Dade Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Michael Irvin PROFESSION: ESPN radio host and former Dallas Cowboy BACKGROUND: It's like this: While Irvin was catching the pigskin for the Dallas Cowboys, the team played three Superbowls and won them all. Coincidence? No way. Regarded as one of the most successful wide receivers in the history of the NFL, this guy, known as "The Playmaker" and one of "The Triplets" alongside fellow Cowboys Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith,received the coveted Dallas Cowboys "Ring of Honor" in 2005 and in 2007 was inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame. We're talking serious SKILLS. Off the field, he's been just as entertaining to watch. The former broadcaster for ESPN's NFL Countdown has appeared in various TV shows as well as co-starred in The Longest Yard with Adam Sandler and Chris Rock. Last fall, Irvin executive produced/hosted the reality TV series 4th and Long for Spike TV, in which one football hopeful was given a shot at making the Dallas Cowboys roster. Most recently, he appeared on the Hall of Fame inductions on the NFL Network and now hosts his own radio show in Dallas for ESPN Radio. We already know he looks great in uniform and stellar in a suit. Now we can't wait to see what he looks like in sequins and Samba shoes... Anna Demidova CELEBRITY PARTNER: Michael Irvin BACKGROUND: This blonde beauty made her DWTS debut in the celebrity round of the Season 8 pro-dancer competition. She eventually won, which clinched us getting to watch her cut a rug as a Season 9 professional. Anna was born in Moscow, Russia. She started dancing when she was just 6 years old in an after school program at the local community center, following in the footsteps of her older sister, world champion Katusha Demidova. At the age of 15, Anna won the British Open Junior Ballroom Championship and the Ireland Open Championship. After finishing high school in Moscow, Anna moved to New York to live with her sister and pursue her dancing career. She began dancing with Andrei Begunov, with whom she was very successful. After becoming the United States Youth Champions in 2005 and 2006, they represented the U.S. at the World Championships where they made the finals. They also placed 1st at the Ohio Star Ball, Kings Ball, Tri Sate Challenge, BYU Championship and many more competitions in the youth category. After her partnership with Andrei ended, Anna started dancing with Igor Mikushov, with whom she won many competitions such as the Ohio Star Ball, Emerald Ball, Manhattan DanceSport Championship, Tri State Championship and San Francisco Open. They were also Blackpool Under 21 Ballroom Finalists, United Kingdom Open Finalists and International Championship Grand Finalists. Practicing and teaching takes up most of Anna's time, but in her spare time she has also taken up modeling, which she has been doing since moving to New York three years ago. ACHIEVEMENTS: International Grand Ball 10 Dance Champion USA Dance National Standard Champion 2 Time U.S. Youth International Standard Champion ABC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uvp Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 wow dade good job you are quick i am a football guy at heart so i hope he does well and i was a big michael irvin fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV_Paige Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 According to the 08/22/09 edition of Wikipedia, Michael Irvin's Professional Partner will be Anna Demidova. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElleNaturelle Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Football guys always seem to be a crowd favourite. I don't know how well he'll dance but I think his likability will keep him around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarB Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 He beats Jerry Rice at NOTHING. I wonder if he still snorts coke? ETA - I agree with the judge's scores on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dade Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 I thought he was better then the kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uvp Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 horrible scoring for me if you are half way decent i give it a 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarB Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 He probably did have more charisma than the kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinjs Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 The hubby loved him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I thought the judges were way to hard on him for his first dance. He was better then most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I agree that the judges were a bit hard on him, but he did suck. LOL With that said, we live in Dallas and even my husband stopped what he was doing to watch when he heard that Michael Irvin was on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LenRay Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 ITA, Misha! But this guy is a fan fav and will for sure last longer than some of these other guys!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarB Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 He clearly enjoyed himself tonight. I'm still not on the MI train, but I enjoyed watching him tonight. Very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uvp Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 8 very good. is it me or are the dancing finishing too quick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarB Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I wonder if they are a bit shorter tonight to get them all in. It seems like there are several between each commercial too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uvp Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 that has to be it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarB Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I love the way he relaxes and just goes for it. I thought it was very enjoyable to watch, WTF-ever Bruno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uvp Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 6 seem to be half azzing the dance at various part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarB Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 The judges were a bit harsh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uvp Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 4 smh wayyyyyyyyyy too low we wasnt awful and those awful dance gets four i think he would be better with a more experience partner Anna Demidova not so good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinjs Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Those scores were absolute bull. He deserved higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 ya think the judges don't like him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinjs Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I think so, but I have no clue as to why. He's hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarB Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Lacked content on his part - I blame Anna for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I do agree that Anna does not seem to do well for Michael in this competition. I thought it was very nice of him to comfort Aaron after Aaron was so visibly upset. My opinion? I think he's just a genuinely nice guy who doesn't really care if he wins "the big prize" or not. I think he wants to learn, but isn't going to push himself hard enough to win. Michael would have been better with Cheryl as a partner. But then again, we know she knows how to get a football star how to dance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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