This is the place to discuss who's rumored to be signing up and who you'd like to see sign up. Remember that plain lists are frowned upon, so be sure to discuss your reasons why and all.
I'll start the ball rolling:
It's been rumored that Deborah Gibson is signing up, having been spotted in the audience for the last two seasons. While I think she would be good, but no ringer, I think she's used up her allotted Reality TV Comeback time already as a judge on that American Idol for kids show and on Skating with Celebrities....
Who else is up for next year?
Stars in Waiting...A Wish List
Started by
GoodThings
, Apr 17 2007 09:56 AM
2845 replies to this topic
#1
Posted Apr 17, 2007 @ 9:56 AM
#2
Posted Apr 17, 2007 @ 10:00 AM
I know that Jennifer Aniston expressed interest, but for one reason or another, has not been cast. I would personally love to see her do it. But would it be considered a step down? And would the producers not select her because such a big star would dominate the votes?
#3
Posted Apr 17, 2007 @ 10:35 AM
Stephen Nichols from Days of Our Lives. He's 53 and still freaking gorgeous. I have no idea if he can dance or not but I support anything that puts him on my screen more.
#4
Posted Apr 17, 2007 @ 10:39 AM
I don't know how tall they both are, but Jennifer Aniston and Jonathan would make a beautiful pairing.
I have to immortalize the old thread by saying, "BOB NEWHART!" :)
I have to immortalize the old thread by saying, "BOB NEWHART!" :)
#5
Posted Apr 17, 2007 @ 10:45 AM
I'd still like to see Danica McKellar (Winnie Cooper!!) on the show. I know she's had some recent dance classes, but I don't think she'd be any more of a ringer than Joey Fatone, or Stacy Kieber.
#6
Posted Apr 17, 2007 @ 12:19 PM
Tim Gunn please!
#7
Posted Apr 17, 2007 @ 12:27 PM
Daisy Eagan, who performed in Annie and The Secret Garden, and late of BRAVO's The It Factor.
#8
Posted Apr 17, 2007 @ 12:27 PM
I'd really like to see Andie Macdowell.
How about Lisa Kudrow of Friends or Jane Leeves & Peri Gilpin of Frasier?
How about Lisa Kudrow of Friends or Jane Leeves & Peri Gilpin of Frasier?
#9
Posted Apr 17, 2007 @ 12:39 PM
I'd love to see an 80s pop star, like a member of Duran Duran. Or from one of the 80's hair bands like Poison or Ratt.
#10
Posted Apr 17, 2007 @ 12:47 PM
Bon Jovi? He can sing, he can act and probably dance a bit..........
#11
Posted Apr 17, 2007 @ 12:50 PM
Jane Leeves trained as a ballet dancer. Ding dong, bells are ringing!
I want Pat Benatar on the show. Not only is she a cool chick, but I want to see the "Love Is A Battlefield" Pimp-Smackdown-Shimmy incorporated somehow.
I want Pat Benatar on the show. Not only is she a cool chick, but I want to see the "Love Is A Battlefield" Pimp-Smackdown-Shimmy incorporated somehow.
#12
Posted Apr 17, 2007 @ 12:57 PM
Sela Ward - she was in the audience recently so I wonder if she's there (like Leeza was last year) as prep for next season. She's one gorgeous 50+ woman.
Florence Henderson - I'd so love her! She seems like a kick.
Donny Osmond - he seems like he'd be a lot of fun.
Dan Marino or Joe Montana -- two hot former pro football champions
Florence Henderson - I'd so love her! She seems like a kick.
Donny Osmond - he seems like he'd be a lot of fun.
Dan Marino or Joe Montana -- two hot former pro football champions
#13
Posted Apr 17, 2007 @ 1:26 PM
What... no Alfonso Ribeiro love here?? Granted, he'd have to get a shorter partner (bring Julianne back!), but he moved pretty well last night. Oh, I forgot... wasn't he in "The Tap Dance Kid" on Broadway when he was a kid? He'd be more of a ringer than anyone this year (Joey???). He'd lose a hell of a lot of weight, that's for sure.
Edited by catgyrl, Apr 17, 2007 @ 1:27 PM.
#14
Posted Apr 17, 2007 @ 2:13 PM
Well, back in her day, FloHen was quite the chanteuse...but I'm not sure of her dancing skills. She was big on Broadway, but might be rusty now. They might be talking to her, which would explain her attendance at yesterday's show....since I don't know if she knows any of this year's stars.Florence Henderson - I'd so love her! She seems like a kick.
Donny Osmond - he seems like he'd be a lot of fun.
Donny, while I'd love to see him, is one of the original boy bands, so would he be in the "older" slot or the "boy band" slot? ;)
Alfonso Ribeiro won the singing competition they had on (the one with Carly Patterson and Cheech Marin), so I'm not sure I'd want him back so quickly.
She'd be awesome!Sela Ward - she was in the audience recently so I wonder if she's there (like Leeza was last year) as prep for next season.
#15
Posted Apr 17, 2007 @ 2:33 PM
I'd love to see an 80s pop star, like a member of Duran Duran. Or from one of the 80's hair bands like Poison or Ratt
Due to that comment I just had a vision of Sebastian Bach on DwTS....and it was LOVELY.
#16
Posted Apr 17, 2007 @ 2:45 PM
Just posted this on another thread - not used to all this freedom and versatility we now have! I say Sasha Cohen. She's so petite and has had ballet so I think she would be awesome. Also, how about the "Flying Tomato" - can't remember his real name, but I'd like to see what a really coodinated snowboarded could do with ballroom. Guess I'm on a winter olympics jag - due to my Apollo love no doubt!
#17
Posted Apr 17, 2007 @ 2:53 PM
Rick(y) Shroeder...washed up teen idol!
Christie Brinkley...washed up supermodel!
Tara Conner....scandalous ex-Miss USA!
Bobby Brown...again, gotta give "props" to the former Mr. Whitney Houston!
Christie Brinkley...washed up supermodel!
Tara Conner....scandalous ex-Miss USA!
Bobby Brown...again, gotta give "props" to the former Mr. Whitney Houston!
#18
Posted Apr 17, 2007 @ 2:52 PM
You don't recall those thrilling Brady Bunch episodes showcasing her square dancing and Charleston skills? She's all ready for the quickstep.FloHen was quite the chanteuse...but I'm not sure of her dancing skills.
#19
Posted Apr 17, 2007 @ 3:04 PM
Due to that comment I just had a vision of Sebastian Bach on DwTS....and it was LOVELY.
You just made my day!! Dude's seriously TALL, though (6'4"), so he may have the Clyde problem. I also don't think he'd do well in the latin dances, but he could probably dance a mean waltz.
(Yes, I am an 80's hair band geek!)
#20
Posted Apr 17, 2007 @ 3:06 PM
Keeping with the Olympic theme I'd like to see Tanith Belbin.
#21
Posted Apr 17, 2007 @ 3:45 PM
Sela Ward - she was in the audience recently so I wonder if she's there (like Leeza was last year) as prep for next season. She's one gorgeous 50+ woman.
I don't think I could stand to see her and her botoxed eyebrows on my t.v. again every week. After reading all the House recaps and laughing at Sara M's description of her constant state of surprise, I wouldn't be able to take her seriously.
#22
Posted Apr 17, 2007 @ 4:31 PM
Due to that comment I just had a vision of Sebastian Bach on DwTS....and it was LOVELY.
That DOES sound lovely...
Until I have my SuperGroup flashback. Then I remember how whiiiiiiny he is. I can just see him bitching about EVERYTHING ad nauseum every week.
Of course, if they wired his jaw shut, he'd be perfect.
#23
Posted Apr 17, 2007 @ 4:37 PM
They have to get Elizabeth Berkeley! And Mario Lopez could come back for a guest shot, and then eventually they can just go through the whole cast of Saved by the Bell. Except Screech, please. I fear him.
#24
Posted Apr 17, 2007 @ 4:57 PM
Don't forget the supposed backup plan for in case Master P doesn't show back in season 2- David Carradine.He would be great.
#25
Posted Apr 17, 2007 @ 5:08 PM
Due to that comment I just had a vision of Sebastian Bach on DwTS....and it was LOVELY.
You just made my day!! Dude's seriously TALL, though (6'4"), so he may have the Clyde problem. I also don't think he'd do well in the latin dances, but he could probably dance a mean waltz.
You made my day, too! That would be awesome. Unfortunately, I see someone like Vince Neal being cast instead.
I would LOVE to see Charles Barkley on this show. He's outspoken enough to make it entertaining - and he's always up for a physical challenge. Did anyone catch his footrace against aging NBA ref Dick Bavetta?
#26
Posted Apr 17, 2007 @ 5:53 PM
I'd be willing to put figure skaters out of the running....the training and performance they are required to bring is too close to competitive ballroom dancing, IMO. Gymnasts are different, since many floor routines can lack rhythm and/or dancing grace, so I'd be willing to go with someone like Kerri Strug or Dominique Mocianu (just got married). NOT Dominique Dawes, though. Don't like her....I say Sasha Cohen. She's so petite and has had ballet so I think she would be awesome.
Does the "dancing" she did in Showgirls make her a ringer, though? ;)They have to get Elizabeth Berkeley!
#27
Posted Apr 17, 2007 @ 6:10 PM
I think just being in "Showgirls" would garner poor Elizabeth sympathy!Does the "dancing" she did in Showgirls make her a ringer, though? ;)
I like Christie Brinkley on the wish list.
How do we feel about other TV stars I grew up with? Valerie Bertinelli? Melissa Gilbert? Scott Baio?
#28
Posted Apr 17, 2007 @ 6:18 PM
How about some ABC soap stars?
Jason Thompson (Patrick, GH) is so very hot, or Kimberly McCullough (Robin), who has been on GH since she was a little girl. However, I think Kimberly has an extensive dance background (not ballroom though).
Or maybe they could stick Steve Burton (Jason), Maurice Bernard (Sonny) or Laura Wright (Carly) on there and cut down their time on GH...I'd go for that!
You know I'd love to see? Balky from Perfect Strangers! I forget the actors name, but I loved Balky. There's also Candace Cameron, Jodie Sweetin, John Stamos (yes please!), Kellie Martin, etc.
Jason Thompson (Patrick, GH) is so very hot, or Kimberly McCullough (Robin), who has been on GH since she was a little girl. However, I think Kimberly has an extensive dance background (not ballroom though).
Or maybe they could stick Steve Burton (Jason), Maurice Bernard (Sonny) or Laura Wright (Carly) on there and cut down their time on GH...I'd go for that!
You know I'd love to see? Balky from Perfect Strangers! I forget the actors name, but I loved Balky. There's also Candace Cameron, Jodie Sweetin, John Stamos (yes please!), Kellie Martin, etc.
#29
Posted Apr 17, 2007 @ 6:19 PM
Susan Lucci. She reportedly said she'd love to but didn't have the time. Erica is about due for another coma isn't she?
I think the poster that said figure skaters should be out due to being ringers is probably right. I imagine that Torvold or Dean could wipe the floor with anybody who has been on without breaking a sweat.
She's on a show now but maybe during a lull, what do people think about Sally Fields?
As for David Carridine I bet he'd love to ballroom dance. I remember a SNL sketch he did were he professed that he had always wished to make a living with his feet but not Kung Fu kicking , dancing. Of course the producers would HAVE to rent Kung Fu Fighting, they just wouldn't be able to avoid it. He's a little old but last I saw him in a commercial he seemed to still be fit. They defiantely should ask him.
OMG yes. I would LOVE to see that. She's tiny so Louis could partner her.I want Pat Benatar on the show. Not only is she a cool chick, but I want to see the "Love Is A Battlefield" Pimp-Smackdown-Shimmy incorporated somehow
I think the poster that said figure skaters should be out due to being ringers is probably right. I imagine that Torvold or Dean could wipe the floor with anybody who has been on without breaking a sweat.
She's on a show now but maybe during a lull, what do people think about Sally Fields?
As for David Carridine I bet he'd love to ballroom dance. I remember a SNL sketch he did were he professed that he had always wished to make a living with his feet but not Kung Fu kicking , dancing. Of course the producers would HAVE to rent Kung Fu Fighting, they just wouldn't be able to avoid it. He's a little old but last I saw him in a commercial he seemed to still be fit. They defiantely should ask him.
Edited by MDKNIGHT, Apr 17, 2007 @ 6:47 PM.
#30
Posted Apr 17, 2007 @ 6:24 PM
Anderson Cooper.
He already has/had an ABC connection (The Mole), and if nothing else, him being on DWTS would make for a great fluff piece on his CNN show.
Or how about any other reality show host - Julie Chen, Phil Keoghan, Jeff Probst, Kennedy - the list goes on.
Going off of DarkVamp's Tara Conner idea, I suggest another former beauty queen - Susie Castillo. Miss USA 2003 (the one who passed her crown to Shandi), MTV host, and I need a reason for her to stay away from hosting any more MTV reunion shows for a while.
...Or, what could be one of the biggest comebacks ever in terms of positive PR - Tara Reid. She needs all the help she can get.
He already has/had an ABC connection (The Mole), and if nothing else, him being on DWTS would make for a great fluff piece on his CNN show.
Or how about any other reality show host - Julie Chen, Phil Keoghan, Jeff Probst, Kennedy - the list goes on.
Going off of DarkVamp's Tara Conner idea, I suggest another former beauty queen - Susie Castillo. Miss USA 2003 (the one who passed her crown to Shandi), MTV host, and I need a reason for her to stay away from hosting any more MTV reunion shows for a while.
...Or, what could be one of the biggest comebacks ever in terms of positive PR - Tara Reid. She needs all the help she can get.
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