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Rachel to hit dancefloor

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SUPERMODEL Rachel Hunter looks set to dust off her dancing shoes to take part in a US reality show based on the hit BBC1 show "
Strictly Come Dancing".

The beauty will be joined by ex-New Kids On The Block star Joey McIntyre and boxing champ Evander Holyfield in the show - Dancing With The Stars - which will pair celebrities with professional dancers.

Just like the BBC show, the contestants will be judged by a panel of experts and also by viewers at home with one couple being eliminated each week.

The celebs have already embarked on intense training in preparation for the first live show which will take place in front of a studio audience.

When the final two couples remain, the ultimate dance-off will determine who wins the trophy.

The Associated Press
Wednesday, May 11th, 2005

NEW YORK (AP) - Trista Sutter, who appeared on two versions of ABC's "The Bachelor" and wed Ryan Sutter on television, is among the celebrities who will appear on ABC's new reality series, "Dancing With the Stars."
Model Rachel Hunter, former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield, singer Joey McIntyre, John O'Hurley ("Seinfeld") and Kelly Monaco ("General Hospital") will be paired with professional ballroom dancing partners in the competition, set to debut June 1 (9 p.m. ET).

They will be judged by viewers and a panel of dance experts. One couple will be eliminated each week, ABC said Tuesday. The show is based on a series airing in other countries called "Strictly Come Dancing."

I've been watching this season's 'Dancing With The Stars' and it's absolutely brilliant! The three celeb finalist; Laila Ali, Apolo Ohno and Joey Fatone are a joy to watch - Joey Fatone is sooo entertaining and such a likeable character as well as a great dancer (thanks to his partner Kym Johnson - the professional dancer of the two).

However, my fave couple are Apolo Ohno and his professional dance partner Julianne Hough - I just LOVE watching those two dancing - not to mention the most beautiful dresses/outfits Julianne has worn each week.

I think this is far better than out own Strictly Come Dancing and I agree with Bruno, Joey Fatone did indeed "Pimp the mambo".

Oh, yes! Ohno takes `Dancing' title


I will miss this show it has had some great dancers, Apolo and Julianne deserved to win but I was sad for Joey and Laila who were beaten into second and third plave.

Looking forward to next years show already.

yahoo

I haven't watched the final yet Maddi - will watch later this evening.

Like you, I feel sad for Joey and Laila ...such good dancers....Joey Fatone was the most entertaining..... I like the way he moves.

I'm delighted for Apolo and Julianne who were consistently good each show, they did some beautiful routines with excellent timing....I've watched their 'Cha Cha Cha' about 3 times now.

Brilliant show with some great contestants.

Here is the great Apolo and Julianne doing the cha cha cha to "Push It" and a lot more clips of them for you Geena - enjoy! youtube

Thanks so much for that link, Maddy

some of Apolo and Julianne's best clips on there - loved their 2nd quikstep and their freestyle
Len Goodman thought their Cha Cha Cha was too raunchy but I loved it. It's hard to believe Julianne is only 18 years old, she's such a fabulous dancer.
Be nice (hint, hint) to see some clips of Joey Fatone as well Maddy - especially him and Kym's 2nd jive and the dance they did to 'Grove Is In The Heart' can't remember what dance they did to that.

I've just watched the final show - great to see all the contestants dance again as well as former winners of the show.

I'm looking forward to the next 'Dancing With The Stars' hope it's half as good as this one's been.

Here is the Semi-Final Jive Joey Fatone and Kym Johnson for you Geena. youtube

Joey dancing to 'grove is in the heart'

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Joey Fatone & Kym - Mambo (Full Clip) youtube

Thanks sooo much for those links Maddy

Joey and Kym's second jive was the best jive for entertainmet value I've seen on any of the UK's or US's shows - he was my fave contestant personality wise. I loved watching him and Kym's training clips for his sense of humour. Although Joey worked hard he seemed to have more fun doing the dance routines than the others - so much so that Len often accused him of being too showy ..not sticking to the basic rules of the dance. Len said to Joey in the finals 'you've been trained but you've never been tamed' which was so true and he made the show all the better for that reason.

Spice Girl set for 'Dancing with the Stars'


Former Spice Girl Melanie Brown has been lined up to star in the next series of US TV show Dancing with the Stars'.

The singer, who is currently locked in a paternity battle with actor Eddie Murphy over eight-week-old daughter Angel, will take to the dancefloor next year.

A spokesperson for Brown says: "Eddie hasn't been in contact yet, but Mel's been busy with the US version of Strictly Come Dancing and her daughters."
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