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Mom's 'Dancing With the Stars' dealbreaker

Aug 28, 2007, 06:00 AM | by Nicholas Fonseca

Categories: 'Dancing With the Stars', Deals, Mom Blog, Reality TV

Cai_l An avowed Dancing With the Stars fanatic known as, um, my mother unleashed a torrent of e-mail rage upon me, her unsuspecting son, in response to yesterday's leak of the next batch of Dancing With the Stars hoofers. (The official list will be announced Wednesday on Good Morning America by judge Carrie Ann Inaba, pictured, and reigning champ Apolo Anton Ohno.) She's not normally a woman of strong words — unless you count the time she snapped at me to "just wear the f-----g things" after I whined about a poorly made pair of angel wings approximately one hour before I was supposed to be onstage singing at the children's Christmas mass — so I found the following e-mail worth sharing:

From: Mom
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 5:24 PM
To: Fonseca, Nicholas - Entertainment Weekly

Subject: Re: FW: TMZ EXCLUSIVE: "Dancing with the Stars" Cast Leaked!!

No, not Wayne Newton.... He drives me nuts!!!! Well I see that night will be free to watch something else!!! I can't believe they couldn't get better people than this.. I thought everyone wanted to be on this show!!!  Maybe this is all wrong (I hope). They just did it to throw people off!!!
Mom

So I've learned two things about my mother today: She uses three exclamation points when she's especially riled up over her popular entertainment, and Wayne Newton is officially her reality TV dealbreaker. Say, who's yours? Which "star" would drive you away from your favorite reality TV show if they suddenly waltzed onscreen?

Heinibine Tue, Oct 30, 2007 at 08:09 PM EST

You don't really need or want that lifestyle, it might hurt y'all slowly more.......Just tell him you
don't wanna repeat something your not too proud of z7uas.

Whoa Thu, Sep 13, 2007 at 08:24 PM EST

Looks like it will be fun, I can't wait for the new season.

Dancing Queen Sun, Sep 9, 2007 at 06:06 AM EST

I can't wait for the new season of "Dancing With The Stars" to start.
I really think a lot of people are going to like Wayne Newton because he has the same charisma that George Hamilton had. I think we're all going to like Marie Osmond as well, she just seems like she would be so elegant on the dance floor.
I really can't wait to see which ones are horrible, which ones are just ok and which ones are really good.
I love this show and It's one of the things that everyone will watch together.

You know another thing that would be cool? If next season of Dancing With The Stars they had a All-Star season. Bring back Stacey Keibler, Drew Lachey, John O' Hurley and others. It would be so cool.

mrs. brott Mon, Sep 3, 2007 at 07:56 PM EST

Wayne Newton is a perfect choice for Dancing with the Stars. Number one, he is an extremely well known and well liked celebrity. That's what the show is all about. And he is loaded with personality and good will. He is an American original. His entertainment skills kept him on top of the Las Vegas showbiz world for years. He will bring to the show the same unique qualities and all around talent, determination and good humor that have made him a star since he was 12. Here's to Mr. Las Vegas.

notyourjudge Mon, Sep 3, 2007 at 04:22 PM EST

Wayne Newton - total reality TV dealbreaker.

notyourjudge Mon, Sep 3, 2007 at 04:19 PM EST

I'm watching Design Star, and they're at Wayne Newton's house. Wayne & his wife look like they go to the same bad plastic surgeon. OMG, they look like the walking dead! They actually look like Simpsons characters.

Pansy Wed, Aug 29, 2007 at 01:14 PM EST

The three people I would love to see are:

Leonid the Magnificent
Boy Shakira and
Buckwild!

Pansy Wed, Aug 29, 2007 at 01:13 PM EST

Donna, you need your meds. How do you know how Wayne Newton moves? Last time I saw him he moved like a slow motion robot, with his chest almost as distended as his head. Well at least 2 people think he looks good. You and him. No wait, if he thought he looked good he wouldn't continue getting plastic surgery.

AskMitch Wed, Aug 29, 2007 at 12:59 PM EST

Stephen Baldwin is my reality show deal breaker.

AskMitch Wed, Aug 29, 2007 at 12:59 PM EST

Stephen Baldwin is my reality show deal breaker.

AskMitch Wed, Aug 29, 2007 at 12:58 PM EST

Stephen Baldwin is my reality show deal breaker.

AskMitch Wed, Aug 29, 2007 at 12:58 PM EST

Stephen Baldwin is my reality show deal breaker.

AskMitch Wed, Aug 29, 2007 at 12:58 PM EST

Stephen Baldwin is my reality show deal breaker.

AskMitch Wed, Aug 29, 2007 at 12:57 PM EST

Stephen Baldwin is my reality show deal breaker.

AskMitch Wed, Aug 29, 2007 at 12:57 PM EST

Stephen Baldwin

Mom Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 09:27 PM EST

Right on Smoochie!! I just want to know who picks these stars to be on the show.. Can't they pick some that are popular now and not from 10 yrs ago.. Come on!!

DONNA Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 08:24 PM EST

OH MY GOD I AM GOING TO TYPE IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS SO EVERYONE READS MY COMMENTS AND THE CAPITALS MAKE IT SEEM LIKE I"M SHOUTING, WHICH IS BETTER THAN WHEN I YELL AT MY SCREEN!!!

donna Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 08:04 PM EST

I WOULD REALLY NOT LIKE TO SEE ROSEANNE BARR ON THE SHOW. SHE REALLY TURNED ME OFF WHEN SHE MADE A MOCKERY OUT OF SINGING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM.THAT IS THE FLAG OF OUR COUNTRY!!! YOU DONT KNOCK IT "OR" MAKE A JOKE OF IT. THATS WAS DISGRACEFUL. DONNA

donna Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 07:56 PM EST

I GUESS THECRUEL& ENVIOUS PEOPLE ARE AT IT AGAIN.I WILL BET THAT "MR WAYNE NEWTON", LOOKS ALOT BETTER THAN SOME OF YOU THAT ARE 15 YRS HIS JUNIOR. TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT YOURSELVES AND WHILE YOU'RE AT IT TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT YOUR CONSCIENCE.ITS NOT ALWAYS "GOOD" TO LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD.NOT WHEN YOUR VOICE,INSULTS OTHER PEOPLE.SHAME ON YOU ALL!!! I AM 48 YRS OLD& SINCERELY HOPE I LOOK "& MOVE AS GOOD AS YOU ,WAYNE, WHEN I AM YOUR AGE.AND 65 IS NOT "OLD', IT'S PRIME! DONNA 'DEE DEE'

charlene Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 06:06 PM EST

also the whole group named by lola makes my group.

charlene Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 06:04 PM EST

it's a toss up between Rosie and the Trump as to who irritates me more. as for wayne, he's as sexy as ever and can not wait to see him and Marie. gonna be hard to choose between those 2, as for the rest... i don't know who most of them are.

Laura Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 05:51 PM EST

Trista from Bachelor - but she's already been on it!

Dana Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 05:50 PM EST

Thank you, Angela. I second that!

Angela Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 05:13 PM EST

A couple of the Big Brother All "Stars" - Alison Irwin and Mike Booger, need never appear on my TV screen again.

Shawn Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 04:17 PM EST

What the Hizell is wrong with your mom...Wayne Newton is a God....Angelina Jolee or Brad Pukey Pitt would be a deal breaker for me

Lola Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 01:07 PM EST

Totally forgot about Andy Dick -- but then again who wants to remember him? And Kathy Griffin...her voice alone is nails on a chalkboard.

Lola Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 01:06 PM EST

Paris or Nikki Hilton, Rosie O'Donnell, Roseanne Barr/Tom Arnold, Teri Hatcher, Mandy Pantinkin, Donald Trump, Joan/Melissa Rivers. (Becoming a bit nauseous even as I type this.)

Sydney Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 12:57 PM EST

Your mom pretty much rocks.

Where do I start?....Joan Rivers, Nick Cage, Carrot Top, Martha Stewart...

Stephen Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 12:48 PM EST

Eva Longoria, Mario Lopez, 50 Cent, Don Imus, O.J. Simpson, Larry Birkhead.

LIZ Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 12:12 PM EST

Not like it would be possible but Jerry Lewis or Andy/Mickey Rooney. All give me the creeps and Mr. Lewis needs to learn when to shut his fat old trap.

wtfnyc Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 12:10 PM EST

Rachel Ray. That pumpkin-headed jackass makes my blood curdle.

Ned Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 12:09 PM EST

Political pundits aren't usually part of these types of shows, but since Tucker Carlson has broken that barrier, I would have to say, without a doubt, Ann Coulter.

Gregg Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 12:06 PM EST

My three deal breakers: Janice Dickinson, "New York" or Omarosa; each own is more full of herself than the last.

Martha Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 11:59 AM EST

Although I'm with your mom on the Wayne Newton thing (nice eyeliner there, Waynie!), the deal breaker for me on the TMZ list is Mark Cuban. He's the only reason I don't like the Mavericks...although seeing his apoplexy at being booted off early might be sort of amusing.

HadasBT Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 11:46 AM EST

Nicholas' mom has got it goin on
oh I'm a corn I know but I loved that she rants to you about this! My mother doesnt know the difference between Christina and Beyonce!

CB Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 11:42 AM EST

They almost did it last year with Heather Mills. My joy came when she was eliminated!

Debs Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 11:29 AM EST

Any of the Desperate Housewives

Liz Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 11:16 AM EST

If Britney Spears ever came near the American idol stage, I would run over Ryan Seacrest to make sure I was the one who pushed her off the stage.

Catherine Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 11:14 AM EST

Tom Arnold. Roseanne. Had enough of them to last me a lifetime.

Queen of Disrepair Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 11:08 AM EST

Andy Dick and/or
anyone who knows Andy Dick

Valerie Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 11:03 AM EST

I really can't stand Richard Simmons ! Ugh...

Valerie Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 10:58 AM EST

Can't stand Richard Simmons... ugh !

gzpzguy Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 10:52 AM EST

Danza, Tony Danza.

Coach's Mistress Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 10:44 AM EST

donald trump
Hulk Hogan and Brooke Hogan
David Caruso

But...I'd watch anything with Tom Selleck in it!!! I bet he'd be a great dancer! Do it, Magnum!

Danica Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 10:23 AM EST

For me it would be Jennifer Love Hewitt. I cannot stand her "perky" personality!

melss Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 09:54 AM EST

old bundchy..come on we already had a very leggy (Keibler) dancer..can't we get someone for the girls? Why do the guys need to serously watch gisele?

Cliff Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 09:39 AM EST

Hasselhoff.

Dio_K Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 09:14 AM EST

Your mom knows how to call it. Wayne Newton, uck. Then add that Carter kid. What are they thinking? Let's get K-Fed & Brigitte Nielsen too!

AA Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 09:13 AM EST

Romber. Please tell me we're done with having them in our lives.

Smoochie Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 09:10 AM EST

I saw Wayne Newton on Sunday's Design Star. Him and his wife are plastic surgery zombies. His head looks like a swollen melon. I think it might explode if he moves too much. Seriously, I can't even look at him. You really shouldn't stare at disfigured people.

maya Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 09:07 AM EST

I also can't believe Gisele is going to be on that show. She's straight A-list (well, she dates A-list). And she's definitely not a has-been like everyone else. btw, isn't Nia Peeples an actualy dancer? I think that list is fake.

Tinkcrzy1972 Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 09:01 AM EST

Rosie O'Donnell! Good gracious, I want to rip that woman's arm off and beat her with it, she irritates me so much.

Sally Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 08:57 AM EST

I'm with mom...I can't believe Giselle would want to be on this show, why? does she need the money and exposure? Isn't she going into acting? And Mark Cuban? Come-on! Aaron Carter, he's f**** every starlet in Hollywd. Mayweather? Why? He's not even a name boxer. I just can't believe the people they lined up. This is not going to be fun to watch if I watch it.

marykate Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 08:54 AM EST

i hate danny bonaduce. everytime i see him on tv i want to punch something.

i will watch nothing with him in it, ever.

Lynny Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 08:32 AM EST

George W. Bush

Silv Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 07:57 AM EST

It might go without saying that so far none of the media bimbos are in need of publicity right now, when their very tripping on the sidewalk is enough to get them front page news. Think of those not currently in the public eye. What are the Cosby kids doing these days?

Louise Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 07:56 AM EST

I don't watch Dancing with the Stars but my hatred for Robin Williams would keep me from watching my beloved Lost if he became a cast member.

castlenes Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 07:45 AM EST

When I heard about Wayne Newton last week I called my Mom (I don't watch the program) and she replied (keep in mind she is a mere 4 years younger than him) "Wayne Newton! He's so old! I thought he was dead!?"

They need to spring some more cast members from General Hospital for her to be happy.

I love you mom! (She will never see this)

Stephen Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 07:38 AM EST

Paris, Britney, Lindsay, Nicole, Tom Cruise, Rachael Ray.

Silv Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 07:38 AM EST

Any of the media bimbos - Paris, Nicole, even Lindsay & Britney, & I used to be a fan of the last 2; but any annoying celebrity (and you know there will be one in the mix for DWTS, the odds favor that!) and I'll avoid watching them or avoid the show til they're voted off. Considering these are usually "C" list celebrities, the odds are there will be at least 2 stinkers in the mix.

Nuchy Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 06:35 AM EST

Your mom.

Keri Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 06:24 AM EST

Donald Trump. When I heard the ads for this season of DWTS, they were boasting about a "billionaire"... and I just went "Oh, crap, there goes my favorite fall show..." But thankfully, it's some other media-whoring richie.

jmg Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 06:21 AM EST

Nick Lachey & Vanessa Minillo

Lesley Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 06:07 AM EST

I suppose it's kind of a given to say Paris Hilton.

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