17 celebrities who refused "dancing with the stars"
These stars rejected producers' invitations for rather hilarious reasons.
More than 29 seasons,Starscoupledhundreds of celebritiesCurrent Tally of 336, to be exact - with professional dancers of the ballroom, then opposite them to a battle for the predominance of the dance floor. The series of competitions is a reality TV staple that worshiped all kinds of famous people, former actors of the child to Beefy NFL NFL players in POP stars with huge foundations toCarole Baskin. But you must understand that it takes a lot of invitations to set up a season, and everyone who is approached by the show says yes. Continue reading to find out more about 17 celebrities who have refusedStars And what we know about why they passed. And for the stars you may have forgotten.25 celebrities that you will not believe "dancing with the stars".
1 Caitlyn Jenner
In 2018, rumors were flying thatStarsProducers were trying to lock the old OlympianCaitlyn Jenner. But a representative of the star saidUS Weeklythat she did not planenter the ballroom at any time soon. For the stars who took off thanks to the shows of reality, checkThe 30 most successful reality TV personalities for the last 30 years.
2 Mark Zuckerberg
Back in 2010, aDwtsreversed sourceHollywood journalist(THR) About some of the greatest guests to decline the offers to join season 11 of the show of reality. This list would include (byAtlantic)CEO Facebook and FounderMark Zuckerberg, who never commented on his potential dance career.
3 Half moore
RumorHad countless fans who acclaim it to secure this miroirball trophy in season 20, but no one has offered more vocal support than momHalf moore.E! Neweven reports that Moore was "close" to follow in the Foxtrot steps of his daughter andAttach the cast of season 21But finally do not sign on the dotted line. For the celebrities who have almost joined another part of the spectacles of the competition of the favorite reality of America, check5 stars that refused "the masked singer".
4 Tiffani Thiessen
"I was asked several times, but my answer is thatI am an actor, not a dancer, "Saved by the gongandBEVERLY HILLS, 90210StarTiffani ThiessenTold Huffpost in 2011. It did not stop a lot of people trying to learn the Jive, but we respect his choice!
5 Bobby flower
Celebrity leaderBobby flowerDefine the right record after the gossip sites reported that it would be competing onStars. He saidZagat In 2013, as indicated by eater, that he did not want to "be known asthis guy onStars"And that his" woman would divorce it "if he went to the show. He sat outside, but he andLaw & Order: SvuactorStephanie MarsSplit a few years later anyway. For Star relationships that flew under the radar, checkCelebrities that you have totally forgotten dating each other.
6 Lindsay Lohan
According to a 2013 Radaronline report,Lindsay Lohanwas offered more than half a million dollars Put your dance shoes. So, why did not she join the casting? The same report indicates that the team of the actor in difficulty did not think it could remain on the rigorous calendar of the show of reality.
7 Lance Armstrong
StarsProducers seem to have their cores fixed on a cyclistLance Armstrong, despite hisdoping scandal. "Lance was offered the show Every year since its creation, "said his teamWeekly entertainmentIn 2013. "Although flattered, he transmitted their generous offers."
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8 Gayle Roi
Do not expect to seeCBS this morninghost andOPRAH WINFEYBFFGayle Roiassociate a partnership with aDwtsPro all the time soon. Back in 2010, she gave a pretty resolved answer as to why she refused the show offers. "I think it's good to keep my public humiliation at least"she saidUS Weekly. "I would never want to embarrass my children ... neither myself! I can not dance."
9 Ricky Schroder
DwtswinnerAlfonso RibeiroRecountE! Newthat a producer asked if he coulddeliver a particular star like a personal favor. Too bad '80s cardiarobRicky Schroderwas not lifted for that.
"The one she wanted could not have," Ribeiro said. "She wanted Ricky Schroder and Ricky Schroder looked like" huh, I do not dance! "And for more than one erachrder, checkThe biggest teenage idols of the 80s, then and now.
10 Jamie Lee Curtis
In 2011, the legendary Queen ScreamJamie Lee Curtisseemed appointed to joinDwts Having supported a friendJennifer Grayin person with several live performances. But she did not marry words whenE! New asked for his ball future. "Never in a million years," she says. And then she added a warning: "I will tell you howI would doStars. If they gave me a million dollars to give charity ... I would only do it if there was a large charitable component. Ball's in your yard,Dwts!
11 Clint
A told sourceUS WeeklyBack in 2014, this country starClintwas approached to dance on the show, as well asTravis Tritt. The two singers obviously refused, but Black appeared onThe masked singerThis season, occurring as part of the duo of the owls of snow with his wifeLisa Hartman Black.
12 Martha Stewart
Lifestyle QueenMartha Stewartwas also during the wish list of Season 18, byUS Weekly.
13 Sylvester Stallone
THRalso reported in 2010 that Rocky himself,Sylvester Stallone, Was the producers really wanted.
14 White Betty White
Also in 2010, national treasureWhite Betty Whiteconfirmed to an associated press journalist she hadbeen invited to doDtws."I thanked them a lot, and I said," No, I thinkCloris Leachman took care of our age support, "she explained. And for more than what can be for white, checkWho Alex Trebek wanted to replace him as the next "Jeopardy" host.
15 Bill Clinton
Former presidentBill ClintonchangedDwtsdown A few times, but maybe not for the reason you think. "You know you really get out there and you train yourself, you really worked there," he said in an interview withRays Rachel. "So I had to go. But I think it's a hoot."
16 Condoleezza Rice
Secretary of State FOMERCondoleezza Ricealso transmitted on its chance to compete, according to the above-mentioned personsTHRroom.
17 Rosie O'Donnell
Echo at Jamie Lee Curtis, "never in a million years" is whatRosie O'Donnellsay toHollywood accessAs it concernsjoinDtws. And for more rejected roles that will surprise you, checkThese "fresh prince of bel-air" stars originally starts not at the show.