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Dancing's Maks Says the Pressure's on Donny, Wants a Radio Show

Hi everyone,

Thanks again for all of your comments. It's been such a long season. Can you believe it's the finals now?

From what I see, what I know and what the little birdie told me, the pressure is all on Donny. I was saying all along and I think everyone has been saying all along that this guy is going to be in the finals. He's in the finals now, but what is he going do? Kym has been in the finale before and I think she is going to try to outdo herself and will pull out some things for the freestyle.

It's kind of been a theme of this show that the freestyle wins the competition. I don't know what it is about it. There's where Gilles lost it last season. I don't know what happened with Mel and me. I've never heard a negative comment about our freestyle even the judges liked it. It was hip-hoppy but we did get a perfect score, so I don't know. Still, it's been a ...
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Dancing's Maks: I'm Very Happy for Kelly

Hi everyone,

Thanks for your comments again. I've been busy the last couple days, so I haven't been able to write, but there's a lot to cover now.

I'm a little upset Joanna's out, but it's the nature of the show. People vote for their favorite to stay in. I am happy for Kelly. I think Kelly had a huge comeback week. Huge! She was kind of losing steam and she came back with a vengeance. I'm not going to say her dances were the dances of the night - clearly they weren't - but I think it was a very big step for herself. I'm not sure if I loved her rumba, but it was cool to see Kelly do something that she would probably never do in her life. There are certain dances that she looks ...
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Lacey Schwimmer Sidelined on DWTS

Mark Dacascos' pro partner falls ill with the flu and will be replaced on tonight's show more »

Joe Jackson Talks 'This Is It': 'It's Great Because It's Michael'

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Joe Jackson saw his son's "This Is It" for the first time at a premiere event at The Palms in Las Vegas on Tuesday night and the Jackson family patriarch said he enjoyed the film.

"The performance - it's great because it's Michael performing," Joe said. "He's always going to give a good show."

Chuck Liddell Ousted From 'Dancing' Ballroom

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Chuck Liddell may have made his name as an ultimate fighter, but he was beaten by the dance floor on Tuesday night.

A public vote and low marks from the judges on his country two-step from Monday, led to the retired fighter exiting the "Dancing With the Stars" ring.

Aaron Carter Takes The Lead As 'Dancing With The Stars' Kicks Off Season Premiere Week

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- "Dancing With the Stars" returned to television on Monday night with a big two-hour season premiere, and at the end of the night, a pop star made a big leap into the lead.

The male celebrities competing this season were the only ones taking to the dance floor with their professional partners on Monday and it was Aaron Carter, younger brother of Backstreet Boy Nick Carter, who topped the leaderboard with his partner Karina Smirnoff.

'Dancing With The Stars' Cast Photos Revealed

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The cast photos from "Dancing With the Stars" have been revealed.

Last week, the celebrities -- including Kelly Osbourne, Melissa Joan Hart, Kathy Ireland, Donny Osmond, Chuck Liddell and Debi Mazar -- donned the elaborate costumes worn in ballroom dancing, and took their Season 9 class portraits.

'Dancing With The Stars' Partners Revealed

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- ABC finally confirmed all of the Season 9 pairings for "Dancing With the Stars" on Monday.

Find out the pairings set to compete for ballroom glory!

New Pics! Stars Begin DWTS Rehearsals

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More Celebrities Pair Up With The Pros On 'Dancing With The Stars'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- More stars are pairing up with their professional partners on "Dancing With the Stars" and Access Hollywood has new details on which celebs are with which dancers.

Access Hollywood has learned that Lacey Schwimmer has been paired with Food Network host Mark Dacascos. Lacey took on the task of dancing with "Jackass" star Steve-O last season. Before that, Lacey made it to the final three with former *NSYNC star Lance Bass.