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New York Post
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Erin Andrews teases new game show hosting gig after ‘Dancing with the Stars' breakup
Erin Andrews said she 'loves trying to be the female version of Michael Strahan,' who became a media giant after his NFL retirement in 2007. During the latest installment of the 'Calm Down' podcast, the veteran Fox Sports sideline reporter revealed she's going through a rollercoaster of emotions as she films a new Fox game show, '99 to Beat,' alongside actor Ken Jeong. It's Andrews' first hosting gig in the game show space since she left 'Dancing with the Stars' in July 2020. 8 Erin Andrews opens up about her new hosting gig on Fox's new game show, '99 To Beat' during the latest installment of the 'Calm Down' podcast on May 29, 2025. YouTube/Calm Down podcast 'I'm very nervous, I have a ton of anxiety,' Andrews, 47, said. 'But I'm excited to get back into that world. Obviously, it's been a minute since I got the boot from 'DWTS' with [co-host] Tom Bergeron. 'I affectionately love to tell that story. My agent is like, 'Don't say that! You weren't fired, you were replaced.' I was fired.' Andrews, who laughed about her 'DWTS' exit, explained that she's excited to be back in the game show space and is looking forward to 'a fun challenge.' 'I'm excited to have this opportunity,' she said. 'But yeah, we'll see how it goes. It's going to be real interesting… It's with Ken Jeong, also a Fox family member. So I'm looking forward to it. It's going to run during the football season… really exciting. 8 Erin Andrews and Ken Jeong while filming the new Fox game show, '99 to Beat.' Instagram/Erin Andrews 8 Erin Andrews and Ken Jeong while filming the new Fox game show, '99 to Beat.' Instagram/Erin Andrews 'I don't know how much I'm supposed to share. It was a British game show. I've watched it on YouTube, it's hilarious and fun. And here's to the show and more season to come after that. I hope I crush. So it'll be a fun challenge.' Taking to her Instagram Story, Andrews reposted a clip of her and Jeong backstage while filming '99 to Beat' — a show where 100 players compete in various games for the chance to win $100,000, while last place finishers are eliminated. 8 Fox Sports sideline reporter Erin Andrews during Super Bowl 2025 between the Chiefs and the Eagles Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Andrews cohosted 'DWTS' for 11 seasons with Tom Bergeron, from season 18 in 2014 through season 28 in 2019. In July 2020, ABC announced Andrews and Bergeron's departures, saying the show was heading in 'a new creative direction — and they were replaced by Tyra Banks ahead of season 29. 8 Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews, cohosts of 'Dancing With the Stars' (left) alongside Billy Dee Williams and pro Emma Slater. ABC Andrews said she had been taking meetings to try and get back into the game show world. 'I liked the live element of 'DWTS',' This will be taped so it will be a little different… I was on [the show] 'Pyramid' one time with [Michael] Strahan… I love that whole vibe and had been really taking meetings and trying to get back in that world… I'm super pumped I don't have to wear a ballroom gown… I've also been very open about the whole morning show world, too.' Strahan built a media empire after his NFL retirement following 15 seasons with the Giants. 8 Erin Andrews guest co-hosted 'Live! With Kelly and Michael' with Michael Strahan in April 2016. The former Super Bowl champion defensive end joined Kelly Ripa as a cohost on 'Live! with Kelly' in 2012, and the show was renamed to 'Live! with Kelly and Michael' at that time. Andrews guest co-hosted with Strahan on numerous occasions before he left to join 'Good Morning America' full-time as a morning anchor. He is also a Fox Sports NFL analyst. 8 Michael Strahan at the 'Good Morning America' anchor desk on March 10, 2025 in New York City. GC Images 'I had a blast,' Andrews said, referring to her time cohosting on the 'Live!' with Strahan. Those worlds are something I'm really interested in. I kind of live trying to be the female version of Michael Strahan. … He has so much swagger and he is so good with everyone… his bank account wouldn't be bad to have either. But that's one thing we say about Stra, Stra works his ass off.' Andrews announced that '99 to Beat' is coming to Fox at the network's upfronts earlier this month in New York. 8 Tom Brady, Erin Andrews and Michael Strahan during the Fox Upfront '25 presentation on May 12, 2025. Ben Hider/PictureGroup for FOX/Shutterstock That week, she cohosted 'TODAY With Jenna & Friends' with Jenna Bush Hager, which films at NBC Studios in New York.
Perth Now
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
DWTS to feature male-male partnership?
'Dancing With The Stars' would consider an all-male partnership. Back in 2021, JoJo Siwa and Jenna Johnson made history as the first same-sex pairing on the reality TV dance show and producers are keen to continue to 'push the envelope'. Speaking about professional dancers Mark Ballas and Derek Hough, who performed a tango together on the show, executive producer Ryan O'Dowd told Deadline: 'It's great to do a dance like that in general, with the motivation behind it. Many people said to me they had no idea about the origins of the tango. And I had no idea that it did begin with two males. And so you've got to see an unbelievable performance, right? … I would say we are constantly looking at the ways by which we can push the envelope and produce a show that reflects and represents society as a whole. So I wouldn't rule it out. It's something that we're continuing to discuss.' Ryan added that he loves to 'do things that have never been done before' on 'DWTS'. He said: 'I love when we do things that have never been done before, like with Ilona Maher this past season became the first-ever female celebrity to lift her partner Alan Bursten. There was another moment when Whitney Carson and Danny Amendola had this very iconic leg lift. It's almost like a slow motion leg lift that became this massive viral sensation and people started trying to do it. I love when things are being done that go beyond the scope of the broadcast and into your everyday life.' And, Ryan believes the live nature of the show is one of its best assets. He said: 'I think live television is more important today than it ever has been. You're going to see a spectacle. With appointment television, anything can happen on any given night. Lights can go down, someone falls, an ankle monitor is revealed, you name it. Even we as producers don't know the outcome of anything that you're about to see. That's exciting and gets people talking. So I would really lean into that, along with the fact that we also don't have many pure entertainment formats that a family can watch. It's rare today that there's something for everyone. There's suspense each and every season.' 'Dancing With The Stars' is currently hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, with Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli as judges.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘DWTS' Pros Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy Bring Their Son to His First Premier and Fans Adore His Sleek Hairstyle
'DWTS' Pros Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy Bring Their Son to His First Premier and Fans Adore His Sleek Hairstyle originally appeared on Parade. Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) pros and recently attended the premier of the live-action Lilo and Stitch movie. But it was their 2-year-old son Rome who stole the show. "Took our boy @ to his first premier. 💙#liloandstitch#disney" Val posted to his Instagram. The family looks adorable dressed to the nines, with Rome in a white button-down, navy pants, and white J sneakers that match his dad. He's wearing a gold chain and his hair is in a slicked-back bun that is just too cute. Jenna looks gorgeous in a sparkly cream dress with floral detailing. "ROME & the ponytail look ready for their debut on the Stanley Tucci show," commented one Instagram user. "He's so sharp! Looking like Boss Baby with hair," wrote another. Jenna and Val posted more photos of Rome on their son's Instagram account. He can be seen posing on the red carpet with friend Nikita Pashkova, daughter of fellow DWTS pros Daniella Karagach Pashkova and Pasha Pashkov. In the photos and videos on Rome's Instagram, Rome and Nikita hold hands and adorably pose for the camera, Nikita in a little knit outfit and a purple lei, perfect for Lilo and Stitch. Here, too, fans couldn't help but comment on Rome's stylish hair: "i love how they're both rocking buns 🥹" said dancer Ezra a few people commented that they hope to see Rome and Nikita dance together someday. "I cannot handle how cute they both are 😍 future dancing partners?!?!" wrote one fan. SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 'DWTS' Pros Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy Bring Their Son to His First Premier and Fans Adore His Sleek Hairstyle first appeared on Parade on May 29, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on May 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Liza Koshy, Chad Michael Murray lead our ‘Dancing With the Stars' Season 34 wish list
With Dancing With the Stars set to come back for a 34th season this fall, there's a long list of celebrities who deserve to compete on the dance floor. Three of our past suggestions came true: Frankie Muniz (third place, Season 25), Kel Mitchell (second place, Season 28), and Jamie Lynn Spears (13th place, Season 32). Robert Irwin and Alix Earle have already been confirmed for next season. Below is a list of other celebs we think the show should consider inviting to the ballroom to vie for the next Mirror Ball Trophy. Do you agree with our picks? Vote in our poll at the bottom of this post to let us know which you'd most like to see on DWTS. And feel free to let us know in the reality TV forum what other stars you'd love to see when the show comes back in September. This model, actress, illustrator, photographer, writer, designer, and activist was previously set to compete on Season 28, but suffered injuries to her wrist and arm that required emergency surgery. So her daughter, Sailor Brinkley-Cook, came in at the last minute, and was the third to be eliminated. Christie deserves another shot at the competition. More from GoldDerby 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10' recap: Mistress Isabelle Brooks brings the 'shenanigans and chaos' to the second bracket opener Marvel Studios executive, 'Black Panther' producer Nate Moore reportedly joins the 'Survivor 49' cast Adam David reflects on winning 'The Voice' and forgetting the lyrics on live television: It 'strengthened' me This actor has a nostalgia factor going for him from his recurring role as Luke Fuller on the ABC series, Dynasty, and starring role as Cliff Secord in Disney's 1991 cult film The Rocketeer. A spot on Dancing With the Stars would bring him back to the Mouse House. This actor is best known for his starring role as Billy Peltzer in the Gremlins films. The property is still relevant given the current HBO Max animated prequel series. With that in mind coupled with his nostalgia factor, he'd be a worthy addition to the competition. Nostalgic stars are often big hits in the ballroom, including Season 19 champ Alfonso Ribeiro, Frankie Muniz, and Kel Mitchell. This actress and former model has proven to be a triple threat from her roles as Holly Laird on the TV series, Fame, and Louise in the 1993 TV movie adaptation of Gypsy starring Bette Midler. Although like Season 11 champ Jennifer Grey, she might be accused of being a ringer due to her background. But despite this, it's time we see another mature female celebrity become a contender for the Mirror Ball Trophy. She's already achieved success as a singer-songwriter from having earned three Latin Grammy nominations. Not only that, but she also got to show off her skills as a triple threat in the 2021 film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical, In the Heights. With that background in mind, she'd make an exciting addition to the competition. Recording artists who've previously contended for the Mirror Ball trophy include Mya (Season 9 runner-up), Nicole Scherzinger (Season 10 champ), Brandy (Season 11), Normani Kordei (Season 24), and Jason Mraz (Season 32 runner-up). This actress is best known for her roles as Lorelai on Gilmore Girls and Sarah on Parenthood. Not only that, but she's also tackled singing and dancing on Broadway as Adelaide in the 2009 revival of Guys & Dolls. With that background, coupled with her nostalgia factor, she would be an exciting addition to the competition. This social media personality has a huge following. Her main YouTube channel alone has almost 17 million subscribers while her two channels have a combined total of more than 3 billion views. TikTok star Charli D'Amelio managed to win Season 31. If any famous YouTuber deserves a shot at the Mirror Ball Trophy, it's Koshy. The professional figure skater is the 2025 Four Continents bronze medalist, 2021 Golden Spin of Zagreb bronze medalist, the 2018 U.S. International Figure Skating Classic bronze medalist, the Philadelphia Summer International silver medalist, and the 2021 Cranberry International silver medalist. He's also competed in nine senior U.S. national championships. Figure skaters have won DWTS three times before: Kristi Yamaguchi (Season 6), Meryl Davis (Season 18), and Adam Rippon (Season 26). So maybe Ma should consider trading in his ice skates for dancing shoes. This actor is best known for his roles as Lucas Scott on One Tree Hill and Jake in Disney's 2003 remake of Freaky Friday. He's also set to return for the upcoming sequel, Freakier Friday. As Disney is the parent company of ABC, which airs DWTS, it would make a lot of sense for him to enter the ballroom. Actors from teen drama shows have done well before, with James Van Der Beek coming close to making it to the finals in 2019. Last season, Stephen Nedoroscik, the Clark Kent/Superman of the 2024 Olympic Games, made quite an impression in the ballroom, finishing in fourth place. With the iconic DC superhero about to be relevant again with a new movie coming out this summer, why not have an actor who's previously played the Man of Steel on the big screen (in 2006's Superman Returns) in addition to the Atom in the CW's Arrowverse compete as well? This actor first came on the scene as drummer Guy Patterson in Tom Hanks' 1996 cult film, That Thing You Do!. Since then, he's appeared on several popular TV shows such as ER, Law & Order, Southland, 13 Reasons Why, and currently The Summer I Turned Pretty. Nearly 20 years later, it's about time he trades in those drumsticks for dancing shoes. This actress-singer burst onto the scene in the coveted role of Dorothy in NBC's The Wiz Live! in 2015. Most recently, she appeared as Johnnie Mae in Tyler Perry's Netflix film, The Six Triple Eight. With her musical background in mind, she'd be a natural fit for the ballroom. SIGN UP for Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Best of GoldDerby 'Survivor' winners list: All seasons 'The Voice' winners: All seasons 'Survivor' deaths: Full list of castaways we've lost Click here to read the full article.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘The public knew before me', says RTE's Karen Byrne on being unaware of on-screen chemistry with Jake Carter during DWTS
DANCING With The Stars judge Karen Byrne and her fiance Jake Carter are the perfect example of friends to lovers. The professional dancer, 32, and the singer , 26, began their whirlwind romance back in 2018 on the hit competition. 2 Karen Byrne and Jake Carter met on season two of DWTS 2 Karen and Jake have been in a relationship for seven years Credit: Instagram But, to many people's surprise, it wasn't until after the series had wrapped that next level. Karen told I can't remember when we officially said that we were together. I enjoyed company and he was my best friend on the show. " When the show finished I realised that I wasn't going to see him every day. Then we started meeting up after the show and I realised that I liked him. " READ MORE IN KAREN BYRNE The Dubliner admitted that she was totally oblivious to their obvious chemistry on screen. She joked: "The public seemed to know before me. They said they knew there was something going on between the two of us! "That was nice to hear, because I certainly didn't know." When Karen returned to DWTS for season three, she said: "I told the production team that Jake and I were together and they said they knew he was mad about me." Most read in News TV The celebrity choreographer added: "We were great friends before anything happened and that's always a good foundation of any relationship . Karen Byrne announces engagement to Jake Carter "There was something there and it blossomed into a relationship." The cute couple currently live together in a cosy apartment in Lucan, And Jake pulls his weight around the house too, with Karen telling the RTE Guide: "Jake is very domesticated now. I think he did all the housework when he was living with Nathan. "I did have to teach him how to cook, but he does all the washing and cleaning with us." SAY 'I DO' Back in March, Jake plucked up the courage to get down on one knee and The smitten star proposed to Karen in the same place they met seven years ago on the show. Karen stood in total shock, with her hands to her face, as Jake begged her jokingly: "Well, say something, Jesus!" However, Karen was still in absolute disbelief, asking him: "Are you actually for real Jake?" He then sealed the deal and asked her: "Is it a yes?" With Karen responding: "Yeah, oh my God!'
