November 27, 2007

Helio Upsets Mel B. for 'Dancing' Crown

Helio Castroneves upset Spice Girl Melanie Brown to capture the fifth “Dancing With the Stars” trophy last night.

“It will look so good between my two Indy 500 trophies!” the race car driver gushed as he took the prize. “This is going to go right there, in a special place. I can’t believe it!”

Helio and partner Julianne Hough earned a perfect score of 30 for their final dance, a quickstep, and sped to the winner's circle even though Mel. B and Maksim Chmerkovskiy were one point ahead.

“I am so proud that we got this far,” Mel told “Extra” after the show.

Marie Osmond, a favorite to win the competition until Monday night’s ill-conceived doll-themed freestyle, was the first to be eliminated during the results show. Still, Marie kept her cheerful attitude.

Pointing to her arms, she shrugged, “No more bruises!” as partner Jonathan Roberts looked on.

Her family, however, wasn’t so positive.

“Mom, you got robbed!” shouted one of her children after Marie left the stage.

Last night’s show saw the welcome return of the jaw-dropping, high-energy dances that audiences have grown to love throughout season five. Sabrina Bryan and Mark Ballas made their return to the dance floor, though Mark dislocated his shoulder just hours before showtime.

“I kind of wish I was at the hospital with him right now!” Sabrina told “Extra” backstage. Mark, 21, was forced to use only one arm throughout his Cha-Cha and later headed to the hospital.

So who do you want to see dance next? Post your comments and nominate your choices here!


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On 6 Jan 2008, Terri wrote:

From the ABC line-up, I would like to see one or all of the following in up-coming “Dancing with the Stars”:

Angie Harmon
Anthony Geary
Kimberly McCullough
Steve Burton
Colin Egglesfield
Thorsten Kaye
Aiden Turner
James Spader
Donald Sutherland

 
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On 10 Dec 2007, Irene wrote:

Donald Trump
Craig Ferguson
Simon Cowell
Kelsey Grammer
Danica Patrick
Mark Harmon
“Dinosio” from NCIS
Ryan Seacrest

 
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On 29 Nov 2007, Tina wrote:

Does anyone know where Helio Castronevese is going to be in Disney tomorrow?

 
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On 29 Nov 2007, Gail wrote:

How about John Travolta? He may be older and a little pudgier than when he was in Saturday Night Fever but he still has the moves!

 
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On 29 Nov 2007, Sue wrote:

Ace Young would be HOT! on the show

 
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On 29 Nov 2007, j sabbe wrote:

I would like to see Constantine Maroulis compete…tall and lanky and could do very well. Singer, actor always seem to do well.

 
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On 29 Nov 2007, Lee wrote:

I think that Debra Messing and Dermot Mulroney would be great Stars for the show.

 
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On 29 Nov 2007, Maggie wrote:

If there is anyone that deserved to win this competition it was HELIO!!!!! It takes a lot of guts to go on this show, especially if you have not had any background in dancing (unlike some of our other stars did). So my hat comes off for you HELIO!! You deserve it and a job well done. And as much as people are talking about your break off after the 6 years, I think you made the right choice…your heart knows when its not right…i know…i’ve been married for 4 yrs., have 2 kids, and yet i still dont feel as i made the right choice, so for you to realize that before you said I do…more power to you. GOOD LUCK IN ALL YOU DO…your a great role model to others.

 
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On 29 Nov 2007, Rover wrote:

All I want to know is if Maks is coming back next year? He has to be on the show!!!!

 
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On 29 Nov 2007, Barnsinger wrote:

Here’s my partial wishlist for next season:

Simon Cowell
Martina McBride
Kris Kristofferson
Tina Yothers
Donald Trump
Stephen Cojocaru
Paula Deen
Neil Diamond
Svetlana Khorkina
Sheryl Crow
Bea Arthur
Alex Trebek
Peter Noone
Phil Simms

And from Extra, I’d like to see Mark McGrath, Dayna Devon, Tanika Ray, or Terri Seymour

 
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On 29 Nov 2007, Barnsinger wrote:

On Extra, it was hinted that Florence Henderson may do it next season. She’d be a great choice, and she’s gotten a crash course in the competition as a frequent audience member this past season. If not Florence, I would like to see another Brady, Maureen McCormick. From Extra, I’d like to see Mark McGrath, Dayna Devon, Tanika Ray, or Terri Seymour.

The rest of my wishlist:

Simon Cowell
Martina McBride
Kris Kristofferson
Donald Trump
Stephen Cojocaru
Tina Yothers
Sheryl Crow
Woody Harrelson
Peter Noone
Paula Deen
Bea Arthur
Neil Diamond
Steve Martin

 
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On 29 Nov 2007, Michael wrote:

Mel B was certainly my favourite to win. I also thought she and her partner deserved the title more, based on overall performance. Anyway, judging is subjective and sometimes doesn’t follow the direction expected. Though Mel B and her partner are the runner-up couple, I think they did an excellent job.

 
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On 28 Nov 2007, Anonymous wrote:

i would like to see 3 new judge and i would like see carrie ann do all those dance with the one that dance with mel b can carrie ann do all those dance ..lol

 
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On 28 Nov 2007, Anonymous wrote:

Mike Greenberg (Mike & Mike in the morning)

 
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On 28 Nov 2007, Cleo wrote:

Jane leeves, from “Frasier” should be on the next DWTS. She did an episode on Frasier about dancing and she did an excellent job.

 
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On 28 Nov 2007, Bobby wrote:

Here is the definitive list for Dancing with the stars 2008
- 6 women -
6 Julia Louis-Dreyfus
5 Sharon Osbourne
4 Barbara Walters
3 Nancy Grace (Headline News)
2 Whoopi Goldberg
1 Rosie O’Donnell
- 6 men -
6 Hugh Hefner
5 Andy Rooney (60 minutes)
4 Jerry Mathers (the Beaver)
3 Tim Russert (Meet the Press)
2 Keith Richards (Rolling Stones guitarist)
1 Vern Troyer (aka Mini-Me)

 
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On 28 Nov 2007, Carol Brown wrote:

I would love to see either Wynonna or Ashley Judd on Dancing next season. I think John Travolta would probably win the contest if he were a contestant!!

 
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On 28 Nov 2007, Carol wrote:

I would love to see Jim Caviezel on Dancing With the Stars, just because I’d love to see Jesus dance!! I could also stand to see the following people (actors) on the show: Clive Owen, Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom and Joel Edgerton.

 
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On 28 Nov 2007, Anonymous wrote:

I would like to see Ashley Force on the next Dancing with the Stars

 
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On 28 Nov 2007, Donna wrote:

I would love to see: Valerie Bertinelli, Shemar Moore, Jennifer Beals, Kristof St. John, Lisa Ling, Elisabeth Hasselbach. Lastly, what about Halle Berry??

 
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