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Prettyeyes
Several days ago, I saw a commercial for Tag Heuer watches featuring ballroom dancing and there was Maks in a tux and 5 o/clock shadow looking hotter than ever. The next day, I was channel-surfing and I saw Billy Ray Cyrus' former dancing partner Karina Smirnoff playing a fortune-teller on his show Hannah Montana. Both moments inspired me to start this thread showcasing DWtS performers, past and present, in other acting roles, whether they're regular parts, like Jennie Garth and Ian Ziering on Beverly Hills 90210, wholesome appearances on the Disnay channel, sexy guest spots, ala Mario Lopez and/or Tia Carrere on Nip/Tuck or the downright weird, like BRC in Mullholland Drive.

Talk about all the DWtS stars in other roles here.
cmc78
After Season 3, Cheryl guest starred on the Disney Channel show Suite Life with Zack and Cody along with Louis and Ashly. Cheryl was also a host of few segments during the CMA Musica Festival that aired last summer where she took fans to meet their favorite country singers.
peaches222
Karina on Shall We Dance @ 4:10
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90Sf2pEj-I8


Tony as Slick Willy on Shall We Dance @ 0:50

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXnReWvq7BE
msrayrudd
On the Karina front, fabulous dancer, but I hope she isn't pursuinig an acting career. Or at least not without some serious training. The idea of her guesting on Hannah Montana was cute since she was obviously Billy Ray's partner, but quite possibly some of the worst acting I have ever seen. She would have been better off if they had found a way to write in her dancing, which is at least what they did for Cheryl and Ashly on Suite Life.
rulesoftravel
Karina was pretty good on IWBASS. She was certainly better than the guy who won the year before.
AwNutz
I swear I think I saw Edyta and Alec in a commercial for Jared Jewelry stores here in the Chicagoland area. I hate those damn commercials. Anyway, they're dancing (with different partners) in a competition and one of the judges comments on Edyta's bracelet. She gives the utterly annoying tag line, "HE went to JARED!" Alec's "partner" comments on how "HE went to JARED!" (again hate HATE) and he rolls his eyes.
legaleagle44
I swear I think I saw Edyta and Alec in a commercial for Jared Jewelry stores here in the Chicagoland area. I hate those damn commercials. Anyway, they're dancing (with different partners) in a competition and one of the judges comments on Edyta's bracelet. She gives the utterly annoying tag line, "HE went to JARED!" Alec's "partner" comments on how "HE went to JARED!" (again hate HATE) and he rolls his eyes.

That was Edyta and Alec all right, AwNutz. Maks is also in that commercial (he's Edyta's dance partner), and I think Karina is the one dancing with Alec. Someone posted a link to the commercial in the Media thread.
TweedleDitz
At least they are only showing the bracelet one. There is a second one where Edyta is wearing a watch, and my brain keeps shouting "Noooo!", because that is something that is not done. Only the naive wear watches while competing. ;-) And the bracelet one is only less annoying in that anyone who wore something that pricey on the floor deserves it flying off and hitting a spectator or judge between the eyes.

But those commercials are nearly a year old now. And don't even get me started on the "competition" in Shall We Dance, sometimes I just hate Hollywood and what they think the viewing audience can "handle." The collective gasp in the movie theater as Richard Gere laces up his suede-soled dancing shoes and proceeds to walk though rain-laden streets was just proof how many folks were there that danced.

Was it Charlotta who was a judge in "Mad Hot Ballroom"?
msrayrudd
Yes, Charlotte was a judge in Mad Hot Ballroom. I love that doc/movie.
Elsa
I could have sworn that I read that Alec Mazo was appearing in Cate Blanchett's new movie (don't know the name.) Maybe I imagined it.

Also, in one of his bio's I read that he was in a Vanessa Williams movie. But on imdb, I couldn't find any mention of his name. Here's the quote from the bio:

"Alec has also studied acting at Playhouse West. He has appeared in the Vanessa Williams movie Dance With Me as well as numerous commercials. He has a BA in Cognitive Science from UC Berkeley."
Andreanne
IIRC, Alec didn't have any lines in that movie. You can catch a couple of glimpses of him in the background after (and maybe during) the big dance competition.
Prettyeyes
Marlee Matlin is in Sweet Nothings In My Ear, a Hallmark movie that debuts on April 20th on CBS.
ByTheWay
Kenny Mayne Has Written A Book

It is called 'An Incomplete & Inaccurate History of Sport.' It is a hilarious recounting of his life with comments on every sport from basketball to bocce (he says he didn't even know it was spelled with an "e" rather than an "i" until the book was edited!).

If you are a fan of ESPN, SportsCenter, and especially the humor of Kenny Mayne, I definitely recommend you pick up a copy as soon as it arrives in stores. In the first sitting, I read all the way to page 82 (Dodgeball), and the book has already covered sports like Australian Rules Football, Carnival Games and of course, his ill-fated 'Dancing...' appearance (Mayne was the first person voted off. Ouch!).
ByTheWay
From ‘Dancing With the Stars’ to Broadway

Interesting article about how Mario Lopez was cast in "A Chorus Line". However, I found this most intriguing -

Rehearsals for the show were more intense than learning new steps for the TV dance competition.

"This is more serious. I was, like, messing around and having fun on 'Dancing With the Stars,'" he said.


I think enough of the voting audience sensed this (I was one of them) about him and that's why the vote didn't go Mario L's way. JMO
Keona
Donny & Marie's big gig in Vegas

The Osmond siblings are about to become big-time Las Vegas headliners. Beginning in September, Donny and Marie will play the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel for 26 weeks spread over eight months.

That process continues on Sept. 9 when the Osmonds will open at the Flamingo Las Vegas. According to a release announcing the engagement, the 90-minute show will be presented by Danny Gans (an impressionist/comedian who is a longtime Las Vegas entertainer) and Chip Lightman of GansLight Entertainment. It will be an "extravaganza" that will "highlight Donny and Marie's greatest hits in a multimedia spectacle presented on a custom-designed stage with multiple video screens and a large cast of dancers."


Willa Ford blogging Dallas Stars quest for the Stanley Cup led by her husband Mike Modano

Adam Carolla returning to Phoenix airwaves for morning show starting May 5

Jerry Springer chosen as Northwestern Commencement Speaker
ByTheWay
Podcast: Kenny Mayne On The Adam Carolla Radio Show Talking About His Book - Part 1 and Part 2
Keona
Jerry Springer: I want to apologize!-Ok

Paintings from the heart-Jane Seymour

As Seymour finishes her latest acting role in the independent film, “The Assistant,” she is packing up to come to Stone Harbor for Ocean Galleries’ exhibit of 80 of her artworks.

Seymour said that it was her painting that renewed her spirit when 17 years ago, she nearly lost everything. At this very critical time in her life, she found that painting brought her a wonderful peace.
Although she never expected it to become a whole new career, now her artwork is inspiring fabrics, greeting cards and jewelry designs.

Her ‘open heart’ artwork has also become an entire jewelry line worn by Dancing with the Stars celebrities and now available through Kay Jewelers. Proceeds from the sale of these pieces will fund some of her favorite charities including St. Jude’s Hospital and organizations that deal with child abuse.
ByTheWay
Ryan Seacrest Interviews Mario Lopez About His New Fitness Book
Keona
5 questions with Kenny Mayne

1. You were the first celebrity contestant voted off the second season of“Dancing with the Stars.” Backstage afterward, you questioned whether the Italian judge (Bruno Tonioli) understood your performance. You said you and your partner were portraying“two children lost in the woods, and there's a snowstorm, and then the tanks are coming …,” prompting the show's host to suggest your choreography had been written by Leo Tolstoy. How did this humiliation compare to your striking out while hitting off a tee, a Little League experience you describe in your book?

Mayne: Striking out from the tee was far more humiliating. You know, it's worse when you're around your peers, as opposed to a television audience of 30 million people, as crazy as that might sound. I thought I held my own (on“Dancing With the Stars”). I know I'm not a good dancer, but I wasn't nearly as bad as I was judged to be, relative to some of the other dancers, especially the men. ... I think the way the show depicted me (video clips showed Mayne's partner getting mad at him during practice) and Bruno's comments (he called Mayne's cha-cha“demented”) may have influenced the voters at home who don't think for themselves.


Mario Lopez pumps it up

Joey Lawrence stays quick on his feet
ByTheWay
CELEBRITIES PARTICIPATING ON THE NEW GAME SHOW "MILLION DOLLAR PASSWORD"

Regis Philbin To Host This Modern Update Of The Classic Game Show

Sunday, June 22 (8:00 - 9:00 PM, ET/PT)
Steven Weber ("Brothers & Sisters") and Former Miss USA Shanna Moakler.

Sunday, June 29 (8:00 - 9:00 PM, ET/PT)
Steve Schirripa ("The Sopranos") and country singer Sara Evans.

Sunday, July 6 (8:00 - 9:00 PM, ET/PT)
Monique Coleman ("High School Musical") and Damien Fahey (MTV's "TRL").


ETA: Broadway's A Chorus Line Revival to Close Aug. 17

I heard on the radio this morning that although Mario Lopez joining the cast did provide a bump in attendance, it was insufficient to keep the play open.
ByTheWay
Stacy Keibler Kicks It With 'Samurai Girl'

The former wrestler has joined the cable network's upcoming series "Samurai Girl," according to The Hollywood Reporter.

"Samurai Girl," based on the popular young adult novels, centers on 19-year-old Heaven (Jamie Chung), a Japanese girl who learns that her adoptive father is the head of the Yakuza and possibly had her brother murdered. She leaves her family to train in the ways of the samurai and to plot against her father's evil empire with the help of her new American friends.

Keibler will portray Heaven's rival and the ex-fiancee of Jake (Brendan Fehr), Heaven's love interest.
ByTheWay
TLC's "Master Of Dance", Hosted By Joey Lawrence, Gets A Negative Review

Along comes TLC looking to cash in with the cheapo “Master of Dance.” This show is what NBC’s late, lamentable “Singing Bee” was to singing - a cheap knockoff meant to impress with average folks taking the stage. It’s hosted by another “Dancing with the Stars” contestant, Joey Lawrence, who looks creepy with a bald head, orange tan and a wisp of a mustache.

Lawrence practically needs the full half-hour to explain the show’s rules.

The three judges - comedian Loni Love, choreographer Keith “Tyce” Diorio and ex-“Solid Gold” dancer Lucinda Dickey (wasn’t that show on 20 years ago?) - rank them on style, adaptability, energy and classic moves.
O2Sean
Mario Lopez is People's new Sexiest Bachelor. Given the recent revelations about his personal life and also that he was in a relationship with Karina Smirnoff until recently, that seems like a very odd choice, but I guess he looks good without a shirt, so they're taking what they can get.

Shanna Moakler will be on Million Dollar Password (CBS) this Sunday night.
ByTheWay
Chelsea Lately Interviews Joey Lawrence

ETA: VIDEO: Mario Lopez, People's Hottest Bachelor

People Magazine has named Mario Lopez the Hottest Bachelor of 2008. Former "Dancing with the Stars" contestant made an appearance on NBC's Today show this morning to talk about the honor and give the viewers a little taste of the sexy photo shoot he did for the magazine. Talk about the eye candy.
tip and fall
Too bad Mario only has eyes for Zack Morris.

In fact, that's probably why he cheated on Karina - he just couldn't deal with the fact that she didn't have blond hair, a charming smile, and an almost sociopathic penchant for screwing with people's lives.

...What?
ByTheWay
Podcast: Ryan Seacreast Interviews Mario Lopez - June 18

Mario Lopez, who was just named People Magazine's "Sexiest Bachelor for 2008" was with us.
ByTheWay
Jerry Springer: 'I have absolutely no talent'

Exerpt:

4 Of course, you did try dancing on "Dancing With the Stars." Can we find you out at the Chicago clubs keeping up your skills?

No, I have promised to never dance again. I believe I issued a public apology. I didn't know how to dance before I did the show and I think people voted to keep me on "Dancing with the Stars" each week just to hurt me and make me dance even more. I also got the pity vote. I did dance at my daughter's wedding. She was in the most beautiful gown and in the middle of the dance, Katie said, "Dad, my dress is on your feet. We can't see your feet. So what was the point of 'Dancing With the Stars?' "

5 Despite all the craziness of your day job, you sound like a good dad. What is the secret?

Well, my daughter says, "Dad, try not to embarrass us any more than necessary," and I listen to her. Also I think if your child knows -- I mean really knows and not just because you're saying it -- that they're loved unconditionally, then you're on the right track. Your child must know that you are probably the only person in the world who has no other agenda than what's good for your kid. When they go to other people, there can be some other reason people will give certain advice. From the parent there is only one reason -- even if it's said without a smile.

I enjoyed Jerry's stint on the show.
ByTheWay
Podcast: Ryan Seacrest Interviews Mario Lopez - June 26

Mario Lopez joined us to chat about the new season of "America's Best Dance Crew".
KarenM
I dont know if you guys have seen this. The Ballas family was mentioned on Gilmore Girls.



I've also seen Len and Mary Murphy( SYTYCD) in a dance/exercise type infomercial. Tony was there as well doing some demonstrations.
ByTheWay
Article: Sara Evans To Appear On HGTV Design Star

Sara Evans is becoming a regular in the reality TV world. Her most famous reality TV appearance was likely her turn as a celebrity dancer on Dancing With The Stars. Last week, she made an appearance on the reality game show Million Dollar Password.

This week, Sara Evans pays a visit to the reality competition HGTV Design Star. Since the show was filmed in Nashville, HGTV Design Star producers decided to give this episode a country theme. The designers are challenged to make over two luxurious hotel suites at the Opryland Hotel.

Country music star Sara Evans shows up to provide inspiration to the six remaining designers. HGTV Design Star airs on Sunday, July 6 at 9 PM ET/PT on HGTV.

It's good to see Sara has gotten past the messy divorce and on to bigger and better things. And DwtS broadened her appeal since she's been making appearances on other TV shows.
ByTheWay
Article > Mario Lopez To Become Host of 'Extra'
ByTheWay
Article > Stacey Keibler Interview

Here is Keibler, an actress expanding her career with comedic turns on ABC’s "George Lopez Show" and "What About Brian," in all her statuesque glory.
O2Sean
Drew Lachey and Jerry Rice were panelists on Wanna Bet (ABC game show) tonight. The hosts, Ant and Dec, said they hadn't been in the US for DWTS and asked Jerry who won his season. Jerry said "that short Drew Lachey."
KarenM
Stacy talks about DWTS - > Article

Keibler still watches the dance competition show. She has been asked on several occasions to go back and dance. But she always has had other commitments. And Keibler is not so certain she should go back. It was all about being in the mindset.
ByTheWay
Video > Stacey Kiebler Interviewed About The Movie "Samurai Girl"

Stacey Keibler, co-star of the ABC Family mini-series SAMURAI GIRL, joins Madison Michele in the Hollywood 411 studio. She compares the pain of sword training with her days on DANCING WITH THE STARS.
MDKNIGHT
I actually watched Samurai Girl and seeing Stacey Kiebler literally stab her ex in the back was unintentionally funny. I thought she handled the role pretty well all things considered. Another funny part was that they had another character tell a scientist that had just had a big break-through that he was heading for fame and fortune, that he might get the Noble Prize or even wind up in Dancing With the Stars. It was silly fun.
ByTheWay
Photos > Stacey Keibler Featured For The November Issue Of Maxim Magazine
AwNutz
Mark Ballas just showed up on the season premier of "Samantha Who?" tonight. He had a cameo dancing with Cybil Shepard at the end of the show.
ByTheWay
Here is a video about Stacey doing the Maxim photoshoot.
tolliveramc
The cameo by Tony Dovolani aired today on "All My Children" and couldn't have possibly been more awkward. He's in her way in a hallway at Pine Valley Hospital, where she's coming from the room of her comatose daughter, and says "Excuse me, Ms. Kane." She shoots him a really odd look that broke character. Just really odd.
KarenM
George Hamilton talks about DWTS in his book. He talks about Edyta and Stacy. He said he made himself jealous of Tony for putting his hands around Stacy. He said Edyta had a ready answer for every complain he had.
“Because of my broken ribs, I have a little dip and twirl problem,” I malingered.
“I can dip and twirl myself, no one will ever notice the difference,” she assured me with only the slightest of narcissism.


Here’s a preview.
ByTheWay
Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin are piloting a reality TV show where cameras will follow them and their two girls filming their day-to-day lives, if I understand the report correctly.

I wouldn't put Lisa and the word sane in the same sentence (see plastic surgery overload) but what is she thinking??!!?? Oops ... another word that shouldn't appear with Lisa in the same sentence.
TruBrit
Stacy tried dancing recently. She really can’t dance without Tony.

here it is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpBAdZP9NnQ
PBGamer89
I think that was before DWTS.

Didn't Stacy quit wrestling after DWTS?
ByTheWay
Article > OK!Magazine: Lisa Rinna to Pose Nude
ByTheWay
Video > Access Hollywood: Lisa Rinna Dances Away The Holiday Pounds

Louis Van Amstel choreographed the routines Lisa uses on the exercise DVD she's promoting.
ByTheWay
Video > TV Guide Interviews Tia Carrere

Actress and singer Tia Carrere stops by Hollywood 411 to dish the details on her new Grammy nominated release, IKENA. Tia also tells us about her latest pet project that is sure to be a hit with surfers!
ByTheWay
Article > OK! Magazine: Cameron Mathison Spreads His Wings

[Cameron] recently joined Good Morning America as a correspondent.

OK! caught up with Mathison where he was eager to talk about another interest and good cause — the 5th Annual ABC/Soapnet for Broadway Cares coming up on March 9.
KarenM
In his book, Jerry Rice talks about DWTS. Here's preview
ByTheWay
Article > Celebrity Q&A with John O'Hurley Actor/Dancer/Pitchman

What do you think of the show now?

It's gone through a lot of changes. In my personal opinion, I think it's a little over-produced. I'd like to go back to see some of the basics. It looks like the people are there marketing themselves. I hate to see people out there begging for votes. I would like to take the Spencer Tracy approach, do your work and go home. If they vote for you, they vote for you. And if they don't, they don't. I just think it's a little over marketed now.

If they brought back past contestants, would you do it again?

Oh yeah, sure. It would be difficult for me to find the time. 2009 is gone for me, so I would have to look at 2010.
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