In The Media: DWTS

[Andiethewestie]

So noticing the Press Release Jason is once again going first like they did last time and it feels like they're going to give him a 9 for the Foxtrot. If that happens he's out of the competition.  I don't want to be right on this but this is the direction of that panel.  If they give him higher I'll be surprised and really glad to be wrong.
https://www.dgepress.com/abc/pressrelease/live-from-hollywood-its-the-season-32-finale-of-dancing-with-the-stars-on-abc-and-disney/#

 

Edited December 1, 2023 by Andiethewestie

[Door County Cherry]

On 12/1/2023 at 9:42 AM, Andiethewestie said:

So noticing the Press Release Jason is once again going first like they did last time and it feels like they're going to give him a 9 for the Foxtrot.

I don't think the press releases are necessarily dance order. I seem to recall press releases with the dance information but the order wasn't released until after dress rehearsal. 

[Andiethewestie]

I agree with you, and I would love to be wrong. I have never seen Jason's name first in the lineup it's more often by alpha listing by last name. I expected Hannigan, Lawson, Gomez, Madix then Mraz. 

Edited December 3, 2023 by Andiethewestie

[LexieLily]

So You Think You Can Dance is returning to Fox after a multi-year absence, and Maks and Allison are on the judging panel. 

[HerkyJerky]

12 hours ago, LexieLily said:

So You Think You Can Dance is returning to Fox after a multi-year absence, and Maks and Allison are on the judging panel.

As long as JoJo Siwa isn't the third judge, I'm happy!

[tv echo]

‘Dancing with the Stars’ Finale recap: Who won the Len Goodman Mirror Ball Trophy at the end of season 32? [LIVE BLOG]
Daniel Montgomery, Jeffrey Kare, Cordell Martin Reality TV December 5, 2023
https://www.goldderby.com/article/2023/dancing-with-the-stars-finale-recap-live-blog-season-32/ 

Alyson Hannigan Says She Lost Both Weight and 'Emotional Baggage' on 'Dancing With the Stars' (Exclusive)
By Miguel A. Melendez   December 5, 2023
https://www.etonline.com/alyson-hannigan-says-she-lost-both-weight-and-emotional-baggage-on-dancing-with-the-stars-exclusive  

Alyson Hannigan pays tribute to American Pie on DWTS season finale
By Maureen Lee Lenker  December 5, 2023
https://ew.com/dwts-season-finale-alyson-hannigan-american-pie-tribute-8411253 

Edited December 6, 2023 by tv echo

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‘Dancing With The Stars’ Finalist Ariana Madix To Make Broadway Debut In ‘Chicago’
By Greg Evans   December 6, 2023
https://deadline.com/2023/12/ariana-madix-broadway-1235653287/ 

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Ariana Madix, the Vanderpump Rules reality star who made it to last night’s finale round as a contestant on ABC’s Dancing With The Stars, will make her Broadway debut in January as Roxie Hart in Chicago, producers announced today.

Madix will begin her limited engagement in the long-running Kander & Ebb musical revival on Monday, January 29, 2024. She’ll play an eight-week run at the Ambassador Theatre through Sunday, March 24.

Edited December 6, 2023 by tv echo

[tv echo]

https://www.instagram.com/p/C0fzxzMrjIK/?hl=en&img_index=1
https://www.dwtstour.com/  

[MerBearHou]

I just read that today Derek's wife had emergency brain surgery for an intercranial hematoma after becoming disoriented during their Washington, DC show last night.  So scary -- glad they jumped into action.  I know we all hope Hayley has a full recovery.  I saw her on tour with Derek while they were dating -- what a lovely, talented woman.

[DkNNy79]

So scary.  I know she was in the troupe for a couple seasons.  I wonder why she was never made a pro.  I get it would be a conflict of interest now that Derek is a judge.

[Annber03]

Oh, wow. Very glad they were able to get her treated right away - wishing her well!

[tv echo]

Ratings: DWTS Audience Grows With XL Finale
BY MATT WEBB MITOVICH   DECEMBER 6, 2023
https://tvline.com/ratings/dancing-with-the-stars-season-32-finale-1235095378/ 

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In the latest TV show ratings, ABC‘s Dancing With the Stars finale dominated Tuesday in the demo, while NBC’s The Voice just barely delivered the night’s largest audience.

ABC | DWTS drew 5.5 million total viewers and a 0.7 demo rating (per Nielsen finals), marking its second largest audience of Season 32 and also rising in the demo week-to-week; read recap and weigh in on the winning pair.

Edited December 8, 2023 by tv echo

[DEL901]

https://people.com/alyson-hannigan-lost-20-lbs-dancing-with-the-stars-8413902

[Andiethewestie]

During the season we were aware of Dani's ankle but we didn't know that she was in so much pain she had to have shots before the finale.
https://instagram.com/stories/daniellakaragach/3254286268254622604?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Last year she had to cut short the tour because she actually broke her ankle while performing. But she powered through for this season and talked about new moms breastfeeding can be more susceptible to injury. 

https://instagram.com/stories/daniellakaragach/3254285399723089020?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

 

What a strong competitor. I hope she has some time now to rest before the tour. 

Edited December 10, 2023 by Andiethewestie

[Andiethewestie]

Jason doing fan choreography to his song 

 

[tv echo]

Is New SYTYCD Dais a Delight? Did For All Mankind Heel Move You? Will Frasier Hookup Last? How Did DWTS Run Out of Time?!? And More TV Qs
BY VLADA GELMAN, MATT WEBB MITOVICH, KIMBERLY ROOTS, DAVE NEMETZ, ANDY SWIFT, REBECCA IANNUCCI, RYAN SCHWARTZ, NICK CARUSO, CHARLIE MASON   DECEMBER 8, 2023 
https://tvline.com/features/so-you-think-you-can-dance-season-18-judges-huge-improvement-tv-questions-1235095648/ 

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7 | Does Dancing With the Stars realize we can’t see any dance footwork when they turn up the fog machine? And how did this show manage to extend its finale to three hours and still barely have time to read the winners’ names before the broadcast ended? 

[Andiethewestie]

So this is a very interesting interview in which Jason absolutely loves this time in his life and how DWTS was inspirational.  He talks about how Dani helped him through his lowest time being Week 8 (Whitney Houston Night) and he was ready to quit, just hoping he would be voted off because he was so sick, so claustrophobic because there was no time at all to rest and recover. I was thinking he wasn't going to go through with it because his message to fans reflected his feelings https://collider.com/dancing-with-the-stars-jason-mraz/

 

Edited December 11, 2023 by Andiethewestie

[Acmeproducts]

On 12/9/2023 at 3:07 PM, DEL901 said:

https://people.com/alyson-hannigan-lost-20-lbs-dancing-with-the-stars-8413902

Alyson was definitively most improved and she had an added bonus of working off her insecurities and twenty pounds.

[Andiethewestie]

https://abcnews.go.com/amp/GMA/Culture/derek-hough-potential-dancing-stars-all-winners-season/story?id=102286765
 

Derek wants a season of winners which, in my mind will be boring since they already won. A season that I'd like to see is one that picks up from where season 15 left off and ONLY have runners up or those who just missed the finals or the semis. My list of 14 ideal contestants: 

From Season 16  Runner Up Zendaya and Val
Val's first teen partner and his best. My fave dance was her Week 1  Contemporary  where her commitment blew me away. Also great technique on Jive Cha Cha and AT. She probably is too busy but what a season it could be.

From Season 17  Runner Up Corbin and Karina - if Karina not returning Corbin would be great with Koko He's a Lovely dancer but needed to shake off the jazz technique and give us more ballroom. Koko has been there.Fave dance Smooth Criminal Freestyle 

From Season 18  Runner Up Amy Purdy with Allen Bersten to replace judge Derek  Beautiful dancer with major challenges but I'd love to see how Allen will rise to the challenge. This will test both contestant and pro. She had a truly Amazing Quickstep

From Season 20 Runner Up Riker Lynch with Rylee Arnold   replacing Allison Holker Allison now judging SYTYCD. Rylee can get help from Lindsay re: creative choreo and Riker has Utah ballroom training so could do a lot .Fave dance Pirate Paso

From Season 21 Semi- Finalist  Tamar Braxton with Artem  replacing Val. Tamar was a strong contestant who had to drop out just before the finals due to a serious health issue. Tamar deserves a do-over. Not only was she a good competitor she had a committed fanbase. Fave dance week 3 Charleston and Janet Jackson  Jazz 

From Season 22 Runner Up Paige Van Zant with Ezra to replace Mark Ballas. Paige was a very strong very competitive runner up dancer and was a gamer for each dance. Ezra would work well with this petite dynamo. Fave dance Austin Powers Jazz and Proud Mary Jive

From Season 23 No question it's Runner Up James Hinchcliffe and Sharna he was a joy to watch and now with Canada being able to vote if Sharna is not cast Jenna had amazing chemistry with him on the Halloween Viennese Waltz also fave dance of his season.

From Season 24 Semi-Finalist Simone and Sasha were strong performers but Sasha put far too much gymnastics into the ballroom. With a do-over and her post Olympic status as the GOAT of her sport she could easily make the finals. One of my fave dances was their Rumba 

From Season 25 Runner Up Lindsay Stirling with Pasha Pashkov  Could really see Lindsay benefiting from the ballroom guy as she's done smart performances with Mark. Fave dances were the Wake Me Up Jive and the Freestyle mostly because of Marks choreo but Pasha will present her dancing

From Season 27 I didn't watch this season but there's enough evidence on YouTube to bring back Semi Finalist  Juan Pablo di Pace he is an excellent dancer and performed a show stopping Argentine Tango with pro partner Cheryl Burke. It was criminal to have him eliminated in the semis.Juan Pablo and Peta would be excellent together.

From Season 28  Semi Finalist James Vanderbeek and Emma. One of the most heartbreaking eliminations before the finals James definitely needs a do-over. Fave dance was his NSYNC Jazz 

From Season 31  Finalist Shangela and Gleb These two really ignited the season and they need to return to spice it up. They really need to up their dancing but they were fun. Fave dance of course is Call Your Mother Freestyle 

from Season 32 Runner Up Jason Mraz and Daniella.. This was a fabulous partnership and I just want to see Jason come back and put down a Samba that he missed due to illness and a Jazz that no judge can deny. Fave dance Week 3 Jive, AT and Lindy Chicago footwork Freestyle.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 29, 2023 by Andiethewestie
Edit to remove Nikki Bella and add newly engaged Daniel and Britt

[DkNNy79]

A runner up season would be nice or a season filled with those who left early due to injury or personal reasons.

For runner ups I'd like to see: Mel B, Evan Lysacek, Mya

[Andiethewestie]

If I'm not mistaken those three Mya Mel and Evan were asked for the first All Stars season 15. Mya had issues with Dmitry and Evan had scheduling problems. Mel B wanted to do it but the producers wanted Maks to come back with Kirstie Ali - probably for more viewers.

My list starts after the first all star season and the majority (9) are runners up. I would have added JoJo Siwa but frankly she was too annoying. I want to consider those who I enjoyed watching the first time.

 

Edited December 28, 2023 by Andiethewestie

[Andiethewestie]

So adorable Britt and her celebrity partner Daniel Durant have announced their engagement 

https://www.instagram.com/p/C1cnlziuM91/?igsh=MWZmY3E5ZGtsc2wwMg==

https://www.instagram.com/p/C1cnlziuM91/?igsh=MWZmY3E5ZGtsc2wwMg==

 

Edited December 29, 2023 by Andiethewestie

[Andiethewestie]

I'm light of the engagement of Britt and Daniel. I would put them in the All Stars and remove Artem and Nikki since Daniel placed higher in his season as a semi finalist. Favourite dance was their Jazz.

I still would like Artem on the show so I

would replace Brandon with Artem to dance with Taymar

[tv echo]

2023 in Review: Best Love Triangle, Worst CGI, Cringiest Dialogue, Wildest Fight and 80+ More TV Superlatives
BY REBECCA IANNUCCI     DECEMBER 28, 2023
https://tvline.com/lists/tv-shows-2023-best-worst-moments

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BIGGEST TEARJERKER
Dancing With the Stars‘ tribute to Len Goodman (watch it here)

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Dancing with the Stars got 5 nominations for 2024 Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards...

Nominations Announced for 11th Annual Guild Awards
IATSE Local 706    January 2, 2024
https://local706.org/nominations-for-11th-annual-guild-awards/ 

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The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild has announced nominations for the 2024 MUAHS Guild Awards. Winners will be honored at the awards gala, presented by Ardell, on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Fairmont Century Plaza, Los Angeles, CA. The MUAHS Awards represent a spectrum of outstanding achievements in 23 categories of make-up and hair styling artistry in motion pictures, television, commercials, music videos and live theater. The announcement was made by Julie Socash, IATSE Local 706 President.
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TELEVISION SPECIAL, ONE HOUR OR MORE LIVE PROGRAM SERIES
*  *  *
11. Best Contemporary Make-up

American Idol – Season 6
Tonia Green, Gina Ghiglieri, Natalie Malchev, Michael Anthony

Dancing with the Stars
Julie Socash, Donna Bard, Lois Harriman, Sarah Woolf

Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards
Thad Nalitz, Alison Gladieux, Christina Jimenez, Kathy Santiago

Saturday Night Live
Louie Zakarian, Amy Tagliamonti, Jason Milani, Young Bek

The Voice
Darcy Gilmore, Gina Ghiglieri, Kristene Bernard, Marylin Lee Spiegel

12. Best Period and/or Character Make-up 

The Boulet Brothers’ Halfway to Halloween TV Special
Swanthula Boulet, Dracmorda Boulet

Dancing with the Stars
Julie Socash, Brian Sipe, James MacKinnon, Tyson Fountaine

Saturday Night Live
Louie Zakarian, Amy Tagliamonti, Jason Milani, Joanna Pisani

13. Best Special Make-up Effects

Dancing with the Stars
Brian Sipe, James MacKinnon, Cary Ayers, Julie Socash

Saturday Night Live
Louie Zakarian, Jason Milani, Bradon Grether, Tom Denier Jr.

14. Best Contemporary Hair Styling

American Idol
Dean Banowetz, Amber Maher, Kimi Messina, Lalisa Turner

Dancing with the Stars
Kimi Messina, Joe Matke, Amber Nicholle Maher, Marion Rogers

The Voice
Jerilynn Stephens, Darbie Wieczorek, Lalisa Turner, Suzette Boozer

Kids’ Choice Awards 2023
Jerilynn Stephens, Kimi Messina, Joe Matke, Suzette Boozer

65th Annual Grammy Awards
Brian Steven Banks

15. Best Period and/or Character Hair Styling

The Academy Awards 2023
Anthony Wilson, Jennifer Guerrero, Myo Lai, Florence Witherspoon

Dancing with the Stars
Kimi Messina, Dwayne Ross, Joe Matke, Brittany Spaulding

Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas
Debbie Dannell, Lewis Pallett, Lisa Houghton

Edited January 3 by tv echo

[Andiethewestie]

I love SYTYCD but with this latest revelation, how are they going to cut around Nigel? Isn't it already filming? Maks must be so pissed. Eek. The show has struggled with ratings for so many years, and now the Executive producer is stepping down.  This has to happen so the environment changes. Nigel was the guy at the top when the Wade Robson stuff came out, the Alex Da Silva conviction, the Shane Sparks allegations, the Travis Wall and Nick Lazzarini cloud, even the last season Mathew Morrison inappropriate texting  I hope it doesn't sink the show but that still could happen 

https://people.com/nigel-lythgoe-will-no-longer-serve-as-sytycd-judge-after-sexual-assault-allegations-8423124

Edited January 6 by Andiethewestie

[Soapy Goddess]

15 hours ago, Andiethewestie said:

I love SYTYCD but with this latest revelation, how are they going to cut around Nigel? Isn't it already filming?

If the auditions have already taped, they'll probably just focus less on Nigel. And then get someone else to fill his seat for the "live" portion of the show. Would be nice if they could get Mark Ballas to replace him.

[Andiethewestie]

10 hours ago, Soapy Goddess said:

If the auditions have already taped, they'll probably just focus less on Nigel. And then get someone else to fill his seat for the "live" portion of the show. Would be nice if they could get Mark Ballas to replace him.

I guess I'm perplexed as to how they can not focus on Nigel in the auditions as he's the head judge. He's the one who basically directs the music, etc. I think they may have to re-shoot. I don't think they would ever have more than one person who is a ballroom specialist on the panel. Personally I still like Mary Murphy instead of Maks.

[Soapy Goddess]

14 hours ago, Andiethewestie said:

Personally I still like Mary Murphy instead of Maks.

Unfortunately, Mary Murphy's shouting/yelling/screaming makes my ears bleed. She is fast-forward material IMO.

[tv echo]

Dancing With the Stars won 3 Creative Arts Emmys yesterday...

Creative Arts Emmys: Complete Winners List
BY CAROLYN GIARDINA, HILARY LEWIS, HILTON DRESDEN   JANUARY 7, 2024
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/2023-creative-arts-emmys-winners-list-night-two-1235780934/ 

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The second consecutive day of the 2023 Creative Arts Emmys took place at the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live on Sunday, where awards were handed out in variety, nonfiction and reality programming categories.
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Outstanding Choreography For Variety Or Reality Programming
...
Dancing With The Stars • Routine: Higher • Disney+ • BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions (WINNER)
Derek Hough, Choreographer
*  *  *
Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction For A Variety Series
...
Dancing With The Stars • Semi Finals • Disney+ • BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions (WINNER)
Noah Mitz, Lighting Designer
Michael Berger, Lighting Director
Patrick Brazil, Lighting Director
Andrew Law, Lighting Director
Matt Benson, Lighting Director
Matt McAdam, Lighting Director
Luke Chantrell, Video Controller
*  *  *
Outstanding Technical Direction and Camerawork For A Series
...
Dancing With The Stars • Finale • Disney+ • BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions (WINNER)
Charles Ciup, Technical Director
David Bernstein, Technical Director
Bert Atkinson, Camera
Terry Clark, Camera
Kary D’Alessandro, Camera
Jimmy Garcia, Camera
Nathanial Havholm, Camera
Mark Koonce, Camera
Tim Lee, Camera
Ron Lehman, Camera
Bettina Levesque, Camera
Dave Levisohn, Camera
Adam Margolis, Camera
Derek Pratt, Camera
Brian Reason, Camera
Philo Solomon, Camera
Daryl Studebaker, Camera
Marc Stumpo, Camera
Damien Tuffereau, Camera
Cary Symmons, Camera

[Andiethewestie]

On 1/8/2024 at 3:35 AM, Soapy Goddess said:

Unfortunately, Mary Murphy's shouting/yelling/screaming makes my ears bleed. She is fast-forward material IMO.

I'll take that over the mean spirited Chmerkovskiy who told Len 13 years ago he should retire because he didn't like what he had to say, then he goes on to tell Brooke that DWTS is HIS show. So that huge thin skinned narcissist isn't my idea of a good judge. 

[crowceilidh]

The thing that's most annoying about Mary's yelling is that she tried to stop it and the show made her do it.  

I think Maks may have smartened up a little as he grows older etc.  We shall see.

[Soapy Goddess]

15 hours ago, Andiethewestie said:

I'll take that over the mean spirited Chmerkovskiy who told Len 13 years ago he should retire because he didn't like what he had to say, then he goes on to tell Brooke that DWTS is HIS show. So that huge thin skinned narcissist isn't my idea of a good judge.

 

10 hours ago, crowceilidh said:

I think Maks may have smartened up a little as he grows older etc.  We shall see.

I agree. We all make stupid mistakes when we don't know any better. Maks was fairly 'new' at that point, and it has been 13 years since he made that comment.  I'd like to believe he has grown/matured...especially since getting  married and having a family. 

Edited January 10 by Soapy Goddess

[Andiethewestie]

On 1/10/2024 at 3:53 AM, Soapy Goddess said:

I agree. We all make stupid mistakes when we don't know any better. Maks was fairly 'new' at that point, and it has been 13 years since he made that comment.  I'd like to believe he has grown/matured

The fairly new Maks had been on the show since 2006. He said those horrible things 5 years later in 2011. And since it was two seasons a year back then he had been with the show at least 10 seasons. He wasn't an 18 year old he was 31. Teaching dance was his full time job and DWTS was his bread and butter, especially since he promoted the dance studios he owned with Tony and Val. Would getting married and having a family mellow a female pro?  Maybe we should ask the female pros who actually gave birth to see if there's a difference. 
I refuse to give Maks a pass for truly heinous things he did to celebrity contestants, the disrespect of Goodman and now he gets to judge? Not a good look.

[Soapy Goddess]

2 hours ago, Andiethewestie said:

The fairly new Maks had been on the show since 2006. He said those horrible things 5 years later in 2011. And since it was two seasons a year back then he had been with the show at least 10 seasons. He wasn't an 18 year old he was 31. Teaching dance was his full time job and DWTS was his bread and butter, especially since he promoted the dance studios he owned with Tony and Val. Would getting married and having a family mellow a female pro?  Maybe we should ask the female pros who actually gave birth to see if there's a difference. 
I refuse to give Maks a pass for truly heinous things he did to celebrity contestants, the disrespect of Goodman and now he gets to judge? Not a good look.

Sorry, but I don't believe we need to crucify someone for a stupid comment they made 13 years ago. Men actually DO mature once they get married and have a family. So, you wouldn't ask that of a female because we all know that women mature a LOT sooner than men.

I'm not specifically defending Maks. I'm just giving my opinion as to how it relates to cancel culture over a decade plus.

 

[Andiethewestie]

I'm sure he's 'matured' with age. I just don't think he has the best track record. And I don't think he'd be a good judge. Len called him out for slapping Brandy's ass, which was on camera. Behind the scenes must have been a dozy. Maks is damn lucky he didn't get his own ass sued. Which is probably why Brandy allowed that footage. The show had to take responsibility. Hope Solo was a pill but when another pro had to step in you have to wonder. It's Maks specifically not any other pro who has got into this kind of trouble. This isn't cancel culture it's called taking responsibility which Maks never did. 

Edited January 15 by Andiethewestie

[realdancemom]

I didn't like Mary's screeching either. I'm glad that there is a ballroom judge but it would have made more sense to use a previous ballroom contestant. I know that they probably can't use current pros like Artem and Jenna. But there were previous pros like Lacey, Dmitry, and Chelsie Hightower. Or you could use others that haven't been DWTS pros like Kiki, Ryan, Iveta, etc. I guess followers/fans play into it and Make probably has a lot of fans.

And Make is a great ballroom dancer. He has great presence. I don't like his teaching style, e.g slapping Brandy's butt, being too aggressive with Hope, etc.

[Andiethewestie]

Agreed there are a lot to chose from as good representatives of Ballroom dancing.  My point about Mary Murphy is she never struck anyone as far as I know, and she did try to sneak in constructive criticism now and then.
 

I wasn't aware of this because I didn't see the seasons but someone wrote about Amber Rose being upset and crying when Maks smashed a mirror in rehearsal, and also he threw  a microphone in rehearsal with Meryl Davis. Maybe it's just a temper tantrum by a man who hasn't grown up so not as traumatic as hitting Hope Solo but these are upsetting misogynistic behaviours happening up until he left the show.  
 

So given the climate now of the Nigel allegations. I just think it sheds a rather odd light.  If I were a producer I'd steer clear of it. 

[tv echo]

Dancing with the Stars got a nomination for an American Cinema Editors (ACE) Eddie Award...

‘Past Lives,’ ‘Maestro,’ ‘Anatomy of a Fall,’ ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ Among ACE Eddie Awards Nominations
By Jazz Tangcay   Jan 25, 2024
https://variety.com/2024/artisans/news/ace-eddie-awards-nominations-2024-barbie-oppenheimer-killers-flower-moon-taylor-swift-1235887261/ 

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“RuPaul’s Drag Race” alumni and star of “Hairspray” Nina West will emcee the event. The winners will be announced during the ACE Eddie Awards on March 3 at UCLA’s Royce Hall. See the nominees below.
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BEST EDITED NON-SCRIPTED SERIES
“Couples Therapy: Episode 310” – Delaney Lynch, Helen Kearns, ACE and Katrina Taylor
“Dancing with the Stars: S32.E5” – Laurens Van Charante, Ben Bulatao, ACE, Fernanda Cardos, Jessie Sock, Jon Oliver, Neal Acosta, Raiko Siems, Joe Headrick and Mike Bennaton
“Deadliest Catch: Pain Level Ten”- Rob Butler, ACE, Isaiah Camp, ACE, Alexander Rubinow, ACE and Josh Stockero

[DEL901]

Maks and PETA expecting #3. 
https://people.com/peta-murgatroyd-is-pregnant-dancer-and-maks-chmerkovskiy-expecting-baby-seven-months-after-welcoming-second-son-8558865

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Ariana Madix (DWTS) won a People's Choice Award...

Taylor Swift, Barbie and Grey's Anatomy Score at 2024 People's Choice Awards: See the Full List of Winners
By Benjamin VanHoose  Updated on February 18, 2024 10:25PM EST
https://people.com/peoples-choice-awards-2024-winners-list-8567529 

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The Competition Contestant of the Year

Anetra, RuPaul's Drag Race
Ariana Madix, Dancing with the Stars - WINNER
Charity Lawson, The Bachelorette
Theresa Nist, The Golden Bachelor
Iam Tongi, American Idol
Keke Palmer, That's My Jam
Sasha Colby, RuPaul's Drag Race
Xochitl Gomez, Dancing with the Stars

Also, Dancing with the Stars won 3 Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (IATSE Local 706) Awards, in the TELEVISION SPECIAL, ONE HOUR OR MORE LIVE PROGRAM SERIES category, for Best Contemporary Makeup, Best Contemporary Hair Styling, and Best Period and/or Character Hair Styling...

‘Saltburn’ and ‘Maestro’ Both Collect Pair of Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards
BY TYLER COATES   FEBRUARY 18, 2024
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2024-make-up-artists-hair-stylists-awards-winners-1235828903/ 

Edited February 19 by tv echo

[TVMovieBuff]

My opinion on casting for a future season. The "Libbity Bibbity" guy from the LIberty Mutual Insurance commercials. Seems to me his personality really comes through. If he is a halfway decent dancer, we could have a fan favorite. 

 

[DEL901]

Gleb is keeping busy…

https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/06/dwts-gleb-savchenko-chippendales-celeb-guest-host/

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Maksim Chmerkovskiy On DWTS, SYTYCD, Val & Jenna Reality Show Chances, Parenting, & More
Us Weekly   Mar 9, 2024

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Critics Choice Real TV Awards: ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ ‘The Traitors’ Lead Nominations
Winners will be announced at a gala ceremony set for June 15 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
BY KIMBERLY NORDYKE   MAY 13, 2024
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/2024-critics-choice-real-tv-awards-nominations-full-list-nominees-1235897773/ 

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BEST COMPETITION SERIES: TALENT/VARIETY
American Idol (ABC)
America’s Got Talent (NBC)
Dancing With the Stars (ABC)
The Masked Singer (Fox)
So You Think You Can Dance (Fox)
The Voice (NBC)

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On ABC's fall schedule...

ABC Sees 'High Potential' in Fall Lineup
By Ethan After   May 14, 2024
https://www.adweek.com/convergent-tv/abc-sees-high-potential-in-fall-lineup/ 

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ABC Fall 2024-25 schedule
(New programs in ALL CAPS; times are ET)
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TUESDAY
8 p.m. — Dancing with the Stars  
10 p.m. — HIGH POTENTIAL   

Edited May 15 by tv echo

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[coffeebean]

On 2/29/2024 at 9:46 AM, TVMovieBuff said:

My opinion on casting for a future season. The "Libbity Bibbity" guy from the LIberty Mutual Insurance commercials. Seems to me his personality really comes through. If he is a halfway decent dancer, we could have a fan favorite. 

 

Tanner Novlan has done a Hallmark movie.......

Hallmark Movie

[TVMovieBuff]

21 hours ago, coffeebean said:

Tanner Novlan has done a Hallmark movie.......

Hallmark Movie

Good! All the more known, to be on DWTS. I will be looking for it this year's Countdown and DwTS!

[tv echo]

What Were the TV Season’s Most-Watched Shows? And Which Cancelled Dramas Had the Most Viewers?
BY MATT WEBB MITOVICH   MAY 31, 2024 
https://tvline.com/lists/most-popular-tv-show-rankings-2024-ratings/

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MOST-WATCHED UNSCRIPTED SHOW
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1. Survivor, CBS (6.4 million)
2. The Golden Bachelor, ABC (6 million)
3. Dancing With the Stars, ABC (5.94 million)
4. American Idol, ABC (5.6 million)
5. Jeopardy! Masters, ABC (5 million)

Edited June 1 by tv echo