DWTS: First Impressions - The men

United States
March 17, 2008 8:37pm CST
Okay so we have now had the chance to see the men dance for the first time. What did you think? Were you impressed or disappointed? I would have to say I am split down the middle. Some impressed me, while others disappointed me. Here is where I stand! Impressed with: Jason Taylor, Mario, and Steve Guttenburg Disappointed with: Penn Jillett, Christian, and Adam Corolla What is more upsetting is my favorite professional dancer is Julianna. She is paired with Adam and I would have to say. I don't see her making it to the end. She is probably going to be out in the first few weeks. So do you agree or disagree? Please share!!!
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@coffeebreak (17798)
• United States
18 Mar 08
It is on tonight, but who are these people? I know Penn, what a bad choice that was! Pricilla Presely - again, bad choice, I sure hope she is voted off first as I can't stand the sight of her! Other than that...who are the stars? never heard of the rest! Heard of yamaguchi, but other than that... hope they aren't goig trashy with the show. It has always been so much fun to watch! They should have put Patrick Swazye or John Travolta on there!
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• United States
18 Mar 08
I know the feeling! When the stars were announced a few weeks ago, I was like "who?"! But I did know some of them. The ones I knew were Steve Guttenburg(played in police acadamy movies), Pricilla, and Kristi Yamaguchi. It does seem like they are going a little trashy this season. But I don't see them ever having Patrick Swazye or John Travolta on the show. They both have a lot of dance experience and then that wouldn't be fair to the other stars. I can't wait to see the women dance tomorrow night. I hope they do better than the men did. I would really like to see a women win it again.
@tentwo67 (3382)
• United States
18 Mar 08
Not to be morbid, but I doubt that Patrick Swayze would be on the show since he is so sick with cancer. Regardless of the disease, it would be unfair for him to be on because he's been a dancer and instructor for so long. As future seasons of this show go on, it will be interesting to see who the celebrities are. I'm interested to see what will happen with this group for sure!
• United States
18 Mar 08
Tentwo67, You bring up a good point about Patrick. With him being sick with cancer, they would never bring him on the show.
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• United States
21 Mar 08
I agree with your assessment. I did think that Penn was fun to watch, from a strictly entertainment standpoint (after all, what he does best!), but I didn't feel that his dancing was anything to write home about at all. Mario... whooey... his dancing was HOT! I think every female on the planet was fanning by the end LOL. Steve Guttenburg was just so enjoyable to watch because he was having so much fun! You can tell he is thrilled to be there and is having the time of his life. He did fine, dancing wise, as well, but the biggest draw he has, in my opinion, was his true little-boyish excitement at being there. And poor Julianne.... I don't think she'll make it past this week's vote. She's such a fun dancer, but Adam is definitely not cut out for this kind of competition lol. I almost think he's just there for the publicity, but some part of me thinks that's not fair to dump that assessment on him. He just didn't seem to be taking it seriously, from what I could tell. I still think, though, (and I said this in the women's thread) that it will be an all female final three. The men just didn't seem to have the same level of talent that the ladies showed. They're going to be hard to beat!
• United States
24 Mar 08
Thanks for you impressions of last weeks perfomances. I don't think Julianna and Adam will go first, but I could be wrong. Julianna has a good fan base, so that might keep them an extra week. Maybe two?? As for who the final three will be. I think it is way too early to make that assessment. I am going to need to see them dance a few more weeks. A lot of the voting has to do with fan base. I did read what three you think will make it to the final three and I am not sure that the deaf lady (sorry can't remember her name) has that strong of a fan base to keep her to the end. Yes, I do think she is going to stay for quite awhile, but not too sure about staying to the end. But I would like to see a women win it this year.
@tentwo67 (3382)
• United States
18 Mar 08
I have really been looking forward to this too! I agree with the person who said that Priscilla Presley should go... even though she hasn't even danced yet. She seems like she doesn't like to smile. I can't imagine that getting her very far. I think that Kristi Y. should do well. I was very pleased with Jason Taylor. He is adorable, and very smooth. Penn surprised me. I'm sure he won't last long in the competition but I found him absolutely charming. It's a shame that Adam C. was put with Juliane, because I really like watching her too, and she seems destined to leave early this time. I'm excited by Mario. I think it's time for either Edyta or Karina to win... or perhaps even one of the women this time! I'm really excited to see them dance tomorrow.
@tentwo67 (3382)
• United States
18 Mar 08
Certainly Penn's dance wasn't good, but he was more fun than I thought he would be. Did you see when they were all on Oprah? I thought it was a hoot when he said, "I think I've made a terrible mistake" (in getting on the show). Also disappointing was Christian's dance, but he is soooooo cute.
• United States
18 Mar 08
No I didn't see them on Oprah. I didn't even know they were going to be on Oprah. When was that? Do you think they have the episode online to watch?
• United States
18 Mar 08
My mom also watches this show and she said the same thing about Priscilla and the fact that she never smiles. Penn did better than I expected him to, but I still was not impressed with his dance.
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@Fishmomma (11377)
• United States
19 Mar 08
Jason was impressive, but I wasn't surprised. Many football players can dance and think its good to see one each time. Penn was terrible and this wasn't a surprise, but I really like seeing him on the show. I hope he doesn't go home first. My daughter watched the show with me when he was on. Adam Corolla could be the first one going home. He didn't seem to listen to Julianna and I felt terrible for her. She doesn't stand any chance of winning this year.
• United States
24 Mar 08
I am not too sure that Adam will be the first to go home. A lot of the votes are fan based and Julianna herself has a decent fan base because she has won twice. I think it might be Penn going home first, but I am not positive on it.