Jon and Kate Plus 8 Official Thread - Part 8

[madge]

There have been many times when I've watched the show and wondered what in the heck were the stylists thinking when they chose a certain outfit or look! Some of them are really very strange.

I don't watch enough to know, but that sounds good to me, LOL!

and wow. the Twitter feedback for Kate is not good. not good at all.

 

[madge]

Now excuse me while I go bleach my eyes.

that was a good one!

 

[mom2boys77]

sort of like frankenstein...

Gee Madge, tell us what you really think, lol! I agree with you too, she did just walk around and occasionally stomp a little. I just think she doesn't have a single dancing bone in her body. It was strange to watch. I'm guessing the whole audience was dead quiet in shock. She can't get into character either. Kate looks the same no matter what dance she's doing, maybe that's part of the reason she looks so bizarre out there. Like a mannequin/robot or something?

 

[3prettyprincesses]

LOL!! Good one.

Bad dancing, bad outfit, horrible make up. That said, the fan sites seem to love her and are saying it was difficult to get through the phones, as her number was busy, and some said the lines were tied up. I don't get it. I always voted for who I thought was the best dancer. But reading the fan sites, people want her to stay..a few even thought she was good (are they looking at the same show I am?). Hey, I give her (and the other's) credit for trying. It has to be hard. But she really can't dance, no matter how hard she tries. I was very surprised that she got better scores than Buzz this week. Now excuse me while I go bleach my eyes.

I was wondering if you watched tonight Doris! I agree with what you're saying too, it was really bad. Tony can work her all he wants but I just don't think there's anything that can change her lack of dancing skills. Buzz did do better and the poor guy is 80! He at least exuded grace and character but Kate was like a robot. Carrie Ann said it best, it was just odd.

I understand your frustration with how the voting is designed as well. I always voted for who I thought did the best. But all of the results are totally eskewed when fans vote for their favorite celeb regardless of how they dance. It's too bad since it's a dancing competition, not a popularity contest!

Loved your bleached eyes comment too! That might not be such a bad idea!

 

[3prettyprincesses]

sort of like frankenstein...

True! It was like watching Frankenstein learn how to walk! So bizarre. She must be so embarrassed by that performance, I wonder if she watched them after? Maybe tomorrow they'll put her out of her misery and send her home. I don't think she really wants to be there at all.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Hmmmm...what to say what to say on Kate's dance...

I agree with Carrie Ann--that was awkward.

I also agree with Bruno--all be it, she was bad at it, her face was certainly conveying emotion and a character.

But my pre-season concerns about her lack of grace that is needed pretty much in most forms of dance (Even hop hop)--is her downfall.

I think Tony put in some really cool moves for her. That was interesting and kidn of neat.

But as all the judges said--she walked.

I know it is the Pase Doble--and it does have those moments where you would "strut"--but she just ddn't do that.

I hate to say it--but her stature almost seemed manly to me. She really needs to loosen up and it would help her flow better.

It may sound far fetched--but I wonder what would happen if she got a full massage prior to air time, if that would help. If she could get lucy goosey, then her muscles wouldn't be so restrictive.

I swear that sometime during her show--that a comment was made about her lack of coordination and dance ability. It will be proof of an honest statement made on air.

The hair was horrible, the outfit....I've seen stranger Pase Doble costumes that looked a million times better.

I can't say that I liked the Papparazzi theme. I really think they should have gone a different direction.

But I firmly believe that she and Tony had very little say in the choice of song, costume, plot, or dance.

Her not being able to dance isn't a big deal--but the show is a dance contest, so her inability to dance is a MAJOR obstacle.

I'd almost like to see her stay one more week to see if they can take these notes and do something for her.

Wasn't Kelly Osbourne struggling much in the beginning last season, but expereince tremendous evolution in how she danced? Not sure if it was worthy to make it to the end, but I seem to recall that she struggled much.

She may be around for another week or two--but eventually the poor scores do catch up with you.

 

[madge]

She may be around for another week or two

myfoxphilly.com agrees:


http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/entertainment/television/0400610-kate-gosselin-likely-to-dance-again

 

[walden]

I just watched YouTube. Goodness gracious, that was just . . . embarrassing! Especially at the end when she dropped to the floor with the grace of a tree falling in the forest and grabbed his leg. I'm afraid I giggled.

I suppose I can find a couple of positive things to say:

1. She did manage to lift her leg (or Tony lifted it for her) quite high, and I think her toes were almost pointed on one pose.

2. It was blessedly short. 1 minute 43 seconds total on YouTube and the first 15 seconds was just posing with the fake tabloids.

That's all.

 

[OhMari]

True! It was like watching Frankenstein learn how to walk! So bizarre. She must be so embarrassed by that performance, I wonder if she watched them after? Maybe tomorrow they'll put her out of her misery and send her home. I don't think she really wants to be there at all.

I don't think Kate wants to be there either, it is getting "too hard" for her. But, I think people are voting for her, just so she does stay on. Her make-up and dress last nite - Mommy Dearest? Yikes, it was scary to look at her.

I feel sorry for the people that can dance and will get voted off before her. Shannon did a good job with her 2nd dance, and she didn't deserve to get voted off last week, just because people hate her.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I don't think Kate wants to be there either, it is getting "too hard" for her. But, I think people are voting for her, just so she does stay on. Her make-up and dress last nite - Mommy Dearest? Yikes, it was scary to look at her.

I feel sorry for the people that can dance and will get voted off before her. Shannon did a good job with her 2nd dance, and she didn't deserve to get voted off last week, just because people hate her.

But it has always been a popularity contest coupled with the talent.

It has always been the less popular people voted off early on. Most of the voting public aren't professional dancers--and it is often unfair when even likeable folks get to stick around b/c people love them so. But that is the way the cookie crumbles with this show.

at the Mommy Dearest comment. I don't know how they could have dressed her any worse. A "No more Wire Hangers" skit may have come off better.

 

[Toad_Passenger]

I don't think Kate wants to be there either, it is getting "too hard" for her. But, I think people are voting for her, just so she does stay on. Her make-up and dress last nite - Mommy Dearest? Yikes, it was scary to look at her.

I feel sorry for the people that can dance and will get voted off before her. Shannon did a good job with her 2nd dance, and she didn't deserve to get voted off last week, just because people hate her.

Hate her? Or hate Brenda Walsh?

 

[SunshineOR]

I just want to say I'm really surprised about Kate on DWTS. I remember when Jon and Kate first split, she became softer and gentler and sweeter on her show in what I felt was a bid for sympathy. We all know she has a huge personality, plus a side that likes to joke and laugh because we've seen her that way with the guest celebrities on the show. I really expected Kate to be excited about being on DWTS and using this as a platform to win sympathy and showcase herself for her goals of wanting to be on tv. I expected to see lots of her joking and laughing and being really "likeable".

She has appeared to have ZERO personality, to never joke or have fun, she can't get into character and really put anything out there on the dance floor. I'm surprised and not sure where she's going with this. It is like she doesn't want to be there, but why would she not want to be there? This is an amazing platform for her to win America's hearts and propel her career. I'm surprised that she's appeared so flat and bland. Bad dancers have gone far on the show based on personality, so I don't really think the dancing is going to be her demise. It's the lack of personality and the inability to at least be entertaining in her dancing.

 

[OhMari]

I just want to say I'm really surprised about Kate on DWTS. I remember when Jon and Kate first split, she became softer and gentler and sweeter on her show in what I felt was a bid for sympathy. We all know she has a huge personality, plus a side that likes to joke and laugh because we've seen her that way with the guest celebrities on the show. I really expected Kate to be excited about being on DWTS and using this as a platform to win sympathy and showcase herself for her goals of wanting to be on tv. I expected to see lots of her joking and laughing and being really "likeable".

She has appeared to have ZERO personality, to never joke or have fun, she can't get into character and really put anything out there on the dance floor. I'm surprised and not sure where she's going with this. It is like she doesn't want to be there, but why would she not want to be there? This is an amazing platform for her to win America's hearts and propel her career. I'm surprised that she's appeared so flat and bland. Bad dancers have gone far on the show based on personality, so I don't really think the dancing is going to be her demise. It's the lack of personality and the inability to at least be entertaining in her dancing.

When Jon put a stop to their show on TLC, she made a comment that she would like to be on Dancing With the Stars. At that point, I think she was looking for anything to get herself back on television. When Jon managed to stop the tapings of the show, Kate went out and got interviewed by People magazine and a few morning shows. It just took a while for her to get back on tv.
I agree, Kate could loosen up with her dancing. She should of done a dance to a song that was more fun/loving, had to deal with her kids, like Mother Goose. Kate has a love/hate relationship with the Paps. She uses them to her advantage/and hates them, when they catch her doing something that she doesn't want everyone to see.

 

[whitneyNC]

Kate has no apparant personality or talent. I don't know who her "people" are. What advice is she getting? Is she just not listening? I thought the dance was better. Really the very few dance steps in the routine were better. She looked a bit more poised, and her expression wasn't nearly as weird. Especially the "on deck" kind of shots. I don't think her hair and makeup looked as weird as the week before, but still not flattering. What was up with her costume? I don't think she is a big person at all, but she looked like a pregnant tree trunk. It had to be the costume?

Like I said several pages ago, I'm guessing she'll stay on until the book comes out. It is a shame that Buzz's scores were lower than hers, he did a decent job imo. Not good by any means. Kate's "story" was the weirdest part to me. It didn't look like she disliked the paparazzi at all. Wasn't it weird how she ended the dance on the ground holding onto his leg? "Please don't leave?" Tony didn't even dance well, and obviously had given up on the choreography. I don't get it. She chose to be on DWTS right?

 

[talulabelle]

In reference to people voting Shannon off because the hate her : I agree.

In reference to people voting Kate to stay because the like her: I disagree.

With Kate, she can't dance and this is obviously painful for her. I think people hate her as they hate Shannon, but Shannon could dance, so they kicked her out before she could prove herself. With Kate, The meaner thing to do to her would be to make her stay and embarrass herself more. I think people are voting for her out of hate.

FWIW, I have never voted for any DWTS show, and never will. I don't care that much.

 

[DMRick]

Hate her? Or hate Brenda Walsh?

It's not just been Brenda Walsh that has the really bad non-fan sites. It's Shannen who is very much disliked among those who have worked with her.

I expected to see lots of her joking and laughing and being really "likeable".

You do see Kate laughing with the other's in the background. The dancing is coming hard to her, and that is what they are choosing to show us (although we can see it for ourselves when she dances). I think that just like this week they showed some of the other's arguing, that is what the show wants to show. That's the stuff that is making this show so popular this year IMO.

She should of done a dance to a song that was more fun/loving, had to deal with her kids, like Mother Goose

Do they get to pick their dance/music?

 

[DMRick]

With Kate, The meaner thing to do to her would be to make her stay and embarrass herself more. I think people are voting for her out of hate.

FWIW, I have never voted for any DWTS show, and never will. I don't care that much .

I think Kate has got as big a fan club of those who like her as she does those who dislike her. I think those who hate her would not vote for her to stay...they keep saying they don't want to see her on the show. It wouldn't make any sense.

I haven't voted yet, since I'm waiting until there are good dancers left. I haven't in past shows, but I think I will this year.

 

[katieam1]

from TMZ today:
http://www.tmz.com/2010/04/06/jon-gosselin-kate-gosselin-child-custody-/

Jon Gosselin Goes After Kate in Court

Jon Gosselin thinks "Dancing with the Stars" is damaging his kids, thanks to Kate Gosselin ... and Jon now wants primary custody as well as spousal support from his ex ... TMZ has learned.

Jon's new lawyer, former assistant U.S. Attorney Anthony F. List, tells TMZ he's going to court to ask for primary physical custody. List calls Kate, "an absentee mom," which he says is no surprise to anyone.

List expects to use "DWTS" as evidence that Kate does not spend "quality time with the 8 kids."

List also thinks Jon is getting screwed in the child support department, claiming "$20,000 a month is ridiculous."

In addition to primary custody, List says he's considering asking the judge to reverse the support obligation and make Kate pay Jon. He did not specify the amount.


Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2010/04/06/jon-gosselin-kate-gosselin-child-custody-/#ixzz0kLCy1IWQ

 

[cheermom1]

from TMZ today:
http://www.tmz.com/2010/04/06/jon-gosselin-kate-gosselin-child-custody-/

Jon Gosselin Goes After Kate in Court

Jon Gosselin thinks "Dancing with the Stars" is damaging his kids, thanks to Kate Gosselin ... and Jon now wants primary custody as well as spousal support from his ex ... TMZ has learned.

Jon's new lawyer, former assistant U.S. Attorney Anthony F. List, tells TMZ he's going to court to ask for primary physical custody. List calls Kate, "an absentee mom," which he says is no surprise to anyone.

List expects to use "DWTS" as evidence that Kate does not spend "quality time with the 8 kids."

List also thinks Jon is getting screwed in the child support department, claiming "$20,000 a month is ridiculous."

In addition to primary custody, List says he's considering asking the judge to reverse the support obligation and make Kate pay Jon. He did not specify the amount.


Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2010/04/06/jon-gosselin-kate-gosselin-child-custody-/#ixzz0kLCy1IWQ

I think it is wrong of him to go after like that. But I also think it is wrong for how CS he has to pay. doesn;t make sense, if they can;t do the job that they have been doing to get that amount of money why does he have to pay like he is still making that kind of money?

 

[LoraJ]

Man he irritates me!!!!!!

I agree that his child support is too much though. time for him to get a j-o-b.