Hi to All,
I would be interested in the opinions of my fellow professionals, who may have watched Strictly Dance or Dancing with the Stars, at the unprofessional male conduct that when being interviewed on camera they are continuously mauling their lady partners.

lluv2Dance. I haven't seen anything like that on our Dancing With the Stars. When waiting for the comments on their dancing or when receiving their marks they stand as a couple and not like two strangers. Having been on a televised dancing program many many years ago. Most of the major parts of the show was rehearsed. For instance not to stand in what might look like an ugly position and not good enough for a camera shot. Actor Donald Sinden and singer Frankie Vaughn were part of the show. Every word they spoke and two jokes told by Donald was rehearsed.I think the blame can be put on the producers or directors of the show if there was any impropriety shown.

I thought that Derek was going to undress Brooke a couple of times (not that I'd have minded if he had ).

I'm glad that someone besides me has noticed this behavior.

Of course, it's a bit hard to blame them; many of these ladies are quite intoxicating.

Still, iluv2Dance is correct.



jj

jofjonesboro.A little confused her. lluv2Dance is in the UK. Unless he watches your DWS you both have the same problem with your programs.

regardless of what iluv2Dance watches.

Of course, my opinion is based on those two because they were always the ones featured in news clips about the show.

If I watched the entire show, I might be even more uncomfortable.



jj

Hi well I caught the info on "mauling" the female partners. What exactly do you mean? Like what do the interviewers say to them?

I think it is all part of the promotion machine that fuels a show like DWTS. Any hint of a couple getting overly chummy translates into tabloid coverage and Hollywood gossip TV show coverage. There have been numerous stories about Cheryl Burke and her alleged flings with dance partners, and other similar story lines pop up depending on the season and the partner pairings. It may be annoying to the pros and celebrities on the show, but the producers, investors and advertisers have to love it because it all equates to more viewers. I often wonder how the spouses of the celebrities feel about seeing their partner spending so much time in the arms of another person. I know they're supposed to be more used to that in Hollywood, but it seems like it would be a tough thing to deal with.