skating with celebrities

[Unknown User]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 4:33pm

i don't know about you guys, but i will be front and center for this show tonight at 9pm after american idol and BEFORE project runway on bravo!! and don't forget that the project runway team is designing a costume for sasha cohen!! i am such a TV whore and not afraid to admit it! LOL!!

[camerangel]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 4:36pm

Oh the potential for injury.. **shudders** Stupid if you ask me..

[AbbaRabbit]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 4:43pm

i agree with cam
they could break bones!

[greeneyed_one]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 5:04pm

we can only hope...just kidding

[Kitzarina]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 5:06pm

Awwww, I have rehersal! Thank God for TiVo

[mominator]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 5:07pm

As a former skater this is such a bad idea!!

[Unknown User]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 5:16pm

oh i agree 100%...this is very dangerous and they aren't just doing "the skater's waltz"! its major stuff. a couple of them DO have a skating background they just didn't go anywhere with it. it will be fun though and i will watch anything that john zimmerman is on! =)

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 5:22pm

I can't believe the list of reputable skater's participating in this! The Washington Post had a write up about it.

Updated On: 1/18/06 at 05:22 PM

[cturtle]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 5:35pm

zimmerMAN?? count me in!!

[cturtle]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 5:40pm

zimmerMAN!

Updated On: 1/18/06 at 05:40 PM

[Jane2]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 5:51pm

That Zimmerman is stunnning! Wow, Wednesdays has long been a good tv night for me. I hope I get home from work in time to see most of it.

[shameless]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 6:58pm

They're all crazy. Someone's definitely gonna get hurt.

But, will I be watching? Hell yes!

[Madame X]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 7:20pm

It'll be airing on Mondays after its premiere tonight.

I'd run you over cturtle and say Johnny is mine, but since you have Matt as your avatar, I'll play nice. (love Matt)

There's an article in People on it.

[ihearttheatre]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 7:27pm

The commercial showed various bruises and injuries that the participants would get.

I don't understand what's entertaining about watching people get hurt- same reason I always hated America's Funniest Home Videos. I just don't like it or understand why someone would. *shrug*

[shameless]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 7:35pm

For me, it's not that I'm hoping to see someone get hurt, but these celebrities are going to be doing something incredibly difficult and dangerous, and that, in my opinion, they have no business doing. The unpredictablility of it should make for compelling television.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 7:38pm

it just looks painful. and i thought i got nasty bruises on a basketball court. heh

[Unknown User]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 8:00pm

let me be clear as well, i am NOT watching to see anyone get hurt and if they did i wouldn't find that entertaining. i am excited to see them triumph not fall. besides..john zimmerman is on..did i mention that!? LOL!!! did anyone see him on Queer Eye..he was so cute!

[Craig]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 9:09pm

Deborah Gibson impressed me

And Dorothy Hammil has aged beautifully

[Dollypop]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 9:16pm

Why is Bruce Jenner dressed as a Navy captain? Skating with Tai Babalonea, it seemed that they were Madama Butterfly and Benjamin Franklin Pinkerton.

Geeze!

[shameless]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 9:34pm

They're all so much better than I expected.

[Jane2]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 9:37pm

I agree, some of them look like they've had lots of training. Can't wait to see John Z. NEXT!

[Madame X]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 9:45pm

Who knew it only takes 4 weeks to do back crossovers, back spirals, and waltz jumps. I've got to say I'm pretty impressed.

[Jane2]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 9:53pm

Jillian just mentioned that she's been skating as a child.

I'm not watching that woman who is a combo of Dionne Warwick and a gila monster skate now.

Oh, and what was that female hostess wearing? An empire state building shirt? Gotta go watch Runway.

Updated On: 1/18/06 at 09:53 PM

[JerseyGirl2]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 11:50pm

Dave Coulier, Mr. You Oughta Know, played hockey for a lot of years, so he should be able to handle the ice pretty well. I think it is a little unbalanced. I didn't watch the show, though.

[CaTheatreGirl]

Posted: 1/19/06 at 3:02am

Professional skaters are strong and well in control. No one was doing anything that would put anybody in harm's way. Many elements of the programs featured simple moves that were beautifully fluffed (as Mr. Nicks would say) and quite effectively showcased what the celebrity skater was able to do. You might notice with the professionals, the male pair skaters had an advantage to do lifts safely, but the female skaters would not put themselves and their partners in danger and kept feet on the ice -- often both feet at the same time in the case of the celebrity skater! John Zimmerman is an incredibly strong skater and was lucky to have a very capable and athletic partner.

As an ice dancer of many years, I've worked with many beginners and sustained very few bruises. Experienced skaters know how to safely work with beginners. I have to say I was very skeptical of this show at first, but ended up being quite impressed with what could be accomplished in one month.