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Title: DANCING WITH THE STARS 17
Post by: RealityFreakWill on August 08, 2013, 12:55:43 PM
ABC press release:

THE ALL-NEW CELEBRITY CAST OF ABC'S "DANCING WITH THE STARS" WILL BE REVEALED LIVE, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 EXCLUSIVELY ON "GOOD MORNING AMERICA"

"Dancing with the Stars" Premieres in a Brand-New,
One Night, Two-Hour Format, Monday, September 16

This season's exciting new cast of "Dancing with the Stars" will be revealed live, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 exclusively on "Good Morning America" (7:00-9:00 a.m., ET). The competition begins with twelve new celebrities who will brave the dance floor for their very first time. Each week these celebrities will leave their comfort zones and endure hours of grueling rehearsals to master technical choreography and entertaining performances. In the end, only one star will rise above the rest to be crowned champion and win the coveted mirror-ball trophy.

"Dancing with the Stars" returns for Season 17 and shakes things up by transitioning to a one night, two-hour format beginning MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET). Combining the best elements of the show every Monday, "Dancing with the Stars" will continue to feature competitive dance, dynamic group performances and musical guests, all while climaxing to a dramatic elimination. Each week viewers vote for their favorite dancing performance. Each couple will be eliminated at the end of each episode by combining the judges' scores of that night, along with the public votes from the previous week, which will determine who gets eliminated every Monday night.

Hosted by Tom Bergeron ("America's Funniest Home Videos") and Brooke Burke-Charvet ("Dancing with the Stars" Season 7 Champion), "Dancing with the Stars" is the hit series in which celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which will be judged by renowned ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.

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Title: Re: DANCING WITH THE STARS 17
Post by: RealityFreakWill on September 04, 2013, 08:59:10 AM
ABC press release:


ABC ANNOUNCES THIS SEASON’S “DANCING WITH THE STARS”
CELEBRITY AND PROFESSIONAL PAIRINGS LIVE ON “GOOD MORNING AMERICA”

The Stellar New Cast Will Take to the Stage When
“Dancing with the Stars” Premieres, Monday, September 16 on ABC

This season’s dynamic lineup of stars -- including a sitcom legend, a reality mega-star, a football champion and a pop music sensation – will perform for the first time on live national television with their professional partners during the two-hour season premiere of “Dancing with the Stars,” MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

“Dancing with the Stars” returns for Season 17 and shakes things up by transitioning to a one night, two-hour format. The one-night extravaganza will feature competitive dance, dynamic group performances and musical guests, all building to a climactic elimination. Each week viewers can vote for their favorite dancing performance. Beginning with the second episode on Monday, September 23, one couple will be eliminated at the end of the show by combining the judges’ scores from that night with the public votes from the previous week.

As announced this morning on ABC’s “Good Morning America” by “Dancing with the Stars” hosts Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke-Charvet, the 12 celebrities with their professional partners heading to the dance floor this season (in alphabetical order) are:

ELIZABETH BERKLEY LAUREN -- Elizabeth Berkley Lauren has appeared in a host of successful film, television and stage roles. Her acting career began at age 15 as Jessie in the hit sitcom “Saved by the Bell.” She played Julia Winston on “CSI: MIAMI” and appeared in the final season of Showtime’s “The L-Word.” Her television success led to film roles in “First Wives Club,” “Roger Dodger,” Oliver Stone’s “Any Given Sunday,” Woody Allen’s “Curse of the Jade Scorpion” and the cult hit “Showgirls.” On the London stage Berkley Lauren appeared in “Lenny” opposite Eddie Izzard. On Broadway she starred with Richard Dreyfuss in the comedy “Sly Fox” and earned rave reviews for “Hurlyburly” with Ethan Hawke. For the past several years, due to the syndication of “Saved by the Bell,” Berkley Lauren has been making life-changing connections with a whole new generation of teen girls with her not-for-profit organization, “Ask Elizabeth.” She facilitates self-esteem workshops and volunteers in both schools and youth organizations, and her website, ask-elizabeth.com, provides constant resources and assistance to girls. This nationwide movement has affected the lives of over 100,000 girls and counting. Berkley Lauren was a featured contributor for Oprah.com, bridging the communication gap between mothers and daughters. She is the author of The New York Times bestselling book Ask Elizabeth. She and her artist/fashion designer husband, Greg Lauren, are the proud new parents to a one-year-old son, Sky Cole Lauren. ELIZABETH BERKLEY LAUREN partners with VALENTIN CHMERKOVSKIY.

CORBIN BLEU -- Corbin Bleu is best known for his role as Chad in the Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel Movie “High School Musical,” its sequel, “High School Musical 2,” and the feature film “High School Musical 3: Senior Year.” He also starred in the hit Disney Channel Movie “Jump In,” and will be seen this fall starring alongside Stephen Lang in the highly anticipated thriller “The Monkey’s Paw.” Bleu had his producing debut in 2008 for the movie “Free Style,” in which he also starred. In 2012 he was seen in “Scary or Die.” Other television credits include “The Good Wife,” “Flight 29 Down,” “Hannah Montana,” “ER,” “The Amanda Show,” “Cover Me,” “Malcolm & Eddie,” “Franklin and Bash,” “Blue Bloods” and “Psych.” He can currently be seen playing the role of Jeffrey King on “One Life to Live.” Bleu starred on Broadway as Jesus in “Godspell” and as Usnavi in “In the Heights.” He also starred in the theater sensation “Hairspray” at the Hollywood Bowl. In 2007 his debut solo album, “Another Side,” featured the hit single “Push it to the Limit,” and in 2009 he released his second studio album, “Speed of Light.” Bleu’s first leading film role was in “Catch That Kid.” Other film credits include “Soldier,” Galaxy Quest,” “Mystery Men” and “Family Tree.” Born in Brooklyn, New York, Bleu currently resides in Los Angeles and New York City. CORBIN BLEU partners with KARINA SMIRNOFF.

BRANT DAUGHERTY -- Brant Daugherty is best known for his role as Noel on ABC Family’s “Pretty Little Liars,” and can currently be seen as Lt. Patrick Clarke on Lifetime’s “Army Wives.” He was also on the daytime serial “Days of Our Lives.” Daugherty has a lead role in Hallmark Channel’s upcoming TV movie, “The Michaels.” In November he will make his film debut in the comedy spoof, “The Starving Games,” from filmmaking team Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer. Hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio, Daugherty went to Columbia College Chicago and earned a bachelor’s degree in film and video production. BRANT DAUGHERTY partners with PETA MURGATROYD.

BILL ENGVALL -- Bill Engvall is a Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling recording artist and one of the top comedians in the country. Currently Engvall can be heard on the animated comedy series “Bounty Hunters,” airing on CMT. He previously starred in and executive-produced the TBS sitcom “The Bill Engvall Show.” Engvall was part of the enormously successful “Blue Collar Comedy” concert films, which sold over 9 million units and received a Grammy nomination. He also starred on the WB’s hit sketch comedy show, “Blue Collar TV,” and in several solo specials for Comedy Central. In 2012 he reunited with Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy on the “Them Idiots Whirled Tour,” which aired as a special on CMT. Engvall’s first album, “Here’s Your Sign,” is certified platinum and held the No. 1 position on the Billboard Comedy Chart for 15 straight weeks. His second album, “Dorkfish,” also debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Comedy Chart, as have his subsequent comedy albums. He has written several books, including his 2007 autobiography, Bill Engvall – Just a Guy. A native of Galveston, Texas, Engvall moved to Dallas and worked as a disc jockey with plans of becoming a teacher. While in a nightclub one evening, he tried his hand at stand-up comedy and found that making people laugh was truly his forte. Soon after, he moved to Los Angeles and went on to star in the Showtime special, “A Pair of Jokers,” hosted A&E’s “Evening at the Improv” and appeared on “The Tonight Show” and “Late Show with David Letterman.” In 1992 Engvall won the American Comedy Award for Best Male Stand-up Comedian. He appeared in several episodes of “Designing Women” and co-starred in “Delta” and “The Jeff Foxworthy Show.” Engvall resides in Southern California with his family. BILL ENGVALL joins first time professional partner EMMA SLATER.

VALERIE HARPER -- Valerie Harper is best known to audiences for her role as the beloved Rhoda Morgenstern on the classic TV sitcom “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and its subsequent spin-off, “Rhoda.” The popularity of the show was enormous, and the episode of Rhoda’s wedding set ratings records with 52 million viewers. For playing Rhoda, Harper won a total of four Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. Her extensive television career includes the self titled sitcom, “Valerie,” and more recently guest roles on such hit shows as “Desperate Housewives,” “Sex and the City,” “That ‘70s Show,” “Touched by an Angel” and “Hot in Cleveland.” Notable film credits include “Blame It on Rio,” “Freebie and the Bean,” “Chapter Two” and “The Last Married Couple in America.” In 2010 Harper was seen on Broadway in “Looped” and received a Tony Award nomination for her portrayal of legendary actress Tallulah Bankhead. In January 2013, Harper published her memoir, I Rhoda. VALERIE HARPER partners with TRISTAN MACMANUS.

KEYSHAWN JOHNSON -- Keyshawn Johnson is a multi-talented business entrepreneur, media broadcaster, television personality and elite athlete. The CEO and a co-founder of First Picks Management, Johnson is a former NFL Super Bowl champion and All Pro wide receiver. He was drafted No. 1 overall by the New York Jets in 1996 and also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dallas Cowboys and Carolina Panthers. He joined ESPN in 2007 as an NFL studio analyst the same day he announced his retirement from the NFL. Johnson appears on both “Sunday NFL Countdown” and “Monday Night Countdown,” and co-hosts ESPN Radio’s weekly “Football Tonight Special” on Fridays during the NFL season. He graduated from the University of Southern California with a BA in History. He is the founder and chairman of the Keyshawn Johnson Education Foundation, which supported educational scholarships and programs that encourage youth to aspire towards education. Johnson currently lives with his girlfriend, Jennifer, and their four children, Maia, Keyshawn, London and Vance. KEYSHAWN JOHNSON partners with SHARNA BURGESS.

CHRISTINA MILIAN -- Christina Milian is a multi-talented phenomenon whose resume includes film, television, theater and music. Milian is formally known for her role as the social media correspondent for the hit NBC show “The Voice.” She was also most recently seen in the television movie “The Christmas Cupid,” CBS’ “A Gifted Man” and “CSI,” and recurs as the voice of Esther on “Family Guy.” She also starred in the last installment of the popular “Bring It On” franchise in “Bring It On: Fight to the Finish.” Most recently Milian signed with Lil Wayne’s Young Money/Cash Money/ Universal label and is currently in the studio recording her fourth album. Her musical career began when she signed to Island/Def Jam/UMG at the age of 18 and was quickly selected to sing the hook on Ja Rule’s No. 1 hit single, “Between Me and You.” The enormous success of the song introduced her to the mainstream music world and brought her commercial success. Milian then co-wrote the Jennifer Lopez hit “Play” and Paula DeAnda’s popular “Walk Away,” and she was one of the co-writers of Justin Bieber’s smash “Baby.” Her self- titled debut, “Christina Milian,” produced the hit “AM to PM” which marked her break-out into pop culture. Several of her singles charted in the Top 5 in the U.S. and internationally. Milian’s “It’s About Time,” released on Island/Def Jam/UMG, featured the mega-hit “Dip It Low,” which was twice nominated for Grammy Awards. An entrepreneur in her own right, Milian currently owns an E-Hookah line by the name of Platinum E-Hookah and she is also the brand ambassador and equity owner of Viva Diva Wines. Most recently Milian has graced the covers of Rolling Out, Unleash’d, Denim, Hydrogen and Cielo Magazines. CHRISTINA MILIAN partners with MARK BALLAS.

BILL NYE -- Bill Nye is a mechanical engineer who wants the world to know and appreciate the passion, beauty and joy (the P, B & J) of science. While working on 747s at Boeing, Nye entered and won a Steve Martin Look-Alike Contest in Seattle, which led to his performing as a stand-up comic. He met a few other comedians and started submitting jokes to “Almost Live,” Seattle’s own comedy show. There Nye came up with the Science Guy® character and quickly realized that he wanted to create a kids’ show about science. Eleven years later “Bill Nye the Science Guy” had won 18 Emmys. Nye won seven of them as host and head writer. These days he travels around the globe exhorting his audiences to change the world. He also has a day job as the CEO of The Planetary Society, the world’s largest non-governmental space interest organization. The Society was started by Nye’s astronomy professor at Cornell, Carl Sagan, a man who had a tremendous influence on him, deepening his respect for science and what he likes to call “our place in space.” Nye has written six children’s books and is working on a seventh about space exploration. He’s also writing a general interest book about energy. Understand energy, Nye says, and you can change the world. He was awarded the Ralph Coats Roe Medal by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and holds honorary doctorates from Johns Hopkins, Rensselaer Polytechnic, Goucher, Quinnipiac, Willamette and Lehigh Universities. BILL NYE joins first time professional partner TYNE STECKLEIN.

JACK OSBOURNE -- Already a TV veteran at 27, Jack Osbourne is currently co-anchor and West Coast correspondent for “Fuse News,” a daily live music news show on Fuse, the national music television network of The Madison Square Garden Company. Most recently Osbourne hosted the TV series “Haunted Highway” on the SyFy channel. The show followed Osbourne and Dana Workman as they investigated claims of paranormal activity along America’s remote back roads. Earlier this year Osbourne’s production company, Schweet Entertainment, produced a 16-episode TV docu-series for National Geographic entitled “Alpha Dogs.” The show took viewers behind the scenes with a special elite force of K-9s and trainers dedicated to serving our country. In 2011 Osbourne had ambitiously taken on producer and director roles. He produced a documentary about his father, Ozzy Osbourne, entitled “God Bless Ozzy Osbourne.” The film premiered in 2011 at the Tribeca Film Festival and was the first to tell the story of Ozzy’s tortured and emotionally fraught journey to sobriety. Osbourne has appeared on such television shows as “Dawson’s Creek” and “That ‘70s Show.” In addition he had a cameo in the motion picture “Austin Powers: Goldmember” and a feature role in the film “New York Minute.” JACK OSBOURNE partners with CHERYL BURKE.

NICOLE “SNOOKI” POLIZZI -- Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is a proud new mom as well as the New York Times best-selling author of A Shore Thing, Confessions of a Guidette and Gorilla Beach. Famous for her trend-setting pouf hairstyle, small stature and acrobatic moves on the dance floor, Polizzi is the break-out star of MTV’s “Jersey Shore,” the highest-rated show in the network’s history. The third season of her current show, “Snooki & JWoww,” will debut in October 2013. She has been parodied on “Saturday Night Live” and appeared on numerous talk shows, in addition to being featured in The New York Times and on the covers of Rolling Stone, People, US Weekly and In Touch. Her constantly expanding brand includes Snooki by Nicole Polizzi, Snooki Couture, Team Snooki Boxing, Team Snooki Music in addition to an upcoming clothing line for Snooki Couture and her fourth book, Baby Bumps. NICOLE “SNOOKI” POLIZZI joins first time professional partner SASHA FARBER.

LEAH REMINI -- For nine seasons, Leah Remini starred in the hit comedy series “The King of Queens.” The show continues to enjoy huge success through daily syndication, airing in over 33 countries. Remini produced and starred in the one of the earliest and most successful comedic web series, “In the Motherhood.” She co-produced a series of webisodes for the Suave/Sprint brands under the “In the Motherhood” banner. The highly successful series drew over 5 million viewers to the site. In her first jump behind the camera, Remini co-produced the “Inside Out: Leah Remini” wedding and baby specials for VH1. On the big screen she starred in “Old School,” alongside Luke Wilson, Vince Vaughn and Will Ferrell. In 2010 she helped launch and was co-host of the first season of the daytime talk show, “The Talk,” and recently starred in the ABC series “Family Tools.” A fixture on television since the age of 18, Remini has had memorable recurring roles on “NYPD Blue,” “Friends,” “Saved by the Bell,” “Who’s the Boss?,” “Fired Up,” “Evening Shade” and “Cheers.” She landed her first starring role in the “Who’s the Boss?” spin-off series, “Living Dolls,” opposite Halle Berry, and her first appearance on network television was on an episode of ABC’s “Head of the Class.” She got her start as an actress on HBO’s anthology series “Vietnam War Story.” Remini finds great joy in her philanthropic work with numerous and diverse military, women’s and children’s charities. She resides in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter. LEAH REMINI partners with TONY DOVOLANI.

AMBER RILEY -- Amber Riley, best known for her role as Mercedes Jones on FOX’s Golden Globe, Peabody and SAG Award-winning musical comedy, “Glee,” got her first big break when Ryan Murphy cast her in the pilot “St. Sass.” Although the pilot was not picked up to series, Riley was able to use that experience to land a role on the television series “Cedric the Entertainer Presents.” She has performed in numerous theater productions, including “Alice in Wonderland,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “Into the Woods” and “Mystery on the Docks” with the Los Angeles Opera. In November 2012, Riley made her New York stage debut to rave reviews in New York City Center’s “Duke Ellington’s Cotton Club Parade.” She has received two individual NAACP Image Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy series for her work on “Glee.” In 2011 she was nominated for a second Teen Choice Award for Choice TV: Female Scene Stealer, and in 2010 received the Most Popular Geek Award at AOL’s 1st Annual Geek Awards. Riley previously served as an Ambassador for VH-1’s Save the Music Foundation and as a member of Seventeen Magazine’s Body Peace Council. She is currently in the studio working on her debut solo album. AMBER RILEY partners with DEREK HOUGH.

Viewers may cast their votes for their favorite teams via phone on Monday nights during and up to 60 minutes after the end of the “Dancing with the Stars” broadcast in each time zone. Online voting at www.ABC.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dancingwiththestars is open for 24 hours, beginning from the start of each episode on the East Coast at 8:00 p.m., ET/5:00 p.m., PT and closing at 8:00 p.m., ET/5:00 p.m., PT on Tuesday evenings. For the final week, on Monday, November 25, online voting will open for 15 hours, beginning from the start of the episode on the East Coast at 8:00 p.m., ET/5:00 p.m., PT and closing at 11:00 a.m., ET/8:00 a.m., PT the next day. A custom Facebook app lets fans vote, share whom they voted for and say why, as well as see whom friends voted for.

Hosted by Emmy® Award-winning host Tom Bergeron (“America’s Funniest Home Videos”) and Brooke Burke-Charvet (“Dancing with the Stars” Season 7 Champion), “Dancing with the Stars” is the hit series in which celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by renowned ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.

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Title: Re: DANCING WITH THE STARS 17
Post by: RealityFreakWill on September 05, 2013, 07:01:46 PM
JACK OSBOURNE AND CHERYL BURKE

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LEAH REMINI AND TONY DOVOLANI

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CORBIN BLEU AND KARINA SMIRNOFF

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CHRISTINA MILIAN AND MARK BALLAS

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Title: Re: DANCING WITH THE STARS 17
Post by: RealityFreakWill on September 05, 2013, 07:17:30 PM
BRANT DAUGHERTY AND PETA MURGATROYD

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NICOLE "SNOOKI" POLIZZI AND SASHA FARBER

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BILL ENGVALL AND EMMA SLATER

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VALERIE HARPER AND TRISTAN MACMANUS

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Title: Re: DANCING WITH THE STARS 17
Post by: RealityFreakWill on September 05, 2013, 07:25:16 PM
KEYSHAWN JOHNSON AND SHARNA BURGESS

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ELIZABETH BERKELEY AND VAL CHMERKOVSKIY

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BILL NYE AND TYNE STECKLEIN

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AMBER RILEY AND DEREK HOUGH

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Title: Re: DANCING WITH THE STARS 17
Post by: onthecusp on September 05, 2013, 08:05:18 PM
Nice thread Will!   :hrt:

This season looks interesting and I like the one night 2 hour show per week. Less exhausting for the dancers and celebs.
Title: Re: DANCING WITH THE STARS 17
Post by: RealityFreakWill on September 17, 2013, 01:56:20 AM
WEEK ONE DANCING SCOREBOARD

Brant/Peta
Cha Cha Cha                  7     8     7     22

Leah/Tony
Foxtrot                            7     7     7     21

Corbin/Karina
Contemporary                 8     8     8     24

Jack/Cheryl
Foxtrot                            8     8     7     23

Amber/Derek
Cha Cha Cha                   9     9     9     27

Elizabeth/Val
Contemporary                 8     8     8     24

Bill/Tyne
Cha Cha Cha                   5     4     5     14

Keyshawn/Sharna
Cha Cha Cha                   6     5     6     17

Christina/Mark
Contemporary                  7     7     8     22

Bill/Emma
Foxtrot                             6     6     6     18

Valerie/Tristan
Foxtrot                             7     7     7     21

Nicole/Sasha
Cha Cha Cha                   8      8     7    23
Title: Re: DANCING WITH THE STARS 17
Post by: Polaroid on September 17, 2013, 11:54:44 AM
AMBER AND DEREK WERE AMAZING. :hearts: 27 on the first week? Crazy!
Title: Re: DANCING WITH THE STARS 17
Post by: RealityFreakWill on September 18, 2013, 05:08:23 PM
ABC press release:

THE COMPETITION HEATS UP WITH ALL-NEW CELEBRITY PERFORMANCES
AND ONE COUPLE FACES THE FIRST DRAMATIC ELIMINATION
ON "DANCING WITH THE STARS," MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

"Episode 1702" - The competition heats up on a Latin-themed "Dancing with the Stars" as the celebrities take on new dance routines and fight for survival, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET). Featuring a show-stopping opening number choreographed by Sharna Burgees and Henry Byalikov, the themed evening will require each couple to perform a Samba, Jive, Rumba or Paso. At the end of the night, one couple will face the first nail-biting elimination. The first elimination is determined by combining the judges' scores from the first two weeks with the public votes from premiere night.

Hosted by Emmy(r) Award-winning host Tom Bergeron ("America's Funniest Home Videos") and Brooke Burke-Charvet ("Dancing with the Stars" Season 7 Champion), "Dancing with the Stars" is the hit series in which celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by renowned ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.

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Title: Re: DANCING WITH THE STARS 17
Post by: RealityFreakWill on September 24, 2013, 02:00:28 AM
WEEK TWO DANCING SCOREBOARD:

Elizabeth/Val
Samba                       8     9     8     25

Christina/Mark
Paso Doble                9     8     8      25

Bill/Emma
Jive                             7     7     7     21

Jack/Cheryl
Rumba                        8     8     8     24

Keyshawn/Sharna
Samba                        6     6     6     18

Nicole/Sasha
Rumba                        6     7     7     20

Leah/Tony
Samba                        8     8     8     24

Bill/Tyne
Paso Doble                 6     5     6     17

Corbin/Karina
Jive                             9     8     9     26

Valerie/Tristan
Paso Doble                 6     6     7      19

Brant/Peta
Rumba                         8     7     8     23

Amber/Derek
Jive                              8     8     8     24

COMBINED SCORES FROM WEEK 1 & 2

Elizabeth/Val              49

Christina/Mark            47

Bill/Emma                    39   

Jack/Cheryl                 47

Keyshawn/Sharna      35

Nicole/Sasha              43

Leah/Tony                  45

Bill/Tyne                      31

Corbin/Karina             50

Valerie/Tristan            40     

Brant/Peta                 45

Amber/Derek              51

ELIMINATION RESULTS:

Keyshawn/Sharna and Bill/Emma were declared the bottom two.

KEYSHAWN JOHNSON AND SHARNA BURGESS WERE ELIMINATED FROM THE COMPETITION!
Title: Re: DANCING WITH THE STARS 17
Post by: RealityFreakWill on September 25, 2013, 01:25:29 AM
ABC press release:


11 REMAINING CELEBRITIES COMPETE DURING
"HOLLYWOOD NIGHT" ON "DANCING WITH THE STARS," MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

"Episode 1703" - It's Hollywood night on "Dancing with the Stars," as 11 remaining couples take to the ballroom floor MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET). Featuring a spectacular opening number with the entire cast, each couple will take on a dance style that they have not previously performed including the Quickstep, Foxtrot, Charleston, Cha Cha, Rumba, Paso Doble and Jive. At the end of the night, one couple will face elimination.

Hosted by Emmy® Award-winning host Tom Bergeron ("America's Funniest Home Videos") and Brooke Burke-Charvet ("Dancing with the Stars" Season 7 Champion), "Dancing with the Stars" is the hit series in which celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by renowned ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.

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Title: Re: DANCING WITH THE STARS 17
Post by: RealityFreakWill on October 01, 2013, 01:36:04 AM
WEEK THREE DANCING SCOREBOARD

HOLLYWOOD WEEK

Leah/Tony
Rumba                     8     8    8     24

Corbin/Karina
Quickstep                9     8     9     26 

Elizabeth/Val
Foxtrot                     8     9     8     25

Brant/Peta
Quickstep                 9     9     9     27

Valerie/Tristan
Cha Cha Cha            6     5     5     16

Bill/Emma
Paso Doble               8     8     8     24

Amber/Derek
Charleston                8     8     8     24

Jack/Cheryl
Cha Cha Cha             7     7     8     22

Christina/Mark
Charleston                 9     8     9     26

Nicole/Sasha
Quickstep                   9     8     8     25

Bill/Tyne
Jazz                            6     5     5     16

ELIMINATION RESULTS

Christina/Mark and Bill/Tyne were declared the bottom two.

BILL NYE AND TYNE STECKLEIN WERE ELIMINATED FROM THE COMPETITI0N!
Title: Re: DANCING WITH THE STARS 17
Post by: RealityFreakWill on October 03, 2013, 10:12:23 AM
ABC press release:


10 REMAINING COUPLES COMPETE AND JULIANNE HOUGH TO GUEST JUDGE

ON “DANCING WITH THE STARS,” MONDAY, OCTOBER 7

“Episode 1704” – 10 remaining couples take to the ballroom floor and two-time professional champion Julianne Hough returns to guest judge for the first time alongside Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba on “Dancing with the Stars,” MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET). The show will feature an opening number with the entire cast choreographed by Ray Leeper and each couple will compete in a dance style that they have not previously performed. At the end of the night, one couple will face elimination.

Hosted by Emmy® Award-winning host Tom Bergeron (“America’s Funniest Home Videos”) and Brooke Burke-Charvet (“Dancing with the Stars” Season 7 Champion), “Dancing with the Stars” is the hit series in which celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by renowned ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.

http://www.abcmedianet.com/Web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=pr61184
 
Title: Re: DANCING WITH THE STARS 17
Post by: RealityFreakWill on October 08, 2013, 02:02:56 AM
WEEK FOUR DANCING SCOREBOARD

Jack/Cheryl
Quickstep               8     8     8    24

Elizabeth/Val
Argentine Tango     9     9    9    27

Brant/Peta
Salsa                       7    7    7    21

Valerie/Tristan
Viennese Waltz       6    6    6    18

Leah/Tony
Cha Cha Cha          8     8    8    24 

Corbin/Karina
Paso Doble              9    9    9    27

Nicole/Sasha
Jive                          8    8    8    24

Christina/Mark
Foxtrot                    8    8    8    24

Amber/Derek
Tango                      9    9    9    27

Bill/Emma
Samba                     7    7    7   21

ELIMINATION RESULTS

Brant/Peta and Valerie/Tristan were declared the bottom two.

VALERIE HARPER AND TRISTAN MACMANUS WERE ELIMINATED FROM THE COMPETITION! 
Title: Re: DANCING WITH THE STARS 17
Post by: RealityFreakWill on October 09, 2013, 01:55:39 PM
ABC press release:

NINE REMAINING CELEBRITIES COMMEMORATE “THE MOST MEMORABLE YEAR OF THEIR LIFE” ON ABC’S “DANCING WITH THE STARS” MONDAY, OCTOBER 14


“Episode 1705” – The competition continues as nine remaining celebrities commemorate “The Most Memorable Year Of Their Life” on “Dancing with the Stars,” MONDAY, OCTOBER 14 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET). Each couple will dance to a song of the celebrities choosing that encompasses a memorable time or experience in their life. These heartfelt performances promise to be some of the most intense and emotional of the season. The show will also feature singer Aloe Blacc who will perform his hit song "Wake Me Up," accompanied by a select group of pro dancers. At the end of the night, one couple will face elimination.

 Hosted by Emmy® Award-winning host Tom Bergeron (“America’s Funniest Home Videos”) and Brooke Burke-Charvet (“Dancing with the Stars” Season 7 Champion), “Dancing with the Stars” is the hit series in which celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by renowned ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.

http://www.abcmedianet.com/Web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=pr61407
Title: Re: DANCING WITH THE STARS 17
Post by: RealityFreakWill on October 15, 2013, 02:06:13 AM
WEEK FIVE DANCING SCOREBOARD

MOST MEMORABLE YEAR OF THEIR LIVES

Christina/Mark
Cha Cha Cha             9    10    9    28

Jack/Cheryl
Waltz                         9     9     9    27

Leah/Tony
Contemporary           7     7     8    22

Corbin/Karina
Foxtrot                      9     9     10   28

Bill/Emma
Viennese Waltz         8     8     8     24

Nicole/Sasha
Jazz                           9     9     9     27

Brant/Peta
Contemporary           9    9     9     27

Amber/Derek
Foxtrot                      9    7    10    26

Elizabeth/Val
Jive                           8    9     9     26


ELIMINATION RESULTS         

Christna/Mark and Leah/Tony were declared the bottom two.

CHRISTINA MILIAN AND MARK BALLAS WERE ELIMINATED FROM THE COMPETITION!

Title: Re: DANCING WITH THE STARS 17
Post by: RealityFreakWill on October 19, 2013, 09:14:18 AM
ABC press release:


EIGHT REMAINING COUPLES TAKE ON THE “SWITCH-UP CHALLENGE”

ON ABC’S “DANCING WITH THE STARS,” MONDAY OCTOBER 21

Musical Guest Ariana Grande and Mika to Perform Their Hit Duet “Popular”


Episode 1706” – Eight remaining couples hit the dance floor and face an exciting new challenge on “Dancing with the Stars,” MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET). Each couple will compete in an individual dance style they have not yet done as well as take part in the first ever “Switch-Up Challenge.” In this fresh take on a dance marathon, couples will compete side by side, in two rounds, with no prior knowledge of dance style or musical accompaniment. One by one, the judges will select couples to be tapped-off/removed from the dance floor. Extra judges' points will be awarded to couples based on longevity. The show will also feature a spectacular opening number with the entire cast, choreographed by Lacey and Benji Schwimmer. Additionally, musical guest Ariana Grande and Mika will perform their hit duet “Popular.” At the end of the night, one couple will face elimination.

Hosted by Emmy® Award-winning host Tom Bergeron (“America’s Funniest Home Videos”) and Brooke Burke-Charvet (“Dancing with the Stars” Season 7 Champion), “Dancing with the Stars” is the hit series in which celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by renowned ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.

http://www.abcmedianet.com/Web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=pr61618
Title: Re: DANCING WITH THE STARS 17
Post by: RealityFreakWill on October 21, 2013, 09:02:57 PM
WEEK SIX DANCING SCOREBOARD

ROUND ONE: ORIGINAL DANCE

Bill/Emma
Tango                  8     8     7     23

Elizabeth/Val
Cha Cha Cha      10   10   10    30

Leah/Tony
Quickstep             9     9     9     27

Brant/Peta
Tango                   9    10    9     28

Amber/Derek
Samba                 10    8    10    28

Jack/Cheryl
Paso Doble           8     9     8     25

Nicole/Sasha
Foxtrot                  9     9     9     27

Corbin/Karina
Viennese Waltz     8     7     8     23

ROUND TWO: SWITCH-UP DANCE

GROUP ONE:

Corbin/Karina       4 points
Nicole/Sasha        3 points
Jack/Cheryl           2 points
Bill/Emma              1 point

GROUP TWO:
Amber/Derek         4 points
Brant/Peta             3 points
Elizabeth/Val          2 points
Leah/Tony              1 point

COMBINED SCORES FROM BOTH ROUNDS

Bill/Emma            24
Elizabeth/Val       32
Leah/Tony           28
Brant/Peta          31
Amber/Derek       32
Jack/Cheryl          27
Nicole/Sasha       30
Corbin/Karina      27

ELIMINATION RESULTS

Nobody got eliminated tonight. All couples will be back next week!
           
Title: Re: DANCING WITH THE STARS 17
Post by: RealityFreakWill on October 25, 2013, 12:47:13 AM
ABC press release:

THE COMPETITION HEATS UP AS THE REMAINING COUPLES LEARN TWO NEW ROUTINES

ON “DANCING WITH THE STARS,” MONDAY, OCTOBER 28


 “Episode 1707” – The competition continues as eight remaining celebrities perform two new routines on “Dancing with the Stars,” MONDAY, OCTOBER 28 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET). The night will begin with a spectacular opening number choreographed by Emmy Nominated choreographer, Mandy Moore. The competition will then be split into two rounds. In the first round, each couple will take on a dance style they have not previously performed including the Salsa, Quickstep, Samba, Cha Cha, Paso Doble, and Jive. In the second round, the cast will dance together in two separate teams, with each couple having a featured solo. At the end of the night, one couple will face elimination.

http://www.abcmedianet.com/Web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=pr61710
Title: Re: DANCING WITH THE STARS 17
Post by: RealityFreakWill on October 29, 2013, 09:05:20 AM
WEEK SEVEN DANCING SCOREBOARD

ORIGINAL DANCES AND TEAM FREESTYLES

ROUND ONE: ORIGINAL DANCE

Elizabeth/Val
Quickstep                   9     9     9     27

Brant/Peta
Jive                             9     9    9     27

Leah/Tony
Salsa                          9     8    9     26

Jack/Cheryl
Jive                            10    8    9     27

Amber/Derek
Paso Doble                 10   10   9    29   

Bill/Emma
Quickstep                     8     7    8    23

Nicole/Sasha
Samba                          9     9    9    27

Corbin/Karina
Cha Cha Cha               10    9    10   29


ROUND TWO: TEAM FREESTYLE

TEAM SPOOKY BOM BOM

Bill/Emma
Elizabeth/Val
Leah/Tony
Nicole/Sasha               9     9     9    27

TEAM FOXING AWESOME

Amber/Derek
Brant/Peta
Corbin/Karina
Jack/Cheryl                10   10   10   30

COMBINED SCORES FROM LAST WEEK AND THIS WEEK

Elizabeth/Val               86

Brant/Peta                  88

Leah/Tony                   81

Jack/Cheryl                  84   

Amber/Derek               91

Bill/Emma                    73

Nicole/Sasha               84

Corbin/Karina              86

ELIMINATION RESULTS:

Bill/Emma and Nicole/Sasha were declared the bottom two. 

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi and Sasha Farber were eliminated from the competition!
Title: Re: DANCING WITH THE STARS 17
Post by: RealityFreakWill on October 29, 2013, 09:23:05 AM
ABC press release:

CHER TO GUEST JUDGE AND APPEAR ON ABC'S "DANCING WITH THE STARS," MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4
 

Two Hour Spectacular Celebrates Cher’s Music Career

& Features Two Performances by the Legend
       

“Episode 1708” – “Dancing with the Stars” celebrates the legendary music career of Cher MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET). The news was confirmed live on this evening’s broadcast. The iconic Oscar®, Grammy® and Emmy® Award winning singer and actress will open the show with a dazzling and spectacular performance of her hit song “Believe” before joining judges’ Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba to give critiques and scores on each celebrity routine. The seven remaining couples will compete in two rounds of dance. In the first round, each couple will take on a dance style they have not previously performed including the Tango, Argentine Tango, Contemporary, Viennese Waltz, Jazz, Disco, and Foxtrot. The couple to receive the highest total score from the judges in this round will receive immunity and not be subject to elimination. In the second round, the seven remaining couples will compete in a thrilling head-to-head "dance off" competition. The winning couples of the “dance off” round will be awarded additional Judges’ points that will be added to their overall score for the night. At the end of the show, Cher will perform her new single, "I Hope You Find It" from her current album, “Closer To The Truth”, which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Pop Charts, before one couple is eliminated.

Cher has been a worldwide superstar for almost 50 years. Her extraordinary list of accomplishments include Academy Award®  winning actress, Emmy® and Grammy® winner, three time Golden Globe winner, Cannes Film Festival Award winner, People’s Choice Award winner, Broadway and film actress, singer, director, documentarian, author and humanitarian. Cher is the only artist to have a No. 1 song in six decades. Her most recent chart topper “Woman’s World” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Club Play Chart. Her new album, “Closer To The Truth,” her first in 12 years, has remained in the Top 20 since its September 20th release.

Hosted by Emmy® Award-winning host Tom Bergeron (“America’s Funniest Home Videos”) and Brooke Burke-Charvet (“Dancing with the Stars” Season 7 Champion), “Dancing with the Stars” is the hit series in which celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by renowned ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.

http://abcmedianet.com/assets/pr/html/pr61813.html
Title: Re: DANCING WITH THE STARS 17
Post by: RealityFreakWill on November 05, 2013, 09:10:00 AM
WEEK EIGHT DANCING SCOREBOARD

CHER GUEST HOST JUDGING AND CELEBRATION OF HER MUSIC

ROUND ONE: ORIGINAL DANCE

Corbin/Karina
Argentine Tango                9     9     9     27

Leah/Tony
Viennese Waltz                  8     9     8     25

Brant/Peta
Foxtrot                               9     9     9     27

Elizabeth/Val
Jazz                                   8     9     8     25

Bill/Emma 
Disco                                  8     8     8     24

Jack/Cheryl
Tango                                 9     9     9     27

Amber/Derek
Rumba                                9     9    10    28

ROUND TWO: DANCE KNOCK-OFF

Since Amber and Derek got the highest score in the original dance, they were declared safe for the week and don't have to do the dance knock-off to earn three extra points

Corbin/Karina
Elizabeth/Val
Cha Cha Cha             Corbin/Karina wins 3 extra points

Brant/Peta
Leah/Tony
Rumba                       Leah/Tony wins 3 extra points

Bill/Emma
Jack/Cheryl
Disco                         Jack/Cheryl wins 3 extra points


ELIMINATION RESULTS:

Brant/Peta and Jack/Cheryl were declared the bottom two.

Brant Daugherty and Peta Murgatroyd were eliminated from the competition!
Title: Re: DANCING WITH THE STARS 17
Post by: a1mamacat on November 05, 2013, 10:47:33 AM
Reslly ticked that this has become the Derek show, no matter what.

There is no way in hell that he and Amber should have been safe last night.  It is all about keeping him happy and with the show, now that Max is gone.

 (:;)
Title: Re: DANCING WITH THE STARS 17
Post by: RealityFreakWill on November 07, 2013, 12:24:01 AM
ABC press release:


ON ABC'S DANCING WITH THE STARS (11/11)


SIX REMAINING COUPLES TAKE ON A DYNAMIC TRIO PERFORMANCE ON ABC’S “DANCING WITH THE STARS,” MONDAY NOVEMBER 11

“Episode 1709” – Six remaining couples hit the ballroom floor and take on an exciting trio performance, on “Dancing with the Stars,” MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET). The couples will compete in two rounds of dance. In the first round, each couple will take on an individual dance in a style they have not previously performed including the Viennese Waltz, Tango, Charleston, Argentine Tango and Quickstep. In the second round, the couples take on a new challenge and dance with an eliminated pro or troupe member as part of dynamic trio. The trio dance routine will be in a style the celebrity has not yet performed including the Samba, Jive, Salsa, Paso Doble and Jazz. At the end of the night, one couple will face elimination.

Hosted by Emmy® Award-winning host Tom Bergeron (“America’s Funniest Home Videos”) and Brooke Burke-Charvet (“Dancing with the Stars” Season 7 Champion), “Dancing with the Stars” is the hit series in which celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by renowned ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.

http://www.abcmedianet.com/Web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=pr62110
Title: Re: DANCING WITH THE STARS 17
Post by: RealityFreakWill on November 12, 2013, 09:16:54 AM
WEEK NINE DANCING sCOREBOARD

QUARTERFINALS

ORIGINAL AND TRIO DANCES

ROUND ONE: ORIGINAL

Amber/Derek
Quickstep              8     8     8     24

Leah/Tony
Tango                    9     9     9     27

Corbin/Karina
Waltz                     9     9    10    28

Jack/Cheryl
Viennese Waltz     10   10    9    29

Bill/Emma
Charleston              7     7     7    21

Elizabeth/Val
Viennese Waltz       9     8     9     26

ROUND TWO: TRIO

Amber/Derek/Mark
Salsa                               9     9    9      27

Leah/Tony/Henry
Jive                                  9     9    9     27

Corbin/Karina/Whitney
Jazz                                10   10   10   30

Jack/Cheryl/Sharna
Samba                              8     8     9    25

Bill/Emma/Peta
Salsa                                7     7     7     21

Elizabeth/Val/Gleb
Salsa                              10   10   10    30

COMBINED SCORES:

Amber/Derek               51
Leah/Tony                   54
Corbin/Karina              58
Jack/Cheryl                  54
Bill/Emma                     42
Elizabeth/Val                56

ELIMINATION RESULTS:

Bill/Emma and Elizabeth/Val were declared the bottom two.

Elizabeth Berkley and Val Chmerkovskiy were eliminated from the competition!
Title: Re: DANCING WITH THE STARS 17
Post by: RealityFreakWill on November 15, 2013, 09:05:12 AM
ABC press release:

MAKSIM CHMERKOVSKIY RETURNS TO GUEST JUDGE THE FIRST EVER PLUGGED/UNPLUGGED NIGHT ON “DANCING WITH THE STARS,” MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Five Remaining Couples Compete in the Semi-Finals

“Episode 1710” – Maksim Chmerkovskiy returns to the ballroom and for the first time participates as guest judge alongside Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli on “Dancing with the Stars” first ever plugged/unplugged night MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET). Not a stranger to expressing his strong opinion, Maksim is sure to unleash his unique brand of critique during the intense semi-final competition. The night will begin with a spectacular opening number by Emmy® Nominated choreographer Mandy Moore, featuring the pro dancers. The couples then must rise to a new challenge and perform to two different versions of the same song. In the first round of competition, the couples will perform either a Jazz, Paso Doble, Cha Cha or Tango routine to an original or “plugged” version of their selected song. In round two of competition, the couples will perform either a Viennese Waltz, Argentine Tango or Rumba routine to an acoustic or "unplugged" version of that same song. Special musical guests will accompany the unplugged performances including singer Kerli, who will perform a version of Fall Out Boy’s “My Song Knows (Light em up),” and YouTube sensation Noah Guthrie who will perform his popular cover of “Sexy & I Know It.” At the end of the night, one couple will face elimination.

Hosted by Emmy® Award-winning host Tom Bergeron (“America’s Funniest Home Videos”) and Brooke Burke-Charvet (“Dancing with the Stars” Season 7 Champion), “Dancing with the Stars” is the hit series in which celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by renowned ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.

http://www.abcmedianet.com/Web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=pr62325
Title: Re: DANCING WITH THE STARS 17
Post by: RealityFreakWill on November 19, 2013, 09:46:31 AM
WEEK TEN DANCING SCOREBOARD

SEMI-FINALS

MAKSIM CHMERKOVSKIY RETURNS AS FOURTH JUDGE

ROUND ONE:

Leah/Tony
Paso Doble               8     8    8    8     32

Corbin/Karina
Tango                        9     8    9    9     35

Jack/Cheryl
Jazz                           8     9     9    8    33

Bill/Emma
Cha Cha Cha             7     7    7    7     28

Amber/Derek
Jazz                           10   10  9   10    39

ROUND TWO: 

Leah/Tony
Argentine Tango         8     8    8    9     33

Corbin/Karina
Rumba                        10   10  10  10   40

Jack/Cheryl
Argentine Tango         10    9     9  10   38

Bill/Emma
Argentine Tango           8    8     8     8   32

Amber/Derek
Viennese Waltz           10   10   10   10  40

COMBINED SCORES:

Leah/Tony              65

Corbin/Karina         75

Jack/Cheryl             71

Bill/Emma                60

Amber/Derek          79

ELIMINATION RESULTS:

Bill/Emma and Leah/Tony were declared the bottom two.

Leah Remini and Tony Dovolani were eliminated from the competition!

 
   
Title: Re: DANCING WITH THE STARS 17
Post by: RealityFreakWill on November 19, 2013, 10:01:01 AM
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOUR FINALISTS

AMBER RILEY AND DEREK HOUGH

CORBIN BLEU AND KARINA SMIRNOFF

JACK OSBOURNE AND CHERYL BURKE

BILL ENGVALL AND EMMA SLATER
Title: Re: DANCING WITH THE STARS 17
Post by: RealityFreakWill on November 22, 2013, 01:25:20 PM
ABC press release:

 FOUR COUPLES REMAIN -- BUT ONLY ONE WILL TAKE HOME THE COVETED MIRRORBALL TROPHY -- ON THE TWO-PART FINALE OF ABC’S “DANCING WITH THE STARS”
SEASON FINALE

 Musical Performances from Kellie Pickler, TLC, Lady Antebellum,

Enrique Iglesias, Ylvis and Colbie Caillat

 

“Episode 1711 & 1711A” -- After 10 weeks of entertaining, stylized dancing from Corbin Bleu & Karina Smirnoff, Jack Osbourne & Cheryl Burke, Bill Engvall & Emma Slater and Amber Riley & Derek Hough, only one couple will be crowned “Dancing with the Stars” Champions. These four remaining couples will have one last opportunity to impress the judges and the viewers on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET), concluding with the Season Finale, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

 

On MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET), “Dancing with the Stars” season 16 Champion Kellie Pickler returns to open up the show with her country hit "Little Bit Gypsy," accompanied by the pro dancers. The four remaining couples will then compete in three rounds of dance. In the first round, each couple will take on the “Judges Pick” and repeat a selected routine from earlier in the season. In round two, the couples will be challenged to a Samba relay, where each pair dances to a different section of the same song. The Samba relay will be accompanied by 90’s hip hop group TLC who will perform their classic hit “No Scrubs.” In the last round, and one of the biggest competitive dances of the season, the couples take on a supersized freestyle featuring special effects, additional dancers and unexpected surprises. At the end of night, one couple will be eliminated based on the previous weeks' viewer votes, combined with the judges' scores from Monday night.

 

In the two-hour Season Finale on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) and in the the last element of competition, the couples will perform a new routine as part of a “24 Hour Fusion Challenge.” During Monday night's show, the remaining couples will choose songs for their competitors that fuse two contrasting dance styles and they’ll all have less than 24 hours to prepare that dance for judges’ points the following night. The finale will feature performances by Lady Antebellum who will perform their new single “Compass,” and Enrique Iglesias will sing his current hit “Heart Attack." The entire celebrity cast returns including: Elizabeth Berkley Lauren, Brant Daugherty, Keyshawn Johnson, Christina Milian, Bill Nye, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, Leah Remini and Valerie Harper who will dance with partner Tristan MacManus to a version of "What a Wonderful World" by singer Colbie Caillat. In addition, Ylvis will perform their hit single “The Fox,” accompanied by select celebrity and pro dancers. At the end of the night, the public vote from Monday night will be combined with the judges' scores from both nights to crown the Season 17 Champion.

 

Hosted by Emmy® Award-winning host Tom Bergeron (“America’s Funniest Home Videos”) and Brooke Burke-Charvet (“Dancing with the Stars” Season 7 Champion), “Dancing with the Stars” is the hit series in which celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by renowned ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.

 
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Post by: RealityFreakWill on November 25, 2013, 09:00:16 PM
WEEK ELEVEN DANCING SCOREBOARD

FINALS

ROUND ONE: REDEMPTION DANCE

Bill/Emma
Viennese Waltz               8     8     8     24

Corbin/Karina
Quickstep                        9     9     9     27

Jack/Cheryl
Jive                                  8     8     8     24

Amber/Derek
Charleston                      10   10   10   30

ROUND TWO: SAMBA RELAY

Corbin/Karina     5 points

Amber/Derek      4 points   

Jack/Cheryl         3 points

Bill/Emma            2 points

ROUND THREE: FREESTYLE DANCE

Bill/Emma                       8     9     8     25

Corbin/Karina                10   10   10    30

Jack/Cheryl                    10   10   10    30

Amber/Derek                  10   10   10    30             

COMBINED SCORES

Bill/Emma          51

Corbin/Karina    62

Jack/Cheryl        57

Amber/Derek     64

ELIMINATION RESULTS

Bill Engvall and Emma Slater were eliminated from the competition.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE THREE FINALISTS

AMBER RILEY AND DEREK HOUGH

CORBIN BLEU AND KARINA SMIRNOFF

JACK OSBOURNE AND CHERYL BURKE



Title: Re: DANCING WITH THE STARS 17
Post by: RealityFreakWill on November 26, 2013, 10:02:09 PM
FINALE

FUSION DANCE

Corbin and Karina               9     9     9     27

Jack and Cheryl                   9     9     9     27

Amber and Derek               10    10   10   30   


CONGRATULATIONS

THIRD PLACE

JACK OSBOURNE AND CHERYL BURKE

SECOND PLACE

CORBIN BLEU AND KARINA SMIRNOFF

DANCING WITH THE STARS SEASON 17 CHAMPIONS

AMBER RILEY AND DEREK HOUGH