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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 7:20 am
I guess that's possible but it's hard to say as some large areas get archived off the board. No denying though that J/K generate a lot of discussion. I think this is a good show for Kate to be on from her perspective. Other women with young children have done the show, it is a respectable popular show, her kids will likely enjoy it and the show has proven to be accomodating to their stars' needs. It is a very good vehicle for her. Plus she will make a lot of money and that sure won't hurt. So it is a good move on her part.
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Redpen
Member
07-24-2003
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 7:23 am
I may actually watch this season. What a trainwreck .
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 7:56 am
Why will this season be a trainwreck?
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 8:19 am
every year there are a few "personalities" that bring on the viewers - I think DWTS has become a place where some celebs have been able to boost their image - some not so much - wasnt Jody Foster on early or am I remembering a different "A" list celeb that didnt warm to viewers and got 'cut' early? When I heard Kate was on, I put her in that category trying to warm her image for future opportunities. Now what about Jake from the Bachelor? Is ABC trying to up the image of the Bachelors?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 9:21 am
No Jody Foster.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 10:45 am
Bodyguards: does anyone think Erin won't have a bodyguard, after all she has been through? But really people get bodyguards when they are hounded by paparazzi or fans or detractors, when they feel unsafe, etc. As for "poor Tony" having to travel to PA to practice.. most of the dancers have travelled one place or another with and/or for their "star". Kelly was in London part of the time, some of the sports figures have still been training a bit, or people have simply had other obligations. I'm pretty sure this is actually encouraged by the DWTS folks. After all they need fodder for their little film clips each week and often have the stars taking their partner into their world and then the partner calling in someone else to encourage their star. Happens with most of them, not just Kate, I'm pretty sure. I'd worry more if Kate just hid out in her hotel room while she is in town for press or whatever. From what I've seen in past seasons the cast of "stars" and "pros" tend to bond and that probably takes place not just within the show format but outside as well.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 10:57 am
I know I wasn't saying 'poor Tony' because he had to travel to PA to practice.
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Cricket
Member
08-05-2002
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 11:24 am
All I'm saying, Seamonkey, is in watching the video where the Dancing people went to a club or something, the only bodyguard I saw was Kate's. Also, why does Tony have to travel to PA to Kate's house every week? He has 3 children and a wife. Such special treatment for her...why? She is not a star in any shape of the word. She is a mother..and has a harsh personality. Does that mean all mothers like that should be on TV? God Help Us is that's the case.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 11:25 am
I just heard (totally lagging on this) about Kate being on DWTS *and* getting a dance floor put in so she can have personal attention. I just realized that I'm not gonna have to worry about watching this show this next season. Kate, along with Pam Anderson? And if that Melissa person is the new co-host? I'll never watch this show again. I'm sorry DWTS, but you've totally ruined this for me now. So not interested in your "stars" and absolutely refuse to watch anything with that person if she's your co-host. And I use the term "stars" loosely. I'm probably alone in my opinion, but I am definitely boycotting this season.
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 11:37 am
<I know I wasn't saying 'poor Tony' because he had to travel to PA to practice> I don't think anyone was, LT.
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Cinnamongirl
Member
01-10-2001
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 11:38 am
I haven't watched much of this show since the first season but I think I may start again JUST to see Kate and Pam. Hope they both go far.
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Mysti
Member
09-28-2005
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 11:47 am
This is not the first time a pro has had to commute weekly for their star ~ what about that Soap Opera guy from All My Children, sorry can't remember his name ~ he and his pro flew back and forth every week. It's not as far, but Donny and Kym flew back and forth to Las Vegas every week. I don't feel sorry for the pros having to travel, I think this show has given them opportunities they have never had before as professional dancers. Also, they only have to keep this schedule until they get voted off, so it could be as short as 1 week or up to 11 weeks ~ And with all the Kate-haters out there, I don't blame her for having a body guard at all times ~ the world if full or weirdos. Remember the guy stalking Shawn Johnson a few seasons ago?
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 12:28 pm
Both Emmit and Michael had extremely busy schedules, and wasn't Warren Sapp commentating on football games the whole time he was on DWTS? And don't forget Jane Seymour - her partner (Tony?) had to commute back and forth to England a time or two.
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Sammi
Member
03-31-2008
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 12:53 pm
Personally, I am very happy for Kate being on this show. I hope she does really well. She does love her kids and can't understand why so many people are so hateful towards her. So she smacked her kid in the butt!!! So what, she probably deserved it. Mine got a crack when they needed it. Leave the poor girl alone and let her learn how to dance. I am sure her kids will enjoy watching their mother in the fancy costumes.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 1:26 pm
Sammi, I don't understand all the hatred for Kate, either. She's a very loving mother and a very pleasant person. So she griped at her husband a few times. From what we have learned now about him he probably needed to be nagged. And I dare any married woman to say they have NEVER nagged their husband. It happens. We just aren't all on TV for everyone to see it. I am just thrilled that Kate is getting out and about and moving on from a painful divorce for her.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 1:41 pm
Anyway ... here is an article with practice photos of Buzz/Ashley, Nicole/Derek, and Chelsie/Jake: Vegas Deluxe.com link
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 1:44 pm
It's not really fair to criticize/single out Kate for something that almost all of the other celebrity participants do. Many of the professionals commuted/traveled with the celebrities.
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Wilsonatmd
Member
01-23-2001
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 1:44 pm
We've always been interested in families who have had multiple babies at once- ever since the 1930's and the infamous Dionnes... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dionne_quintuplets I'm sorta neutral about Kate- I've only seen a few episodes of the show, and from what I've seen she seems like a normal mother (or as normal as it can be with 8 kids). So she wants to have some fun, and ABC was willing to work with her (and from what I've heard, she's not having a dance floor built for her- she's only going to practice in her basement at her house). I'm rooting for Erin most actually- she's had a tough time the past year, so I hope she can relax and have a good time.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 2:07 pm
Banner?? Do we get a new one on this thread or do we start a new thread? And what happened to Erin that everyone says was so bad this past year, I can't even figure out who she is, LOL.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 2:12 pm
There will be a new banner but I don't think there are any pictures of the contestants and their partners posing together yet. (If anyone finds some they are welcome to let me know.)
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Lurknomore
Member
07-07-2001
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 2:26 pm
Ladytex LOL we are so on the same page here. When I read your reply about "not saying POOR TONY because he had to travel to PA" I thought, "well, that just saved me some typing." ITA as in 100% And for anyone not getting it, many of us feel "poor Tony" for WHO his partner is not the traveling etc. Least he is likely to be great w/the kids and has always seemed like a genuinely nice man. I'm all for the kids being exposed to as much nice as humanly possible. Huk, I will, with shame, agree with you. I too contribute to the J&K8 thread here until I made a choice to try to become as Gosselin free as humanly possible. Just seems to me that both Jon and Kate are not as much famous as they are infamous for tabloid BS. That will never be my idea of fame. Same way I could care less what Paris Hilton or Lindsey Lohan are doing. To me they are not real celebrities and certainly have no talent. (Well Lindsay can act, sadly that seems like history now and not what she is in the headlines for). I think the issue I have isn't that we know of the Gosselin family. It's how both Jon and Kate have pushed for it, done everything to grab as much free stuff as possible, and in my opinion (JUST MHO) it has felt as if they are using the kids to further themselves, their interests, and their financial gains. Early on in their show it was a sweet little show I was fine with. And it felt like monies earned would go to the kids. Now it feels like it's about fame and celebrity with the kids being an afterthought. Sorry, not my cup of tea. Almost forgot. I have no problem with Kate having a bodyguard. I just have a problem with her and her ex constantly making headlines. I wish they would just go back to parenting their children, now individually, and get off my TV and computer!
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 2:36 pm
And that, Lady, is precisely why I won't be watching DWTS this season. One person refusing likely isn't going to make a difference but at this point I'm not going to compromise my own feelings. Just as I'm refusing to watch Survivor with the villains thing. Those are people who I think are publicity hounds and I don't want to watch them. I won't support them. And I'll stick by what I say.
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Angelicfairies2
Member
07-19-2004
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 2:40 pm
Twinkie, do you know Kate? since you said she was a "pleasant person" lol
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 2:42 pm
Kate hasn't been the one getting all the publicity the past year. She can't be held accountable for Jon's outrageous activities. But then Kate is criticized for whatever she does: if her dance pro goes to her hometown to practice then she's a Diva. If she goes to Hollywood to practice with him then she's a bad mom leaving her kids all that time. Damned if she does, damned if she doesn't. Kate will never get a break from some people. And I love it that some people hate her so much they'll give up one of their favorite shows.
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Countrydaze
Member
11-07-2003
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 2:55 pm
It's called "Dancing with the Stars" for a reason isn't it. How is it that Kate is a "Star"...just asking?
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