Kate Gosselin might be excited about her return to the 'Dancing With the Stars' finale on May 24 and 25, however, other cast members are not so thrilled. Insiders, who know the ropes behind the hit competition, tell me that while Kate's return will likely bring in monster ratings, it is also bringing sneers and jeers from other competitors, who didn't exactly get along swimmingly with the octomom.Kate Gosselin's 'DWTS' Return a Gift and a Curse?
By Rob Shuter Posted May 17th 2010 08:02AM
Kate Gosselin might be excited about her return to the 'Dancing With the Stars' finale on May 24 and 25, however, other cast members are not so thrilled. Insiders, who know the ropes behind the hit competition, tell me that while Kate's return will likely bring in monster ratings, it is also bringing sneers and jeers from other competitors, who didn't exactly get along swimmingly with the octomom."Everyone, especially Kate's old dancing partner Tony, are dreading the return of Gosselin to the dance floor," one insider told me. "Kate comes with a lot of drama. She's the only celebrity who insisted on having a bodyguard with her at all times and put the costume department through hell each week. She tortured Tony and you don't even want to know what she put the show's hairdressers through! The day Kate was voted off, everyone was celebrating backstage. It's been a lot less toxic without her."
However, one group that is looking forward to Kate returning is the bigwigs at ABC, who only care about that Kate is ratings gold.
I'm not sure if it's good Kate or bad Kate that's going to show up next week, but I can tell you this -- no matter which Kate it is, we are ALL going to be watching.
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You guys and your hate
Those are very strong words for someone you dont even know
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I think we know her all pretty good from watching her and Jon on their show. She is a pretty B!tchy person who most can't stand.
No, we ALL will not be watching. BTW, Kate Gosselin will also be on ET tonight. I will not be watching that show either. Kate Gosselin, just go away. PLEASE!
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I was thrilled when Kate was voted off, I couldn't stand watching her week after week the people(I don't know what kind!) voted her in. I am a hugh fan of DWTS from the very first season, but I couldn't careless about Kate Grosselin, she can't dance, she's obnoxious. ABC credited her for high rating? Give me a break, it's not her trust me. I am not looking forward to see her back for the finale at all but thank you for all the choices we have on TV.
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Enough of Kate...I was sooooooo happy when she was voted off...DWTS is so much more enjoyable without looking at her face...She should have been the first one voted off...I will be watching DWTS but not because of her but of the other stars...She is just a fame seeker...Boycott her new TLC program...Tell advertisers and TLC we will not support a woman who lives off her children...and as for having a body guard just more Diva like actions for a women who is a LOSER......
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"but I can tell you this -- no matter which Kate it is, we are ALL going to be watching." Uh, no.
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Millions of people watch DWTS.......always have...........
NOT BECAUSE OF KATE. Untalented train wreck making money
off her kids...............disgusting.
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We'll ALL be watching? LOL. Nobody I know has any interest in watching the Gosselin's on anything. Nice try at pre-hype though. She brings in ratings like a side show at a circus would or a car accident that others slow down to see. Get the point?
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I stopped watching DWTS when Pamela was dumped. She was so amazing. Rid herself of the Baywatch Syndrome and showed herself to be a star. Then she was thrown out. Who made the decision? The voter thing is a big joke.
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Most have missed a chapter .... Do NOT understand why Kate is back...She did not have the votes so was dismissed.....
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Maybe it isn't Kate that's driving the ratings. Has ABC considered that the NBA playoffs started mid way through the season. I know I left Dancing for the playoffs; it's MUCH more exciting!
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Say what you like about Kate Goselin, but she has a tremendous following of mothers and grandmothers out there that admire her strength in the face of adversity. She needs to protect herself in all situations exactly because of press like you who love to publish unbased, hurtful articles on she and her family. We love her and that's why the ratings were high!
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I agree. Its not easy raising my kids and there are days that any one of us could be taped far from our best. Kate has the hardest job in the world because her loser ex-husband opted for the easy way out. Hang in there, Kate.
Must be a bunch of idiot Mom and Grandma's who would watch a women who lives off her children...You notice that her new show is calle Kate plus Eight not Kate...because if it was no one would watch...and her new book tanked...I will boycott her TLC show and let advertisers know that I will not buy their products as long as they support her show...No use for a woman who uses her children...
I am going to puke..every time I have to see her.
How delusional that good "mothers and grandmothers" would admire anything about this horrendous beast of a mother. It must be a pleasure for her kids when this big manipulator pulls out of the driveway in her fake hair, boobs, face and horrible attitude.
Get real and pick your heroines a little closer to home!
Yes, this supposed "article" is an outrage to journalism and to good, honest journalists everywhere. Nothing that was written has basis in fact... "... an ABC executive told me..." OMG! Give me a break. I could just as easily say, an AOL or PopEater executive told me that everyone hates Rob Suter and that he will soon be fired (let us hope and pray) since he knows nothing about English GRAMMAR.
p.s. Kate defenders' posts are BEING CENSORED!!!
i have watched every season of dancing with the stars and i have to admit this is thier worse season.\, they need to get real starts on not someone like Kate, and the other want to be's
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Because of women like Pamela Anderson, it was inappropriate for children to watch DWTS. She exudes sex at every turn. Men would love to see her mop a floor or fill a dishwasher, I'm sure. But she didn't belong on a prime time TV show like DWTS.
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Are you really that much of a prude? If you dont like it..then change the channel.