<p>Kate takes every opportunity to remind everyone that her children will starve if she doesn’t continue to dance. Now she also claims that she is the reason the show beat out AI in the ratings. I guess people sit around at home and think - I’d rather watch one woman who can’t dance than 10 who can’t sing.</p>
<p>allie’smom, if you’re interested, you can go to the ABC website and watch any episode somewhat commercial-free. Be forewarned: Kate’s dancing is really uncomfortable to watch. Did anyone not care enough to warn her that she would be totally embarrassing herself?</p>
<p>They probably did, but I think she has the type of personality not to believe them.</p>
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<p>Even though her dancing is painful to watch, I have to defend her appearing on the show, and all of her other celebrity paydays. She can’t possibly support those kids on the salary she’d earn at any normal job. College alone is going to cost a million bucks or more. You’d rather she follow the example of octu-mom, and go on the public dole?</p>
<p>I applaud her for doing stuff to take care of her kids, but with the money she make on her show and on her book, I don’t think she is hurting. I was pretty unbiased about her until I saw how she treated her dance trainer on DWTS. It was like Jon and Kate all over with her being nasty, overbearing and a bit dramatic. I think she should stick to raising her kids, stay out of the limelight, cut her hair short again (looks more natural on her) and maybe write another book to provide for more income (like what it’s like to be a single mom with 8 kids, dealing with paparazzi, etc. She needs to give her kids a normal life and with her constantly in the limelight, where does she have time to do that???</p>
<p>I do not know much about Kate…I’ve never seen her show, did not follow her divorce drama, etc. So as a fan of DWTS, I am “seeing” her for the first time and she is not making a great impression. She is smart to capitalize on her celebrity…I presume it is relatively easy with a great payout. But surely, she could have found other celebrity avenues to make money and support her kids. It is obvious that she is not a natural dancer and is really having a difficult time. Not only is she embarrassing herself with her dancing, her less than appealing personality is showing through. Why would she put herself under so much stress and criticism (from the judges and the viewers)? I’m assuming (hoping) that she is not going to last very long on the show. So ultimately, what has she done? Exposed herself to the world in a not great light and not made as much money as she would have liked?</p>
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hmm … not sure about that … so I did a little research … about 1% of households have 7 of more people in them in the US … that is about 1 million households (<a href=“Search | Infoplease”>Search | Infoplease) … and I’m pretty sure they are living on typical jobs/money … the “I’m doing this for the kids” thing from Kate does not not ring true to me (certainly not as the only reason and likely not the primary reason). PS - I’m not taking Jon’s side as he’s been a total jerk lately.</p>
<p>She doesn’t want a normal job with normal pay. She decided that a long time ago.</p>
<p>I’ve seen some pretty horrific dancing on the early rounds of DWTS over the years, but Kate Gosselin’s dancing is the first time where I actually have to close my eyes! It s THAT painful to watch…</p>
<p>This thread is called “The New Kate Gosselin.” It would have been great if, after her many experiences, she had been able to take stock and reinvent herself. But all I see is the same entitled, non-self-critical, demanding woman I saw before. When she was with John, I though that maybe that attitude was necessary because he was so passive aggressive. But it continues with her teacher and appears to be central to her present personality.</p>
<p>Wow, as if this whole thing couldn’t get any stranger, I was flipping through the channels and a reporter from In Style magazine was reporting that Kate has been hitting on Jake of The Bachelor, that she really likes short guys. Wouldn’t you just love to see a cat fight between Kate and his fiance Vienna? Bring out the popcorn, I’m pulling up a front row seat for that one.</p>
<p>It’s not that easy to reinvent oneself. I grew up in a military family and for much of my life, we moved every two years. I’d always say that I was going to reinvent myself with each move, since no one really knew anything about me. Somehow or other, I’d end up being the same old person I always was!</p>
<p>I have enjoyed watching DWTS over the years but absolutely cannot stand watching Kate try to dance. It’s just too painful. </p>
<p>I’d rather watch Chuck!</p>
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<p>Country music singer Clint Black sang a song I loved called “Wherever You Go-There You Are” that kind of echoed your sentiments above.</p>
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<p>OMG, Nicole went a little skimpy with her gown. All I can see are her two implants. That’s a wardrobe malfunction waiting to happen, lol.</p>
<p>Did you Kate say “I love you” to her kids at the beginning? She looked mad even then.</p>
<p>^^^yes, I just rolled my eyes. </p>
<p>I just noticed that one of the backup singers was one of Michael Jackson’s longtime backup singers. He recently appeared behind Michael in This is It.</p>
<p>She’s just so bad. And what a complainer.</p>
<p>Wow…Kate actually had a good (for Kate) dance. I could actually watch it all the way through (on all the other ones, I had to leave the room after the first 10 seconds). And the way she smiled after that spectacular ending trick in her dance tonight…seriously, tonight was a breakthrough for her. Even if she goes home tomorrow, I hope she can take tonight’s experience home with her and cherish it.</p>
<p>Is DWTS like the Bravo talent/reality shows? On those, there’s a disclaimer to the effect that “Results aren’t entirely up to the judges. The producers have a big fat vote too.” Contestants who are less talented, but who draw viewers, are allowed to linger for a few weeks beyond what they may seem to deserve. DWTS obviously considers Kate to be one of their big draws (it’s no accident that she performs near the end of the show each week). I think Kate’s safe this week, regardless of judging and voting. But we shall see…</p>