DWTS!

weatherboi · 08-28-2011, 04:52 PM

Chaz Bono is going to be on DWTS!!! Yayy!!!

MsTinkerbelly · 08-31-2011, 07:52 AM

ABC receives complaints about Chaz Bono's addition to 'DWTS'
Aug. 30, 2011, 5:07 PM EST

By Tim Molloy
TheWrap
"Dancing With the Stars" aims for provocative casts, and Chaz Bono's addition to the show has already yielded strong reaction -- some of it ugly.

Bono, the only child of Sonny Bono and Cher, was born a woman but legally changed his gender and name last year. The announcement Monday that he would join the highly rated ABC dance competition immediately made him one of the highest-profile transgendered people in the world.

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It also brought to the surface prejudices about Bono and others who have changed their gender, judging from the "Dancing With the Stars" message board. In hundreds of comments, Bono was the most common subject.

But for everyone who vented disgust -- or questioned whether Bono would dance with a man or a woman -- there were many who defended Bono and accused his critics of bigotry.

Bono's casting is only the latest to make a lighthearted reality show the impetus for deeper discussions about values, tolerance, bigotry and politics. Gay "American Idol" contestants have opted not to announce their sexuality, perhaps out of concern about alienating intolerant viewers. And Bristol Palin's "Dancing" casting two seasons ago led many to vote for or against her based on her mother's politics.

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If Americans quickly vote Bono off the show -- or keep him on despite a middling performance, as they did with Palin -- it could reveal plenty about attitudes toward transgendered people.

ABC had no immediate comment Tuesday on posts by "Dancing" fans on its message board. Among them:

"HUGE HUGE fan of this show since season two and eagerly await each season to get my dancing/entertainment 'fix'!! But when I heard that Chaz Bono was going to be on, I was sick. Not that I have anything personally again her/him, I just don't want that lifestyle choice continually flaunted in the media esp ABC."

"Chaz Bono How low can this show sink. Well you have certainly addressed the gay commuity. Guess this will not be a family show any longer!!!! Lost my family!"

"YOUR choice to bring Chaz Bono into the mix goes too far. I am not about to risk the potential for on screen dialogue about sex changes and gender confusion while my 7 and 9 year old are watching. If you want the "anything goes" hippy culture, then soon that is all you will get. You've lost us. In case any of you are wondering ... no, we are NOT tolerant. We are not tolerant to allow any and all influences to come unfiltered into our home and especially to our children. This is truly a sad farewell."

Some of the objections were flat-out confusing -- one person seemed to suggest Bono had to be paired with a woman -- because he was still a woman: "Chaz will have to dance with one of the girls because she/he says she/he is a man but chromesomes say different no matter how many surgeries you have."

The show has historically paired men and women regardless of sexuality. The openly gay Lance Bass was paired with Lacey Schwimmer.

Many criticisms of Bono had nothing to do with gender. Some complained that he is overweight and only famous because of his parents. Those two criticisms have faced many, many contestants before him.

Leigh · 08-31-2011, 08:02 AM

Yeah sometimes people just need to get over themselves, actually EDUCATE themselves on things instead of judging so harshly and just realize that at the end of the day we are all human and we all bleed red .......... they would not like if someone judged them the way they are judging Chaz, but of course most of them are not smart enough to realize that. Hate is everywhere and its unfortunate, Chaz has just as much right to be there as anyone else and if you don't like it then fine don't watch but I can guarantee that there are people out there who will watch regardless of Chaz being on the show or not.

Of course I'm biased, but HELL YEAH I'm watching the show because he'll be on there ~ I'm excited ............ is it Sept. 19th yet? lol

Hollylane · 09-05-2011, 10:21 AM

I just added the Sept 19th premier to my Google Calendar...I don't want to miss a thing...

The_Lady_Snow · 09-05-2011, 10:43 AM

GO RICKY LAKE!!

luv2luvgirls · 09-23-2011, 08:20 AM

well I enjoyed it.. this season looks like we will have a closer compitetion vs last season where the front runners just could not be stopped.. I loved Kirstie on it .. grrrr

So Nancy Grace I liked her dance but she is so timid on this show far cry from what im used to with her.
Chaz was so sweet when he seen he wasnt going home.. you get so used to rejection you prepare for it right off you know?

Dante · 09-26-2011, 11:05 PM

The judges sucked tonite! They hardly liked anyone. I think most of them improved. I agree Chaz may be in trouble, but, people are not usually voted off because of bad knees or an injury.

Amber2010 · 09-27-2011, 04:16 AM

I love Dancing with the Stars.. I really haven't picked out a favorite yet.
But this is still week two. I won't do anything else when it is on.
I do ususally pick out the underdog though.. I guess I always enjoy the ones who have to work so hard in order to move up. The ones who really put in the work to do the dance right makes it all worth watching. Wish I could dance half that well but never seem to find a partner who has more then two left feet hahaha
Of course who am I to complain I am not much better. Just something I always enjoy. "giggles"

Dominique · 09-27-2011, 04:47 AM

Dominique · 09-27-2011, 04:53 AM

ruffryder · 03-19-2012, 03:52 PM

... and it is back on tonight!!

I will be back when I see who is on the show!

Toughy · 03-19-2012, 04:10 PM

When I heard Martina was going to be on the show......I was sorta hoping she would get to be the lead.............lol.......not really

It will be interesting to see how they react to her considering how mean they were to the not feminine soccer player. Martina has way more sculpted arms than the soccer player

Corkey · 03-19-2012, 07:46 PM

Gladys freeking Rawked IT!!!!!!

MsTinkerbelly · 03-20-2012, 12:52 PM

It was the best season opener yet!

Even Martina (that WAS Martina right? LOL) did a great job.

I am looking forward to watching for a change....love me some DWTS!

Peach · 03-20-2012, 05:42 PM

I didnt think Martina did well at all. she seemed wooden, and uncertain, uncomfortable. The others did well, it was one of the better openers. Wasnt keen on Melissa Gilbert/Maks, but Donald Driver was great!

08-28-2011, 04:52 PM	#1
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Dante Member How Do You Identify?: Stone Butch Top Preferred Pronoun?: Hym Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: So. Calif. Posts: 419 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,248 Thanked 496 Times in 206 Posts Rep Power: 3481782	The judges sucked tonite! They hardly liked anyone. I think most of them improved. I agree Chaz may be in trouble, but, people are not usually voted off because of bad knees or an injury. __________________ Goooooooo LAKERS !!!!!!

09-27-2011, 04:47 AM	#9
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08-31-2011, 07:52 AM	#2
MsTinkerbelly Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ... Preferred Pronoun?: ... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ... Posts: 6,573 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,737 Thanked 22,901 Times in 5,017 Posts Rep Power: 0	ABC receives complaints about Chaz Bono's addition to 'DWTS' Aug. 30, 2011, 5:07 PM EST By Tim Molloy TheWrap "Dancing With the Stars" aims for provocative casts, and Chaz Bono's addition to the show has already yielded strong reaction -- some of it ugly. Bono, the only child of Sonny Bono and Cher, was born a woman but legally changed his gender and name last year. The announcement Monday that he would join the highly rated ABC dance competition immediately made him one of the highest-profile transgendered people in the world. Tell us on Facebook: Do you agree with the criticism? It also brought to the surface prejudices about Bono and others who have changed their gender, judging from the "Dancing With the Stars" message board. In hundreds of comments, Bono was the most common subject. But for everyone who vented disgust -- or questioned whether Bono would dance with a man or a woman -- there were many who defended Bono and accused his critics of bigotry. Bono's casting is only the latest to make a lighthearted reality show the impetus for deeper discussions about values, tolerance, bigotry and politics. Gay "American Idol" contestants have opted not to announce their sexuality, perhaps out of concern about alienating intolerant viewers. And Bristol Palin's "Dancing" casting two seasons ago led many to vote for or against her based on her mother's politics. More on Bing: 'Dancing With the Stars' clips and full episodes If Americans quickly vote Bono off the show -- or keep him on despite a middling performance, as they did with Palin -- it could reveal plenty about attitudes toward transgendered people. ABC had no immediate comment Tuesday on posts by "Dancing" fans on its message board. Among them: "HUGE HUGE fan of this show since season two and eagerly await each season to get my dancing/entertainment 'fix'!! But when I heard that Chaz Bono was going to be on, I was sick. Not that I have anything personally again her/him, I just don't want that lifestyle choice continually flaunted in the media esp ABC." "Chaz Bono How low can this show sink. Well you have certainly addressed the gay commuity. Guess this will not be a family show any longer!!!! Lost my family!" "YOUR choice to bring Chaz Bono into the mix goes too far. I am not about to risk the potential for on screen dialogue about sex changes and gender confusion while my 7 and 9 year old are watching. If you want the "anything goes" hippy culture, then soon that is all you will get. You've lost us. In case any of you are wondering ... no, we are NOT tolerant. We are not tolerant to allow any and all influences to come unfiltered into our home and especially to our children. This is truly a sad farewell." Some of the objections were flat-out confusing -- one person seemed to suggest Bono had to be paired with a woman -- because he was still a woman: "Chaz will have to dance with one of the girls because she/he says she/he is a man but chromesomes say different no matter how many surgeries you have." The show has historically paired men and women regardless of sexuality. The openly gay Lance Bass was paired with Lacey Schwimmer. Many criticisms of Bono had nothing to do with gender. Some complained that he is overweight and only famous because of his parents. Those two criticisms have faced many, many contestants before him.

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09-27-2011, 04:16 AM	#8
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03-20-2012, 12:52 PM	#14
MsTinkerbelly Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ... Preferred Pronoun?: ... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ... Posts: 6,573 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,737 Thanked 22,901 Times in 5,017 Posts Rep Power: 0	It was the best season opener yet! Even Martina (that WAS Martina right? LOL) did a great job. I am looking forward to watching for a change....love me some DWTS!

03-20-2012, 05:42 PM	#15
Peach Member How Do You Identify?: femme Relationship Status: happily married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: where my hat is Posts: 173 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 69 Thanked 640 Times in 129 Posts Rep Power: 5775547	I didnt think Martina did well at all. she seemed wooden, and uncertain, uncomfortable. The others did well, it was one of the better openers. Wasnt keen on Melissa Gilbert/Maks, but Donald Driver was great!