Tony Dovolani & Val Chmerkovskiy Reveal Their Favorite DWTS Partners, Same-Sex Dancing

Dancing With the Stars pros Tony Dovolani and Val Chmerkovskiy recently chatted with Elvis Duran and the Morning Show. It was pretty early in the morning for Val and he looked cold and sleepy (but still sexy). Tony and his amazing teeth always sparkle with energy.

Here are some highlights from the interview:

• Tony called Season 2’s Stacy Keibler (and George Clooney’s current squeeze) is his favorite partner of all time. Val has only danced on one season so far and, ironically, he got Elisabetta Canalis, George’s ex. “Thank you, George Clooney,” Val said. Later, Tony added a little diss to Elisabetta. Val said she was a tall, fit, beautiful model but — Tony jumped in, "there's a reason why they're models — don't talk."

• Tony talked about feeling like he embarrassed his dad when he “quit” on Kate Gosselin on Season 10. He’s never quit anything in his life and it was important to him to get back in the room and keep working.

• The two pros discussed the possibility of same-sex dance partners and Val noted that ballroom is a man and a woman creating a relationship between each other and that’s how it’s built. “Rick Perry, ladies and gentlemen!” Elvis joked. (Interestingly enough, Val danced with Carson Kressley for the Season 13 finale.) Val said Argentine Tango actually started out as a dance between two men. “They practiced outside the club in order to get good enough in order to dance with the main dame,” Tony added.

• Both Val and Tony said they’ve never hooked up with anyone on DWTS (which is good, since Tony is married) but Tony said he’s seen others hook up.

• Tony doesn't think DWTS viewers want to see "good TV" they want to see controversy and fights, etc. The radio hosts argue that IS good TV.

• They preview Maks’ Ballroom Birthday Bash being held this Friday. A lot of past DWTS stars will be coming, although they don't name names.

We just hope that we’ll see these two pros back in the ball room for Season 14!

Source: ElvisDuran.com

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Dr. Phil And Robin Go 'Dancing With The Stars' This Monday, October 17th

Tom Bergeron, Brooke Burke Charvet and a host of dancers from the hit show Dancing with the Stars join Dr. Phil and his wife Robin on Monday, October 17 (check local listings).  Hear what the dancers say goes on behind the scenes as well as what happens at home after the HOT performances!   Plus, Dr. Phil and Robin put on their dancing shoes and hit the floor with their very own dance number, choreographed for them by DWTS pro Mark Ballas. 

Join Dr. Phil and Robin as they host cast members of Dancing with the Stars, and celebrate 13 seasons of the highly-rated television phenomenon! Stars Nancy Grace, David Arquette, Carson Kressley, Rob Kardashian and their dance pros share the behind-the-scenes scoop and how the dancers really feel about their partners, costumes and grueling rehearsal schedules. See a jaw-dropping performance by professional dancers Peta Murgatroyd and Val Chmerkovskiy. And, find out how show hosts Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke Charvet lighten the mood after the dance duos receive harsh criticism from the judges.  Learn why David Arquette says being on Dancing with the Stars has been an awakening for him, where Nancy Grace hides her lucky charms and the sentimental stories behind some touching dance dedications.

Plus, don’t miss Dr. Phil and Robin perform the Salsa, taught to them by professional dancer Mark Ballas!

Source Bill Gorman

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