O'Hurley was a excellent dancer, and no doubt appealed to the over 40 female crowd, but Monaco, despite a couple of mistakes, was also excellent. The real honest answer is that her dance was pure outstanding sex, and every man on earth watching was aroused, and women under forty could see themselves in her place. Were I either of them I would never agree to a rematch. It would be degrading and stupid!

Bring on the new ones, but leave gigantic sports figures out!

O'Hurley was a excellent dancer, and no doubt appealed to the over 40 female crowd, but Monaco, despite a couple of mistakes, was also excellent. The real honest answer is that her dance was pure outstanding sex, and every man on earth watching was aroused, and women under forty could see themselves in her place. Were I either of them I would never agree to a rematch. It would be degrading and stupid!

Bring on the new ones, but leave gigantic sports figures out!

One thing was interesting about the competition. From the first episode forward, when the Teams were interviewed while the judges prepared their score, the gal doing the interview would always remind the audience they could vote for that Team at the end of the show IF that Team wasn't eliminated. HOWEVER, there was one exception: Monaco's team. Her team was the only one that NEVER got mentioned as potentially being eliminated. Yes, the fix IS in and it was obvious at that.

Otherwise, it was better than most of the so-called reality shows. (The times I've been "abandoned" on an island were nothing like Survivor...)

J W

I would boil her panties just to drink the broth.

Actually if you paid attention to the precision of Kelly's steps, you will see that she slipped at the end. This would have been automatic points off in other competitons such as ice skating.

Actually if you paid attention to the precision of Kelly's steps, you will see that she slipped at the end. This would have been automatic points off in other competitons such as ice skating.

Actually if you paid attention to the precision of Kelly's steps, you will see that she slipped at the end. This would have been automatic points off in other competitons such as ice skating.

You should have dancers ,that come from sports only, they should not be mixed with show people,differant groups, sports, theater, soaps, etc. sports people, baseball, football, hockey, in there own groups. how can you take a sports figure like holyfield, thats so big and clumsy, and put him with a different class of people, he just didn't fit. But overall it was great show, findly something worth watching.

Remarkable that not a single "10" was given any contestant during the entire contest until the final night and then there were three of them given to the "winners". That was amazing considering there were obvious mistakes during the "winning" performance. I turned off the TV in disgust and decided I would watch no further
Dancing with the Stars shows if offered by ABC since it was obviously fixed.

What the judges knew, and these complainers seem to have forgot, is that the judge's score is only used to formulate a *ranking*. The points are derived from the ranking of the dancers, not the actual score they were given. (Unfortunately, ABC didn't do a very good job of explaining this, and ignored it completely in the first episode.)

The judges had already given straight 9s to O'Hurley. If they thought Monaco's routine was even infinitesimally better than O'Hurley's (and consequently, deserved to be ranked higher), they had no choice but to give the only score possible that would reflect that ranking. In this case, a "10" doesn't mean perfect, it just means better than a "9".

And you article's mention of nude photo's of Kelly being on the net makes it sound far more salacious than it is. Like half the actresses on "Baywatch", she started her career as a Playboy Playmate.

I couldn't believe it when Kelly got three tens after she slipped near the end of the dance. Also except for one musical number throughout the weeks, not one number matched the dance being performed.

While my girl friends and I all agreed that John O'Hurley was the better dancer (and yes, we're all over 40 darn it!), we rationalized Kelley's win with the thought that she had improved SO GREATLY from the first few shows. She was truly wretched at the beginning. So maybe she got that godawful trophy because she was "most improved".
Get a life folks. I never supposed that this was a "real event". Just a little entertainment, with nice music and pretty clothes.

Kelly's timing was way off. SHe hesitated and missed steps. John's was great. Kelly won because she was the most improved, but she needed improvment most.

I read the article because it is beyond me why people really care, it's fluff TV. You want reality TV start with C-SPAN that's reality TV, and that's our government going down the tubes.

T

Watch the tape of that last dance! Even a novice could see at least 3 huge mistakes in Kelly's dance. Good, maybe but deserving a perfect score--never. Even if you factor in that she improved more, it does not mean she was the better dancer that night. Her dances never changed...latin beat, lots of booty shaking and scanty costume.She never took a risk. John's last dance was a complete change and risk--Goodman's comment that he didn't play it safe said it all. It was ridiculus. How stupid do they think the public is?

I think they should get rid of the two hosts from last season and have John and his dance partner host the show next season. I bet that would appease alot of viewers, myself included.

I watched all shows and enjoyed (being summer and stuff is scarce). Because I am "over-40," of course I favored John O'Hurley not only because was he did a fine job for a non-professional, but he was always a wonderful J. Peterman in Seinfeld.

The only thing Kelly Monaco had going for her was her partner, Alex. I couldn't watch Kelly because I was so enthralled and entranced by her partner, who is the best dancer I've seen in many a year. I didn't notice Kelly giving much credit to him when she was fielding the kudos. That didn't sit well with me.

I watched all shows and enjoyed (being summer and stuff is scarce). Because I am "over-40," of course I favored John O'Hurley not only because was he did a fine job for a non-professional, but he was always a wonderful J. Peterman in Seinfeld.

The only thing Kelly Monaco had going for her was her partner, Alex. I couldn't watch Kelly because I was so enthralled and entranced by her partner, who is the best dancer I've seen in many a year. I didn't notice Kelly giving much credit to him when she was fielding the kudos. That didn't sit well with me.

Kelly was an audience favorite. If we were voting on the true best dancer, then put real dancers out there. It was entertainment - fun but not to be taken serious. Kelly even won over my husband by the last show. O'Hurley was graceful but boring. He, too, had missteps.

O'Hurley was an okay dancer but Monaco was just as good!
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O.K. I really can't stand dance but I did watch with my wife. I can say this much:
1)I am one of a few guys who does watch general Hospital.
2) Kelly made an amazing comeback and deserved it.
3) Those pics on the internet are photoshopped. The girls breasts in the nude pics are way too huge to be kelly's, I mean come on watch the show or dancing with the stars. That much is obvious.

If this was "Stripping with the Stars", true Kelly should win. Dancing is about grace, posture, lightness, facial expressions, and making your partner look good. Kelly was an akward dancer through out the competition. Strippers can be akward and still get their tips. John was like a swan.

The judges said during the first show dancing was about footwork NOT LIFTS. If you look at Kelly's last routine, it was all about lifts. I never trusted these judges, they were fickle and easily swayed by glitter. Simon where are you?!

If this was "Stripping with the Stars", true Kelly should win. Dancing is about grace, posture, lightness, facial expressions, and making your partner look good. Kelly was an akward dancer through out the competition. Strippers can be akward and still get their tips. John was like a swan.

The judges said during the first show dancing was about footwork NOT LIFTS. If you look at Kelly's last routine, it was all about lifts. I never trusted these judges, they were fickle and easily swayed by glitter. Simon where are you?!

If this was "Stripping with the Stars", true Kelly should win. Dancing is about grace, posture, lightness, facial expressions, and making your partner look good. Kelly was an akward dancer through out the competition. Strippers can be akward and still get their tips. John was like a swan.

The judges said during the first show dancing was about footwork NOT LIFTS. If you look at Kelly's last routine, it was all about lifts. I never trusted these judges, they were fickle and easily swayed by glitter. Simon where are you?!

I think John O'Hurley should have WON! He was a beautiful dancer, he & his partner danced to the Latin dances so much better, regally as these dances should be danced. Kelly, I felt, was strip-tease dancing, her outfits were way too suggestive for a show that supposed to be for people of all ages, including children!

I'd like to see John O'Hurley come back. Let Kelly keep acting in her soap opera show!
Carina Pinch

Remember when t.v. was good? Neither do I. I hold out little hope for the coming fall season.

If Kelly had won just on the call-in votes, I could understand why she won. But for the judges to give her three 10's for her final dance that had several mistakes was wrong. Both my wife and I loved the show and watched every week. We have both agreed that we will not watch the show when it comes back. I also wouldn't watch any other show or sport if I thought they were fixed.

All this apology... O'Hurley deserved the win... along with his magnificent partner, Charlotta Jorgensen, whose consistency outpaced any other professional there. Hands down, this was a fix. But, sadly, so are too many of these 'reality' shows. Some reality: jiggle wins. Purely stinks!

In a contest that one wins by getting the most votes; The plan, is to get the most votes and not to dance the best dance. Arch

Yup... I danced in a company and taught ballroom...Kelly missed steps and at many points in that last performance, I can tell you exactly what the top of her head looked like as she was busy looking at her partners feet to determine if she was doing the right step at the right time. Yes..she messed up her steps too and you can't tell me that the pros were that blind..they didn't miss a thing...she hesitated and lagged on steps and they let it "slide". No doubt, this was as rigged as the Washington State governer election...

Kelly won because of her loyal soap opera fans. John was clearly the better dancer. My wife and I were disgusted with the travesty of such a poor performance by Kelly getting the only 10's given the entire season.

John clearly was the better dancer. That Kelly won reflected the lack of integrity of the show. They all appeared to have worked hard and put much effort into their performances. This I applaud. Had the best dancer won, the show would have been worth watching.

Who cares about the silly trivial tv crap. Kelly Monaco is a former Playboy Playmate and has great tits! She should have kicked ass on the basis of being a hottie alone.

I thought Kelly dressed slutty. It was an insult to the show. Charolote (sp?) - john's partner always looked classy. THat's why john had our votes. It was embarrassing to watch with our children Kelly's skimpy outfits each week.

To give slutCo and her partner a 10 showed how utterly outrageous this show really was! They basically slamed her every week but she still stayed on the show? I guess being popular is all it takes. Hope see acts better than she dances! Does she wear cloths on her Soap?

Why would anyone care? Turn it off. Get a life.

I think the whole voting process needs to be revamped. It's so confusing that I didn't even vote, and I'm an old hand at voting for AI.

By the way, John should have won!

I agree, John and Charlotte should have won, hands down. They were CONSISTENTLY the best and showed class and grace throughout the competition, without resorting to the cheap and campy just to 'flash' the audience and get more votes.

Get real, ABC, we're not as stupid as you seem to think we are.

John was fantastic and both numbers were great. Kelly had two mis-steps at the end of the second program. I am sorry, but errors so visable that they are seen by millions do not rate three 10 votes. That was my complaint. I also think that only one vote per internet address and one vote per phone number should be accepted. Keep it honest. This is not suppose to be a fan club. Yes Kelly was, by far, the most improved, but she did not rate a 10, nevermind three of them.

John and partner won... they won.. they won..!

It was the best TV in a long time. However
John&Charlotte were in a class all to themselves.
A dance off with different Judges is and idea.
Have John & Charlotte as the hosts on a new show.

OMG I couldnt believe they gave her a perfect score did they not see all her mistakes. Come on im no judge but even i was like WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH HER. Not saying she hasnt danced well but come on your comparing a man with grace and elgance to a girl who bragged about almost flashing america. By the way could her outfits get any smaller. The only thing i have to say is lets see her win in a turtle neck.

OMG I couldnt believe they gave her a perfect score did they not see all her mistakes. Come on im no judge but even i was like WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH HER. Not saying she hasnt danced well but come on your comparing a man with grace and elgance to a girl who bragged about almost flashing america. By the way could her outfits get any smaller. The only thing i have to say is lets see her win in a turtle neck.

OMG I couldnt believe they gave her a perfect score did they not see all her mistakes. Come on im no judge but even i was like WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH HER. Not saying she hasnt danced well but come on your comparing a man with grace and elgance to a girl who bragged about almost flashing america. By the way could her outfits get any smaller. The only thing i have to say is lets see her win in a turtle neck.

OMG I couldnt believe they gave her a perfect score did they not see all her mistakes. Come on im no judge but even i was like WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH HER. Not saying she hasnt danced well but come on your comparing a man with grace and elgance to a girl who bragged about almost flashing america. By the way could her outfits get any smaller. The only thing i have to say is lets see her win in a turtle neck.