Dancing With The Stars 2007

[Tara]

Helio Dances Around Tough Questions

Speed racer Helio Castroneves proved he can do a pretty deft pirouette -- when it comes to dodging questions about his love life, that is.

TMZ caught up with Helio at the airport in New York this afternoon, and he chatted up a storm! But when asked about getting dumped by his ex-fiancee and if he was more than dancing partners with Julianne Hough, the dancer-driver hit the brakes, saying only, "My personal life is my personal life." Julianne just giggled off all the rumors, hoarsely.

Meanwhile, Helio watched a fan mambo for him, and even got on the phone with the guy's mom -- but still, no dirt on the breakup.

[Tara]

  :)))

I just saw someone ask Hulk Hogan if he was going to be on the next Dancing With The Stars...He didn't say yes but he didn't say no. He did say if Wayne Newton could do it, why couldn't he. I bet he is.  :)))

[CindyLouWho]

Wasn't sure which DWTS thing to post this on..lol anyway, I just found this while looking for some names of who's gonna be on the new 1 next month.  Don't know what is true or isn't but will post it anyway just in case.  2 of em I can't stand so hope they're NOT on there!

ONE FOOT IN
'DANCING WITH STARS' PARTNERS UP
By DON KAPLAN

February 4, 2008 -- IF you believe the buzz, the '70s are about to samba onto "Dancing with the Stars."

With about a month before the debut of the sixth edition of ABC's popular celebrity ballroom dance competition, word has begun to circulate in show business circles, in magazines and on the Internet that several of this season's participants will be stars from the 1970s.

The new season debuts on March 17, and ABC is expected to release the names of the contestants in about two weeks.

"Many of the potential contestants haven't signed their deals yet," a source close to the show told The Post. "And those that did have been told to keep their mouths shut."

In earlier seasons, ABC officials have admitted to being slightly peeved when contestants - many of whom have not been seen on TV for years - leak their names to the press looking for attention.


An ABC spokeswoman said the network does not comment on casting, but that has only fueled fan speculation as to who may appear on the show this time around.

Topping the list is "Brady Bunch" mom Florence Henderson, who, in the past, has been spotted sitting in the audience of the show. Also in the mix is child-star Kristy McNichol, former "Charlie's Angel" Cheryl Ladd, Priscilla Presley, Marla Maples, Olympic skater Kristi Yamaguchi, "Bachelor" host Chris Harrison, "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" star Paige Hemmis and possibly even Donny Osmond.

Osmond's sister, Marie, credits the show with re-launching her career. Last week she announced a deal to star in her own syndicated talk show.

Henderson, who has never been shy about staying in the public eye, is a likely candidate because she is plugging a new cable show, "The Florence Henderson Show," on the Retirement Living Channel. Her presence on the show would give producers a chance to stock the audience with her former "Brady" co-stars who would possibly be available for future seasons.

Maples reportedly signed a deal late last week, according to In Touch magazine. Presley is also considered a shoo-in for this season.

[Mistyeyed]

hmmm..unusual grouping..they usually have one or two "studs" in the mix...wonder what happen this time

[CindyLouWho]

Those aren't all the names, also not even definite yet.  I'm just anxious to see who's gonna be on there so been looking for info  :)))

[Tara]

What? No soap stars?  :)))  CindyLou won't watch now.  :)))  I wonder if anyone young is going to be on.  :-\  :)))

[CindyLouWho]

HAHA  So funny Tara!!  I haven't found anything bout who else is gonna be on there but I'm looking when I can.  Maybe some1 else will find something.  ""

[Tara]

I heard the same names you said, although I had heard Hulk Hogan and then I heard it would be his daughter, but I don't know now.

[CindyLouWho]

OK anyone that likes Maks, here's ya chance to see him do some pole-dancing,  :))) ???

AMC Ladies Go Pole-dancing with a Star: Maksim!

Dancing with the Stars favorite Maksim Chmerkovskiy will guest star on an upcoming episode of ABC's All My Children — ultimately affording him a reunion with Season 5 hoofer Cameron Mathison.

In the Feb. 26 episode, Maksim (playing himself) will teach the women of Fusion pole-dancing at the bequest of Greenlee, who has decided that her staff needs a fun diversion. Cue the arrival of Mathison's Ryan, who, ABC teases, "will get inspired seeing the Fusion women dancing the pole."

I do not know what that means. Every idea I come up with just sounds all kinds of wrong. — Matt Mitovich

[Mistyeyed]

I saw it advertised that in this weeks show of Bruno vs Carrie Ann they are supposed to announce the upcoming stars for the next Dancing with the Stars...

[CindyLouWho]

Yea hope there's some good people on there

[CindyLouWho]

ok heres the list of who will be on the new show, no 1 that really impresses me much..

Monica Seles          Steve Guttenberg
Kristi Yamaguchi     Penn Gilette
Marlee Matlin           Adam Carolla
Marissa Whitacker   Mario
Shannon Elizabeth  Christian de la Fuente
Priscilla Presley        Jason Taylor   

[Homer]

Mario but no Luigi?  :)))

[CindyLouWho]

pro dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy, who was paired with Spice Girl Mel B. last season, will not be returning for the show's sixth season, his rep confirmed to People.

"He just needs a break," an ABC spokesperson told People. "He is part of the Dancing family, and he will be back."

Yea he has a lot of fans & they are upset cause he's not dancing this season  lol

[Mistyeyed]

not sure if i care much for this lineup this time..half of them i dont know..the only two i might enjoy watching is Kristi Yamaguchi..i always liked her..and i shall get a kick out of watching Penn from Penn and Teller,cause hes so big,i dont know how hes going to find one of the ladies that will be able to dance with him very well..

[CindyLouWho]

I didn't know some of em either..here's a better rundown on all of em, sorry is kinda long....

ADAM CAROLLA - Television and Radio personality Adam Carolla is the host of the Los Angeles based and nationally syndicated morning radio program, The Adam Carolla Show. The actor/comedian has his first starring film role soon to be released in The Hammer (in theaters March 21st), which he co-wrote and co-produced. Carolla was also one of the creators and hosts of Comedy Central's The Man Show (alongside Jimmy Kimmel) and the MTV and long-running syndicated radio program, Loveline, with Dr. Drew Pinsky.

CRISTIÁN DE LA FUENTE - Having started his acting career in his native Chile, the international film and television star's Spanish language projects include: Univisión's mini series, Como ama una mujer and Sony television's Reyes y Rey which aired on Telemundo. He gained recognition in the States as a series regular on Family Law and CSI: Miami. Recent TV guest roles include: Ugly Betty and Psych. He stars in the upcoming USA Network series, In Plain Sight. Film work includes Driven and Basic. Cristián is a First Lieutenant in the Chilean Air Force Reserve and a member of Halcones, the High Aerobatics team. People Magazine named him one of their "50 Most Beautiful." He was the first man ever to grace the cover of Cosmopolitan en Espanol.

SHANNON ELIZABETH - Actress/model Shannon Elizabeth starred in the box office hits, American Pie and Scary Movie. Some of her other credits include Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Love Actually, Cuts and That 70s Show. Shannon is also an accomplished poker player taking third out of sixty-four invited professionals at the 2007 National Heads-Up Poker Championship.

STEVE GUTTENBERG - Actor Steve Guttenberg has starred in blockbusters such as Police Academy, Three Men And A Baby, Short Circuit and Cocoon, as well as such acclaimed dramatic hits as Diner and The Boys From Brazil. Guttenberg has starred in a dozen films, each of which earned in excess of $100,000,000 at the American box office. His television credits include one of the highest-rated telefilms of all time, The Day After. Guttenberg runs The Guttenhouse Project, which houses selected children who are phased out of foster care programs.

MARIO - Twenty-one year-old, multi-platinum selling R&B/Pop singer and actor, Mario, is known for such hit singles as "Just a Friend (2002)" and "Let Me Love You." He was the recipient of Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Single of the Year in 2005 for "Let Me Love You" and was nominated for a Grammy, BET Award, Vibe Award, MOBO Award and Soul Train Music Award. His latest album Go is in stores now. Mario has also appeared in the feature films Step Up and Freedom Writers.

MARLEE MATLIN - Marlee Matlin received worldwide critical acclaim for her film debut in Children of a Lesser God, for which she received the Academy Award for Best Actress. At 21, she became the youngest recipient of the Best Actress Oscar and only one of four actresses to receive the honor for her film debut. In addition to the Oscar, Marlee received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Drama. She has since appeared on a number of hit television programs including The West Wing, The L-Word, Nip/Tuck, and Desperate Housewives. In Spring 2008, she will star opposite Jeff Daniels in the telefilm, Sweet Nothing In My Ear.

PENN JILLETTE - Penn Jillette is one-half of the famous illusionist team Penn & Teller. Penn & Teller have been performing together for thirty years and are currently headlining in their own theater at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. They've received eleven Emmy nominations for their television series, Penn & Teller: Bulls**t and created several TV projects together. The duo has also written three best-selling books. In 2005, Penn produced and co-created the critically acclaimed documentary, The Aristocrats.

PRISCILLA PRESLEY - Actress, producer and entrepreneur Priscilla Presley starred in the Naked Gun films and the internationally popular television series Dallas, as well as guest-starred on TV's Touched by an Angel, Spin City and Melrose Place. Founder of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Priscilla has also served as executive producer on the feature film Finding Graceland and the television version of her autobiography, Elvis and Me. Presley was married to music icon, Elvis Presley.

MONICA SELES - Tennis champ, Monica Seles, is the holder of nine grand slam singles titles and was the top-ranked player in the world. She turned pro in 1988 at the age of fourteen and won her first grand slam championship, the French Open, just two years later. After a two-year absence from the tour in 1993 and 1994, Seles rose above adversity and returned to capture her final grand slam crown in 1996 winning the Australian Open. She holds an outstanding career win loss singles record of 595-122 and was ranked the13th greatest player of all time by Tennis Magazine. Her accomplishments also extend beyond the tennis court as Goodwill Ambassador for the Laures Sports Foundation and the Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Microalgae Spirulina Against Malnutrition (IIMSAM).

JASON TAYLOR - This year's NFL Man of the Year Award Winner and last year's NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Taylor has played defensive end for the Miami Dolphins for over a decade. The six-time All Pro formed the Jason Taylor Foundation in 2004 and continues to be heavily involved throughout the South Florida community. Taylor holds the NFL record for touchdowns by a defensive lineman (7) and is the Dolphins all-time leader in quarterback sacks (117) and consecutive games played (130). Jason is married to Katina, and the couple reside in Weston, Fla., with their two sons, Isaiah Paul and Mason Paul, and daughter, Zoe Grace.

MARISSA JARET WINOKUR - Marissa Jaret Winokur is best known for creating the role of "Tracy Turnblad" in the hit Broadway musical Hairspray, a performance for which she won a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actress. Winokur has since been seen in the Farrelly Brothers film Fever Pitch and the television series Stacked. She just finished filming the series lead in a new pilot called Fugly, for 20th Century Fox and CBS and is currently working as one of the leads in the Lifetime movie Betrayals.

KRISTI YAMAGUCHI - An Olympic Gold medalist and World Champion, Kristi Yamaguchi is one of the most popular and successful figure skaters of our time. Since winning the 1992 Winter Olympics, Yamaguchi retired from competitive skating, performing in numerous television specials and traveling the globe on Stars on Ice tour. Along with her many awards and accomplishments, she is a member of the US Figure Skating Hall of Fame, World Figure Skating Hall of Fame and the US Olympic Hall of Fame. In 1996, she founded the Always Dream Foundation dedicated to fundraising and supporting children's charities. Yamaguchi is married to Stanley Cup Champion and Carolina Hurricanes star, Bret Hedican. Together, they have two young daughters.

(In the first late-night talk show interview with a member of the Season Six cast, Jimmy Kimmel welcomes Marissa Jaret Winokur, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live (12:05-1:05 a.m., ET). )

[CindyLouWho]

Here's the lineup of who's paired with whom:

Olympic Gold Medal skater Kristi Yamaguchi and Mark Ballas
Actress Priscilla Presley and Louis van Amstel
NFL star Jason Taylor and Edyta Sliwinska
Actor Cristian de la Fuente and Cheryl Burke
R&B singer Mario and Karina Smirnoff
Oscar-Award-winning actress Marlee Matlin and Fabian Sanchez
Illusionist Penn Jillette and Kym Johnson
TV and Radio Personality Adam Carolla and Julianne Hough
Actress Shannon Elizabeth and Derek Hough
Actress Marissa Jaret Winokur and Tony Dovolani
Former Tennis Champ Monica Seles and Jonathan Roberts
Actor Steve Guttenberg and Anna Trebunskaya

The cast all met for the first time in Chicago on Tuesday to tape a special DWTS-themed episode of Oprah Winfrey's talk show, which will air on Thursday, Feb. 21. Joining the new cast on Oprah will be previous Dancing winners Kelly Monaco, Drew Lachey, Emmitt Smith and Helio Castroneves.

Dancing's season six premiere kicks off on March 17.

[Mistyeyed]

im glad to see louie van amstel is back this season as one of the pros..i dont always like the way they pair them up though..it seems that jonathan and tony dovolani always get partners that will most likely not make it to the final two.....just running down the list of stars,i would have to say that probably kristi and mario would be the two that would stand the best chance..but we shall see..maybe that latin guy,but im not familiar with who he is..

[Homer]

I wanna dance between the sheets with Shannon Elizabeth :pp :pp :pp

[vasunlover]

Where's Max?