Word: delayer
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...erstwhile Representative from Texas and House majority leader from 2003 to 2005 is now dividing his time between Los Angeles and Houston, with the Initiative to Improve His Cha-Cha in advance of the Season 9 premiere on Sept. 21. But there are other questions, including Whaaat?! Why would DeLay, 62, want to be on a dancing show? Also, why would a dancing show want DeLay? (See the top 10 performing politicians...
Quick refresher course on Tom DeLay: he was a 10-term Republican Congressman, at one time considered the most powerful man in the House, nicknamed the Hammer for his ability to unite Republicans and push bills through. Four years ago, he was indicted by a Texas grand jury for conspiring to violate campaign-finance-reform laws. He maintains his innocence; he has not yet been tried. Quick refresher course on DWTS: people wear sparkly outfits and compete to win a mirror ball...
...Nielsen, averaged 20 million viewers last season - has to find contestants who will bring in new fan bases, beyond its usual rotation of sports figures, minor Hollywood celebs and reality stars. The cast benefits from a range of ages and backgrounds. "Some people may tune in to see Tom DeLay, then fall in love with [former teen heartthrob] Aaron Carter," says Katz...
...Update: In the lead-up to the new DWTS season, DeLay reportedly suffered what he called a pre-stress fracture but is not withdrawing from the competition...
...producers didn't care whether DeLay could dance or about the scandal; five more of this year's 16 DWTS stars have had minor brushes with the law. They didn't care that he was a politically divisive figure. "You don't get good salad without a bit of vinegar," says Green. They cared about only one thing: Could he play well with others? "Most reality shows are cast for conflict," says Green. "If you cast our show that way, it would break." All the "stars" are partnered with professional dancers, who teach them how to dance...