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100things - #16

2014-10-07T19:38:38Z

When I started this, I had a rule for myself that I wouldn't post two dances in a row from the same pairing, as I wanted some variety and not have the list be too samey.

And then this happened.

Alfonso + Witney + "It's Not Usual" + The Carlton Dance = SHEER DANCE PERFECTION.

I have lost count of how many times I've watched this - it's just an absolute joy to watch!

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100things - #15

2014-09-17T09:53:06Z

So, I had a semi-plan for this thing; lists, links to videos etc, etc.....

I even had a good idea of what the next dance was going to be!

And then I watched this weeks DWTS premiere videos, and the list went to hell in a handbasket!!

This is the best week 1 dance I have ever seen, in either DWTS or SCD - and yes, you can argue that he's a ringer, he's got experience.... and you know what? I Don't Care!! After all, we're talking about a show that partnered PussycatDoll Nicole with GoldenBoy and gave themridiculously high scores for quickstep that was not a quickstep (check me out, four years later, still bitter as!)

So here you go, Alfonso and Witney's jive. AMAZING

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DWTS 16 - The Cast!

2013-02-26T14:16:19Z

My reaction to which can basically be summed up as: DOROTHY HAMILL!!!! DANCING WITH LOVELY IRISH TRISTAN!!

Full cast is:

Singer Wynonna Judd, dancing with Tony Dovolani

Actor D.L. Hughley, dancing with Cheryl Burke

NFL wide receiver Jacoby Jones, dancing with Karina Smirnoff

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Vanderpump, dancing with Gleb Savchenko

Actor Andy Dick, dancing with Sharna Burgess

Boxer Victor Ortiz, dancing with Lindsay Arnold

Shake It Up! star Zendaya Coleman, dancing with Val Chmerkovskiy

Gymnast Aly Raisman, dancing with Mark Ballas

Actor Ingo Rademacher, dancing with Kym Johnson

Singer Kellie Pickler, dancing with Derek Hough

Figure skater Dorothy Hamill, dancing Tristan MacManus

So no Maks, and a good few new pros..... I cannot wait!! Is it March 18th yet???

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DWTS 13 - The Pairings!

2011-08-31T14:23:34Z

My initial reaction to which can be summed up as: CARSON KRESSLEY AND ANNA TREBUNSKYA - HELL YEAH!!!!!

Full list of pairings:

Chaz Bono/Lacey Schwimmer
Carson Kressley/Anna Trebunskya
Ron Artest/Peta Murgatroyd
David Arquette/Kym Johnson
Rob Kardashian/Cheryl Burke
J.R. Martinez/Karina Smirnoff

Ricki Lake/Derek Hough
Kristin Cavilleri/Mark Ballas
Hope Solo/Maks Chmerkovskiy
Nancy Grace/Tristan McManus
Elisabetta Canelli/Valentin Chmerkovskiy
Chynna Phillips/Tony Dovolani

Apparently Carson was a hoot during the GMA announcement - "I have two left feet and one of them has a bunion!" Am so looking forward to this season now - hopefully Watch will show it now!!

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DWTS s13 cast annouced!

2011-08-30T07:01:38Z

And I am squealing - they cast CARSON KRESSLEY FROM QUEER EYE FOR THE STRAIGHT GUY!!!!!!

I love him - am now crossing all my fingers and toes that one of the UK stations shows it this time around, because this could be must see tv! Carson being critiqued by Len and Bruno could actually be comedy gold!!

Partners not announced til tomorrow, but the hot Twitter rumour is that Maks has Hope Solo, the US womens soccer team goalie - I say this all the time, but I hope she's good - I want to see him lift the MBT!!

From mtv.com, here's the scoop on the cast...

Incredibly enough, the 13th season of everyone's favorite celebrity dance competition, "Dancing With the Stars," is just around the corner. The season premiere is a few weeks away, and the only thing more exciting than watching the new crop of celebs strut their stuff for the first time is finding out exactly what brave stars have been assembled to compete.

The wait is over as ABC announced their bright, shiny new cast Monday night (August 29) during "Bachelor Pad." Here's a look at the eclectic new contestants readying their dancing shoes for season 13 of "Dancing With the Stars":

Nancy Grace
The former prosecutor has made a name for herself as the host of her own talk show on HLN. Grace covers the world of current affairs, in a no-nonsense, take-no-prisoners approach that often draws criticism for her snap judgment and pointed opinions.

Ricki Lake
Longtime fans will always remember Lake from her big-screen debut as Tracy Turnblad in the 1988 movie "Hairspray." Later in life, Lake made a name for herself with her daytime talk show, which ended its 11-year run in 2004 but is reportedly returning to TV in fall 2012.

Chynna Phillips
Phillips has long been in the public eye and is perhaps best known as being part of popular '90s trio Wilson Phillips. The daughter of the Mamas & the Papas' bandmembers John and Michelle Phillips has dabbled in singing and acting over the years and has been married to Billy Baldwin (brother to Alec and Stephen) since 1995.

Hope Solo
Solo joins the ranks of many professional athletes-turned-dancers on "DWTS." The professional soccer star helped the U.S. Women's team bring home the gold medal at the '08 summer Olympics and is currently a goalkeeper for the MagicJack soccer club.

Kristin Cavallari
The MTV star stirred up trouble first on "Laguna Beach" and then took over for Lauren Conrad on the final season of "The Hills." The newly single Cavallari will surely take full advantage of the show's skimpy costumes and no doubt gain the attention of a new beau.

Elisabetta Canalis
Canalis is best known for her highly publicized two-year romance with one of America's favorite "Sexiest Men Alive," George Clooney. Since their split last summer, the Italian beauty has appeared in film and TV shows and hosted the Italian version of "Total Request Live," as well as the singing contest Sanremo Music Festival.

Rob Kardashian
"Keeping Up With the Kardashians" might shine the brightest spotlight on the Kardashian sisters, but little brother Rob is often there as the voice of reason amid the family drama. The reality star could have a leg up on the competition, getting tips from sister Kim, who competed on season seven, or maybe Sabrina Bryan, the Cheetah Girls bandmate of Rob's ex Adrienne Bailon, who competed on season five. Or maybe he should just keep it in the family.

Chaz Bono
Bono is the only child of superstars Cher and the late Sonny Bono. Despite living in the shadow of famous parents, Chaz, who was born Chastity, is a writer, actor and musician, and is well-known in the LGBT community for being a transgender advocate.

David Arquette
While Arquette is known for memorable roles in film and television, particularly as dopey policeman Dewey Cox in the "Scream" franchise, the actor/director/writer/occasional professional wrestler made headlines last year when he and Courteney Cox, his wife of nearly 11 years, announced their separation. Three months later, after giving Howard Stern a particularly revealing interview about the state of his marriage, Arquette checked himself into rehab for issues with alcohol. He is in recovery and has reportedly been sober since.

Ron Artest
Or should we say Metta World Peace? The outspoken Lakers player and rapper, who is currently trying to change his name to that Ochocinco-esque alias, made headlines years ago for an on-court brawl but is now known as a quirkily lovable personality. We'll see what antics he has up his sleeve on the dance floor.

J.R. Martinez
This surefire fan favorite is an actor, motivational speaker and retired soldier who suffered burns over 40 percent of his body when his Humvee hit a landmine in Iraq. Martinez turned the harrowing experience into an inspirational tale for other burn victims and now has a role on ABC's "All My Children."

Carson Kressley
This fashion guru got his celebrity start as one of the "Fab Five" on Bravo's "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy." Kressley has an eye for how to make people look good and frequently appears on TV talk shows to offer his expert opinions on fashion. Kressley currently hosts his own show "Carson Nation" on Oprah Winfrey's OWN.

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