Kate Gosselin Wanted Her 'DWTS' Partner Fired

By Rob Shuter Posted Mar 30th 2010 01:22PM

Kate Gosselin on 'Dancing With the Stars'

Exclusive: Sources backstage at 'Dancing With the Stars' tell me the sparring between Kate Gosselin and partner Tony Dovolani that we saw last night is just the tip of the iceberg, and that things escalated so quickly that Kate insisted Tony get the boot from the show! However, from what I'm hearing, it's not Tony who's the problem. Inside 'DWTS' dish you won't get anywhere else, after the jump!

"Everyone involved in the show thinks Kate is impossible. We all feel very sorry that poor Tony got paired up with her. She talks to him as if he is her ninth child," sources tell me. "At one point things got so bad that Kate demanded that the shows producers fire Tony and get her a new partner. However, everyone would rather get rid of her than Tony, who is loved by all the staff."

During the March 29 broadcast, video showed Kate and Tony clashing during a rehearsal. Dovolani walked out on Gosselin after she questioned his technique, arguing that what he was teaching her was "wrong." Gosselin teared up on camera, and it looked as though she was going to quit. But they finally pulled through and danced the Jive for the show, despite Dovolani saying on camera that he should quit.

Tony has since apologized for his "quit" taunt, and now has decided he needs to keep on 'Dancing' no matter how "impossible" Kate may be. Unfortunately for the two, they scored just 15 out of 30 points, and may be eliminated this week.

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Kate Gosselin Snapshots

Kate Gosselin is seen here strolling on the streets of New York City in March, sporting her new 'do in preparation for her 'Dancing With the Stars' debut. Click for More Pics of Kate >>>

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Kate Gosselin Snapshots

In this publicity image released by ABC, TV personality Kate Gosselin, right, and her partner Tony Dovolani perform on the celebrity dance competition series, "Dancing With the Stars," Monday, March 22, 2010 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/ABC, Adam Larkey)

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Kate Gosselin and her bodyguard Steve Neild leave after having lunch at Sarabeth's Central Park South on March 17, 2010 in New York City. Kate Gosselin Sighting In New York City - March 17, 2010 Streets of Manhattan New York, NY United States March 17, 2010 Photo by James Devaney/WireImage.com To license this image (59932398), contact WireImage.com

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NEW YORK - MARCH 17: Television personality Kate Gosselin walks in Midtown Manhattan on March 16, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kate Gosselin

Kate Gosselin Snapshots

NEW YORK - MARCH 17: Television personality Kate Gosselin walks in Midtown Manhattan on March 16, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kate Gosselin

Kate Gosselin Snapshots

© BAUER-GRIFFIN.COM Kate Gosselin heads out to lunch at Sarabeth's and has to be dropped off several blocks away due to the St. Patrick's Day parade. As Kate makes her way on foot she signs an autograph for a fan and has to stop at a barricade before given permission to pass by the police officer. NON-EXCLUSIVE March 17, 2010 Job: 100317X1 New York, New York www.bauergriffin.com www.bauergriffinonline.com

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Comments

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Tuesday 30 March

By Lula Drewery

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I feel really badly for Tony. He seems to be such a nice man.
Kate go home and raise your children.

By Elaine

She should stay on! Everyone will see exactly why her husband strayed. She is souch a suzy sunshine isnt she???? hmmmm

By Mary

Tony and Maxim are the two best dancers on the show. Kate can't dance and has shown no effort to learn. Too bad Tony had to be partnered with her. You have no talent for dancing,Kate. Don't worry about Buzz. He will still be on for quite a while.

By Judy

Just who is this woman? Do you mean if I had 8 kids, I'd get to be a 'wannabe' star too? And why is she still using ex's last name? She is definately a "WANNABE' Hollywood has started to accept anyone now a days, I guess they are going down the drain too.

By Lalica

Bye Bye Kate

By maegen

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Wow people! She just asked nicely to be shown again. Kate is not a dancer, and Tony got tired of showing her over and over. That is what he said. You must have patience to be a good teacher. Also like Kate said you have to recognize how people learn best. That makes a great teacher. I think Tony was told to lose it with her when the cameras were there for ratings, because I saw him losing it for no real reason. Even Kate said don't make an argument when there isn't one. Let's not be naive!!!

By Jane

This is what I am saying....people only see what the producers want us to see. Tony & Kate could be getting along just fine, but did we see that? No, because then there wouldn't be any drama for us to watch for or to talk about!!

By jello

Kathy were you watching the SAME show we ALL were!!

Wednesday 31 March

By Janet

Question, why does Kate have a bodyguard? and who is paying him if she is broke like she said. She is just a money hungry women she never had anything now she wants it all

"You're Not Hearing What I'm Saying " How many times did we hear Kate say that to Jon ? She is so pathetic it almost makes me feel sorry for her ..She is so controlling that she can't and never will be able to get along with anybody ..What a sad human being .

By roB SHUTER

feel bad for tony. he is a nice guy

By Cass

She's just damaged goods. you don't even carry enough fame to have anybody kicked off any tv show. If anybody should get kicked off it should be you. She's just trying to do anything to be recognized as a celebrity. Go home and take care of your kids instead of trying to be famous, you shouldn't even be on there anyway. Stay at home where you belong. your 15 minutes is up beeyatch!

By jema

i love tony too bad hes dancing with that farm cow

By dj61

At first, I cut this chick a break because I thought the stress of being married to a real douche with 8 kids would be too much for the nicest person. However, last night, I realized she is a bitter, miserable wench who has a really bad disposition. She is damaged goods and needs intense therapy. Love how she blames everyone else for her issues. Over. Done. Out.

By sayitisn'tso

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I would of turned into a douche after spending two days with someone like that. Jon should have gotten out alot earlier then when he did. Besises Kate one brother no other family or friends would have anything to do with her, now her brother doesn't. What does that tell you about who is the douche. Atleast Jon has his and Kates family back in his life.

By Kathy

Lets be fair here. If you watched the entire show, it's interesting to note that almost every couple there was having words with each other and getting frustrated, even those with much more dancing experience. Erin Andrews even got reprimanded by one of the judges for giving her dance instructor a hard time. But, as usual, Kate is the one getting bad press and everything she did or said was wrong. Considering that she has no dancing experience at all like a lot of us out here, she should still get credit for trying and sticking it out. My God - talk about stress! Just trying to memorize all those dance moves is taking its toll on everybody on the show....they're all getting stressed out, not just Kate!

Granted they were all stressed alittle BUT they were also laughing and enjoying one another. They weren't treating their partners like whipping posts and children!

Thursday 15 April

By mth

You must amuse yourself drinking Kool-Aid and eating magic mushrooms while watching the show. Get a grip on reality and see Kate for the pathetic, nasty, untalented whiner she is.

By Loretta

Let's call a spade a spade.....KATE GOSSELIN you are NOT a "Star" nor should you be dancing when you have 8 children at home to take care of! After listening to Ms. Kate's tirade on poor Tony (because we all know how important and smart she is on every subject-except taking care of children, I guess), now we know why Jon had to run away from her. She belittled the husband on their reality show, did we think she would be any different on this show? How the hell decided that she was a "star" and she should be dancing???? I think Dancing with the Stars should be a big more choosy with their picks next season.

By kris

Tony was the one who behaved badly not Kate. He acted like a little brat she not a professional deal with it. He needs to grow up, if your student isn't getting it try a different approach .

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