Kirstie Alley Terrified About Tonight's 'Dancing With the Stars'

By Rob Shuter Posted Mar 21st 2011 11:25AM

Self-described "fat actress" Kirstie Alley is so terrified of taking to the ballroom floor Monday evening for the premiere of 'Dancing With the Stars' that some insiders are worried she might be too scared to actually dance.

"You have no idea how nerve-wracking that first dance can be in front of a live audience in the ballroom, the judges and millions of viewers that are watching from home," an insider tells me. "Rehearsals help you make all the right moves, but dancing on an empty stage and blocking out your routine with the cameras is very different from going live."

Making matters even harder for Kirstie is the fact that the talented actress isn't used to performing live. Aside from 'Cheers,' Alley has never relied heavily on entertaining live like fellow dancer and talk show host Wendy Williams, or faced the pressure of live events like contender Sugar Ray Leonard. But if Kirstie can keep her nerves in check, insiders tell me she has a good chance of going far.

"In practice she has been amazing and is a front-runner," an insider tells me. "I know we made the mistake of thinking David Hasselhoff was a front-runner last season -- oops! -- but the amount of curiosity over Kirstie and the amount of work she is putting into doing this means she could go all the way."

Last night Kirstie tweeted, "Life feels pretty beautiful right this minute. Thankful." Let's hope she thinks the same thing tonight!

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Monday 21 March

By Janna

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Shucks, I'd had such high hopes of Maks finally winning, like he deserves. However, I doubt it now. Good luck to all.

By Bill

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Yeah I like to see Max win one too. Unfortunately he has another losing partner.

By frank

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she proly needs to lose another 300 pounds before she goes on DWTS.

By Heyes

Dont worry Kristie... you arent the first cow they had on the show... Bristol Palin was.. you'll do fine

By bgs

I am pretty sure Kirstie outweighs Bristal by at least 100 pounds.

By Wendy

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You are an idiot haha

By Ketielynn

I am rooting for Kirstie...I to would be terrified after being judged the way she has been. I think a lot of people will be rooting for her. Good Luck Kirstie!

By dieseljml

When I saw the promo on TV this morning I thought to myself, self if you had as big a butt as Kirstie you would be terrified too! Apparently she is on the roller coaster weight watchers diet and is at the peak of her ride up!

By Hmmm

Did I hear this right? Their first dance is going to be Monster Mash?

By simpsonsimpmike

Every time I see a picture of alley i scream and run for the hills.

By iknowwhatimtalkingabout

So the cult is letting her dance...YIPPY, thanks ya Scientology creepers

By Terry Souder

Kristy you will go far. You are dancing with my man "MAX". He is the greatest.

By charleyvldm9

Kristie, wear something skimpy like when you went on Oprah,you'll wow the audience.

By YellowRose3218

Kirstie is, and was, always beautiful.
She will do fine, after her stage fright is over.
Kristie has a great sense of humor about her, one of the many reasons I have always liked her.

By rudyredeyes

Why does she always have such a sour look on her face? Can you imagine how bad she smells, or is it just me?

By msharvie

IT'S YOU

By JDK

So glad all you Kirstie bashers are so fit and beautiful.Give her credit for going on the show.GROW UP..and don't watch the show if you don't like her..Good Luck girl

By twann9852

Pehaps she'd feel a little more confidant if they butressed the flooring joists? Just tryin' to help her out..

By robert

boy scientology sure does work like it claims, rofl.

By Bristol

I was chunky too and look how far I got! YAY ME! Of course, I was just riding on my Mom's dubious fame. What was I famous for, other than being a semi-literate, unwed teenage mother? Now, thanks to so many idiots out there, I gots my own home and more deals on the way. It's good to be a dumb redneck woman y'all!

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