Kathy Griffin, fresh from her recent Bravo television special, will host ABC's newest dance show, 'Let's Dance.'The Wrap reports that the new Fremantle Media production, announced last June, will enlist Griffin's comedic candor in a reality competition show which challenges celebrities to re-enact famous dance routines.
Set to air over five episodes, the 90-minute premiere of 'Let's Dance' will follow the performance finale of 'Dancing with the Stars' on November 23rd at 9:30PM. Griffin will play ringmaster while celebs choose their routines and compete, hoping to return to the grand finale in mid-December.
Though the celebrity dancers have yet to be announced, here's a few we'd like to see strutting their stuff:
Kirstie Alley
Getting set for her own reality television series, to air on A&E, Alley would be able to document the competition and get in a bit of exercise to help with her weight loss battle.
Christopher Knight
No stranger to reality television, this former 'Brady Bunch' star still has the body and the attitude to get his groove on.
Jerry Ferrara
Known to most as Turtle on HBO's hit 'Entourage,' Ferrara's character has been suaved up a bit on the show. Wouldn't it be great to see him translate that onto the dance floor?
Landon Donovan
The fit, handsome 27-year-old forward for the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team would draw in both female viewers and soccer fans alike.
Venus Williams
Tennis champ and big sister to Serena, Williams is no stranger to rivalry and has a sharp fashion sense as well.
Maria Canals Barrera
'George Lopez Show' graduate and current mother on the Disney Channel's 'Wizards of Waverly Place,' this Cuban powerhouse is not shy about showing off her dance skills.
Tell us: Who would YOU like to see compete on 'Let's Dance'?
Reader Comments (40)
GOC at 7:04AM on Nov 8th 2009
Could be a good show, However....cannot stand
Kathy Griffin. So I won't be watching.
MKH at 8:24AM on Nov 8th 2009
I was thinking the same thing. I love the dancing shows, but if Kathy Griffin is on it, there's no way I would watch it.
mk803 at 8:26AM on Nov 8th 2009
I was thinking the same thing. I love the dancing shows, but if Kathy Griffin is on it, there's no way I would watch it.
Sandy at 8:59AM on Nov 8th 2009
I love dancing showing but with Kathi I will turn it off. Where is her talent to help with the show? She is so full of herself and has to get the attention on herself instead of others. I have never seen her on a show where she listens or cares about what others say or are doing.
Betsy Pearl at 3:01PM on Nov 8th 2009
I detest Kathy Griffin.She is a sarcastic ego-maniac and has no talent for anything but being nasty.She's not funny- she's pathetic. On a Seinfeld show done some time ago she ripped Jerry Seinfeld to shreds because in the script he told her she ought to look for anothr job because she didn't have the talent for 'Stand Up' comedy.her scripted response was awful. Hard to believe that with so many other accomplished comdians she was they one selected. The minute I see her on the tube I switch stations.
lin at 12:21PM on Nov 8th 2009
Why is it that so many claim they will not watch a show that could be good (not saying that this one will be it, but I will certainly watch to find out), just because they don't like "one" person? I think it is so crazy to miss out on something, because of that. Did you ever think of walking out of the room when that person is on....or, suck it up?!? I can't stand the gal that has returned to CSI, but I'm not going to suffer with missing the show entirely, just because I don't care for her. I'm not a fan of Kathy either, but she won't stop me from watching.
Evan at 2:03PM on Nov 8th 2009
You're all just a bunch of sissies. I love Kathy! I think she'd be hilarious on a competitive dance show! None of you understand that she, like many of us, is simply doing her job and trying to get ahead in life. Her spontaneity and wit are misunderstood by all you non-believers; really look at how her bold charm could make this show truly entertaining.
Go Kathy! :)
pat at 9:02AM on Nov 8th 2009
Hey Kathy, Woof
Rich at 9:19AM on Nov 8th 2009
I would like to see Barack Obama, Sandra Bernhard, Adrian Zmed, Betty White, Dakota Fanning, and Henry Kissinger. Do I win anything?
Bev at 12:07PM on Nov 8th 2009
LMAO@ YOU!!!!!!GOOD PICKS!!! YOU WIN FOR BEST YUK OF THE DAY!!!LOL