed skin.

“I will give you one operative word: sequins. Tons and tons of sequins. Let me say that these outfits are very revealing,” Grace said today on “Good Morning America.”

Grace and her professional partner Tristan MacManus, who are readying to dance the cha cha on Monday night’s season premiere, kept their song choice secret, but dished on her dancing skills.

“I think we get too conflicting stories. According to me, it’s going great, but I’ve got this Irish dance partner and I hear this ringing in my ears every night, ‘No, no!’” Grace joked.

“For me as well it’s going great. I think Nancy just needs to have an argument now and again to keep herself sane,” MacManus said, teasing the HLN host who’s known for her though talk. “Everything’s going great. I’m really happy with how we’re going.”

Grace, 51, has already shed 10 pounds in their hard-core rehearsals. Juggling her daily HLN show, her twins and now rehearsing and appearing on “DWTS” has been challenging for Grace.
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[tcumom]

Oh, Muffy!  Thanks so much for the wonderful links ~ I'm so excited about this Fall season.

Right now, without seeing anyone, I'm crossing my fingers for Nancy Grace, JR Martinez, and Chaz . . . all underdogs of course, and certainly not favorites.  sigh.

I can't wait!     

[tcumom]

Oh, I am excited!

Nancy Grace just danced and did really well ~ you could tell she was having a grand time!  I feel happy for her . . . she is outside of her tv/prosecutor persona and seemed to be having a ball. 

 

[San]

Carson Kressley was so funny. He was great.

[tcumom]

I thought Carson was hilarious . . . and he can dance, too.
Also, I really like JR Martinez . . . and, I was happy for Chaz .  Think lots of folks thought *he* would make a fool of himself, but I thought he did quite well.  He is a big boy!

Hope that Dennis Rodman wannabe Ron Artest(?) who has now changed his name to something wacky goes home tomorrow night.  good grief, I thought he had a skullcap on, but it was his bleached hair with black writing .  ick.

[klaasend]

OK, I never watch DWTS but I did watch a little of it tonight.

I thought NG did really well!  She is a good dancer and really looked like she was having fun.  Rickey Lake was good too.  Chaz did very well for someone his size and pretty much not being much a dancer.  He also looked like he was enjoying himself.  I didn't see Carson but I'm sure he was great.   

[tcumom]

Hey, Klaas!  You'll have to break down and watch it this season......other than NCIS, it's the only network tv I watch!

I do have to grit my teeth when Brook Burke starts making/asking her inane comments after a couple has danced.  good grief.

Anyway, it is just a fun show, and I always enjoy it! 

[cookie]

Hey, Klaas!  You'll have to break down and watch it this season......other than NCIS, it's the only network tv I watch!

I do have to grit my teeth when Brook Burke starts making/asking her inane comments after a couple has danced.  good grief.

Anyway, it is just a fun show, and I always enjoy it! 

I so enjoy this show..then Castle comes on afterwards..makes my night..

[seahorse]

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2011/09/nancy-graces-revealing-dancing-with-the-stars-costume/
Nancy Grace’s ‘Revealing’ ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Costume
September 16, 2011

When Nancy Grace steps out onto the “Dancing With the Stars” ballroom for the first time, she’ll be sporting a look that’s a far cry from the paint suits of her courtroom days. Think lots of sequins, lots of exposed skin.

“I will give you one operative word: sequins. Tons and tons of sequins. Let me say that these outfits are very revealing,” Grace said today on “Good Morning America.”

Grace and her professional partner Tristan MacManus, who are readying to dance the cha cha on Monday night’s season premiere, kept their song choice secret, but dished on her dancing skills.

“I think we get too conflicting stories. According to me, it’s going great, but I’ve got this Irish dance partner and I hear this ringing in my ears every night, ‘No, no!’” Grace joked.

“For me as well it’s going great. I think Nancy just needs to have an argument now and again to keep herself sane,” MacManus said, teasing the HLN host who’s known for her though talk. “Everything’s going great. I’m really happy with how we’re going.”

Grace, 51, has already shed 10 pounds in their hard-core rehearsals. Juggling her daily HLN show, her twins and now rehearsing and appearing on “DWTS” has been challenging for Grace.
More..
Video at Link

Good morning Monkey's,

I watched the first hour of DWTS, NG worn a beautiful smile.  I kept thinking to myself- she must have never been to her prom,
she looked stunning, but very out of place, on DWTS, hate me (if you must), but NG has too much class and status to be
so needy looking on DWTS, AND having her dance instructor pawing her,    LOL.  IMO

[trimmonthelake]

OK, I never watch DWTS but I did watch a little of it tonight.

I thought NG did really well!  She is a good dancer and really looked like she was having fun.  Rickey Lake was good too.  Chaz did very well for someone his size and pretty much not being much a dancer.  He also looked like he was enjoying himself.  I didn't see Carson but I'm sure he was great.   

Nancy was good.
Here is Carson! 
Carson Kressley's First Dance! - Dancing With The Stars
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QArrZ-iXbaM

[trimmonthelake]

Hey, Klaas!  You'll have to break down and watch it this season......other than NCIS, it's the only network tv I watch!

I do have to grit my teeth when Brook Burke starts making/asking her inane comments after a couple has danced.  good grief.

Anyway, it is just a fun show, and I always enjoy it! 

I so enjoy this show..then Castle comes on afterwards..makes my night..

[klaasend]

Recap

http://youtu.be/9RuHFUs9eG4

[Terri]

HI!!!  I am so happy to be here.   I love getting to "know" everyone outside of the serious.     I had the best time last night over on Musings...

I posted on Musings that I have to miss at least the first half of tonight's show...my six year old has swim lessons.   I will be checking in the minute I turn on the TV....I'll check here and on Musings.

Have fun!!!  J R Martinez is my new "fave'...I even joined his facebook site.

[tcumom]

J R Martinez even makes Korina (sp.?) seem more personable.

I just loved him, and what an inspiration he is.   And, of course, as I said earlier, I really like Nancy Grace.....she was just grinning and happy.

I love this show.

[Terri]

I'm here!!!    Looks like I missed quite a bit...