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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Saturday, August 07, 2010 - 5:32 am
OG, I feel the same way.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, August 09, 2010 - 6:51 am
Then they should rename the show, because over half the people who are "stars" aren't.
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Kc103
Member
07-13-2004
| Monday, August 09, 2010 - 12:38 pm
Perhaps "Dancing with the Pros" would be more appropriate then. Count me in as one who hopes they don't start including more cast from reality shows.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, August 09, 2010 - 12:46 pm
These were the "Stars" from the very first season...I think they have always been generous with the word 'star'. Not sure why everyone gets in such a tizzy when a reality show participant is on; Trista was on the first season. Trista Sutter, Bachelorette Evander Holyfield, Boxer Rachel Hunter, Actress and Model Joey McIntyre, Singer & Actor Kelly Monaco, Actress John O'Hurley, Actor i guess the got more 'star-ish' season 2 GEORGE HAMILTON LISA RINNA KENNY MAYNE STACY KEIBLER DREW LACHEY TIA CARRERE P. MILLER (MASTER P) GISELLE FERNANDEZ JERRY RICE TATUM O'NEAL
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, August 09, 2010 - 1:09 pm
Because it's not just *A* reality show "star."
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, August 09, 2010 - 1:37 pm
Not sure of your point, Cost?
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, August 09, 2010 - 1:54 pm
You said "not sure why everyone gets in a tizzy when "a" reality show star" and I said it's not just "a" (as in not just one, or just once). If I want to watch reality people, I'll watch reality shows. I really resent these people, who are NOT stars, invading other shows. I didn't watch DWTS this past season, and I suspect I won't again next season.
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Monday, August 09, 2010 - 2:01 pm
Totally agree, Costa. It's bad enough we get exposed to these <77> on their 'reality' shows. I want to see *stars*, albeit minor ones, on DWTS, not reality wanna-be's.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, August 09, 2010 - 2:06 pm
But why be upset about it now; stop watching it now? The show has consistantly from the beginnng, had reality show participants on it; in fact almost every season. It has also consistantly played fast and lose with the definition of the word 'star'. To be upset about it at the start of season 11 seems a little late to me! LOL
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Monday, August 09, 2010 - 3:30 pm
And to me, the use of reality stars is obviously because they can't get the so-called "real" stars to participate. Look at Celebrity Rehab, they could hardly find any "celebrities" who would do the show for 20 grand, so they had to resort to people many of us have never heard of. These shows will survive for a few more years and eventually die out naturally anyways. A few boycotting viewers isn't going to change things.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, August 09, 2010 - 4:18 pm
Because the quality of "stars" they are getting has gone downhill. I've been upset for a while now (hated Melissa what's her name on her season and didn't watch most of that season). And because of Jake what's his name and that other one with all the kids... refused to watch last season. While boycotting isn't going to change anything, at least *I* am taking a stand. I won't watch nor will I support wanna be "stars" who are from reality shows and most especially those who cross over from ABC shows. If the rumors I've heard are true, the next season is going to be much like the last. At some point they are going to need to rename the show to "Dancing with Reality TV 'Stars'".
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Monday, August 09, 2010 - 4:57 pm
Well unfortunately for you there must be a lot of people who feel differently. The ratings are excellent so it's unlikely they will change the format.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, August 09, 2010 - 5:10 pm
IIRC the ratings weren't really all that great last season. And there are quite a few people who feel the way I do. Regardless, they've lost a fan and viewer in me.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Monday, August 09, 2010 - 5:14 pm
I don't know. There are a lot of shows that would be awfully happy with around twenty million viewers.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 7:01 am
In my life I've found most things/people will live 'up' to your expectations, or 'down' to your expectations. The show entertains me and that's all I ask for.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 7:36 am
OG, I seem to be following you around saying 'I feel the same way'. LOL
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 8:00 am
Twins separated at birth. 
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 8:05 am
Personally I would rather watch an A list reality star that I recognize and know about (LOL - You know what I mean) than a C list celebrity that I have barely heard about. What it comes down to as well is that the celebrities come from very different backgrounds (acting, sports, singing, talk shows, etc.). Depending on our interests we may know more about some than others. Part of the fun in watching is seeing some people we have seen before and getting to know more about some that we don't know about.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 8:23 am
OG & Annie... ITA! Got room for a triplet? 
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 8:43 am
Of course, Mame. We'll make beautiful music together.   
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 9:25 am
Please no more Buzz Aldrin types who can barely move. Love Buzz, but it was soooooo hard to watch him.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 9:40 am
The most painful one to watch for me was Cloris and her buffoonery. (shudder)
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 10:08 am
Yeah, that was embarrassing....her carrying on, not her dancing. Bless her heart she did try.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 12:32 pm
OG, Mame....all together now, let's sing....We are family!!!!!!!!
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 1:33 pm
Hey, gals, we're lookin' good! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmJjD33eKDU&feature=related
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