Sara Evans' 'Dancing With the Stars' shocker

Cayla Lovold Wed, Mar 14, 2007 at 05:46 PM EST

maybe she saw you in the audiance and that's what she decided to do. ;) I wouldn't want to sing for you either.

trevor ellis Tue, Feb 13, 2007 at 01:40 PM EST

i saw sara evans in concert this past saturday night in erie, pa. my wife won the tickets and i'm glad i didn't pay the $44 each. that would have been a huge waste of money. she was an o.k. performing, but not a great stage presence and the shortest concert i've ever seen. kids in a high school band could have played longer then the 1hr 20min total stage time. i've seen over 100+ concerts in my time and i've never left a venue a 10:05. that was ridiculous. if i would have paid money, i would have been pissed and wanted my money back. it was my 2nd country show and Willie Nelson would blow the doors off Sara Evans. He played the normal 2.5 - 3 hours. i will not pay any of my money for anything sara evans after that travesty.

Cayla Lovold Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 06:00 PM EST

All of you saying that Sara is lying and stuff.. BS!!! Obviously none of you that say that don't know Sara at all! If you did know Sara, you would know how wonderful she realky is! Sara is one of the most amazing Godly women you will ever meet! I love you Sara Evans, keep on smilin that radiant smile!!!

Cayla~

terry backlet Sun, Dec 24, 2006 at 04:21 PM EST

this is a new site about dancing with the stars..
http://www.dancingstar.tv

Lori Wed, Oct 25, 2006 at 02:35 PM EST

Divorce is very difficult especially in the public eye. We've all been through it and what doesn't kill you will only make you stronger. I believe there are two sides to every story and I believe the best comment is NO COMMENT. My prayers go up for both of them and two prayers for the children. Stay friends!

Bob Tue, Oct 24, 2006 at 10:58 AM EST

Wow! "they cannot see,for their eyes are closed."
Has anyone heard the saying "That people who live in glass houses ,should not cast stones"? I think there are a few glass houses crumbling here on this site.

BTW ...where in the hell did some of you learn to spell?
So many missed spelled words on this site. Too numerous to count. Way to go Sara,get rid of the BUM.

lance Sun, Oct 22, 2006 at 02:14 PM EST

Sara, I can hardly wait to see who you become in thisnext part of your life, simply as Sara

Silk Willow Sun, Oct 22, 2006 at 01:34 PM EST

what a shame. Now that this thing happened I got tuned into watching Dancing With The Stars more....Controversy always drags the curious in so the show can thank that for some viewer points.

Ric Sun, Oct 22, 2006 at 12:18 AM EST

If nothing else comes out of this, I see a Country Music Award. This is what country songs are made of!

Trooper28 Sat, Oct 21, 2006 at 07:59 PM EST

Give me a break. All of you are so quick to judge. Non of you have any proof that what Sara says is true or what Craig says is true. All of you are so quick to side with Sara because she is the victim. This is sad. Really sad. Has is every occured to any of you that what Craig says is true? I'm not saying I'm on his side but be serious. You weren't there. All of you make me sick. Sick to hear you say Poor Sara, get the facts before you judge. Inocent before proven guilty. What country do you all live in anyway?

bobbie c Sat, Oct 21, 2006 at 01:59 PM EST

Sounds like Sara was getting a little on the side and has decided to throw her husband, her friend and her kids under a bus to cover it up. Tonight they will have her friend passing a lie detector test that she never had a thing with sara's husband. He says Sara cheated, not him.

Coming weeks will tell the tale. I think she's an idiot and is having a very public meltdown in an effort to keep all her balls in the air.

Mo Fri, Oct 20, 2006 at 06:08 PM EST

The assumption that a celebrity's public facade is unimpeachable is ludicrous. Regardless of whether you like her singing, her dancing, or her ta-tas, her public persona is crafted by handlers.

If nothing else her husband has better lawyers than she: http://cdn.digitalcity.com/tmz_documents/evans_docs_1.pdf

ARC Fri, Oct 20, 2006 at 02:18 AM EST

As a Northeastern Progressive-Liberal who grew up loving Hip-Hop Music and other forms of urban music, I support Sara Evans. I have traveled extensively through the United States studying different musical sounds. I became a fan of country music, which I also learned how to dance. I learned about southern country, country western, bluegrass other folk music, classic and contemporary country. I became familiar with Sara Evans when I was in Louisiana and they had been playing her music in a local country club. I instantly gravitated to the music of Sara Evans. I wish she could have stayed in the dancing competition but it is understandable that she had to withdraw from the contest, to spend time with her children. If she would have stayed on, I would have showed my support by voting for Sara Evans she is a great star and a great singer.

Delores Thu, Oct 19, 2006 at 03:36 PM EST

I think Sara is a great singer and a wonderful person. Sure she has flaws, who doesn't but I have always loved her music and think she has a beautiful voice!I pray that she gets the peace she needs to deal with this situation. Nobody knows what goes on behind close doors so nobody should be judging her or her husband.Sara, I hope you enjoy the time with your kids and I hope to see you in concert here in CINCINNATI!! We love ya girl!!

Lori Thu, Oct 19, 2006 at 09:10 AM EST

There is nothings going on between Sara and her professional dance partner, which it is obivious there is not, to even think such a thing is obsurd. My goodness the reason she resigned from the show is because her husband was cheating on her, it was her decision to leave the show not her husband's decision. Sounds to me like you are backing him by stating what you said in your comment. I think Sara is a wonderful person and I wish her, her children, family the best.

vaallieg Thu, Oct 19, 2006 at 08:32 AM EST

I lost respect for Sara when she lost at an awards show to Gretchen Wilson and the camera caught her making a face. Divorce is not a pleasant thing for anybody, but she needs to get her personal life out of the public eye! It is not helping her career at all!

Heather Thu, Oct 19, 2006 at 07:04 AM EST

Hello...Sara Evans did not wake up one day feeling she needed a change, so I'll get a divorce. Her husband cheated on her and clearly has a problem. I have a great deal of respect for her. More women should stand up for their families and say enough is enough. Porn and Sexual addiction is a serious problem and it may have or would have affected her children eventually. Go Sarah you are doing a great job at everything you do. Everyone else should let go of there opinions and hope and pray that you and your family are left alone and given the chance to heal.

Go Girl!!!
Heather
Louisville Ky

Julie Wed, Oct 18, 2006 at 10:58 PM EST

Wow! I've never read one of these before. I am suprised at the ignorance of people and what they focus on. The main issue here is abuse. I am sorry she or any woman ever has to endure dealing with men like this. I have recently become aware of just how common it is that men treat women, marriages and children like this. It is sad. She will be ok though. We are all strong. Keep going Sara!

Rhonda Wed, Oct 18, 2006 at 09:40 PM EST

I read a few of your comments about sticking it out together after cheating, and I have one thing to say about this. Sometimes it is so simple to pray to Jesus and have him use his hand to fix your marriage. But then that might have a lot to do with both people being Christians to begin with. I personally continued to make the wrong mistakes, and be in relationships where they always cheated on me, including a marriage that involved infedility. No matter how hard I prayed they didn't change they only blamed it on me, that it was because of me they cheated. So all of you out there who say she should stay and work it out. Do not judge her, because you don't know who he really is. Garth Brooks is a perfect example of a Christian. He got up and in front of national tv, admitted his infedility and apologized with all his heart to his wife. Now that is being a man. Everything else is an excuse. Sara obviously feels she has made the right decision, and maybe her making it public is what she feels she needs to do in order for her to heal, but whatever the reason it isn't our place to judge. It says right in the bible. Do not just, lest you be judged. It is only our place to pray for her and her kids, and even her husband that they all find the peace and love that they need. But to all of you who have pre-judged what and why Sara has done what she has done, personally I think the woman has a lot of guts, and from someone who took it for too many years even including myself being a Mom, I wish I could only be half of the woman that she is with the courage that she has. Sara you are in my prayers. God be with you and your family.

Richard Wed, Oct 18, 2006 at 09:29 PM EST

Sara Evans is American Apple Pie as you can get ,I tip my hat to her and I wish the best for her and her childern I'm sure god will stand by her and guild her through this.I hope she keeps singing and I get to meet her on the road.I'm a Photographer who respects the Country Artists. I say if you can't say anything good then you don't have anything to say.

Joie' Wed, Oct 18, 2006 at 07:59 PM EST

Sara Evans is one of my faves country stars. Talented , Funny and Sweet. Shame on all of you who are dissing and passing jugdement. She not a bigot. She has a special friendship with him, so maybe the have inside jokes , like most of us do with our friends of different backrounds. Don't tell me you don't . Lies. And she wasn't the best dancer no, but her heart was into it , and that's all that matters. You do not know how sereve the porn addiction was, This was not like oh he looking at porn , I'm going to leave him, this was a bad addiction effecting the kids and her. Cheating is not something that is like oh well everyone does it , deal, our society is becoming way to lax on these issues all I have to say is May God be with Sara , her Kids and her Husband. And May God be with this Beautiful Country.

phillip Hinnant Wed, Oct 18, 2006 at 07:44 PM EST

Sarah you are a true lady in my eyes and I don`t beleive
you deserve what has happened to you. We need more women
in this country that will put their children before her career. I liked you before I saw you on dancing with the
Stars but now you are my favorite country western female
singer. Watching you dance and sing it feels like I can
see right into your soul.

Kay Wed, Oct 18, 2006 at 07:16 PM EST

I like Sarah. I enjoy her music and I was impressed with Sarah on Dancing With The Stars. I don't feel what is going on in her personal life is any of our business and if it is all true then her husband needs support and as a wife she is to help him get the medical attention he needs. If she chooses not to support him then yes, get a divorce and go on with your life but, it isn't always the best solution to a problem. If she is so concerned for her children then talking about her personal life on National Television isn't protecting them. There are things in a marriage the children don't need to hear or see or know about. I know there are times we all go through something traumatic in our life. We don't think straight or react the way we normally would under normal circumstances. She needs to remember her kids are just that...kids. They can not handle adult situations. If Sarah was so shocked and saddened by what she found out then how does she think her kids will react and handle it? She is opening the door for all of them to need professional counseling. I wish her and her family all the best. I would not wish any of this on my worst enemy...I hope Sarah in the future discusses things first with someone she trusts and feels will help her do and say the right things before telling the public or her kids...I really do wish her all the best..even if my words might be some what harsh..I don't mean for them to be.

victoria Wed, Oct 18, 2006 at 07:14 PM EST

Whether she can sing or dance is neither here nor there. She appropriately withdrew from a competition to be with her children who will need their mother. Of course the husband denies the allegations, admission means less money and she obviously makes it for him to spend. The "other woman" would not admit it either because she just got married and wouldn'w ant to be out on her ear either. Facts are facts and you cnnot fake photos and computer histories cannot be completely erased. Give the woman a break she has been humiliated in public and wants her privacy. As far as the dance partner- what you cannot have friends? If he is talented why not give his career a boost as he helped her with her dancing.

j Wed, Oct 18, 2006 at 06:46 PM EST

gobbledy gook

k. Wed, Oct 18, 2006 at 06:07 PM EST

how come no one is feeling sad or sara? her husband cheated on her, it has nothing to do with politics, just that he cheated on her. sara, you did the right thing by deciding to leave the show, and you were my favorite on the show too.

Barbara Sutton Wed, Oct 18, 2006 at 05:07 PM EST

Sara, your children needs both parents. You stated the guy you daned with was going on tour with you...2-3 days later you are getting a divorce... Why??? if you have a nanny can't the family travel with you???? Men and women need attention and closeness to their mates. I was 9 months pregerant . husband came home woth lipstick all over him and clothes looked like he had slept in them...I was devasted and after son was born. I left him and that was the worst mistake of y life. No one can tell you what to do; however, your children needs both parents....Please, think about it... Why? was the dancer going with you pn tour???? my fingers were almost broken dailing so much...# 1 fan Barbara Sutton 804-748-0064 ( got a song that is perfect for you and was written when we parted)

smo Wed, Oct 18, 2006 at 03:02 PM EST

For the few of you who had nothing better to say than to crash on Sara's dancing or say she should be at home with her kids; then she would know what her husband is doing....I'll speak for her. Grow up and get a clue. Those statements are cruel and if you have nothing better to say than keep it to yourself. Porn can be an awful addiction for men--and is devastating to a family. This is probably a very hard time for her--so hard that she has to step away from a show she probably enjoys doing. There's nothing "fun" about your life being turned upside down. I wish her good luck and good health.

Mickey Wed, Oct 18, 2006 at 11:25 AM EST

I'm shocked at how many people who are posting here were apparently raised by wolves.

Lynne Wed, Oct 18, 2006 at 11:23 AM EST

This is to Susie: Thank you for the kind words.
For everyone else: I have read what was on the court papers and I can read between the lines. Last night, although I thought the comment about Albanian was out there, she mentioned wanting to be with her children, especially her son because he was having some difficulty. If you read the papers, you would have seen that she documented one of her children walking in on him while he was on a pornographic site. It doesn't take a genious to figure out that he possible walked in on him having a "good ole time" sitting there looking at porn. Yes, it is true, guys look at porn all the time and most cheat on their wives, but get real now. How would you feel if your child walked in and saw something like that, if that is what really happened, which I have a feeling it did. Don't you think that might be a bit disturbing for a seven year old to see? She should be with her children, that is the right thing to do and all of this other stuff is not priority right now.

To all of you Democrats and Liberals: By you trying to make this political, just shows how weak your party really is. People vote for who they like and not by how they dance. If all the Republicans were voting for Sara, then why was she always at or towards the bottom? Give me a break!

LO Wed, Oct 18, 2006 at 10:35 AM EST

Okay, look - not every guy looks at porno, and certainly not in front of his children for god's sake. And if the allegations are true, then certain pictures found on her husband's computer are more than just porn - they represent adultery, addiction, and are just plain wrong on so many levels. All of you people making this into some kind of "GOP" thing or a "Christian" thing or even a "Hollywood" thing are mean. None of those things have anything to do with it - and statements like that are why we will never all just "get along." Why is she the one being demonized here? Sara Evans is a person. She's not a murderer, or a rapist, or a child moslester. She's a decent woman. She is just like every other basically decent person on this planet. She deserves respect and privacy for being a human being - no matter what her religious or political affiliations may be.

Madeleine Black Wed, Oct 18, 2006 at 10:12 AM EST

This show is great but really for stars that are washed up and need a career boost, she knew her dancing sucked, ruined Tony's chances of winning, then to make herself feel better hired him for her tour next yr. Took a dig at his nationality on national tv - she says she wants privacy yet she gives a full blown interview for her own end. Men are always looking at porn big frigging deal - why not stay home and take care of your children for a change - then you might have a clue on what your husband is up to?

Louisa Wed, Oct 18, 2006 at 09:38 AM EST

Sara,
I was perplexed about the comment that Tony was 'even from Albania'.....what's wrong with being from Albania. Albania is next to Greece and Romania and Yugoslavia and across the water from Bari, Italy!!!! My parents were both born in Korce, Albania. For years I told my school friends I was from Greece (my Mother moved to Greece during WWII)because Greece is much more widely known than Albania; and Albania was communist for so long. Then, I became an adult and became PROUD to be an Albanian, the traditions are the same as the Greeks, same cuisine, holiday celebrations, customs. I now tell everyone that the Albanians, from that whole area, Kosovo and Macedonia included, are such courageous people and should be commended for the political hardships they have endured. Tony is handsome and seems like are genuinely wonderful guys. If he's single, you couldn't find a better best friend than he. Please don't insult his heritage. God bless. You seem like such a sweet person on T.V.....you'll get through this tough time. Make your children your priority...an old piece of wisdom....and man or woman can always get a new wife or husband....you can never replace your children. Nothing is deeper than the love between a mother and her children.

Matt Wed, Oct 18, 2006 at 08:53 AM EST

Does anyone find it ironic that her husband ran for congress in 2002? With his cronic porn addiction, I bet he would fit right in with all of the other over-paid sex addicts in Washington.

Sally Wed, Oct 18, 2006 at 06:55 AM EST

Nobody on this board knows the truth...the husband has denied the charges as well as Sara's best friend...we have to see what will come of all this or if she's just trying to put an extra notch on her fame...anyway, I saw the interview last night and she again referred to her dance partner - "even though he's from Albania" - hello! what does that mean? the poor guy looked embarassed...like Albania is a dirty word.

Stan Roe Wed, Oct 18, 2006 at 06:31 AM EST

Sarah, God has placed a dream in your heart. God does not want you to stay in a relationship such as this. Don't let anyone steal your dream. God has great plans for you. Praying for you and your children. LOAL

Mary Wed, Oct 18, 2006 at 05:14 AM EST

Sarah,
You are in my prayers. I know how hard divorce can be with three children. Keep your faith. God will see you through it. I have remarried and my life is so much better. Remember "I can do all things through Christ who strenghtens me." Phillipians 4:13

susie Wed, Oct 18, 2006 at 01:04 AM EST

the most sensible blogs I've read up there were sent by Lynne, and then Ron, in that order.

SKS Wed, Oct 18, 2006 at 12:05 AM EST

What is wrong with the majority of people on this blog? Until you have personally experienced a cheating spouse and walked a mile in her shoes then don't make judgements. Those of you who claim to be Christians, and are passing judgement, shame on you!

Robin Wed, Oct 18, 2006 at 12:02 AM EST

Sara, hang in there, things seem like they won't ever get easier and they won't for awhile, in fact to be honest they may get worse, but your will get through this. Get up each morning and put one foot on the floor at a time. Concentrate on your children, putting smiles on their faces and taking care of you! I'm sorry for what your husband and you are going through. I of course, like nobody else really knows what is going on (nor does anyone need too). I hope for your childrens sake he can remain a good dad. Sometimes the best parents don't always have to live together. But again I don't know what is behind the scenes, so if that isn't the case, remember children are strong and one parent can be amazing............Don't forget all the love and support you have from family and don't be afraid to take them up on offers of help.

Every divorce is tough, no matter what brings a couple to the point and who is at fault. You will get through it. Take care and I look foward to your future music.

Sincrely,
Robin

Rob Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 11:49 PM EST

I am just shocked at how many illiterate people have posted comments.

Rhiney Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 11:45 PM EST

How can anyone really care at all. I had no idea who she was before the show and quickly noticed her poor attitude. I wondered who this spoiled "star" was. But I didn't care enough to find out until the classically laughable "Christian" values she represents. Tom Delay and Christian values are mutually exclusive.

ml Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 11:21 PM EST

SARAH:
I'VE BEEN THROUGH THE SAME..A VERY WISE CHRISTIAN LADY ADVISED ME..13 YRS HOLDING MY HUSBAND ON A PEDASTAL..AND THEN THE GROUND FELL OUT FROM UNDER ME...
A VERY WISE CHRISTIAN LADY GAVE ME THIS ADVISE AS WAS READY TO FILE FOR DIVORCE...THINK ABOUT WHAT WILL HAPPEN..SHE SAID I WOULD PROBABLY MEET SOMEONE ELSE..AND MY HUSBAND WOULD MEET SOMEONE ELSE..WE WOULD BOTH BRING THE SAME PROBLEMS AND CONCERNS INTO THESE NEW RELATIONSHIPS..EXPOSING OUR CHILDREN TO EVEN MORE UPHEAVEL IN THEIR LIVES..WOULDN'T IT BE EASIER TO WORK AT THIS RELATIONSHIP? START AGAIN WITH EACH OTHER..FROM THE BEGINNING..I PRAYED AND LET IT BE GOD'S WILL. IT WAS DIFFICULT. LITTLE BY LITTLE OUR LOVE WAS SPARKED AND GREW EVEN STRONGER THAN BEFORE. GOD TAUGHT ME TO FORGIVE. IT TOOK AT LEAST FIVE YEARS. THE PAIN WAS GREAT. BUT MY HUSBAND AND I BOTH PUT EVERYTHING WE HAD INTO MAKING IT WORK. ITS BEEN 4O YEARS NOW. AND I PRAISE GOD EVERYDAY. BELIEVE ME. IT CAN BE OK. GOD BLESS YOU, SARAH AND YOUR CHILDREN.

David Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 10:52 PM EST

You know I'm reading this thread and I would love to know why anyone would want to be famous in this country, where all the time you're under attack by a bunch of envious nuts that are just plain stupid. Hell, read this crap! Most of the bitchers can't even form a sentence. The women that are raggin on Sara are probably fat asses that can't even get off the couch, that's why they are watchin' in the first place and I doubt they can sing a damn note. If you think it's so damn easy why ain't y'all on TV? Any of you bitchers out there got your own hit album?? If you don't like DWTS don't watch the goddamn show! She is just trying to protect her kids from a drunkin' sorry ass that don't have a J O B or half a brain, while she's out workin' her ass off. At what point did she realize this guy was worthless? After the first kid? The second? Guess the third huh? Some of you people just make me feel even more sorry for Sara Evans. For the people that have some compassion-- God bless ya. For the people on here without any compassion go to Iraq!

Ontario Ehh Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 10:50 PM EST

what is going on with Sara, and her personal life is no ones business. She's is a great country singer, entertainer, and a fair dancer at best. She made the only decision that one could make in her position. We should respect her decision,and privacy,and move on. She may not be the winner but an A should be given for her natural beauty , prestige, and above all her effort!
All the best Sara . I hope your future tour has some stops in Canada.

Chandler Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 10:36 PM EST

I wonder if all the IDIOTS that took the time to make the MEAN comments about Sarah, took the time to see their typing mistakes. Sarah is a good dancer, and singer. She is a Christian Woman who believes in the values and importance of FAMILY. I think walking a way from the show for her FAMILY shows her character and morals. Maybe you IDIOTS should take a lesson. GOD bless you and your kids Sarah. GOD help all of the fruitless IDIOTS that need to sweep around their own doors.

dla Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 10:28 PM EST

How could it NOT be political when Tom DeLay asked that people vote for her. Suddenly she has trouble in her marriage...do you believe that? I don't. She seemed quite comfortable with her partner tonight hugging him.

Richard Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 09:51 PM EST

So Sara was not the best dancer...so what. At least she had the courage to go out and give it her best. Which is far more than you cowardly blowhards would do. I hope things work out well for Sara and the kids. As for the show...it insults our intelligence posing as a "dance competition". To start with...people like Springer should never have been on the show to start with and he surely should have been voted off on the first show. Unless they revise the voting procedure so that the BEST dancers come back instead of a jerk like Springer they are going to lose their audience and ratings.
My hopes and prayers go out to Sara.

RSP

crying fan Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 09:38 PM EST

personal pain and marital pain aside lets get back to the idea of her doing porn. I think you might be on to something. Sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander. Besides, it's not like these are real people, they exist to provide us with entertainment. She should have brought along one of those hundreds of pics of her husband in "a state of arousal" so we could really laugh at her.

Bob Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 09:28 PM EST

BTW: can any1 say Finale as in the Grand finale

Bob Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 09:22 PM EST

Everyone is so concerned about her keeping it private and it has been stated here many times already that It was reported in the court papers but, the liberal media go searching for anything that they think will be news. As far as making this political, what do you expect from liberal commucrats. Their whole goal is to creat a socialist government and their followers are to stupid to see they are being hoodwinked.
So save your conserative bashing for something more important than who left DWTS . Sara is an entertainer and has been very entertaining throughout this whole ordeal. Which btw is the purpose for the show.
So Commucrats get a life.

jeanie Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 09:21 PM EST

I dont think the lot of the stars on dwts can dance, but then again they arent supposed to be able to. They are supposed to be like regular people and have to learn to do it. While only a select few...and i mean select can dance, i dont think that it is about the show or whether sarah can dance or sing and if she did it for publicity. I wish her and her family all the luck and god bless!

Tywanda Young Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 09:13 PM EST

Sara's was hurting and dealing with her marriage problems before coming on Dancing with the Stars. It may have been because she knew that her personal life was in trouble. Most good women know what there partner are into and hope and pary a change will come first before we are force to take actions. I'm proud of Sara she put a limit on her marriage and believed in marriage and was force to make a decision for herself and children. She can now focus on her healing and process and be there for her children. And let the playboy grow up on his own.

DK Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 09:08 PM EST

Big deal... her dancing stinks... so do some of the others... her husband likes porn... we all like porn... thats why it is a billion dollar industry... Sara should do porn!!!!

Leann Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 09:05 PM EST

I think so many of these comments are pathetic! Do you people not have anything better to do than to talk about someone going through something very tragic? This just goes to show that some people are just cruel and I bet half of you couldn't handle it if you were in the entertainment industry. Who gives you the right to judge anyone?

bob Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 08:57 PM EST

What a BIGOT Sara Evans is!!! On tonights show (oct 17)she remarked about her dance partner " even though he is albanian " bla...bla...bla. What a Right Wing Bigot !
I could just hear her saying, 'even thought jerry springer is a jew, bla bla, even though some others are black bla bla etc., etc. Her husband (soon to be X) are like two peas in a pod. Glad she's gone.

peggy boling Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 08:52 PM EST

I am not a fan of sara evans,and did not think she could dance,but to watch her interview,the sincerity,and the tears in her eyes,how could anyone blast her, have you no heart? take a look at yourselves.,and your humanity.

yes! Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 08:51 PM EST

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA HAAAAAAAAAAAAA FATTY!!!

you fatty Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 08:49 PM EST

I think sahra did really really good!

Chris Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 08:48 PM EST

Sara was an entertaining person full of energy. I did not know who she was before this competition, but she dances as well as the rest of them. Her personal life should not have any bearing on her performance. People get divorced everyday and are able to continue with their lives. Judge her on the show and not off the show. If she feels the need to step down from the show to spend time with her kids, then she is doing what she feels is necessary and I probably would have done the samething!!!

♥Missy♥ Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 08:47 PM EST

OH MY GOSH!!! I like never saw this cominb! Who would of have guessed???? I mean like really!! Her leaving and the divorce! My Oh MY!!! Like She was one of my fav. Dancers because she was so like I dunno like real. I also think her dance partner was HOTT!! And they should like hook up!! HEHE I really hopw sahra comes back to the like umm.. whats it called? OH! the finally!!! Well i should really get going like now alrite see ya! BYE! TTYL!! Talk to ya later...YEA this is so so fun!!!

stephanie Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 08:47 PM EST

ALL OF U THAT THINK SARAH CANT DANCE ..UR GAY...UR THE ONES WHO CANT DANCE..I BET U CANT DANCE..I WOULD LIKE 2 SEE U AND UR MOMMA DANCE AS GOOD AS SHE DOES ...I HOPE SARAH GETS THROUGH EVERTHING AND IS THERE 4 DA FINALLY...LA8ERZ
SARAH FAN

Emily Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 08:46 PM EST

I can;t believe what I'm reading hear! This woman is going through a divorce because her husband seems to be addicted to porn and having an affair with the nanny for Gods sake. Can't you show her any sympanthy. This man was also allegedly mental abusive as well as "allegedly" watched porn in front of the children. Come on folks, wheres your heart. No she wasn't the best dancer but who cares she tried.

CANADA EH! Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 08:45 PM EST

For those who think that she is using the divorce as an excuse becasue she know's she cannot win is completely wrong. i agree she probably would not have one but going through a divroce is a good reason to quit the show. She obviously cares alot about her children and withdrawing from the show to stay with them should be applauded, she is an extremly good mother. So to all of you people out there who think she is a quitter and is trying to find an excuse to get out of the competition you should re-think your opinion and think about what she's goign through. Read why she is divrocing her husband and you'll with sympathize for her more.

keller Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 08:41 PM EST

Well I think that Sahra Evens was an ok dancer she could have done better...Yea

Laureen Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 08:35 PM EST

I think Sara Evans was an awful dancer, coming up and acting all saintly. THANK GOD SHE LEFT, SHE SHOULD HAVE BEEN GONE AGES AGO. GOOD RIDDANCE. YUUHUUUUU....

Captain Muggles Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 08:16 PM EST

Sarah Evans is an overated singer with the vibrato of a billy goat. She is also a mediocre dancer. She deserves sympathy for her marital problems and that about says it. She has been pampered her entire singing career by people blinded by her attractiveness and publicity hype! There are so many other female country singers that are much better than her it that it bothers me that she is so unjustly revered!

Brianna Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 07:18 PM EST

Sara Evans can't dance. Too bad for her fans that she is gone, but she should have gone two weeks ago! Who really cares?

Some Pearson Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 04:40 PM EST

It is so not cool she;s gone!

Bill Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 02:24 PM EST

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

egriffn Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 12:26 PM EST

Sarah Evans have been eliminated from Dancing with the Stars a long time ago. Her attitude when she is criticized is absolutely obnoxious. You could tell after the first week when her attitude showed when she was criticized (if looks could kill, we would all be dead)that she was coached and admonished to show a better attitude and from then on it was all forced. I do not like this woman. I think she is using an excuse to quit because she know she is not going to win and she does not like it one bit. Her dancing is not that great, but it is much better than her attitude and stage presence. Good riddance.

Jesska Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 12:17 PM EST

I heard that she was divorcing him for adultry too. He was having an affair with their nanny who was a close friend to Sara. That is very wrong and I support her decision. I wont watch dancing with the starts anymore because I was routing for her. She is my favortie country singer and I've been to a few of her concerts and her divorcing her husband wont change anything on how I feel about her.

Pat E Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 11:49 AM EST

I am a country fan and I love Sara Evans, her singing, her albums, and her videos. However, I do not think that she is the one of the best dancers on Dancing with the Stars. I think that the show needs to evaluate the scoring process so that the best dancers will not be eliminated. Celeberties are remaining on the show by the popular vote, not because of their dancing ability. I feel that some of the better dancers have been eliminted because of that.

Judy Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 10:28 AM EST

I too believe that the called in vote should only be 1/4 of the total vote. We love the ballroom dancing and enjoy the stars,but the best dancers should win.
As far a Sara I did not know who she was before this years dancing with the stars but her divorce is really not what I am interested in. Many people get divorced and don't have all the money and support that she has I am sure they need our kind words more than she does.

Marg Mon, Oct 16, 2006 at 07:32 PM EST

I think that Willa was probably the best dancer on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, this competition has become a personality contest rather than a dance contest. PLEASE let the judges scores count for 2/3 and the popular vote 1/3. I think this way we would see the best dancers make it to the finale.

Kathy Mon, Oct 16, 2006 at 04:48 PM EST

Sara Evans does not owe anyone an explanation about her reasons for filing for divorce. Nor should we feel more empathy for her than we do for others. She is a country singer - a good one - but we don't have a personal relationship with her so in the end, what's it to any of us if she and her husband have marital woes.

I am disappointed in her that she didn't withdraw from DWTS prior to last week's results. Surely she must have realized she had marital troubles before last Thursday. Consequently because of her ego "vote for me, vote for me", we have lost a legitimate contestant in Willa.

Also, I do note that Jerry Springer appeared to be embarrassed that he was staying when he so clearly knows that he is a much poorer competitor.

I watch the show because I am a fan of ballroom dancing and thoroughly enjoy the athleticism as well as the artistry in dance.

The show itself would be much better if the decision of the judges who are looking for particular elements in a dance were taken more seriously. If DWTS wanted to have audience participation, it should not be qiven equal weight as the judges. Plus audience participation is not the reason any of us watch the show.

Jerry Springer cannot perform dance moves with the quality of other contestants. Harry Hamlin should have lasted longer as a contestant than Jerry did. Mario, who is an exciting dancer, may well have been gone for not following the rules of the dance, not once, but twice.

Sara does not have the talent of the other dancers. Willa and Maks were good, improved each week, and followed the rules, as did Viveca Fox and her partner. Both couples are superior to Sara and Jerry, yet are gone.

I would much prefer watching good contestants compete against each other. The judges should be able to separate the wheat from the shaff. We don't need it to be a popularity contest.

Me Mon, Oct 16, 2006 at 04:29 PM EST

The stars are contracted for the amount of weeks they will be appearing months before the show begins. They already know who the winner will be. Audience votes only help pay the bills.

Norma Percy Mon, Oct 16, 2006 at 03:59 PM EST

Please, bring Willa back coz. she is the best dancer.
BRING WILLA BACK! BRING WILLA BACK, PLEASE!

Rebekah Mon, Oct 16, 2006 at 03:03 PM EST

Umm, to you liberal asses that keep criticizing the Republicans, I have two words for you. Slick Willy. It takes a real ass to blame something like this on politics.

dawn Mon, Oct 16, 2006 at 02:58 PM EST

Do NOT bring Willa back. While I would prefer it to be a dance competition, it is not. It is a popularity contest which even the show acknowledges.

sxg Mon, Oct 16, 2006 at 02:28 PM EST

ha ha ha

another rightwingnut falls on their face - not her - her nutjob husband who was a republinut candidate for congress running on the holier-than-thou hypocrite ticket of tom delay et al. good luck to her as she does not deserve to have had an assh*le republican jerk for a husband. for her sake i sure hope those photos of him do not make it onto the "internets"

Lynne Mon, Oct 16, 2006 at 02:17 PM EST

For those of you that don't know, court papers are public record and I'm sure that she didn't put those out there "for everyone to read". How do you think the Media always gets that information? I'm kind of glad that it is out there. Hopefully everyone will read about how much a sleeze this guy is. And on another note, I'm really sick about hearing how this is political. I belong to the GOP and never got any kind of letter asking to vote for her. That is a typical Democratic statement and very stupid. Everyone there has their own fan base and that is typically where they get their votes. I thought Willa Ford has really begun to shine as a dancer but she is not real popular and now she is out. Sara danced ok, but not one of my favorites, so she was probably going anyways.

I think people really need to get a life and quit spreading gossip.

Ron Mon, Oct 16, 2006 at 02:00 PM EST

First of all, Sara CAN sing; as evidenced by her #1 songs and albums; her ACM female vocalist award this year; and her nomination for the CMA female vocalist award next month; and her sold-out concerts. Sara may not have been the BEST dancer on the show, but she certainly isn't the worst. And ABC has never presented the show as a "dance contest". It isn't called "Dance Contest with the Stars"; and their web site says to vote for your "favorite" contestant; not the best dancer. And the judges scores certainly reflect that it was NOT about technical dancing. So all the comments are ridiculous about who should, or should not, have been eliminated based on their dancing. It IS a popularity contest, or half the scores would not be based on fan support. And ABC supports that, or it wouldn't ask for the input from all the viewers...very few of who know anything about judging dancing, except from an entertainment perspective. As long as ABC gets viewers, and the show gets discussed, (which is certainly happening), they're happy.
Finally, regardless of her, or her husband's, politics, a divorce is a tragedy for them and the children. But I would agree she did the right thing by filing for the divorce and by listing the details in the court documents (makes it a lot more compelling than just saying "irreconcilable differences")
My heart aches for her, as do a lot of other's.

Blade Mon, Oct 16, 2006 at 01:49 PM EST

You people don't even have a clue what you're talking about, just gossiping' like cackling hens. Dee above is right - "Get lives!!!!" And who says divorce is bad - changed my life for the better! It's just all entertainment and frankly, Sara was the best thing to happen on the show (only thing that kept me from turning it off), besides Jerry Springer - Liberal or not he's a realist, a good spirited guy and makes me laugh. As for politics - bah! Typical Liberals wackos do far more stupid sh*t every day, floating in their little elitist bubble world, and get applauded by other HW Libs for being perfect masters of the human race. Now excuse me, I have to go catch Desperate Housewives :)

Jane Mon, Oct 16, 2006 at 11:54 AM EST

For those of you who aren't aware of it those stars are paid very well to be on the show. It comes to $245,000. or over $30,000./episode.
I think it takes nerve for her to ask for child support being that she has a career that pays quite well.
I agree this was not a quick decision but somethings she knew about for awhile.
The sad thing is for the kids. The info she filed on the divorce was ridiculous info that shouldn't be on the paperwork because that would come out in court anyway. Those filed papers are there for good because evidently they haven't asked for them to be sealed like most celebs do. I think she is being vengeful against her husband and it will hurt her in the long run. She is spiteful giving out all that for exposure.
Also, she thinks things are so bad and she needs to give her family attention then why would she let this info be on those papers in court? Is she going to quit touring and take care of her children herself? I don't think so and I think she being the "country star" she is and filing it first thinks she will get sympathy. Not!

Dee Mon, Oct 16, 2006 at 09:34 AM EST

Poor Sara..dealing with another scumbag. However, dancing was never in the stars for Sara. It's just not in her.

meme Mon, Oct 16, 2006 at 01:42 AM EST

A message to you all:

Get lives!!!!

kristi Sun, Oct 15, 2006 at 09:29 PM EST

I listen to all types of music including country. I have liked Sara Evans for a number of years! And for those unfamiliar with her she is not a newcomer! She has has several number 1 hits and a number one album(Suds in the Bucket and Born to Fly are examples of the former Born to Fly is the latter). She's going through something in her life that over 50 percent of married people go through at some point in their life. So, she went on DWTS!! Just like everyone on the show, she did it for exposure, but like most of the people on the show she probably didn't wake up one day and say I want to go on DWTS! Her publicist propably came up with the idea, and going on this show doesn't mean she's immoral or non-family oriented. For the person who said that it was wrong to ask for child support (because she wants primary custody) just because her husband is unemployed, give me a break. There are lot of men out there who try to use that excuse in order to not pay child support, it doesn't eleviate them from their responsibility (not saying that her husband is doing this). If he cheated on her or was looking at porn, or whatever the reason is they are getting a divorce then obviously they have some underlying problems and I feel for both of them. Divorce is hard to go through no matter who you are. I hope that they can work out their differences so that the divorce doesn't turn ugly, for the kids sake. And for the record she's not a terrible dancer, but she's not a good dancer either. She needs to work on expressing herself and allowing herself to not just do the steps but feel the music and make the audience feel them as well. Also, she's a republican, which by the way I am not. BIG DEAL! What does that have to do with her kids, or this show, or really anything except that she has her own thoughts and beliefs. I hope we all do. If she leaves, she leaves, if she stays, she stays. In the big scheme of things this is insignificant!

Spencer Sun, Oct 15, 2006 at 09:21 PM EST

The point is she really can't dance and technically she should not be on the show still. And I can say this because I am a professional dancer. But in any case America makes half the vote and that is why she is there. I don't agree but hey I had to start voting. I think someone should have the chance to come back, Willa at least because she is more recent. Jerry Springer should be allowed to leave the show and America needs to let him go. He is in pain and its wrong to keep him there and put him through that. I don't think he is joking when he makes the old jokes and bad knees.

Leave the facts of the show with the show and personal life at home. We don't need to know.

marty Sun, Oct 15, 2006 at 07:06 PM EST

Remember people, stars and all of us regular joes all go through tough times in our lives, so don't be too quick to judge. It can't be easy to be Sara Evans. Everybody wanting to do you favors all the time. Very little true time alone for your family or "true" friends. I am glad this world has a Sara Evans in it. Her singing impressed me the first time I heard it. She is very pretty inside and out. I love her Sara Evansism. She is a true talent and a rare sincere person on a very big stage. God bless her and her family in this difficult time. AMEN!

April Sun, Oct 15, 2006 at 02:37 PM EST

She had to quit; otherwise it was likely the husband would get primary custody of the children, based on the time he had available to give them while she rehearsed for hours each day. He must have been taking care of them all along. If she hopes to exclude him as much as possible, she has to do everything she can to make him look bad and herself look domestic.

cj Sun, Oct 15, 2006 at 01:16 PM EST

I never heard the name Sara Evans before this season's DWS. Therefore, I do not particularly care about knowing the reasons she had to file for divorce. That is solely hers' and her husband's business. Nobody else's. She was a contant in this DWS show, and a bad one who should have been voted out 4 weeks ago. But since rather than a dance competition, this all of a sudden became a political statement by the republicans (thanks NOT to the liberal media but rather, to Mr. DeLay's initial campaing supporting her), Ms. Evans has now turned into a saint who was wronged by those who do not think she can dance. Well, guess what. The most improved contestants were Willa and Vivica and either one of them should be brought back. As for Ms. Evans, she should keep to her private business, and spare us her presence next Tuesday. She does NOT have to explain to the audince her personal business.

Jenny Sun, Oct 15, 2006 at 10:54 AM EST

My post is only to say that I was sad that Willa was voted out (Vivica too) and thought Sara should have been off first. This was one situation where the judge's scores should have been weighted heavier. Her dancing was 'okay' but she didn't improve over the course of the show the way Willa and Vivica did. Maybe Sara's situation at home prevented her from focusing entirely on DWTS.

Ernesto Sun, Oct 15, 2006 at 10:48 AM EST

Obviously some people don´t know the whole story and are judging Sara, Craig her husband cheated on her with one of her friends so the grounds for the divorce are many not just that the man liked pornography. And I don´t understand what the show has to do with her divorce she quit move on. Willa might be back though i hope not America didn´t vote for her.Anyway Blessings to Sara and kids.

Caine Sun, Oct 15, 2006 at 06:35 AM EST

Those of you posting negative comments about Ms. Evans should realize: you have not walked her path in her shoes, so you are in no position to judge. Thus, your words speak more about your character than hers.

Mo Sat, Oct 14, 2006 at 11:36 PM EST

From below: I suggest this person read the news stories a bit closer. She didn't mention this stuff to the media. She put it IN THE COURT PAPERS. Where you are SUPPOSED TO mention stuff like this.

No, you don't have to. Most filings leave out the nasty accusations and extraneous nonsense. He smoked cigarettes at home? And drank wine? String him up! The filing for the divorce was based on 'irreconcilable differences'. The filing was made in chancery court, which is the equity court - as in claiming the family assets like the house. She is asking for child support yet it calls him unemployed. (If he were out touring and dancing and she was home, would they call her unemployed?) She asks for custody but agrees to regular residential parenting for him. All the nasty stuff wasn't necessary in a public document. This isn't about 'family values', this is about controlling the story. Unfortunately it opens the door for the husband to play the 'yes, we've all been worried about Sara's distressing personality changes for months now' and make her look addled.

And won't people ever learn that whenever they put themselves out there as the epitome of Christian Family Values that karma will come and bite them on the ass? Most of the good people I know of all faiths know to keep their practice of religion quiet, their charity quiet, and their family's dirty laundry absolutely private.

I don't think ABC kidnaps people to be on DTWS. It's supposed to show celebrities as just folks, doing something they're not trained to do. They're not supposed to be great at it. But to claim she's not doing it for publicity? Please. Why do you think she is there? Perhaps because despite winning an ACM, "Coalmine" (NOT a song you'd sing at the church social, btw) didn't sell so well. It's ALL about publicity.

I don't wish ill of anyone, and hope this situation is resolved quickly and with the children's needs in mind first and foremost. He sounds like an intolerant pig, but even the filing shows this isn't news to her. At very the least she has shown poor judgment.

If she is as religious as she claims, hopefully she will go get some pastoral counseling, and hopefully also some professional counseling on how to handle this with the children, and more professional legal representation than she has now.

Melissa Sat, Oct 14, 2006 at 08:28 PM EST

Well first of all I might be one of the youngest to post a comment of this! But I was brought the right way and I think she is the right thing! When I get married and have my kids and my husband did something stupid like I would leave him in a heart beat! Sara can dance she just had a bad nite that one time! And for those who say she can't sing well are you DEAF (I mean do you even listen to country????) She as a voice of an angel!!!
On another note for those who are saying bring Willa back your are just crazy! Do you have eyes can you see that she can't dance at all! I never even heard of her till the show! The name of the show is DANCING WITH THE STARS you kinda need to be a star and abously she wasn't till the show! I don't want to post anything on here about who should be brought back onto the show to replace Sara but I'm anyways! VIVICA WAS THE BEST DANCER ON THE SHOW SO IF ANYONE SHOULD BE BROUGHT BACK ONTO THE SHOW IT SHOULD BE VIVICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So I wish Sara the best of luck in her future and to let her know she is doing the right thing! So you go Sara and know that I STILL LOVE HER NO MATTER WHAT!!!!

BETTY Sat, Oct 14, 2006 at 07:04 PM EST

I ONLY HOPE SARA THE BEST I THINK SHE IS DOING THE RIGHT THING BY QUITING TO TAKE CARE OF HER CHILDREN AFTER ALL THE SHOW ONLY LAST A LITTLE WHILE AND FAMILY IS FOREVER GOOD LUCK SARA OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU

Meghan Sat, Oct 14, 2006 at 06:39 PM EST

I a few points to make in this paragraph.
Re: " I'm afraid the children will have a very hard road ahead of them. I hope someone will be there to protect them"
Quite obviously, Sara is dropping the competition to be there for and protect her kids.
Second- I'm sure that she has realized her marriage has been on the rocks over the past months, but the fact that one of her children has recently confronted Craig about the pornography, that is and should be the last straw. It's not fair to bring the children up with his dirty habits in the household and she is doing the right thing by removing them from the situation.
Third- I don't think that anyone should be saying that they feel sorry for her. I'm sure the last thing she wants is people's pity, although words of support would be helpful.
Fourth- To all of the people, who are saying that she is dumb, or sleazy, get a life! She is an amazing role model for young girls- shes not stick thin and anorexic, she dresses decently, has a great personality and sings decent music, not draped with the ideas of drugs or sex. I can only that I grow up to be as classy as she is.
Fourth- How did this turn into a posting about how much we all love Willa??? And who really cares about how good or bad of a dancer she was? It makes her no less of a good person because she wasn't the best.
Open your eyes people, and realize that this isnt just about a celebrity, a singer, a dancer, or the media. It's about a human being, who is in an abusive relationship and is going through a rough time. Just because she is a celebrity, doesn't mean that she needs to push aside her personal life, and ignore these problems to keep the audience happy. She has obviously been brought up properly, putting her family before anything else. Although I'll miss her, I support her decision, and all of my prayers are with her and children during this time, as I can understand what her kids must be going through.
Go Sara!

Dignified Sat, Oct 14, 2006 at 05:43 PM EST

Sara knew about the divorce days, weeks, even months before she abruptly quit. THAT'S A FACT.

She could have made the announcement before the vote.
This was done a few times on SURVIVOR and it worked O.K!

I used to be a Sara fan, but her redneck mentality just came through. She chose the Grandest stage to slam her ( yep he's a sleeze-bag).