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'Dancing With the Stars' isn't rigged: Kate Gosselin sent home in tears
W-O-W.Tuesday (April 20) marks not only a big loss for the world's most talked about mom of eight (yeah, that's right, Octomom, it's NOT you!), but a HUGE loss for "Dancing With the Stars" (will the ratings remain sky high?) -- not to mention all of us entertainment reporters who have been churning out Kate Gosselin articles faster than her ex-hubby can file another lawsuit.
Gosselin was sent to the Bottom Two at the beginning of the show -- the first time she's ever been in the hot seat. But surely this must have been a ploy, we thought. Just a dirty little "DWTS" trick to keep up hanging on throughout the episode. But no, this was the real deal. Little did we know that Monday would be the last night we'd get to see those now famous slow motion moves across the dance floor.
Gosselin got teary-eyed when Tom Bergeron announced it would be her, not Pamela Anderson (now her second time in the Bottom Two), going home. "I need a minute," said Gosselin through her tears.
Her partner Tony Dovolani -- who was at one point rumored to want to "get rid of her, even if it means losing early" -- stepped in when he could see she was struggling to find words.
"I'm very proud of Kate," said Dovolani. "I give her all the credit in the world for showing up."
When Gosselin finally got it together, she said, "I'm very honored to have been here." Then went on to say she had a wonderful teacher and has "really grown to love everyone." She also thanked her fans "for believing in me probably more than I believe in myself."
Then in an effort to hang on to every last second with Gosselin before "DWTS" loses her for good (although you know the producers are already plotting a way to bring her back for a "guest appearance" before the season's end), Bergeron bypassed the option to cut to the standard pre-produced package and kept the camera square on crying Kate.
"Where did the determination come from?" asks Bergeron (interpretation: "How did you keep coming out on the dance floor week after week knowing that late night shows and every media outlet would pick over your every lousy move?").
"Whatever is worthy of my time, I give it my all," replied Gosselin. Ohhh ... so many possible snide remarks could be made right now. But out of respect for the dearly "DWTS" departed, I shall refrain.
Kate, we will truly miss (making fun of) you and your (awkward) dancing!
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Y'know, I thought I'd be relieved when Kate left...I'm actually kinda sad. I'm gonna miss her! She's going through so-o-o-o much externally BUT still showed up! She's not a dancer-not by a long shot however I'm still gonna miss her! Good Luck, hunny!
Good riddance.
Ding Dong the Witch is gone!!!
I agree with the above. I thought she needed to go, but I commend her for coming out there week after week after the criticism, the custody stuff in the news, etc. and still at least showing up and not quitting. And you can't put 80 year olds and moms who have no acting experience and no sports experience against ice skaters, sports atheletes, actresses, and dancers/singers who have been choreographed before and get the same results. She at least came out with a smile every night and attempted it. I give her props for just trying!
F-I-N-A-L-L-Y...
you did well mama.Bravo!you guys are kicking the woman when she is down?
You are so right Mr.Bradshaw,the criticism by the judges were not fair and the remarks became rude(almost disrespect to me)I was turned off.You can't place an eighty something yrs. old man or someone with no dance training against Ice Skaters and people who dances for a living and expect the same results.
The lesson that Kate's kids should learn from K's stint on DWTS is that you get from life what you put into it. They should also learn priorities and how to evaluate the important things in life. These are two things that Kate knows nothing about.
In addition to her loss in DWTS, her book sales are TANKING REALLY, REALLY FAST!
Oh, Kate, you generally get from life what you deserve and that isn't much for you.
Sorry Kate,
You gave it such a great try. I admire you for that. No matter how rotten some people are toward you, You have an enormous amount of people who truly care about you and wish you well.
Yay! She is gone. No more awful, painful dancing (if one can call her moves that) to watch. Now the show will be truly worth watching.