DWTS - Season 16 - Spoilers/Speculation - Discussion

In case you missed the announcement earlier this morning, the DWTS cast was announced this morning, however, Sean was not on the list. Trust me, Sean is doing DWTS, but because his show is still airing, they’re going to hold off on announcing him. My guess is they make the announcement during the live ATFR show on the finale March 11th, and his partner will be Peta. It could be sooner, who knows? So I guess you could say I have my first non-”Bachelor” related spoiler ever, but technically, if Sean wasn’t on the “Bachelor” I wouldn’t know about any DWTS casting. I never have in the past. But he’s definitely doing it nonetheless. It’s not speculation, or I’m hearing rumors. This is a certainty, and it makes all the sense in the world for them to want him. His ratings have been the best in 2 years for this franchise, he’s likable, he’s in shape, and there’s a demand for him now. On the flip side, Sean would’ve been an idiot to turn this down considering even if he gets booted on the first elimination, he’s guaranteed somewhere in the 100-125k range. The longer you last, the more you make. Some people will compare this to Jake saying Sean is a famewhore, etc. See, that’s where I think they differ. Jake had an acting background before he ever did the “Bachelorette,” then became the “Bachelor.” And he pretty much told everyone who would listen behind closed doors he wanted to be famous and get into acting, and that’s exactly what he’s done since his show ended. If Sean wanted to act, he’d move to LA, you’d see him hosting TV shows or taking hosting classes. That ain’t happening. He got an opportunity that he’d be an idiot to pass up, so he took it. I can’t fault him for that. What happens after DWTS will determine if he’s seeking fame. This show changes A LOT of people, but by all accounts, I don’t believe he’s after fame.

momoftrips wrote:From RS:

In case you missed the announcement earlier this morning, the DWTS cast was announced this morning, however, Sean was not on the list. Trust me, Sean is doing DWTS, but because his show is still airing, they’re going to hold off on announcing him. My guess is they make the announcement during the live ATFR show on the finale March 11th, and his partner will be Peta. It could be sooner, who knows? So I guess you could say I have my first non-”Bachelor” related spoiler ever, but technically, if Sean wasn’t on the “Bachelor” I wouldn’t know about any DWTS casting. I never have in the past. But he’s definitely doing it nonetheless. It’s not speculation, or I’m hearing rumors. This is a certainty, and it makes all the sense in the world for them to want him. His ratings have been the best in 2 years for this franchise, he’s likable, he’s in shape, and there’s a demand for him now. On the flip side, Sean would’ve been an idiot to turn this down considering even if he gets booted on the first elimination, he’s guaranteed somewhere in the 100-125k range. The longer you last, the more you make. Some people will compare this to Jake saying Sean is a famewhore, etc. See, that’s where I think they differ. Jake had an acting background before he ever did the “Bachelorette,” then became the “Bachelor.” And he pretty much told everyone who would listen behind closed doors he wanted to be famous and get into acting, and that’s exactly what he’s done since his show ended. If Sean wanted to act, he’d move to LA, you’d see him hosting TV shows or taking hosting classes. That ain’t happening. He got an opportunity that he’d be an idiot to pass up, so he took it. I can’t fault him for that. What happens after DWTS will determine if he’s seeking fame. This show changes A LOT of people, but by all accounts, I don’t believe he’s after fame.

MissLittle wrote:

cimcoe wrote:

Derek Hough ‏@derekhough
Just got the call wasn't sure if I was able to do this season because of my other projects . But worked it out so I can do both. #pumped

One word: HATE!!!

More words: I thought last season was supposed to be his LAST season. NOT HAPPY!

HowSoonIsNow wrote:

momoftrips wrote:From RS:

In case you missed the announcement earlier this morning, the DWTS cast was announced this morning, however, Sean was not on the list. Trust me, Sean is doing DWTS, but because his show is still airing, they’re going to hold off on announcing him. My guess is they make the announcement during the live ATFR show on the finale March 11th, and his partner will be Peta. It could be sooner, who knows? So I guess you could say I have my first non-”Bachelor” related spoiler ever, but technically, if Sean wasn’t on the “Bachelor” I wouldn’t know about any DWTS casting. I never have in the past. But he’s definitely doing it nonetheless. It’s not speculation, or I’m hearing rumors. This is a certainty, and it makes all the sense in the world for them to want him. His ratings have been the best in 2 years for this franchise, he’s likable, he’s in shape, and there’s a demand for him now. On the flip side, Sean would’ve been an idiot to turn this down considering even if he gets booted on the first elimination, he’s guaranteed somewhere in the 100-125k range. The longer you last, the more you make. Some people will compare this to Jake saying Sean is a famewhore, etc. See, that’s where I think they differ. Jake had an acting background before he ever did the “Bachelorette,” then became the “Bachelor.” And he pretty much told everyone who would listen behind closed doors he wanted to be famous and get into acting, and that’s exactly what he’s done since his show ended. If Sean wanted to act, he’d move to LA, you’d see him hosting TV shows or taking hosting classes. That ain’t happening. He got an opportunity that he’d be an idiot to pass up, so he took it. I can’t fault him for that. What happens after DWTS will determine if he’s seeking fame. This show changes A LOT of people, but by all accounts, I don’t believe he’s after fame.

RS seems to have a real soft spot for Sean, doesn't he? Despite his overtly cynical nature, he somehow seems to be quite the rose-colored-glasses optimist when it comes to Sean. It's as though RS has a man-crush on Sean.

cimcoe wrote:Anyone else shocked they cast a 16 year old and paired her with Val?

dw_a_mom wrote:No Maks, then? He had planned on last season being his last, or this one? Can't remember.

dw_a_mom wrote:

cimcoe wrote:Anyone else shocked they cast a 16 year old and paired her with Val?

Would there have been a "safer" choice?

She's in the industry. I will assume she can fend for herself. I'm more concerned that she'll be seen as a ringer and voted off early as a result.

Pretty sure we won't get all the sexual energy we saw between Val and his last partner. Better not, anyway. And that kind of takes away Val's main advantage, doesn't it?

MissLittle wrote:

dw_a_mom wrote:No Maks, then? He had planned on last season being his last, or this one? Can't remember.

I was under the impression his contract ran till next year. But that's how it goes... Just because you're under contract doesn't mean you'll be on a season.

Missing a lot of the regular pros this season...

As far as Derek is concerned, we all like what we like & don't like what we don't like. I know he's talented & all that jazz, I'm just not entertained by him or his ego.