Another football guy to Dance with the Stars
How would you like to watch this man do the mambo? Don’t be stunned. It could happen.
Professional athletes have done well on Dancing with the Stars. Kristi Yamaguchi, ice skating star; Apolo Anton Ohno, Olympic speed skater; Helio Castroneves, race-car driver. It’s also true that pro football players have done very well. Former Dallas Cowboy great Emmitt Smith won in 2006, and Miami Dolphins’ Jason Taylor came in second this year.
Therefore, it’s not surprising to hear that the producer of DWTS are courting another grid iron great, but this one? Warren Sapp, a recently retired defensive tackle, says that he’s been invited to Dancing With the Stars and he’s thinks he’s going to do it.
Warren says he’s been asked, but I’ll believe this when it’s announced by ABC. I’m not saying he’s lying, I just think something may have been lost in the translation.
When asked by the St. Petersburg Times if he’s been approached by Dancing, he said, “Yeah, it’s something that sort of came out of nowhere. But I enjoy the idea of training for something else. My whole life has been football. I could hang out in L.A. for a few weeks. My daughter would love it. There’s nothing wrong with my smile. I don’t think I speak Ebonics. I think I will (do the show).”
It’s true that Warren has a nice smile, and he is a personality. He’s larger than life, some would say — literally. Sapp is a big man. Not big as in built and gorgeous like Jason Taylor.
Warren has been called fat and flabby and perpetually out of shape, and that was by football writers. Can you imagine what the judges would say of his paso doble? There’s nothing graceful or handsome about Warren Sapp. He was a powerful player for the University of Miami, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and (to a lesser extent) the Oakland Raiders.
But he’s no dancer. If DWTS really has asked him to participate, he’ll be eliminated fast.
Kim Kardashian: London Calling
Kim Kardashian: London Calling
Still taking a break from her West Coast duties, Kim Kardashian continued her European getaway by paying a visit to London, England for the UK premiere of “Hancock.”
And the “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” babe showed the Brits what American eye candy is all about in a multicolored floor-length cleavage-baring evening gown with curly dark locks.
Back here in the States, KK has been nominated for two Teen Choice awards. And she’s so excited, she’s already posted a blog entry on her official website thanking her fans.
It reads:
“Hey guys, I just found out that I’ve been nominated for two ‘Teen Choice’ awards this year!
I’m nominated for “Choice TV Female Reality Star” (along with Heidi Montag from The Hills, Lauren Conrad from The Hills, Whitney Thompson from America’s Next Top Model, and Kristi Yamaguchi from Dancing with the Stars).
Our show, Keeping Up with the Kardashian, is also nominated for “Choice TV Celebrity Reality Show” (along with Life of Ryan, Bob & Big, Run’s House, and The Hills).
I’m SO excited for this opportunity, and thankful that my fans thought of me in these categories! Everyone tune into FOX on August 4th to watch and see who wins! Until then, drop a comment and let me know who your favorite teen star is!”
Dancing With The Stars Announces Sixth Season
Dancing With The Stars Announces Sixth Season
It’s getting to be that time of the year again… time for another season of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars. And this time around, the lineup is better than ever.
Premiering March 17th, Dancing With the Stars season six will contain the most eclectic group of celebrity dancers the show has seen yet.
The potpourri grab-bag of fresh meat will include Telenovela star Cristian de la Fuente, R&B singer Mario, magician Penn Jillette, actor Steve Guttenberg, Olympic Gold Medal figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi, tennis pro Monica Seles, NFL stud Jason Taylor, actress Shannon Elizabeth, “Loveline” host Adam Carolla, actress Marissa Jaret Winokur, actress Marlee Matlin, and actress Priscilla Presley.
Miami Dolphin Jason Taylor told press he was anticipating some teasing from his teammates and coach over his yet-unannounced decision to do Dancing With the Stars. “I’m going to turn off my text-messaging and my cell phone.”
Kristi Cleans Up on Dancing
Kristi Yamaguchi entered this contest with her own built-in pun andmore credit to hershe didn’t let us down.
Positively icing the competition tonight (and every night, really), the Olympic gold medalist and partner Mark Ballas were named the winners of the sixth season of Dancing With the Stars.
“I guess ’K’ is a good initial to have,” Yamaguchi said before hoisting the coveted mirror-ball trophy. “This is just the icing on the cake. Honestly, from the bottom of my heart I want to thank all the fans out there and everyone involved…for making this a dream experience.”
In becoming the first woman to win the whole thing since Kelly Monaco in the series’ first season three years ago, Yamaguchi beat out NFL star Jason Taylor and first-time finalist Edyta Sliwinsksa in the final minutes of tonight’s two-hour finale.
“I never ever thought I would get to this point. I never thought I’d do this show,” the always-dashing Taylor said graciously. “Kristi is so deserving and everyone’s been so fantastic…I had the time of my life. I loved it.”
And really, the champion figure skater had been beating up on everyone all alongalthough Taylor recaptured the magic tonight with a 30-caliber quickstep that brought his two-night total to 81 out of a possible 90.
Too little too late, though, because Yamaguchi and Ballasthe highest-scoring couple in DWTS historyalso scored yet another 30, this one for a redo of their geek-chic jive, to give them a perfect 90 for the week.
“I’ve got to say, for me, you are the most consistent dancer, not only on this season, but on any season,” head judge Len Goodman said.
Yamaguchi’s well-deserved victory came at about the 1:58 mark of a two-hour montage extravaganza, which started off with a performance from Usher and moved right into the first elimination of the night.
It was the walking woundedCristián de la Fuente and Cheryl Burkewho were the first to be let go.
“When I heard you were going to stay in the competition [after rupturing a tendon in his bicep], I thought you were nuts,” host Tom Bergeron told the Chilean actor. “But what I’ve realized is, you’re pretty amazing.”
Aw, Bergeron’s getting downright sentimental in his sixth season.
“I would never have the feeling of going into the final after an injury if it wasn’t for Cheryl,” de la Fuente, who put off surgery to stay on the show, said. “She’s been the best partner I could have. She’s been a real friend, not only a dance partner but a support when I really needed her.”
“Of all my five seasons being on this show…I’ve had one of the best times with Cristián,” Burke, a two-time champion making her third trip to the finals, added. “I love you, and I’ll miss you and your family so much.”
Then the two performed one last tango andwe knew it was comingproducers managed to fill the ensuing hour and 40 minutes with highs and lows, drama and comedy, freak-outs and fawning, and flashes of what could’ve been.
Or, in this case, what already was.
This year’s other contestantsPenn Jillette, Monica Seles, Steve “I guess my favorite moment is right now and I don’t have a least-favorite moment” Guttenberg, Adam Carolla, Priscilla Presley, Marlee Matlin, Shannon Elizabeth, Mario and Marissa Jaret Winokurall trotted out to take a turn across the floor.
And yes, Carolla whipped out the unicycle again.
“This is why the terrorists hate uswe’ve got black and white, Hispanic and Asian, gay, straight and Guttenberg, all working together for one common goal,” the radio host said when asked for a recap of his DWTS experience. “And the mirror ball doesn’t care what color you are…”
He went on, but…Exactly.
Ultimately, though, the two remaining finalists had only the nicest things to say each other, although earlier in the evening Taylor admitted there was no room for his and de la Fuente’s friendship out on the dance floor.
“Kristi’s been great,” he said. “I grew up on two things: Wheaties and watching Kristi compete for our country.”
“Obviously I have a ton of respect for Jason,” Yamaguchi said of her cofinalist. “He really is a true gentleman.”
A nice sendoff for all involved.