Originally Posted By Lisann22 Now this is a bizarre line up!! <a href="http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20012379,00.html" target="_blank">http://www.people.com/people/a rticle/0,,20012379,00.html</a> Dancing with the Stars WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2007 08:50 AM EST By Monica Rizzo and Brian Orloff Heather Mills, Billy Ray Cyrus and former 'N Sync star Joey Fatone are among the celebrities who will compete on the fourth season of Dancing with the Stars, season-three contestant Jerry Springer announced on Wednesday's Good Morning America. And PEOPLE got the behind-the-scenes scoop from executive producer Conrad Greene on the contestants vying for Dancing glory when the show kicks off with a two-hour season premiere on March 19: • Heather Mills: "We thought it would be interesting to have someone with a disability on because we wanted to prove that dancing is something anyone can do," Greene tells PEOPLE about Paul McCartney's estranged wife, 39, who was one of the most buzzed-about rumored cast members. "She really wants to prove to people that a disability doesn't hamper you in any way." • Billy Ray Cyrus: The 45-year-old country singer, who stars with his daughter Miley Cyrus on the Disney Channel's hit show Hanna Montana, was "terrified" about joining Dancing. "He said, 'You don't understand. I can hardly do the achy-breaky dance, let alone a whole routine.' (But) I think he's going to really apply himself," says Greene. • Leeza Gibbons: "I think for her turning 50, she wants to be opening new chapters – not closing them," Greene says of the 49-year-old former Entertainment Tonight and Extra anchorwoman, who now hosts her own syndicated radio show. "I think there will be a lot of women around the country who will really associate with her and what she's doing."
Originally Posted By lilprincess also, if it were any other disabled person, i'd be interested in the story, but i can't stand her because of how she is handling her divorce from sir paul, i hope she gets the boot first!
Originally Posted By chickendumpling This ought to be interesting. DD will love that Laila Ali is on it. She is fascinated by her. lol.
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder I thought they already had a couple of disabled people when they had Master P and then Jerry Springer. And does anyone else read the guy's name as Joey Fat One?
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy <Apolo Anton Ohno> Oh, NOOOOO indeed! His name bugged the heck out of me during the Olympics since it's "spelled wrong" (Apollo needs TWO "l"s!), now I have to put up with it in the media again, grrrrr...
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy <And does anyone else read the guy's name as Joey Fat One?> LOL, no, but I will now!
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka <<He said, 'You don't understand. I can hardly do the achy-breaky dance, let alone a whole routine.' >> Let's hope that's the first and last achy-breaky joke you have to hear.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling Hey! I *just* noticed that "Clyde The Glide" was gonna be on here! Cool.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling Oooooo! This is gonna be so fun!!! Everyone looks great! I am so excited!
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I missed the first hour or so... I didn't realize the show was on. I was mildly entertained. I guess John Ratzenburger (sp?) replaced one of the other stars; I think Vincent Pastore. To my uneducated eyes, of the contestents I saw, my money is on Apolo Anton Ohno to make it to the finals. He got a good fan base, and his discipline and athleticism should help him quite a bit.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 <<You don't understand. I can hardly do the achy-breaky dance, let alone a whole routine.>> That's a bit disingenious on Billy Ray Cyrus' part. He was a stripper before he was a country singer.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling Really? In Kentucky? I didn't think Kentucky boys did stuff like that.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 I dunno where he's from or where he worked as an exotic dancer. The point is he's been a "entertainment industry" climber from day one. Authentic "country star," my buttocks. That was just one rung on his ladder to more money and more fame. Did he have a drawl on "Hannah Montana"?
Originally Posted By chickendumpling I'm not sure if he does have a drawl on Hannah Montana. I've only seen that show a few times and he has been very low key on the episodes I've seen. And re "authentic 'country star'" (NOT) I know for SURE that Travis Tritt would agree with you! lol. === My uneducated comments/observations about the show: Ian & Cheryl: Really good. Cheryl looks great! Did she tint her eyebrows? I think they're gonna do very well. Ian is gonna work his fanny off you can tell. Billy Ray & Karina: I haven't seen him lately so I didn't realize he had morphed into Keith Urban. I can't believe that that one judge told him that he looked like a crazy bear lost in a swamp!!! OUCH! and is it just me but does Karina look like a brunette version of Mirna (or is it Shmirna?) on Amazing Race: All Stars? lol. Leeza & Tony: She just has zero sensuality/sexuality to me (which is realllly emphasized by her partner who is a latin hottie! lol. tho' not my type.) and she just seemed so stiff to me; but, she just seems so nice! I hope she does well. She just had *the* best attitude when they got their scores! Joey & Kym: Oh! Fun!GO JOEYYYYY!!!! This was totally fun and hot, imho. What a pro too. His mic pack came FLYING off and he just ripped it off and kept on dancing and didn't miss a beat! Bravo! Laila & Maksim: Wow! I had no idea she had such a pretty face! I LOVE her attitude. LOL. She's a hoot! And a really good dancer too. And what a beautiful dress (they all have been I think). that dress didn't do her tummy any favors though. John & Edyta: I *love* John Ratzenberger! I would love, love, love just to hang out with this guy! Look at him out there! Just having a blast. GREAT song choice too - one of my all time favorites. Man, this is a fun show! Did you see how he looked at the camera? How smmmmoooth is he. LOL. And Edyta is hot! (of course, lol, all the dancers have FANTASTIC bodies - TRUE works of art, imho.) LOL @ John for referring to himself as the oldest buffalo in the herd. LOL! AND HERE IS WHERE THEY PLAYED THE WORLD PREMIERE OF POTC 3 !!! YAY !!! Shandi & Brian: She is a total cutie. I mean of course she is, she's Miss USA but what an adorable personality. Best dress of the night maybe? Pretty smooth in parts and they seem to have their chemistry worked out pretty well already. Need lots of work in other areas though. Clyde the Glide & Elena: Well, I like Clyde so I'm biased. lol. He is such a sweetie.I mean he's HUGELY tall and yet he is so humble and kind and classy and fun. *sigh* lol. I don't like that they put him in orange and black - too halloweeny. And I hope he gets more comfortable on the dance floor because I think he could do pretty well. Heather & Jonathan: Heather. Ugh. I, um..., ugh. I'm pretty nervous for her right now though even though I'm not a fan of hers. and I don't like her dress that much either. lol. ... She's doing pretty okay. ... Okay, she did good. Good for her! Apolo (sic.! grrr. lol) & Julianne: She is EIGHTEEN! Whoa! Doggone if I didn't miss the end of this show. I saw their intro but missed their dance. Were they good?
Originally Posted By Tiggirl I haven't watched the show but I just thought I'd let all you ladies know interested in Apolo that my dear friend from Seattle used to be on the same speed skating team as him. So since you all know me, I guess that makes you seperated by just two degrees. LOL! ~Beth
