The newest cast of celebrities made their debut on the premier of “Dancing With the Stars” season 11 on Monday night, but Bristol Palin and Jennifer Grey already took home the prize for the most talked-about contestants.
In this publicity image released by ABC, Bristol Palin, left, and her partner Mark Ballas perform on the celebrity dance competition show, "Dancing with the Stars," on Monday, Sept. 20, 2010 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/ABC, Adam Larkey)
Bristol, the daughter of former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, did not do as well as expected in her performance, although her costume changed from modest to scandelous it did not boost her confidence. She scored an 18 out of 30, due to her nervousness.
Critics said her nerves made her lack charisma and energy. They also claim her dance partner is the key to success for her future on the show.
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Classy, elegant, and sexily dressed Grey, who co-starred in the 1987 hit movie “Dirty Dancing,” nailed her performance with confidence and grace. Some thought she would not stack up against younger contestants, such as 25-year-old Audrina Patridge from “The Hills” and 19-year-old Kyle Massey, best known as Cory in “Cory and the House.”
Grey placed first with a score of 24. Kyle and R&B singer Brandy placed second with the score of 23.
Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino of MTV’s “Jersey Shore” is most well known as the male star on DWTS. Being that he only had five days to practice his dance due to filming on the reality show that made him famous, it was expected for his dance routine performance to be mediocre.
So, who is going to win? The couple containing the reality star? The actor? The singer? The politician’s daughter? The comedian? The athlete? Watch this season and see.
By Erica Malinowski
