Kelly's storyline should be coming up in a couple of weeks. I'll give you the head's up when it's getting closer.

I would love to see Alec there too, but it's risky on GH. The show that sucks so much suck seems to currently have an unwritten rule about guys that are too hot either dying, becoming huge jerks, or just disappering altogether. I blame a particular SOB. I think even the women have to be careful their storylines don't get too much attention, so Kelly better watch her back if she gets too much hype. Alec's moves could certainly liven things up, but I don't know about his acting. He still seems a little unsure of himself in front of the cameras, at least going by his interviews. Kelly does appear to help loosen him up though. (Yep, I'm still shipping right along.)

djork I will speak for my sister and say, "I love you, fellow tan devotee!" So will JOH go from Dancegate to M&Mgate as the public debates the color choice?

RE: Kelly's storyline

I'm so not looking forward to it, but I kind of am in a strange way. Kind of like a car accident except you know it's coming. Maybe I'll make popcorn.

Anyways, If the spoilers I read were correct, KM's new character will be debuting sometime next week. Thursday?

Interestingly enough, the winner of the Aussie DWTS will be the love interest. Coincedence or CONSPIRACY?

I think it's just lazy ass writing milking something for all it's worth. Poor Kelly, but I'm pretty sure Alec was there helping her with the choreography and helping her with some "homework" on the pool. hee.

ETA: DWTS mention on Entertainment Weekly:

(Pg.24 on Style Sheet) "Sins of Summer, 'Tis the season for TV's big fashion blunders"

Rachel Hunter on DWTS, Kelly Monaco waltzed away with the disco-ball trophy, but Rachel Hunter wins the prize for Worst Use of Feathers Ever. (You've been upstaged, Navarro!) An ex-model should know better than to hit the dance floor dressed like a peacock. No wonder she got the boot.

All I got to say is wow, a negative EW article that wasn't about Kelly. And there were pleanty(sp?) of bad outfits in DWTS including Kelly's but that's part of the show and ballroom dancing.

ETA (once again):

An interview with KM on Soap Opera Digest.
http://soapoperadigest.com/features/gh/int.../monacodancing/

There are some nice tidbits especially the comment about rehearsing lifts on the pool and wearing protective gear.

Rachel's samba outfit was pretty bad but I thought that the outfit they put poor Charlotte in was even worse. Wasn't that the fuschia one with the black feather around the neck? It looked like a Kroft Superstars reject.

Bleargh.

Charlotte's Samba outfit was the red one with the red feathers around the neck that made her look like a psycho clown.

Rachel's Samba outfit was a close second though.

Charlotte is a pretty lady but what was more horrifying than any outfit on DWTS was that face she made on the opening of that dance. Not even O'Hurley could manage to make that face.

You read my mind mully :) I was gonna comment that the red feathers around the neck matched with the granny make-up plus the horrifying way she opened her eyes -- it's like Cruela DeVil meets Chucky! Shudder.

It's nice to see an article in the media, especially Entertainment Weekly, that doesn't bash Kelly.

I always liked the tan M&Ms too. I was very disappointed when they got rid of them, in favor of another color (blue? or was it the return of red?). But I don't think I'll like these giant M&Ms. The fun of the M&Ms is in their size. BTW, you can usually get M&Ms of any color at most of those candy type stores that sells by the ounce/pound. Also, if you're ever in Vegas there's that M&M World thing that has them in every color imaginable.

I think at the time I said she looked like a psycho jack-in-the-box. Scary.

But, and it could be merely psychological, but I never think that they taste as good as the original primary-colored M&M's. Even the pastel-colored ones that are made by the M&M company don't taste as good, not to me anyway!

Anyhooo...topic? I have to say, Charlotte is so elegant and carries herself with such grandeur, that her outfits never seemed too terrible to me. Whereas the same outfit on someone else? Blech.

Just some shipper news to report...

According to some pictures in the new Soap Opera Digest, when Kelly won and Alec was swinging her around in a circle - she was straddling him.

Oh yeah, I saw that pic too. It was actually more cute than erotic for some reason :)

Way to take advantage of the moment, you go Kelly ;) (I definitely would have)

ETA: okay folks. Those of you awaiting the KM's new storyline on General Hospital - tune in tomorrow! ...Or not, for some of you ;)

Apparently the "dance off" is on, more's the pity. I don't see how either Kelly or John can come out smelling like a winner with this, but TPTB are searching for a time when all 4 parties are available for about 3 weeks. Guess it's not going to be sudden death (unless it is for the show as a whole).

Not doubting your word, but can you provide a link where we can read the details? What's your source?

Who's judging the dance off, or is this viewer vote only?

Anyone seriously think that Kelly wouldn't win again? How would it look for the winner to not come out on top again? Sounds like a real waste of time.

I think this is a big mistake, Kelly is in a lose-lose situation but I guess she'd look like a chicken if she didn't participate.

If she wins again then people will just say that ABC fixed it again to support her earlier win and if she loses, then people will say that ABC didn't fix it this time.

However, more of Alec's hot ass on the screen is always win-win in my book.

Do you guys have a link to the photo? Hee-hee. I went to her fan forum to see if it was there, didn't see it... but saw this comment from Kelly instead:

He-heh, I'm sure you did. Actually, the gist of her post was to tell her fans to just ignore any DwtS negativity and not respond to vitriolic posts -- she's a classy gal... but of course this is the part that made me giggle.

Thanks for the heads-up mully. I actually tuned in to GH today and caught the set-up... kinda nervous how this will turn out. Was checking out the Jason/Sam chemistry -- and sorry to their fans -- but not quite Alec/Kelly who I always imagine ripping each other's clothes off whenever we're not looking, hee!

Again boo to this "dance-off". I don't even know if anyone cares at this point, ABC might just be killing their show. They should follow AI's example -- I mean that show has seen it's own outcry from Clay to Bo, but each season they just start of fresh with new energy and they are none the worst for it.

NOOOOOOooooooo! NOoooooooo! I am so not into the idea of this.

Bad bad bad.

Maybe, conveniently enough, no one will ever have time to do it...doesn't Alec need to be getting ready for the United States DanceSport Championships? And then the Ohio Star Ball? Or is he just going to tank his competitive dancing career to play around in Hollywood?

I just can't imagine that anyone is going to come out of this looking good, and I can't imagine that the fans will be satisfied no matter what the outcome.

I feel sad. And a little cheap, for some bizzare reason.

They talk about the dance off in the latest issue of TV Guide. There's really no new news. In fact, I think it might be the same story that was linked to earlier in this thread.

Alec posted that he was getting a little tired of competing, so I wonder if he's even going to make either one of those competitions. He's been helping Kelly out on the dancing storyline and getting his LA studio up and running.

His website forum isn't up and running yet so all of this is speculation.


Here is a link to the pictures.

It looks like the British version had Christmas specials and the like, so I don't see why they don't just do something like that. I am pretty sure Kelly/Alec would win again if it's up to an audience vote, so count me among those who don't see the point of having another competition. Except that it gives motivation to dance well, though I would think not looking like a fool on national tv would provide that.

djork, where does your name come from? Is it related to Bjork? Because I have a funny story about that.



That's because Jason is a robot - known to GH fans as the "borg". He's brain damaged, from a car accident, and a hitman. Anyway, KM has had quite an affect on the actor coz he has actually shown more emotion acting along side her than most of the actors he's been paired up with.

On another note, I always imagine myself ripping Alec's clothes off!

I hope the Dance Off is more of an exhibition. Wouldn't it be cool (or delightfully disastrous) to see KM and JO'H dancing as a pair. Just to show their comraderie.

Thanks barkley mwah! That is so darn cute! Kelly is definitely holding on tight. I wonder why they didn't pan out a bit during the broadcast, maybe it was too risque to air ;) Kelly & Alec are my tv Brangelina, can't get enough of them.

mully sadly it comes from my friends lovingly and stylistically accentuating, but non-subtly, calling me a dork, he-heh. Kinda like how one would pronounce Target with a French accent. But I wanna hear this funny story :)

Aw, that would be neat actually, and hell'a funny. I really think this dance-off is bad for the health of the show itself and so contrary to its feel-good atmosphere. Audiences are fickle, this controversy is already so last season, they need to move on or the folks might move on without them.

Will John and Kelly dance the exact same routines as they did in the finale? Probably not, in that case, I don't really know what that says except either Kelly wins or John wins in a different circumstance. Again, that's why they never replay championships no matter what... 'cuz you are looking at a different game.

I think you could fairly substitute "they're all" in place of "Kelly is" in this sentence (etc)...there's no way for this to end well, in my opinion. Yes, there was 'controversy' over the outcome, and hoopla & all that. But at some point we've all got to just move along (though a bit of griping is allowed, yes?). Another show with the same performers simply won't solve a thing.

Has ABC or any media source confirmed this "dance off?"

I think it's been talked about by the DwtS producers, but nothing has been set in stone. If they really want to do something like this, PLEASE make it unscored. Have both John and Kelly dance at the beginning of next season, and let the viewers decide. I just wish they would move on.

If they have to bring back Kelly and John, make them judges or commentators or something. But don't drag out the "he was robbed" debate again. Nothing good can come out of seeing them perform again in a dance off.

Why can't they just have a special for November sweeps and do exhibitions...I think people would watch it although maybe not in huge numbers that DwtS had.
Or get other "stars" not known for dancing to do some dances.

The other night I was watching Larry King and he had Kirk and Michael Douglas as guests. Kirk was so cute. He mentioned he had wanted to go on DwtS but partner with his daughter-in-law Catherine Zeta-Jones....because he used to dance during his school days. That would be fun except I fear for his heart.

Some DWtS tidbits from Kristin at E!'s chat this week:

Transcript

On Access Hollywood they talked about the Dance-off and had Patrick Swayze's take on it as well as the rigging controversy. I'm gonna have to rewatch it and try to do an accurate recap. It's a good thing I taped it for occasions like this! Yes, I do have a life but I like this better ;)

Djork, I can't remember exactly when, where it started but it's a joke between friends and basically it's a play on the way Bjork's name is spelled - it's how we preffer to say "dork" . THat's it. Kinda... djorky :)

Man, I hope that info from Kelly via E! is right & there isn't a dance-off, because... I agree. The more I ponder this I more I think this is just a crappy idea. Time is marching on & people have already moved on to the next thing. Let it go ABC! The hype may have helped the next go-round of DWTS, but a poorly put together dance-off will hurt it. Let it go!
Me, you & my great-aunt Ruth. Alec inspires clothes-ripping. Suxy, suxy boy.

I gotta say I can't force myself to watch Kelly during this joke of a dancing storyline on GH. Not that I've been forcing myself to get off the barge & watch much recently anyway, but I hate that ABC is using the success of DWTS to force this SL on us & underscore how badly KM is wasted on GH.

DWTS was on Newsweek (at the end of the mag there is a section called Newsmakers). The cover is of some meth user in silhouetted shadow (Title: The Meth Epidemic) - Aug 8th edition.

It's just a small article also talks about the Paula Abdul in American Idol scandal. It was just old news about how ABC and Kelly were stunned by the allegations and how ABC will do a results show next season. There's a pic of Kelly jumping up seconds after finding out she won.

Also, I've heard from the GH board and KM's board on her site that radio stations reporting that KM did sign a deal with Desperate Housewives for the 2006/07 season. I hope this is true because GH blows so hard right now.



I heard that the higher ups at ABC were furious that the headwriters at GH did this and basically made sure this storyline will be short. You can see in KM's acting just how much she hates this storyline - it's almost funny if it weren't so painful.

I’ve been getting my DWTS news second/third-hand through friends. This week someone emailed me (I can’t substantiate anything): “On some entertainment show, John O'Hurley confirmed that there would be a rematch between him and Kelly Monaco. He also arrogantly joked that his new nickname is ‘shoulda-won’. Yuck.” Anyone know anything about this?

Mully, I’d love a super quick recap if possible: I heard, also via email, that the teaser for the Patrick Swayze interview on Access Hollywood had him saying, "If you're going to rig the show, cover your tracks..."

The shine of this show is starting to fade for me because of the post-results backlash. I so loved this program for its fluffiness, color, and camp. Now I’m debating whether I’ll even buy the DVD if one comes out. I may go on media blackout re DWTS until the next season in January. (0n a more positive note, DWTS is how I found this forum and why I joined it!)

Wish list for 2.0: (a) female actress with martial arts training (or Michelle Yeoh, since she’s pretty recognizable) and (b) Brendan Fraser, because he’s totally not afraid to make-a (make an ass out of himself) and go for it. Not sure which list (A-C/D) these people would fall into but concur with the general consensus to keep the ceiling at “C” level.

And I may be totally wrong because this is just from random internet browsing, but here’s my three degrees of separation between DWTS and SYTYCD: Alec from DWTS has a brother who a while back danced with Giselle who is married to Artem on So You Think You Can Dance.

noriko, you are correct...Alec Mazo's brother is Genya Mazo, who used to dance with Giselle Peacock. Shen then went on to dance with Dan Kitsis, and after that, Artem. And she's been a US National finalist with all three of these guys, which to me proves how fabulous she is that she can stay at a high level with three different partners.

The US National DanceSport Championships are going on right now in St. Paul, Minnesota. Last year, Artem & Giselle were third in the Latin, Genya and his partner Maria were fourth, and Alec & Edyta were 6th. Alec & Edyta turned pro shortly after the 2004 event.

Thanks, djork. I was away on vacation last week, but wanted to let you know I appreciated your recap. :)

Sorry guys, I've been too busy to rewatch that Access Hollywood with Swayze and recap but I'll try to get to it as soon as I can.

ETA: I'm soo tired that I didn't realize what I just posted and had to delete it coz I'm brain dead right now. So I guess this post was kind of pointless - sorry!

noriko, did you ever see the movie "Blast from the Past?" Brendan danced in that movie and did a very good job. I'd love to see him on a show like this.

For those of you in the L.A. area and for those of you who might want to be on the lookout for it, KCET will be airing on Saturday, August 20 at 5:00 (PDT), a program called Ballroom Dancing Basics (first aired in 2004). "Former champions Tony Meredith and Melanie LaPatin teach seven simple dance patterns." (Melanie was on an episode of TLC's What Not to Wear a bit ago. Her Capezio shoes on the dance show are to die for.) It was a barebones demo "here's the steps" and later "here's how to put the steps together" but I thought it flowed nicely. It made me remember the serious disconnect between my brain and my feet and let me admire even more those of you who can put it all together.

Sure we got topic: why couldn't the second season of DWtS do some instructional bumpers? Showing the steps doesn't take very long and there would be plenty of time to air them by the simple expedient of eliminating Host Two chanting "So how do you feel?" Think how easy it would have been to throw to some pre-taped short segments when Kelly's wardrobe malfunction was discovered. I don't want to see a major overhaul that drains away all the cheese we loved so much in DWtS I, just some effective tweaking for content added. And what the hell: more shoes that need no one to defend them.

Here's a recap of Swayze in Access Hollywood:

JO'H says that if ABC wants a dance off between DWTS rival KM then 'Bring it on'.
JO'H: If it's a go I'll put my tights back on and my dancing shoes. I had such a good time that I'll do it again.

Nancy O'dell: But his close friend Patrick Swayze thinks it's a bad idea.
PS: I think it's silly. You don't turn it into a personal thing between 2 people who worked very very hard and both of them deserve accolades. I'll say it straight if you're gonna rig something, cover your tracks.
NO: Now some think its a harsh assesment considering its a reality show. ABC would not comment on Patrick's accusation.

Then it just talks about PS's new dancing vid with the wife and the anniversary of Dirty Dancing.

When I first heard about PS's comment about rigging, from another post, I reserved judgement and thought maybe he meant that since the "rig" was so obvious why would it be true? Like why do such a poor job covering it up? After watching it, to me it can go either way - I think it is an actual accusation because NO referred to the comment as an accusation, not that I am swayed by whatever NO or AH says it's just that most people who have seen the show agree that it seems more like an accusation than a sarcastic remark.

Also, on the next eppy of AH, there is going to be something about KM's dancing workout. You can check official site: http://www.accesshollywood.com/index.html on the top right it has a pic of KM and this:

The Kelly Monaco workout takes dirty dancing to a whole new level!


I haven't seen the tv preview but I kind of hope she didn't decide to do a workout video.

Since the interviewer seems to think PS was serious, I'm inclined to believe that he was since there were certainly parts of the interview that we didn't see on TV and NO may well have also spoken to him off camera in preparation for the on-camera bit.

We already discussed this pages back...some people think he was serious, some people think that he was saying it in jest over the controversy. It's all a matter of subjectivity & perspective, and we'll never know for sure, I 'spose.

With respect to a grudge match, who here would watch it and who would boycott? I've heard murmurings in the ballroom grapevine that there will be a re-match, but I'm hoping it's not true.

I've heard the same rumors and unfortunately I think it is true. And I'll watch because it's ballroom and I can't not watch!

Agreed! Talk about a train wreck... you know you have to watch. I, for one, will be watching to see John demolish Kelly again and have it actually reflect in the scores. 10, 10, 10 my ASS. I'm still fuming over that sham. The only way she got three 10's was if she got one for every time she almost-fell in the routine.

Anyway... any news on who's gonna be picked up for the second season? I heard that Ashly is returning... any news on Charlotte? Or is she sick of getting shafted by ABC, heh.

I will watch. Even though I think it is a trainwreck waiting to happen.

I probably wouldn't watch, which suggests that my ballroom addiction actually has limits. I think the only way a re-match can be staged without creating more ill-feeling is thus:

John wins week 1, and the judges (assuming there are judges) fall over themselves to compliment him

Kelly wins week 2, and the judges fall over themselves to compliment her

John and Kelly get into a body-slamming, physical punch-up in week 3 that turns into a show-stopping paso routine. They subsequently reveal that the whole re-match was staged to bring harmony to the DWTS audience and lay ugly rumors to rest.

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing - that ABC should take this opportunity to do a spoof kind of like what American Idol did with the Paula controversy. I think JO'H and KM would be quite funny in it. Or maybe it can be a running joke during the whole "dance-off" - but I also like the idea that the whole "dance-off" is a spoof, though still it may not prove anything to viewers whose minds will never be appeased.

KM is on People (Peter Jennings cover). They asked her about doing a rematch with JO'H: "I'ts being considered.I don't know if i can commit that much time[to training]. If we do a dance-off, hopefully John and i will get to dance together once."

PS. Anyone else see the new Maxim? KM is the cover girl. Jesus H. Christ, it's hot! It may actually get me to workout if it means looking like that. Or to a plastic surgeon :p

Someone above suggested Michelle Yeoh as a potential contestant for v.2, but that wouldn't be fair since she trained at the Royal Academy of Dance!

I don't think that I'd watch a dance-off, because I'd just get too invested in it all over again & potentially be re-frustrated over the situation. Silly, yes, but inevitable. It always happens that way for me!

My favorite people on reality shows almost NEVER win. Although I have to keep reminding myself that there were two gratifying (for me) wins this year...Tom on Survivor, and then Michael on Hell's Kitchen. Still, I am envious of those who can watch these shows and say "Eh, I'm happy for whomever wins. Doesn't matter to me." WHAT???? I can't relate to that at all!

Oh, who the hell am I trying to kid? I'd probably watch every minute of the damn thing. Sigh.

Count me in among those who will definitely be watching. I just can't not watch this trainwreck. Also, I'm a sucker for cheese and hope that this doesn't turn ugly. Because, seriously, the prize is a damn shiny-globe-on-a-stick! Who wants that anyway?

I wouldn't really care who wins. Because no matter what happens, camps will still cry foul on either outcome. If K/A wins, the J/C camp will yell "Oh, come on! They obviously rigged it again to make the first win 'legitimate', duh!" If J/C wins, the K/A camp will instead moan, "Girl, please. They only made them win to appease those wounded egos and help cease the 'shoulda won' brigade!"

I just want to see them all dance again. And I'm not averse to the idea of John and Kelly dancing together, as well. Would be really interesting...

If this really pulls through, you'll find me parked in front of the teevee drooling over his Hotness, Alec Mazo! And, of course, giggling my little self off at Kelly and Alec's dance-of-forbidden-love! I'll be squeeing at the steamy looks they give each other, Alec's almost-discrete attempts at smelling Kelly's hair, Kelly's grabbing any to every surface of Alec's body, and their suxy, suxy chemistry! Hee! I am so twelve.

ITA. I'd still tune in, though, just because I adore watching JOH dance. I would love to see them dance as a demo only -- no scoring/voting. If they do go with the voting, they will have to have the votes tallied by some independent third party and take steps to prevent multiple voting in order to prevent the losing side from crying foul. :P