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Breaking: Professional dancers have egos

Mar 8, 2007, 06:03 PM | by Annie Barrett

Categories: 'Dancing With the Stars'

Louis_l But now who will squeeze the ladies' armpits while they do the splits???

Louis Van Amstel (pictured) — a somewhat polarizing Dancing With the Stars fixture whom I happen to find awesome — posted on his official website called (yes) Dancing With Louis, that ABC did not ask him to return as a professional partner because he wasn't tall enough. Boo! But today an Access Hollywood blog reports that Louis the LCXXXXXVIIIIth missed out on the gig because he's too big of a diva. He apparently clashed with judge/choreographer Carrie Ann Inaba (British accent: "Carrie Ann Inaba!") on the show's official tour, and made dancers cry and threaten to quit. To which I respond in my head, "So? There shouldn't even be a tour." Anyway, if it's gonna be like that — Carrie vs. Louis — I'd much rather have to never see Carrie. What gives? Are you mad that Louis won't be around? Should he maybe tone down his persona  and become Louis Van Amstel Light?

P.S. Leaving a comment that says "Worthless post, this show sucks, bite it Annie!" is not helpful. But What Would Louis Do? Probably leave that comment.


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mskimberlyclark Sun, Oct 26, 2008 at 03:21 PM EST

So, "there shouldn't even be a tour" Do the other girls in 7th grade agree with you Annie? That is about the intellectual level of your sad little article. Like, as if

Katie Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 07:10 PM EST

I can NOT stand that idiot Samantha Harris. There is not a week that goes by the does not mess something up. And whoever does her hair please STOP!!! Its bad enough she sucks as a personality on tv they are making her look more crazy then she is. GO AWAY!!! I actually have to mute my TV watching DWTS when she speaks.

Lovelace Sat, Sep 27, 2008 at 06:57 PM EST

I can NOT stand Samantha Harris.. SHE is the biggest idiot on TV. She at least once a show isnt able to put a sentence together correctly and sounds like a monster. WHAT is the matter with her? Bring DREW BACK.. PLEASE for the love of GOD

Tracie Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 02:59 PM EST

YES! I hate Samanatha Harris. She is so fake and has zero personality. Get rid of her!

nomoresam Tue, May 13, 2008 at 11:03 PM EST

Is it possible to vote Samantha Harris off DWTS? Thank goodness for DVRs because I forward through her appearances. Does anyone else have an issue with her?

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anon Thu, Oct 25, 2007 at 08:21 AM EST

Tony is too good looking to kick off and they can't have only younger dancers because that looks weird with the older dancers. Louis did choreograph some great routines (the paso doble with the Rocky song and the jive with Ashly) but its good to have choreography from many people to keep it fresh. Very few people are Wade Robson (and even he has a style).

Tue, Oct 16, 2007 at 09:04 PM EST

So many of the people in the dancesport community are very full of themselves. It comes out in the way they treat their partners and others around them. Go to a dancesport competition and see it firsthand. What's incredible is that outside of their narrow world, except for the exposure they get through things like "Dancing With the Stars" no one's ever even heard of them!!

#1 Louis V.A fan Mon, Jun 25, 2007 at 06:16 PM EST

Heck yeah! Come back Louis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We miss you dearly!

Mon, May 7, 2007 at 02:54 PM EST

I just read that Louis will be doing the choreography as well as performing in the DWTS summer tour.

I guess that blows your diva theory.

SHANNA Fri, Apr 13, 2007 at 09:40 PM EST

LOUIS MAY HAVE A SLIGHTLY ABOVE AVERAGE HEAD BUT SO WHAT I HIGHLY DOUBT THAT ANY OF YOU ARE PERFECT. AND HE WAS THE BEST AS A MATTER OF FACT HE IS STILL THE BEST HE DOES THE RESULTS SHOW. LOUIS HAS A RIGHT TO BE A DIVA OR DIVO HE IS GOOD AND HE KNOWS IT AND SO DO ALL OF YOU. I THINK HIM AND MONIQUE COLEMAN DONE A FANTASTIC JOB SHE DONE THINGS SO PROFESSIONALS CAN'T DO. LOUIS DESERVES MORE RESPECT THAN WHAT SOME OF YOU ON THIS SIGHT ARE GIVING HIM. HE COULD DANCE CIRCLES AROUND ALL OF YA'LL HATERS. SO DON'T HATE HIM BECAUSE YOU CAN'T BE HIM. KUDOS TO LOUIS AND MONIQUE FOR ALL OF THEIR HARD WORK. AND BY THE WAY CT GYRL HE IS ONLY THIRTY FOUR AND SHE IS TWENTY SIX THAT IS ONLY EIGHT YEARS. AND DON'T TRASH SAMANTH HARRIS SHE HAS DONE NOTHING BUT HER JOB. OH AND BY THE WAY YOU ALL JUST GOT TOLD THE TRUTH BY A TEENAGE GIRL AND DON'T SAY THAT I AM IMMATURE BECAUSE MY IQ IS WAY ABOVE AVERAGE. SO REMEMBER DON'T HATE BECAUSE YOU CAN'T BE HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOUIS FAN FOREVER!

Tue, Mar 27, 2007 at 10:11 PM EST

I think Louis' choreography was the best and he challenged Monique. As far as Carrie Ann, man I can't stand her. She was a 'Fly-Girl' on "in Living Color" for God's sake and not the best one, I might add. Why is she qualified to judge ballroom? Dump her!

Louis V.A fan #1 Thu, Mar 15, 2007 at 05:20 PM EST

I think its horrible he isn't coming back. Louis a DIVA? OK, he can get worked up, but a DIVA? Ugh, I extremely dislike Carrie Ann. I would SOOOO take Louis over Carrie Ann. Carrie Ann is just jealous because she isn't as good as a choerographer as Louis is. It was a bad move by DWTS to get rid of him. I think he is the best that has ever stepped on the DWTS floor.

Louis should sue! Ok, mabye not. Then he will really be called a diva. OK hows about I sue! lol just kidding

I say he should come back strong in season 5 and glare at Carrie Ann when ever he gets the chance. Lol you hsould have seen my comments on one site yesterday about this, I was outraged. You caught me on a good day.

Good post, though I like the 80000 paso doble strenght of Louis. Though light would be fine with me also ;)

jude Mon, Mar 12, 2007 at 04:54 PM EST

Remember everyone, it's all about making $$$ -- they wanted younger dudes. You will notice Nick K is gone, too. Gorgeous Tony will be next. He's 33 now . . . ohhhhhh! I liked Louie, and he and Karina were the best technical pair on the show.

Melina Mon, Mar 12, 2007 at 04:08 PM EST

I think Louis is a little creepy. I really don't care that he's not on this season.

Sharon Mon, Mar 12, 2007 at 12:28 PM EST

I think it bites he's not going to be on. I'd rather have seen Carrie Ann go, she works my last nerve. And what are her quals to judge or choreograph ballroom, anyway? Someone listed Louis'. Anyone have Carrie Ann's?

fredric Fri, Mar 9, 2007 at 05:06 PM EST

his head reminds me of easter island.

Courtney Fri, Mar 9, 2007 at 04:03 PM EST

Frankly, I've always found Louis Van Amstel to be a little creepy. There always seemed to be something sinister behind his fake smile. I'm glad to see him go. In my opinion, they did us a favor by giving him the ole heave-ho.

finally40 Fri, Mar 9, 2007 at 03:54 PM EST

My husband always said Louis danced on his tippy toes. I liked him though.

Dee Fri, Mar 9, 2007 at 03:22 PM EST

Bye Louis. The actual size of his head is too big and it's shape funny. LOL.

toonces Fri, Mar 9, 2007 at 02:47 PM EST

i HATE SAMANTHA HARRIS. please get her off the show stat. she and her biceps are so annoying!

Annie, great post. Louis did seem full of himself. We already know who the dancers are returning, that is publicized. I don't remember if Cheryl is coming back. Anyone know?
Perhapps Annie does... haha

Stephanie Fri, Mar 9, 2007 at 02:17 PM EST

Actually, Amstel's head looks like a stalk of celery. lol!

Fri, Mar 9, 2007 at 02:03 PM EST

I'm glad he's gone. He always came across as a major narcissist. And I know it's wrong to judge people on their looks, but he's truly a dog. I can't even stand to look at him. Good riddance!

Phantom Fri, Mar 9, 2007 at 01:17 PM EST

Wow, who cares? Most reality television is deplorable, mindless drivel. This whole show should get gassed.

jenjen Fri, Mar 9, 2007 at 12:45 PM EST

ADAM, ROTFLMAO!! I thought "What's wrong with his head?" You can land a plane on it. Other than that, I don't watch the show.

Bekka Fri, Mar 9, 2007 at 12:42 PM EST

They need to get new judges that are no so full of themselves. And while they are at it get rid of Samantha Harris. She gets on my nerves.

Jo Anne Fri, Mar 9, 2007 at 12:40 PM EST

FYI, he couldn't help that his dancing partner last year was young. He challenged her and did an excellent job. I hate that he is not coming back this year. I love watching Dancing with the Stars. He was always so bubbly.

Jenn Fri, Mar 9, 2007 at 11:39 AM EST

That really sucks. Louis has been the best male dancer since the show's been on. He was the main reason I watched! Question: Is Cheryl coming back to win a 3rd year in a row?

Ct Gyrl Fri, Mar 9, 2007 at 11:26 AM EST

thank you Eric! I also found Louis to be creepy...esp. last season when dancing with the girl from high school musical, who was young enough to be his daughter. Ew.
BTW, went to the tour and it was not worth the $$, except to see Cheryl and Drew, who were awesome!!!!

Stephanie Fri, Mar 9, 2007 at 11:16 AM EST

All I can say is that Doogie Houser can definetly dance.

Lene Fri, Mar 9, 2007 at 11:12 AM EST

That's just wrong. Louis' mix of intense perfectionism and mysticism are a big part of what I look forward to when watching the show. Sure, he was arrogant, but seriously, he's got reason. His routines were the best of the show and he was just that notch above the other male professionals - a joy to watch. I'll miss him.

Eric Fri, Mar 9, 2007 at 10:31 AM EST

I have always found Louis to be very creepy, and I always wanted his group to be kicked out, not because of his partner, but because of him. I'm glad the big creepy diva is out.. good riddance!

Lori Fri, Mar 9, 2007 at 10:28 AM EST

What will do without the gay Harry Hamlin?!? I lived each week for Louis' outfits and for the announcer's voice so elegantly pronouncing his name! Shame on you DWTS!

stacimcc Fri, Mar 9, 2007 at 10:11 AM EST

Louis was a great dancer, but he was a bit too full of himself. He pushed Monique too hard last year and had her doing things that she was not able to do. His routines were awesome, don't get me wrong, but he needed to save them for his pro competitions, not with a novice partner. I think thats why her scores weren't that good. sometimes less is more. they should have had a technically less challenging routine and perfected it rather than a highly technical one with several noticeable missteps. instead of letting his partner shine, he wanted to be front and center. that said, he will be missed. I hope they bring Jonathan back (Anna's husband) to replace Louis.

Liza Fri, Mar 9, 2007 at 09:33 AM EST

I hated Louie from the very beggining. During his first interview, show 1, season 1, when he introduced himself to the camera, he said that he was recognized everywhere he went, cause he was one of the best in the world,yada yada yada, and then actualy said "It's good to be worshiped". Relax buddy, you're not saving the world here, you cha cha cha for pete's sake!

Laurie Fri, Mar 9, 2007 at 09:20 AM EST

Watch out Louie, you have a stalker named Shawn.

Jay Fri, Mar 9, 2007 at 06:20 AM EST

I just wanna say that Annie Barrett is pretty hilarious. I don't even watch Dancing With the Stars, but that post (and that picture) made me laught out loud.

kerrym Fri, Mar 9, 2007 at 05:12 AM EST

I liked Louis. he looked more like a classy European gigolo, rather than the other guys, who looked like cheap macho gigolos.

Shawn Fri, Mar 9, 2007 at 01:13 AM EST

In my opinion, Louis is the best dancer on the show and will be missed by many people.

Everyone has their differences but I think not having Louis on the show is a bad move by
DWTS.

Louis did not win all of the championships he has won on luck alone and I think being a perfectionist is just part of the way he is.

1990, Dutch Latin
Finalists in the Blackpool "under 21”
German Open, bronze
World Latin, bronze
1991, Dutch Latin
1994, World Amateur Latin
1995, World Amateur Latin
1995, European Amateur Latin
1995, Amateur Grand-Slam Winners (Uk, British, International, European and World Champion)
Pro. since 1995
1996, World Pro. Showdance
2000, Pro. World Latin Finalist
2000, U.S. National Latin
2000, Can-Am Dancesport Gala-Canadian Open Pro. Champion: 1st in Open Pro. Latin
2000, International Latin Division Japan International Dancing Champion: 1st in Pro. Latin
2000, Emerald Ball Dancesport: 1st Open Pro. Latin

aa Fri, Mar 9, 2007 at 12:24 AM EST

so what if he is a diva, i'll miss louis. who's going to choreograph all those awesome dance numbers?

JWo Thu, Mar 8, 2007 at 11:21 PM EST

Louis was creepy to me. I think he's way too intense. I'm not a fan so I'm glad he's going. to be fair, I think he's an outstanding dancer.

jen Thu, Mar 8, 2007 at 10:32 PM EST

Louis Rocks
bite it Annie!

Eric Thu, Mar 8, 2007 at 10:29 PM EST

It pains me that I'm actually posting a comment about Dancing with the Stars but this show is like crack. I'll miss Louie...in a freaky his head was too big, his shirts were way too open kinda way. But my disappointment will be lessened a little with two little words: Heather Mills.

YES YES YES Thu, Mar 8, 2007 at 10:20 PM EST

I'M ON THE FLOOR OVER THE BRITISH ACCENBT THING!!
YES YES YES!!!

Ceballos Thu, Mar 8, 2007 at 07:32 PM EST

GREAT POST again Annie (although I think the actual British prounciation is "Carrie Ann I-nah-ba!"

It wouldn't surprise me if it turned out that Louis was a huge devo and a tad too demanding. I kinda saw a hint of that in his interactions with Monique Coleman last year. That being said, I WILL miss him. He definitely stood out among the male pros, and I loved the chemistry he had with Lisa Rinna two years back.

(Did I REALLY just break down "Dancing with the Stars"?! I gotta get my cool points back...I'll be back after "Jeopardy!")

ADAM Thu, Mar 8, 2007 at 06:47 PM EST

Nice fivehead.

ku-gal Thu, Mar 8, 2007 at 06:47 PM EST

I like Louis...I think he's awesome!
I love this show!

Karla Thu, Mar 8, 2007 at 06:27 PM EST

Annie, ignore the haters - I think they've got the grapes of sourness much.

I only watched this show in passing a few times, but after seeing this photo, I'm having some pangs of manufactured nostalgia.

What is that face? It looks fully engineered.

Amstel light wahahahahahhah.


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