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Texannie
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07-16-2001

Saturday, August 07, 2010 - 5:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
OG, I feel the same way.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Monday, August 09, 2010 - 6:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Then they should rename the show, because over half the people who are "stars" aren't.

Kc103
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07-13-2004

Monday, August 09, 2010 - 12:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kc103 a private message Print Post    
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.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Monday, August 09, 2010 - 12:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
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


Costacat
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07-15-2000

Monday, August 09, 2010 - 1:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Because it's not just *A* reality show "star."

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Monday, August 09, 2010 - 1:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
Not sure of your point, Cost?

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Monday, August 09, 2010 - 1:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
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.

Holly
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07-22-2001

Monday, August 09, 2010 - 2:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Holly a private message Print Post    
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.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Monday, August 09, 2010 - 2:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
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

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Monday, August 09, 2010 - 3:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
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.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Monday, August 09, 2010 - 4:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
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'".

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Monday, August 09, 2010 - 4:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
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.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Monday, August 09, 2010 - 5:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
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.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Monday, August 09, 2010 - 5:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
I don't know. There are a lot of shows that would be awfully happy with around twenty million viewers.

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 7:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
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.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 7:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
OG, I seem to be following you around saying 'I feel the same way'. LOL

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 8:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
Twins separated at birth.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 8:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
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.

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 8:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
OG & Annie... ITA! Got room for a triplet?

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 8:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
Of course, Mame. We'll make beautiful music together.

Kookliebird
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08-04-2005

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 9:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kookliebird a private message Print Post    
Please no more Buzz Aldrin types who can barely move. Love Buzz, but it was soooooo hard to watch him.

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 9:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
The most painful one to watch for me was Cloris and her buffoonery. (shudder)

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 10:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
Yeah, that was embarrassing....her carrying on, not her dancing. Bless her heart she did try.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 12:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
OG, Mame....all together now, let's sing....We are family!!!!!!!!

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 1:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
Hey, gals, we're lookin' good!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmJjD33eKDU&feature=related