Official Dancing with the Stars - All Stars

[happygirl]

Exactly! Which is why I find it hilarious (and yet also stunning) the type of people who like Bristol. I'm sure these other "celebs" are beneath them, but Bristol, he she's swell.

Wow, I'm a fan of Bristol. So what does that say about me? Since you wanna lump us all together

 

[goofy4tink]

Ummmm......
This is a Dance contest, not a popularity contest.

I'm sure Bristol is a great girl, I have nothing against her. She just can't dance.

Nope, not truly a dance contest...otherwise it would be called 'America's Best Dancer'. It's all about who has the biggest fan base. For me, while I like Emmit Smith a lot, I'm not voting for him. But I will vote for Apollo Anton....I enjoy his skating as well as his dancing!!!
Even 'SYTYCD' is a popularity contest. We see judges, on both shows, telling contestants that they aren't connecting with the audience. Purely wonderful dancing wouldn't need 'connecting'..it would stand on it's own.

Our household really enjoys seeing Bristol dance, and we were afraid she'd be booted this week. Shucks, we figured she'd be booted the 1st week! (We thought the same the other season she was on this show, though, and we were pleasantly surprised that she lasted as long as she did.)

Since Bristol's not among the better dancers, we figure the only way we'll be able to continue getting to see her is to give her all our votes (and we haven't even always bothered to vote), and so we did and do (the times when we've voted). It is our understanding that the show is not based solely on dance ability/performance merit, but also on "popularity," and thus we vote for who we most want to watch dance -- and that's Bristol & Mark!

We don't like watching Bristol because we think it's like watching a "train wreck" or anything like that. Good grief. Perhaps some folks do actually think of Bristol that way, I dunno, but definitely not us!

I can only speak for myself, but perhaps I simply identify with her and her life more than the other "stars." I think the only other "star" on the show I even knew of was Kirstie Alley, and only because I've seen her in a movie or two many years ago. That's not much reason for me to care about watching Kirstie dance anymore than anyone else. (Oh, wait -- I take that back. I do recall having a very minor awareness of the Apollo guy some years ago. I think he was - is? - an Olympic ice skater of some sort.)

The only time I've ever watched this show was when Bristol was on in a previous season. I knew of her for the same reason(s) "everyone" did, but I don't think we're allowed to speak of religion and politics and abortion on this board anymore. I found I liked watching the dancing/dancers that season, but soon discovered I didn't really care for the show overall. I didn't watch any subsequent seasons, but when I heard Bristol was coming back, I decided to "tune in" again because I found her appealing the previous go around, and thought it would be interesting to see how she'd do this time with a little more dancing/performance experience and a few more years of life under her belt.

I have no illusions of Bristol having any chance of winning, but I do hope she'll remain in the game for a few more dances. If not, oh-well. My interest will cease, but no doubt others' interest will increase: "One man's trash is another man's treasure." This one happens to think Bristol's a treasure!

If we only voted, or watched, those who we felt we could identify with, I wouldn't be watching or voting!! There has yet to be a dancer I could identify with. My issue is with what ABC describes as a 'star'....celebrity is not the same thing as a star. Vastly different. And I'm sorry..Bristol is not a star, she is a celebrity. Not to mention one that really has little to no dance ability...no sense of rhythm at all. There are others that are much more enjoyable to watch. I'm sure she's a very nice person, with other talents....but dancing is not one of them.

While I was disappointed that Joey went home last night, I didn't think he was too upset about it. He is a terrific entertainer...and Len was kind of right in his comments...Joey just didn't dance as well as he has in the past that night. He entertained but that isn't the same thing as dancing. And it was the audience votes that cast him off...not the judges. So, others felt the same way Len did.
I think that the third couple, in jeopardy, is probably third from the bottom. That would make the most sense to me..but with networks??? Who knows.

 

[JennaDeeDooDah]

Ummmm......
This is a Dance contest, not a popularity contest.

I'm sure Bristol is a great girl, I have nothing against her. She just can't dance.

They tell you to vote for your favorite. This is my least favorite season to date because my favorite is usually the one who looks like they could really improve. I like to see that improvement. I don't like seeing people like Jennifer Grey, Nicole Whatshername, Sabrina Bryan, etc. who have all had some sort of formal dance training in the past. Give me Gavin DeGraw, Bristol Palin, Mark Cuban, or Jennie Garth any day!

We like Bristol as well. This board is the only place that I have seen that people dislikes her so much. To me she improves every week. I think a lot of Bristol dislike has nothing to do with Bristol, more like what her mom does for a living.

Wow, I'm a fan of Bristol. So what does that say about me? Since you wanna lump us all together

Please feel free to include me in that grouping.

 

[goofy4tink]

They tell you to vote for your favorite. This is my least favorite season to date because my favorite is usually the one who looks like they could really improve. I like to see that improvement. I don't like seeing people like Jennifer Grey, Nicole Whatshername, Sabrina Bryan, etc. who have all had some sort of formal dance training in the past. Give me Gavin DeGraw, Bristol Palin, Mark Cuban, or Jennie Garth any day!





Please feel free to include me in that grouping.

I completely understand what you're saying. And I also liked to see how each person improved as the weeks went by. The problem this season is that they are all top notch, except for Bristol. While Kirstie isn't the greatest dancer around, she sure does sell it!!!! And Bristol doesn't. I feel badly for the girl....she is up against much, much better dancers. And no amount of improvement is going to help her. She is dancing now, at the level most of the others started off at when they first started DWTS...maybe a bit lower.
This season is one of dancers who have danced wonderfully. And while Bristol did make it nearly to the end of her season, I don't think she got there on her dancing skills...which is truly a disservice to her. I can't imagine going out there, every week, on to that dance floor, and having to dance before or after those other dancers with the skillset Bristol has. I give her credit.

 

[Princess Dolly]

I guess I just don't understand how people can get so wrapped up into one person. You only watch the show because of one person. It's just odd. And I can't talk about the group I am lumping together because it is against board rules. Anyway, I don't want to get this thread shut down, so I will shut up about Bristol. I am curious though, did you watch her reality show? She wasn't all flowers and sunshine. Her ghetto comment this week was also nice.

 

[KBoopaloo]

I completely understand what you're saying. And I also liked to see how each person improved as the weeks went by. The problem this season is that they are all top notch, except for Bristol. While Kirstie isn't the greatest dancer around, she sure does sell it!!!! And Bristol doesn't. I feel badly for the girl....she is up against much, much better dancers. And no amount of improvement is going to help her. She is dancing now, at the level most of the others started off at when they first started DWTS...maybe a bit lower.
This season is one of dancers who have danced wonderfully. And while Bristol did make it nearly to the end of her season, I don't think she got there on her dancing skills...which is truly a disservice to her. I can't imagine going out there, every week, on to that dance floor, and having to dance before or after those other dancers with the skillset Bristol has. I give her credit.

I agree 100%. Just like Pam, she is not up to the same level of talent as the rest of them. I put Kirstie in that book as well but as someone else said, she at least knows how to sell it.

Aside from the lack of dancing ability, she also just doesn't seem like she is having a good time so I wonder why she even came back. I felt the same way about Pam, like she didn't really seem like her heart was in it and I think it showed.

Anyway, I am bummed that next week we will be subject to another wooden, unexciting dance and miss out on what would have at least been entertaining from Joey.

 

[AustinTink]

We like Bristol as well. This board is the only place that I have seen that people dislikes her so much. To me she improves every week. I think a lot of Bristol dislike has nothing to do with Bristol, more like what her mom does for a living.

WOW. Then you must not have seen the DWTS facebook page. Over 15,000 comments of dislike and foulplay and counting!!

 

[Elinor Dashwood]

Bristol just isn't a good dancer and certainly nowhere near the other All Stars. Kirstie is what, freaking 60 and can move better. This season was supposed to be a collection of some of the best stars from seasons past. How Bristol fits into that is mind boggling. Joey was a far better dancer and at least looked like he wanted to be there. Bristol seems all snooty this time around. The judges giving her 6's was a gift and her attitude stunk.

 

[BearcatsFan]

Bristol just isn't a good dancer and certainly nowhere near the other All Stars. Kirstie is what, freaking 60 and can move better. This season was supposed to be a collection of some of the best stars from seasons past. How Bristol fits into that is mind boggling. Joey was a far better dancer and at least looked like he wanted to be there. Bristol seems all snooty this time around. The judges giving her 6's was a gift and her attitude stunk.

ITA. Couldn't have said it better.

 

[robinb]

This season is one of dancers who have danced wonderfully. And while Bristol did make it nearly to the end of her season, I don't think she got there on her dancing skills...which is truly a disservice to her. I can't imagine going out there, every week, on to that dance floor, and having to dance before or after those other dancers with the skillset Bristol has. I give her credit.

In her season there were a lot of really bad dancers (The Hoff, Michael Bolton, Margaret Cho, The Situation, Florence Henderson) and she made it to the middle of the season on her dance ability. However, she was dead last for the final 3 weeks before the finals. I have a feeling that she will be dead last for the remainder of this season. I understand that she knew what she was getting into, but I can't help but feel a bit sorry for her. It has to be disheartening to be last week after week even if your fan base loves you.

 

[okeydokey]

Hopefully the double elimination next week and low judges scores will sort out the mess.

Sure wish we could vote someone OFF.

 

[goofy4tink]

Bristol just isn't a good dancer and certainly nowhere near the other All Stars. Kirstie is what, freaking 60 and can move better. This season was supposed to be a collection of some of the best stars from seasons past. How Bristol fits into that is mind boggling. Joey was a far better dancer and at least looked like he wanted to be there. Bristol seems all snooty this time around. The judges giving her 6's was a gift and her attitude stunk.

Hey now....wait just a minute there bucko!!! I'm freaking 63!!!

 

[Elinor Dashwood]

Hey now....wait just a minute there bucko!!! I'm freaking 63!!!

But I'll bet you can move better than Bristol can! Kirstie isn't the greatest dancer of all the All Stars either. But she can move and projects an enthusiasm to be there that Bristol doesn't.

 

[robinb]

I just found something interesting on TMZ. Apparently, back in 2009 they acquired Shawn Johnson's contract from Season 8:

http://www.tmz.com/2009/03/27/shawn-johnson-cores-big-with-dwts-contract/3

She was paid $365,000 to make it to the final 2. I wonder how much additional she earned with the win. I wouldn't be surprised if the stars are being paid more than that this season.

 

[Fortuosity]

You only watch the show because of one person.

Yes. I am interested in watching Bristol dance, and that's the only reason I'm interested in this particular show.

There used to be a restaurant that served a particular item that I really enjoyed. The only time I ever went to this restaurant was to order that one item I liked so well, and, in fact, it was the only item I ever ordered from there (excluding a beverage to go with it). I suppose some folks might think that odd. But there sure were a ton of other odd people I know who did the very same. We all lived very sheltered lives, though, so maybe that explains it?

I am curious though, did you watch her reality show? She wasn't all flowers and sunshine.

No, I did not. Her reality show was of no interest to me. I don't watch things that don't interest me unless I find it necessary to do so out of politeness or out of love for someone else who is interested in watching whatever.

Bristol's not all flowers and sunshine? Well, I ain't exactly all buttercups and blue skies myself. (I'm a bit more thistle and thunderstorm, I'm afraid. And that's on my good days!)

 

[jen0610]

I can't believe Joey went home.



I was reading on the ABC boards that her mother posted on her facebook page that you can vote your 12 times then sign off, go and sign back on and vote again. Yes, she is encouraging her followers to cheat.

So I guess all of us will have to follow suit and go cheat as well.
Maybe we can get her off the show, by following her mothers example.

If you have multipule e-mail accounts, yes you can set up multipule users on ABC to vote. BUT each user on ABC has to be tied to a valid e-mail address. When you set up your account, it sends a message to that e-mail address that you have to reply to before it will let you vote. In our household, between DH, the 2 kids and I, we have 9 active e-mail addresses. By the rules of ABC, we have 9 user ids that we log on and vote with. That is completly legal. ABC removed the loop hole after Bristols last apperance. Prior to that, your ABC user id did not have to be tied to an active e-mail address.

Same thing with calling in votes. We have 4 cell phones and 1 land line. We vote using all 5 lines. It's legal by the rules.

Actually.... and I don't mean to be argumentative.... but this show IS 50% dancing and 50% popularity.

Like it or not, that's the way the show was designed. I personally wish it were not that way. I personally wish viewers were not allowed to vote at all. It should be entirely up to the judges to score on skill & ability & performance. But sadly that is not the way DWTS is set up. One of the things about the show that greatly IRKS me. I can't stand it when a great dancer gets sent home solely bc they didn't get enough popularity votes.

But it is what it is. The show IS based not only on dancing ability, but popularity as well.

Popularity is the 2nd factor in voting. Because it is called - first and formost in the title "DANCING with the Stars". Thus common sense would tell you that you vote for the best dancer. If there are 2 dancers that you feel OUT DANCED everybody else, then and only then, should you vote for who you like the best. And Bristol has never outdances anybody on that show, either last season or this one.

They tell you to vote for your favorite. This is my least favorite season to date because my favorite is usually the one who looks like they could really improve. I like to see that improvement. I don't like seeing people like Jennifer Grey, Nicole Whatshername, Sabrina Bryan, etc. who have all had some sort of formal dance training in the past. Give me Gavin DeGraw, Bristol Palin, Mark Cuban, or Jennie Garth any day!





Please feel free to include me in that grouping.

Do they really need to add the word dancer after that word favorite, for people to get it??? HELLOOOOOO.....it's a dancing show. Not a show that you just need to be there and look pretty to win. Not a show up and cook well show. Not show up and score touchdown show. It's all about the DANCING people, come on man.

WOW. Then you must not have seen the DWTS facebook page. Over 15,000 comments of dislike and foulplay and counting!!

You can also find them on ABC's on website page.

 

[micandminforever]

Bristol just isn't a good dancer and certainly nowhere near the other All Stars. Kirstie is what, freaking 60 and can move better. This season was supposed to be a collection of some of the best stars from seasons past. How Bristol fits into that is mind boggling. Joey was a far better dancer and at least looked like he wanted to be there. Bristol seems all snooty this time around. The judges giving her 6's was a gift and her attitude stunk.

I am 60 also, but i will admit my dancing would be more like Bristol's I can't dance and I know it. As far as attitude maybe Kristie's attitude is better because she is dancing with Maksim.

That's why there should be a dance off every week, so the judges can make the final decision and then it would be a bit more fair.

The same people would have gone home. The first week the bottom two were Nick and Pam, and the second week Helio and Joey. I believe in a dance off Pam and Joey still would have gone home.

For the record all my votes went to Kelly and when she is gone I will choose a new favorite. I wish Bristol and Kristie were both gone. I like them both as people, but they are planful to watch dance. I usual take a restroom break when they dance.

Bristol was ask back because of the love-hate relationship on the broads, even the people that say they are not watching because she is on the show are on the broads to see if she is still there.

 

[fairestoneofall]

i guess i just don't get the animosity towards those who vote for Bristol. if people want to vote for her and aren't doing anything against the rules, that is their right.

i don't really vote for this show unless i'm really compelled to do so. i voted for Kyle during his season. i really felt that he grew, he worked hard and he was SO much fun to watch. i don't find it all that interesting when someone is a great dancer from the beginning and then wins. that strikes me as boring (just my opinion).

i realize this season is different. it feels like the "reward Sabrina" season. it reminds me of how Project Runway does it's All Stars almost specifically to reward a certain person who should've won his season.

 

[marybet]

I just found something interesting on TMZ. Apparently, back in 2009 they acquired Shawn Johnson's contract from Season 8:

http://www.tmz.com/2009/03/27/shawn-johnson-cores-big-with-dwts-contract/3

She was paid $365,000 to make it to the final 2. I wonder how much additional she earned with the win. I wouldn't be surprised if the stars are being paid more than that this season.

IMO this is the reason that Bristol is doing the show.........for the money. They may not all get the same amount but they all get more the longer they are there. Bristol's reality show went nowhere, is it even still on the air? She used the money from her first DWTS appearance to buy a house in AZ but then she went back to Alaska. She can't make the big bucks in Alaska that's for sure.

I was surprised at some of the people they asked back. I was a big fan of Kirstie and I thought she improved every week but I will not continue to vote for her if she doesn't improve. I've always felt the first 3 weeks are purely popularity. How long did Master P last? I wasn't watching then but I have seen clips and this guy was horrible. There have been worse dancers than Bristol. This season Pam and Bristol are the worse and at least Pam went home last week.

I just don't think that Bristol is that popular, her mother still has a following and they are the ones voting for Bristol. I know they can edit things but Bristol does not come across as nice in her off stage scenes, it also appears that she thinks she can dance. She is clueless.

The thing that suprises me the most about this season is that the All-Stars aren't all great. I expected 8's or 9's from most of them and that hasn't happened. Some of the better dancers aren't my favorites but sooner or later I will have to vote for the one I think should win. Maybe if Apollo shaved that hair off his chin I could vote for him but that's not going to happen. If it came down to Gilles or Shawn I would go with Gilles because he really was the better dancer last time.

I just hope that Bristol doesn't continue to stay while better dancers have to go home. I also hope that Kirstie gets better because I would really like to see Maks win his first mirror ball.

 

[goofy4tink]

I always wait for that first show...I really want to see which stars get matched with which pros. Then, I choose my favorite. See, I really have favorite pros, vs stars. I love Mark and Maks.....but they seem to end up with less than stellar dancers. Oh well. Looks like this won't be Maks's year for the trophy!!