[jebartle]

to Dancing under the "Big Top", because this whole thing has become a circus!

[ducati1974]

We think Tom Bergeron is a great host- he's fast on his feet and very funny! We also prefer the original co-host over Brooke.

[joannej]

Originally Posted by ducati1974

We think Tom Bergeron is a great host- he's fast on his feet and very funny! We also prefer the original co-host over Brooke.

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I have always enjoyed watching the show and will continue to do so. The show chooses controversial guests every season; this season more so. For the most part, the pros try to do a good job teaching their guests how to dance ballroom. I also enjoy the banter with the judges and contestants. Bruno, Len, and Carrie Anne are a good team of judges and play off each other very well. Tom Bergerond is a riot and quick with humorous responses.

[KayakerNC]

Originally Posted by collie1228

Dancing with the Wannabe's?

Dancing with the used-to-be's.
Kind of like auto races, some people HAVE to watch, hoping to see someone they hate crash and burn.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by DandyGirl

I will watch. It is always fun to see anyone, star or not, try something that is out of their comfort zone and succeed. These folks put a lot of hard work into this and I applaud them!

I'm not a fan. But I applaud anyone who puts themselves "out there". So easy to sit back and ridicule. So hard to go beyond your comfort zone!

[bkcunningham1]

Originally Posted by DandyGirl

I will watch. It is always fun to see anyone, star or not, try something that is out of their comfort zone and succeed. These folks put a lot of hard work into this and I applaud them!

I just noticed you are fairly new here. Welcome to Talk of the Villages.

[ssmith]

yep, for us it also about the dancers and their abilities. Will Derek Huff be back? Probabably not since his neck was hurt but wow can he dance and so creative in making routines. Funny how some feel it is a waste of time and others a circus...that is the beauty of it all...we all have different tastes.

[ladydoc]

Originally Posted by ssmith

yep, for us it also about the dancers and their abilities. Will Derek Huff be back? Probabably not since his neck was hurt but wow can he dance and so creative in making routines. Funny how some feel it is a waste of time and others a circus...that is the beauty of it all...we all have different tastes.

YES, Derek will be back and I think he is paired with Ricki Lake. We watch it all the time. I like the music, seeing people learning to dance and I especially like it when the professionals dance. I am not at all upset by the cast. An interesting bunch....

[ssmith]

thanks LadyDoc....I am delighted that Derek Huff will be back!

[tainsley]

Originally Posted by ladydoc

YES, Derek will be back and I think he is paired with Ricki Lake. We watch it all the time. I like the music, seeing people learning to dance and I especially like it when the professionals dance. I am not at all upset by the cast. An interesting bunch....

Glad Derek is back...he's my favorite. I really enjoy watching the show. Doesn't matter who the cast is. I enjoy watching the progress of the dancers.

[lightworker888]

So you think you can dance? If you want to see progress and talent for dancing I don't think you can beat these contestants. And we enjoy watching the auditions at the beginning of the season to see how good some of the ones are who don't make the cut. Although it is a "voting" show, it seems that the viewers are getting more and more discerning and it is not just a popularity contest. And I can't say enough about the choreographers, especially the contemporary ones. And the Pasodoble numbers have been incredible. Amazing how some of the dancers who have had no formal training can pull of such professional performances. Great entertainment if you like watching dancing.

[getdul981]

Nope, never have, never will. I said that about golf too, but I'm pretty sure about this one. Don't see any socially redeeming qualities.

[billethkid]

It is a good show. It has gotten a little corny...trying to broaden spectrum I guess.
They definitely seem to be having a hard time attracting REAL stars, hence more entertainment intent than stardom efforts (they think).
We will see how this season goes...Bono is nothing more than bait for the show...plus or minus.

btk

[rubicon]

This is a continuation by Hollywood types in the deconstuction of America. Is this the best so called "talented artist" can come up with for viewers.

[jebartle]

Very very strange!.....

Originally Posted by rubicon

This is a continuation by Hollywood types in the deconstuction of America. Is this the best so called "talented artist" can come up with for viewers.