Can Feisty Kirstie Alley Out Dance Athletic Kendra Wilkinson For 'DWTS' Coveted Mirror Ball Trophy?

By Emily Hall Posted Mar 26th 2011 10:00AM

Although comedian-talk host George Lopez compared actress Kirstie Alley, 60, to a pig when describing her "little hooves tapping away" (he has since apologized) on the debut of ABC's latest season of 'Dancing With the Stars,' her fiery cha-cha was dazzling, earning 23 points from the trio of judges.

Meanwhile, agile and athletic Kendra Wilkinson, 25, let her nerves get in the way of what should have been a stellar debut. Even though the reality star has fan support and the spunk of a professional hoofer, her antsy cha-cha with professional partner Louis Van Amstel disappointed the judges to the tune of only 18 points.

"Kendra will come back full force because she has the raw talent," a friend of Wilkinson's tells PopEater. "She just needs confidence and practice in this style of dancing, which is still new to her."

With the help of partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy, however, Alley could continue to surprise the judges and viewers. With her chirpy attitude and multiple weight loss sagas over the years, she has proven she can meet substantial challenges.

Alley is eager to succeed on 'Dancing,' which she describes as a prelude to doing a Broadway show. "I'm doing this as a challenge to see how far I can push myself physically and still live," she quipped during Monday night's episode.

And on last night's 'Tonight Show,' she admitted to Jay Leno that she was happy to have Chmerkovskiy as her partner. "I have to say that's who I wanted," she admitted. "And baby gets what baby wants."

Sexual tension does wonders!

Hot, hulking and demanding, Chmerkovskiy can intimidate her into doing better each week. Plus, the more she dances, the more weight she is likely to lose, and her energy level should skyrocket.

Listening, Kendra? Feisty and competitive, the athlete in Wilkinson is still there. She just needs to work on acquiring the elegance, style and etiquette of romantic ballroom dancing.

Check out Wilkinson and Alley on 'DWTS':

Tags: dancing with the stars, Kendra Wilkinson, Kirstie Alley

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Sunday 27 March

By Heather

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I had low expectations for both. Kendra did just about what I thought she would do. Nothing special or great, just average. Kirstie surprised me. I am not really a fan of hers but she does have alot of natural talent. If she continues to impress, she will go very far. Who knew big girls could move like that? Go Kirstie!

By YellowRose3218

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aol must be kendra fans, they will not let me post one negative thing about her...

I hope Kirstey wins, she is the best, and has a much better, cleaner reputation than kendra ever has had.

By Rob

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I'd nail em both and I'd pop it to Brook Burke.

By Sue

If Kristie gets close to the end or wins, it will be great to watch. I am rooting for Kristie! At least she is doing this on her own. Unlike last season where the idiots voted for an idiot right up to the end.

By marsha

And the tropy goes to HINES WARD ! Remember when and where you heard this first.

By hockeygirl

Kirstie appears to have more natural rhythm than Kendra. Her moves were more fluid. They both will continue to get better, but Kirstie's innate rhythm will always keep her ahead of Kendra.

Monday 28 March

By Ernest De Brew

Kirstie Alley is sexy although she is overweight.

I should post this question:

Would you rather date someone who is obese but sexy as hell or another person who is skinny but unattractive?

By Vicky

Kendra is more of an athlete she's not dancing, she's more into the athletic moves and steps. My vote(for now) is Kirstie. Go Kirstie!

By simpsonsimpmike

Alley is back with raging fat cow syndrom. Hope they have buckets of cud! I can hear her stomping on the stage already don't fall oh hefty one

OH....but wilkonson is a hottie

Wednesday 30 March

By smurfiesgma

Kirstie is a cheat, sahe is getting dancing lessons from John Travolta, and Scott is a dancer from many broadway shows, so unfare. Kendra is a wonderful dancer and a fantastic person who has turned a troubled teenager into a great mother and wife. Some of you mean sick people who can't seem to forgive a person for misstakes as a kid need to get a life and find something better then bad mouth someone you are soooo jealous of, GROW UP already,

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