The rumors are swirling again, as they seem to every spring and fall as Dancing With the Stars prepares to unveil a new cast: Will Maksim Chermkovskiy return?
He certainly didn’t endear himself to the judges last season when he made arrogant quips to Len Goodman about how the elder statesman should leave the show.
Even though he claimed in the same breath that “this is my show, you know,” is Maks calling it a career? He's hinted that he might, and ABC won't comment.
The DWTS producers won’t reveal which pros will return for the 14th season until they announce the latest round of celebrities (February 28 on Good Morning America).
When the new season begins March 19, there would be a gaping void without Maks - love him, loathe him or a little of both - that very few if any celebs could fill.
EW even lists the obvious reasons why:
- His passion makes for great TV. He's over the top sometimes, but he cares.
- He's an institution at DWTS, having been with the show since Season 2.
- He has yet to win the Mirror Ball trophy. C'mon, Maks. One more shot?
- He's actually a very good teacher ... occasional tough love and all.
- Women seem to love images such as the one above.
What do you think? Would DWTS be the same without Maks?
April 24th, 2012 4:26 PM
If Maks leaves DWTS I will no longer watch the show any more I think he one of the best dancers on the floor. Give him a good partner so he and she can win every now and than.
April 4th, 2012 4:07 PM
Здравствуйте... Без Максима смотреть не буду DWTS , не знаю почему он до сих пор не занял первое место, это странно, так как считаю что он во многих сезонах во многом выигрывал соперников и думаю надо учитывать, то что когда профессионал девушка, то на много ярче и красочней номер, когда профи мужчина, ну согласитесь мужчину учат поддержкам, а ведь научить женщину на много сложнее...И повторюсь, то что он еще не выиграл ни одного сезона не справедливо ...
March 19th, 2012 7:16 PM
I love Max. If Max goes I will not be watching Dancing
With the Stars. He is the BEST dancer on the show, he has definitely got the best body, his diaphram is insane! He really cares about his partner and does his best to make them stand, even though it is impossible. Most of the other dancers are into themselves and the girls especially use their body and moves to make the guy look good. I'll never get over the season that Mario did not win. He was 10x better than Elliot. There was no comparison. That was such a rip off. The people were definitely voting for the sexy instructor, because there was no way Elliot was better than Mario. That really turned me off of the show. So if Max goes I will not watch Dancing with the Stars again. I use to be a dance instructor years ago for Arther Murray's and I have alway watched the footwork and diaphram closely. so go max go!!!!!
March 4th, 2012 5:50 PM
Len had it coming, he is just right down miserable and Max is the only reason I watch bring him back
February 29th, 2012 3:14 PM
I like Max (sometimes I don't) but feel Len had it coming last season. I often feel Len's comments cross over the line (like Simon-do the English not know "Tack")?
If anyone should leave the show it's Len and his crumpy self.
February 29th, 2012 1:15 AM
Maks is the only reason I tune in
February 28th, 2012 11:38 PM
IS Maks BACK
February 28th, 2012 11:58 AM
I thought the best thing they did was to have Max on there and to bring his brother on there too. It was interesting and they are both fantastic dancers. Actually, one of the main reasons a lot of us watch is to see Max and his banter with the contestants and the host of the show, Tom. We will miss that and sorry to see the show going down like this. Oh well, Max, maybe you are out before it goes down. Maybe you could start an exercise/dance video. You could sell millions.
February 27th, 2012 1:53 PM
If Maks isn't on DWTS I will not be watching. He is what makes the show interesting. If you want to change something get rid of Carrie Ann. I can deal with Lynn and I love Bruno. It has not been the same since season 7 but I still watch. But not without Maks
February 27th, 2012 1:28 PM
I sure hope ABC thinks long and hard about not having Maks back this season.....he's what makes DWTS what it is. If they want to get rid of people, how bout replacing the judges...especially Carrie Ann. I absolutely can not stand her. I'll be front and center if Maks is back, won't be that important to watch if he's not.