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Dancing With The Stars Season 8
marigold:
An interview with Nancy:
Nancy O'Dell: Melissa's Background Can "Work Against" Her
Maksim Chmerkovksiy thinks Melissa Rycroft's ballet and cheerleading experience gives her an "unfair" edge on Dancing with the Stars, but he may not be considering the other side of the coin, Nancy O'Dell says. Find out what else she has to say about the second week of Dancing and who she thinks might get the first heave-ho. We'll be checking in weekly with the Access Hollywood host and almost-contestant to get her take on Season 8, so be sure to come back next week.
TVGuide.com: Have you had your knee surgery yet?
Nancy O'Dell: I have it Friday. I just have all the work-up stuff now. I just told my husband I'm so ready to get it over with. I'm trying to pick up my little girl and going, "Oh my God! Now I've pinched something in my back!" It drives me crazy not being able to run either.
TVGuide.com: Were you at Monday's show or did you watch from home?
O'Dell: I was at home. I actually had a date night with my husband. It's funny because I get the e-mails from Access ahead of time because they're live on the East Coast, so I kinda know what's gonna take place. I'm, like, asking the producers: "How did so-and-so do?!" [Laughs] I just need to know! Tony [Dovolani] and Melissa, I have to talk about first! They were amazing!
TVGuide.com: Was that the salsa routine you were going to do?
O'Dell: It was a large percentage of it. A lot of the moves they did were some of the moves we were practicing! [Laughs] The pretzel move, which was really cool, was in there too. And they were amazing! Oh my God, I was like the biggest cheerleader!
TVGuide.com: I don't know anything about dancing, but the judges said that was the first real salsa. Do you agree with them?
O'Dell: There was a lot of hip action, which is so vital to the salsa. And that's also what did in my knee — [turning] my hip one way and my torso the other! [Laughs] She did that really, really well, so I think that's what they meant from my little dancing background that I had. I knew from Tony it's about keeping your torso straight and twisting your hips.
TVGuide.com: Maks said he thinks it's unfair Melissa's on because of her dance background. What do you think?
O'Dell: I have always debated that. First of all, for somebody to be able to come in and learn a routine in two days, they would have to have some sort of dance background, so I think you expect that of a last-minute fill-in. There's no way I could've learned that in two days with no background. But having a background can also work against you. I told Tony I have no background and he said that's a good thing because he doesn't have to un-teach things and break habits. The performing part works out, and so do some of the twists and spins, but, like, Shawn [Johnson], she has gymnastic habits, so that could hurt her a little bit. Same with Melissa, she was used to doing cheerleading with her feet apart, but with the salsa, you keep your feet together. I think there are pros and cons.
TVGuide.com: Who else did you like?
O'Dell: Gilles [Marini]. He is so freakin' sweet, that man! He's so nice and genuine and what an amazing dancer! Now, he doesn't have a dance background and he was tremendous. I think Shawn did great too.
TVGuide.com: They said Shawn needs to be more naughty, but she's 17.
O'Dell: I know! [Laughs] I don't want to see her being naughty! Her dad's in the audience.
TVGuide.com: Who was the most improved?
O'Dell: I think that's between Denise [Richards] and Ty [Murray]. She thought she messed up some, but to me, she looked really good. And Ty! Oh my God! You just wanna pull for him, don't you? He's not trying to be funny, but he's so funny because he's cute and funny. I was glad to see he improved because I'd like to see him stick around. I didn't think David [Alan Grier] did badly either and he was certainly entertaining.
TVGuide.com: Do you think it was fair to judge Steve-O's salsa based on his dress rehearsal?
O'Dell: I think they were left with no other choice since it's timed out and everything. [Judge Len Goodman] said you don't have the adrenaline in rehearsal and that's a really good point. The adrenaline really does make you wanna go that much more. But I don't think the producers were left with much choice. If he continues, you have to judge him somehow because it wouldn't be fair to give him a bye. I also think the judges had really good points — there wasn't a lot of salsa to judge, but just a lot of stunts. I felt bad for Lacey [Schwimmer] taking the criticism by herself.
TVGuide.com: Who do you think is gonna be in the bottom two?
O'Dell: I think it's gonna be Steve Wozniak. I'm so bummed about that because he's such a cute fellow, but he can't dance so well. [Laughs] But he's so nice and lovable! I hope it's not Ty because he improved. I think that's gonna help him. And his personality — I think people are gonna vote for that. My nanny said she voted for Ty and not Tony. [Laughs] I hope it's not Belinda [Carlisle]. She has a cute personality, but I think you haven't gotten to know her well enough yet to root for her. I hope she's not in there, but I am worried.
TVGuide.com: Do you think Steve-O might end up there?
O'Dell: I think his first performance might carry him through. I think the salsa is gonna hurt him, but maybe he got some sympathy votes. I think he did good the first night. I'm sure he has his Jackass fans. Wait, do Jackass fans vote on Dancing with the Stars? [Laughs]
TVGuide.com: Now they do.
O'Dell: Yes, exactly! [Laughs] I think they will now.
TVGuide.com: Do you like the idea of a dance-off?
O'Dell: It definitely lends to the drama. I remember thinking, "Oh God! How horrible!" [Laughs] But it's great TV because then you get to root that much harder. I think the producers are so incredibly smart because that just brings in audience participation that much more. But what pressure! You gotta dance and get kicked off!
http://www.tvguide.com/Dancing-Stars/Nancy-ODell-Melissas-1004131.aspx
marigold:
Ratings:
Primetime Ratings: ABC Wins Big with ‘Dancing With the Stars’
Reality competition had average of 21.1 million viewers
ABC won the Monday night primetime ratings race easily thanks to a two-hour episode of Dancing With the Stars that drew the highest ratings and biggest total audiences on the night.
The first hour of Dancing at 8 p.m. earned a 4.9/14 and averaged 20 million viewers. Fox’s hit drama House was close behind in ratings (4.8/13) but well behind in total audience (12.8 million). CBS finished in third with The Big Bang Theory (3.7/11) and How I Met Your Mother (3.8/10) pulling a 3.8/10 on the hour. A re-run of NBC’s Chuck delivered a 1.3/4 for the network while the CW came in just behind at 1.1/3 with a new episode of Gossip Girl.
ABC distanced themselves from the rest of the field at 9 with the second hour of Dancing With the Stars delivering a 5.7/14 and 22 million average viewers. Two and a Half Men (4.8/12) and Rules of Engagement (4.0/10) on CBS moved the network up into second place for the hour. 24 on Fox was next at 3.7/9. The CW jumped into fourth place at 1.2/3 for One Tree Hill. NBC was fifth at 1.1/3 with a re-run of Heroes.
In the 10 p.m. hour CBS took the lead at 3.8/10 for CSI: Miami. Castle on ABC earned a 3.1/8. NBC finished off an all re-run night with Medium at 1.3/4.
Overall ABC earned a 4.6/12 and averaged 17.9 million viewers. Fox earned a 4.2/11 with 12 million viewers. CBS finished third at 4.0/11 followed by NBC at 1.3/3. The CW came in fifth with a 1.1/3.
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/190143-Primetime_Ratings_ABC_Wins_Big_with_Dancing_With_the_Stars_.php
RealityFreakWill:
I predict that on tonight's results show, Steve-O will announce he's dropping out of the competition. I honestly don't see how he could continue with his back situation. It really does sound bad. If he does indeed drop out, that will count as the first elimination and the remaining twelve couples will return next week.
On the other hand, if he doesn't drop out, I think Steve/Karina will go.
marigold:
An interview with Gilles:
Dancing With Gilles: Stripping Down for the Samba?
Gilles Marini is trying hard not to think about Steve-O, Jewel and Nancy O'Dell. No, it's not because he doesn't care that they were seriously injured during their short time on Dancing With the Stars.
"I'm taking everything positive and fun," the Sex and the City naked guy told me earlier today in our exclusive weekly chat. "I don’t want anything to get spoiled. Like with Steve-O, Nancy O'Dell and Jewel, it's getting a little crazy in our mind. If you start to worry, that's when you usually get hurt because you stiffen up."
Right now, it's all a positive for Marini. For the second week in a row, he and Cheryl Burke quickstepped their way to the top with a whopping 27 points from the judges. Read on for more of Marini's thoughts on who should have taken first place, why he wants Steve-O to stick around and possible plans to shed some clothes for the samba.
You looked a little shocked when you got three 9's from the judges.
I wasn't shocked. I was super-shocked! I thought Melissa [Rycroft] did such a fantastic job that no one could beat her.
How's your shoulder injury doing?
I had the injection last Wednesday or Thursday. They gave me cortisone good enough that I don't have pain. I should be fine.
Were you there when Steve-O got injured?
I was. If Steve-O comes back and dances, it will be awesome. If not, it will not be the same. He's such an amazing pleasure to have around. He has such a strong threshold for pain. But if he's not there anymore, it would suck big, big, big time.
Last week, you told me your mom was coming from France to visit you and the family. Was she there last night?
Yes. She was sitting between my brother and my wife. She cried a lot. She's very sensitive and emotional. For her, it was like a dream come true. She always loved to dance. She was doing tap dancing and singing when she was like 6 and 7 years old…She was very proud. She said, "I always dreamed of one of my children acting and dancing," and there I was.
When do you start rehearsing your samba for next week?
Wednesday, but I wish we could today. Maybe I'm going to go to find Cheryl and say, "Show me a couple of moves." I'm so anxious.
I’m sure they'll put you in a lot less clothes for the samba.
[Laughs] I don't care. You know, I can open up and show things. It is not only about the dancing, but about how we dress and about our chemistry.
http://ca.eonline.com/uberblog/marc_malkin/b104839_dancing_with_gilles_stripping_down_samba.html
marigold:
Steve-O Blogs:
The swell result of landing on a wireless mic on your lower back.
Hello Everyone,
Physically, I feel pretty good today. If I get the opportunity, I don’t see any reason why I shouldn’t be able to learn and perform a great “fox trot” routine. With 20/20 hindsight, I must admit that I exercised very poor judgment yesterday. Jumping flat onto a bad back with a microphone pack strapped to it was sensationally idiotic, especially after Lacey told me what a bad idea she thought it was. I was a real jerk to insist upon doing that. I really hope that I get the chance to stay in the competition and make it up Lacey and everyone else…
I love you all,
Steve-O
:groan: Link to view a nasty picture of his injury http://www.jackassworld.com/blog/2009/03/17/news-an-update-from-steve-o-post-injury/
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