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Post by MFWalkoff on Jun 16, 2020 15:31:50 GMT
Who knows when the next season will begin... but apparently we already have our first cast member.
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Post by MFWalkoff on Jun 18, 2020 3:40:15 GMT
Thoughtful and innovative...
I haven't seen video of any other international versions that are currently running... have any of you?
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Post by ibot2much on Jul 2, 2020 11:37:17 GMT
I hope it comes back.....love it.
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Post by MFWalkoff on Jul 13, 2020 23:38:20 GMT
Wow, this is a kick in the gut...
They obviously will pick some young Disney star as a replacement, because Disney is the synergy Death Star.
Without Tom, the show is no longer required viewing for me.
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Post by Arielflies on Jul 14, 2020 1:18:27 GMT
OMG! Without Tom is it even legitimate?
I think we need to place this announcement in the RIP thread.
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Post by acookertv on Jul 14, 2020 1:53:57 GMT
Totally agree with you MFW. Tom makes the show what it is! They’ll have to really pull a rabbit out of the hat to make that change ok ... and I don’t have a lot of confidence they will.
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Post by MFWalkoff on Jul 14, 2020 3:30:02 GMT
Erin Andrews has been fired as well.
I wonder if they'll just hire Alfonso Ribeiro and Witney Carson, since they co-hosted the game show Catch 21.
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Post by Arielflies on Jul 14, 2020 4:31:01 GMT
While I really like both Alfonso and Whitney, NO, just NO.
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Post by MissGriss on Jul 14, 2020 5:43:00 GMT
To quote Pretty Woman: "Big mistake! Huge!"
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Post by acookertv on Jul 14, 2020 10:48:28 GMT
To quote Pretty Woman: "Big mistake! Huge!" If I could click like more than once, I would!
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Post by FannyMare on Jul 14, 2020 11:25:06 GMT
Tom IS DWTS. I'm very sad and angry he's not going to host anymore. Nobody imho, can fill his shoes, he's quick, witty and able to handle the judges. Alfonso? No thanks
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Post by acookertv on Jul 14, 2020 12:16:20 GMT
This has to be a cost cutting measure. Nothing else makes sense.
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Post by sunnydayz on Jul 14, 2020 14:58:05 GMT
If this is an attempt to increase their falling ratings, I think it’s a mistake. Go ahead and replace Erin Andrews but not Tom. He’s so good at what he does.
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Post by FannyMare on Jul 14, 2020 15:19:17 GMT
If this is an attempt to increase their falling ratings, I think it’s a mistake. Go ahead and replace Erin Andrews but not Tom. He’s so good at what he does. Tom is the heart and soul of the show. It's like replacing Jeff Probst or Julie Chen. I'm wondering if they want more diversity, if that's the case, get rid of the judges..!
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Post by acookertv on Jul 14, 2020 15:20:28 GMT
I don't think it has anything to do with the ratings, but everything to do with budgets. After 15 years, and with all the hosting experience he has, Tom can demand a big paycheck. Ad revenues are down across all the networks due to COVID, and I would venture to guess that in the creative ways they are making adjustments to make this season work, there are going to be some added expenses. It's possible they asked Tom and Erin to take a paycut and they said no - who knows! But to me, the tea leaves show this is likely much more about money than ratings.
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Post by MissGriss on Jul 14, 2020 16:27:20 GMT
It probably does have a lot to do with budget, but they also weren't happy with the way he called them out about casting for controversy with political contestants.
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Post by acookertv on Jul 14, 2020 17:22:55 GMT
I'd forgotten about that - you're probably right! Though that would not warrant getting rid of Erin too.
Nick Cannon better watch out - Tom would make a great new host for Masked Singer now that he's been a contestant!
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Post by Critical on Jul 14, 2020 19:37:37 GMT
I have a feeling that ABC is going to be shocked at how much they underestimated Tom's popularity with DWTS fans. Sometimes, he was the only reason I tuned in. I'd suspect I'm not alone.
I know other's didn't like Erin so much, but I did and I thought she was a perfect foil for Tom. That being said, it's TOM that made the show. DWTS without him is going to be a very different show.
Wonder if the judges are next....
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Post by dagwood on Jul 14, 2020 19:55:13 GMT
It probably does have a lot to do with budget, but they also weren't happy with the way he called them out about casting for controversy with political contestants. I heard that on the radio this morning as well. TPTB have no clue what the viewers want. Nobody wanted Spicer, most want an hour of just entertainment not politics.
Count me as one of those that didn't mind Erin, either. They screwed themselves with this one. Without Tom, it's going to take something big to get me back. He is the show. Dumb move.
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Post by MissScarlet on Jul 14, 2020 20:15:06 GMT
This has to be a cost cutting measure. Nothing else makes sense. While we're all speculating here.......... My gut feeling is that they think that getting younger hosts will attract younger viewers. DWTS has a notoriously older skewing viewership. They want young people. Therefore, in TV Programmers' distorted logic, if you replace the older hosts (Erin isn't all that old, but she's no kid) with some young people, all their desired young viewers will miraculously show up. Instead of classic Ballroom dances, they'll probably replace them with Hip Hop & a bunch of rolling on the floor, and jerky arm flapping. That's how they "dance" on Disney kids' programs. If so, I'm out. So will be a lot of their long time viewers.
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Post by MFWalkoff on Jul 15, 2020 0:34:31 GMT
Whenever they figure out how to produce a safe season, I would bet there will be another announcement about new judges as well.
Len seems to have been over it for some time (I would be too if the show told the audience to 'boo' me no matter what I say), and Carrie Ann and Bruno have become cartoon parodies of themselves. Without Tom there to rein in this toxic nursery school, it would all fall apart.
I think you're right Miss Scarlet, they will steer it more in the direction of SYTYCD. How celebrities will fit into this, I'm not sure.
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Post by justCoz on Jul 15, 2020 0:34:53 GMT
How is this going to be a good move for them? He's part of what keeps me coming back even in seasons that aren't great. Is it for younger viewers? I can't imagine this will ever be a show that caters to a younger audience. Why can't they ever just leave shows for an older audience? I know a younger demographic is seen as more desirable, but have they done any real studies on that lately, or just relying on old data?
The show has been going downhill for awhile, and this latest move will not help. They keep going further and further from what made it great in the beginning.
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Post by FireWoman on Jul 15, 2020 4:30:06 GMT
Tom IS DWTS. I'm very sad and angry he's not going to host anymore. Nobody imho, can fill his shoes, he's quick, witty and able to handle the judges. Alfonso? No thanks No Carlton, thankfully, Tyra Banks is the new host, as well as executive producer.
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Post by Critical on Jul 15, 2020 4:54:57 GMT
I just saw the news about Tyra. Are they f-ing kidding!? She's going to be terrible Alfonso is no Tom, but I'd take him over Tyra ANY day. I'd take most people over Tyra. She's a trainwreck.
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Post by queens on Jul 15, 2020 5:04:10 GMT
I'd forgotten about that - you're probably right! Though that would not warrant getting rid of Erin too. Nick Cannon better watch out - Tom would make a great new host for Masked Singer now that he's been a contestant! Nick Cannon was fired today from ViacomCBS for hate speech and showing support towards a racist. Will he be removed as the masked singer host as well?
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Post by MissGriss on Jul 15, 2020 5:52:40 GMT
I just saw the news about Tyra. Are they f-ing kidding!? She's going to be terrible Alfonso is no Tom, but I'd take him over Tyra ANY day. I'd take most people over Tyra. She's a trainwreck. Yeah. There's a reason that she didn't last on America's Got Talent! I don't have anything against her personally, but there's nothing about her that makes me want to watch.
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Post by acookertv on Jul 15, 2020 10:54:36 GMT
Well it looks like I've got my Monday nights back! If they cast any stars who I really really loved, I can see myself watching DWTS. Without that, I just can't sit through Tyra.
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Post by waywyrd on Jul 15, 2020 12:17:00 GMT
Sometimes Tom was the only thing that made me want to watch DWTS. Tyra? No thanks. I don't know what clown made this brilliant decision, but I hope they enjoy watching their show go down the tubes.
I'd love to see Tom on The Masked Singer. Get rid of Cannon and his bedazzled roach stompers and put someone funny as host instead.
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Post by MFWalkoff on Jul 15, 2020 12:55:21 GMT
The staff over at The Voice must be popping the champagne today. They'll have less to worry about in terms of ratings when DWTS comes back...
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Post by FannyMare on Jul 15, 2020 13:05:03 GMT
Tom IS DWTS. I'm very sad and angry he's not going to host anymore. Nobody imho, can fill his shoes, he's quick, witty and able to handle the judges. Alfonso? No thanks No Carlton, thankfully, Tyra Banks is the new host, as well as executive producer.
I've always liked Tyra, but host and producer..? That's ridiculous.
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