Dade Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Donny Osmond PROFESSION: Singer, actor, TV presenter BACKGROUND: We all watched his sister Marie advance to third place in Season 5 of DWTS. Now it's big brother's turn to slip on the dance shoes. Donny Osmond won the hearts of millions after racking up hits like "Puppy Love," "One Bad Apple" and "Soldier Of Love," as both a member of the Osmonds and as a solo artist. With his sister (and Dancing with the Stars alumna) Marie, they became the youngest co-hosts in prime time history on the iconic ABC variety series Donny & Marie. Additionally, Osmond was the singing voice of Captain Li Shang in Disney's 1998 animated feature Mulan. He also starred opposite Martin Lawrence and Raven-Symone in the Disney comedy College Road Trip. Donny and Marie are currently performing at the Las Vegas Flamingo Hotel through 2012. For nearly five decades, Donny Osmond has been a singer, musician, Broadway and film actor, talk show and game show host, best-selling author, and even a champion race car driver. Kym Johnson CELEBRITY PARTNER: Donny Osmond BACKGROUND: If you're wondering who to thank for introducing Kym to the world of ballroom dancing, look no further than her immediate family. No, it wasn't her parents. It was her brother! Apparently, he thought dancing would be a good way to meet girls, so Kym was dragged along to the lessons. Way to go, bro! It wasn't long before Kym was dancing competitively. In December 1998, she and then-partner Tomas Atkocevicius came second at the Australian DanceSport Championships in the Open Amateur Modern Ballroom. However, we got our first DWTS glimpse of Kym she was paired with Jerry Springer in Season 3. Remember how Kym and Jerry were such fan favorites during their impressive run, which ended with a 5th Place finish? She stepped things up in Season 4 when she dazzled us on her way to a second place finish with Joey Fatone. Loved it! You could say Kym "got down under" when she appeared on Dancing with the Stars (Australia). She also appeared in several TV ads as well as a sexy modeling shoot for FHM magazine. But even though the camera loves her, you can't keep Kym off the dance floor for long, as she also performed on the world tour of the modern ballroom stage show Burn the Floor. Other highlights of her successful career include dancing at Elton John's 50th birthday party and appearing in the hit movie Strictly Ballroom. But we'll always love her for Dancing With The Stars! ACHIEVEMENTS: Former Australian Amateur Ballroom and Latin champion Finalist U.K. Ballroom Championships at Blackpool Burn The Floor world tour Dancing With The Stars Australia - Seasons 1, 2 and 3 PRIOR CELEBRITY PARTNERS: Jerry Springer Joey Fatone Mark Cuban Warren Sapp David Alan Grier ABC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uvp Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 wont be a good dancer but i think he is popular enough to go to at least week 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyami Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 He's a decent dancer and a fan fave.imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinjs Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 All I can say is UGH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jersey721 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 No f'ing way. I want him gone first. After the disaster that was Marie Osmond, do we really have to be subjected to more of this family? I'm putting out a plea to all you voters out there. . . don't keep him around. Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinjs Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 ITA jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV_Paige Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 According to the 08/22/09 edition of Wikipedia, Donny Osmond's Professional Partner will be Kym Johnson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Hey I was a Donnie and Marie fan back in the day..... I think he will do pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElleNaturelle Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I suspect he'll do quite well and will be a fan fav. Me, I just think that picture of him is HORRIBLE!! Someone should be fired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinjs Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Same, I hope he is out sooner rather than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarB Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Okay, I know I'm gonna get rotten eggs and tomatoes thrown at me for this, but I liked it! He has great showmanship (duh) and his dance moves were really good for week one. And yeah, I had a total crush on the Donny when I was a young teen! ETA - Len's score of 6 was TOO low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LenRay Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 what were his scores...our local affiliate blanked out on Donny's scores...Hi, Sugar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarB Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 He got 7's from both Carrie and Bruno and a 6 from the old grump Len (not you Len, but the judge LEN) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LenRay Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I thought he gave a good performance IMO. Who was that first contestant...what was he doing? The waltz of the flowers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uvp Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 trying to watch this and football game i saw parts of his dance surprisingly he was better then i expected i thought he had great confidence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LenRay Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 It was good. Like a nice Vegas Act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarB Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I thought he gave a good performance IMO. Who was that first contestant...what was he doing? The waltz of the flowers? Aaron Carter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uvp Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 maybe the best or second best guy there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LenRay Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Guess ol' donny will stick around awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarB Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I think so Len. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinjs Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Blech! Still don't like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I was surprised by how much fun I had watching him. He really has the ability to engage the audience. I think some of the others show greater potential to be outstanding dancers (with LOTS of practice), but I will enjoy watching Donnie. I wouldn't keep him around JUST because he's an Osmond, Marie's brother, etc. But if the boy can dance, let him stay! And wow on his sister in the audience. I thought at first, "Is that Marie? No... it couldn't be. That woman is too skinny and looks too young." I was wrong. Holy cow. If she'd looked like that during the competition, she would have gone father than #3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Camper Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I actually liked his dances! What a surprise. He's one I'll be rooting for and didn't expect to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Go Donny. You are not the best but you really look like you are having fun. I really like that! What Jackson brother was that sitting with Marie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBinSavannah Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I agree. Donny was pretty good last night. Marty, the Jackson brother was Tito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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