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Post by number1fan on Nov 7, 2007 3:28:11 GMT -5
Julianne and Derek are going to be on "20/20" Friday. |
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Post by angelina on Nov 8, 2007 6:58:24 GMT -5
Helio and Julianne performing their cha cha at the Pacers game this past weekend. Sorry, it was taken from pretty far away. www.youtube.com/watch?v=09L2ldY3A4wI love that song! Thanks Angelina for the video. Wasn't that the song they did it too on the show?? Or the way the band was suposed to sound? Here's a much better video of their Pacers performance: www.youtube.com/watch?v=36T0OCcs_s0&NR=1Yes, it was the song used on the show. The sound quality is kind of bad, but I think it was a recording of the DWTS band. The James Brown version is much faster and funkier: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq1w0syylZIIncidentally, they featured this song (at the original, quick tempo) twice on SYTYCD in Season 2 - Benji & Heidi's audition and a Top 8 group performance, I think. Yeah, I'm way too obsessed with these dancing shows. |
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Post by angelina on Nov 9, 2007 4:34:05 GMT -5
Info about Julianne and Derek's appearance on 20/20 Friday. I'm so looking forward to it. And: For the first time, "Dancing with the Stars" features two professional dancers who happen to be siblings, Julianne Hough and her big brother, Derek Hough. Julianne, last season's winner, is paired with Helio Castroneves and Derek, who is on the show for the first time, is paired with Jennie Garth. What does it take to compete at such a high level - especially against a sibling whom you love and support? Jay Schadler reports.www.allamericanpatriots.com/48736777_television_abc_news_20_20_nov_9 |
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Post by linmiste on Nov 9, 2007 10:07:03 GMT -5
Thanks for the news angelina. Would be fun to catch this clip.
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Post by daisymomma on Nov 10, 2007 1:54:01 GMT -5
It was really good!I think I am beginning to think that something could have or is still going on with Julianne and Apolo.
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Post by angelina on Nov 10, 2007 4:58:35 GMT -5
Here's the 20/20 segment on youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKWGoD_xB-UApart from trying to quash the Apolo-Julianne rumors (Julianne's mom was cute: "Are you sure you don't like him? 'Cause we all do ...") the interview really avoided Julianne and Derek's love lives. No mention of Zack, or even the fact that Julianne was previously engaged, or who she is dating now. No mention of who Derek is dating. And Apolo was not interviewed. Boo. Other than that, I really liked the segment. The bit with them dancing to Rockin' Robin as young 'uns was adorable. I loved how Julianne teased that Derek hasn't grown much since then (interestingly, no one mentioned Marky even though he showed up in a few shots). Great clips from the show. It would've been nice if they'd shown more footage of J&D dancing together, since they seem to be paired quite a bit in the pro dance numbers, in which they are spectacular. Article from abcnews: abcnews.go.com/2020/DancingStars/Story?id=3839821&page=2Sibling Rivalry: A Brother and Sister Compete to Win on 'Dancing with the Stars' Julianne and Derek Hough Put Their Dancing Skills to the Test By JAY SCHADLER and IMAN HOBBS Nov. 9, 2007 — She's killer when she cha-chas and he's magic with the mambo. She can tame the tango and the man. And he can turn a clumsy misstep into a grace note. Julianne Hough, 19, and her brother Derek, 22, are quite simply among the very best dancers on the planet. The Houghs have been dancing for nearly a decade, having left their home in Utah as children for a new life of professional training and competition in England. This season, the normally loving brother and sister will tap into some good old-fashioned sibling rivalry as they compete to win the title and the hearts of American viewers on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars."
"For me, it's more 'Hey, you've won already, give me a chance, girl,'" Derek said laughing, referring to Julianne's win on last season's show.
"And of course, I want to beat my older brother," quipped Julianne at his side.
In case you're one of the three people left in the country who's not seen "Dancing with the Stars," the idea is simple: Team a major or minor celebrity with a professional dancer who teaches them a new dance every week. Then hold your breath to see if the high and mighty trips the light fantastic & or just trips.
As the show's stars have fallen one by one, the supernova story now emerging is of a brother and sister still left standing after a life spent dancing.
Born to Dance
Born into a Mormon family with three other siblings, Julianne and Derek had dancing in their DNA. Both sets of grandparents were dancers and their parents actually met on a ballroom dance team in college.
"There is a little heritage there," said their dad, Bruce Hough.
Before the age of 10, Julianne and her brother were dancing competitively, encouraged by their parents who Derek says jokingly saw them as the "blonde Osmonds." A few years later, their parents' divorce would send Derek and Julianne, the youngest Hough siblings, to England. There they would live with and study under the guidance of dance coaches.
"It was hard. Divorce is hard," their mom, Marianne, said.
She is now remarried but still supportive of her children.
"I cried & but I think that's where the kids really developed a lot of strength. Toughness, really," she said.
With their English dance coaches also acting as surrogate parents, Derek and Julianne won a series of world championships, setting the stage for Julianne's victory in her first year as a dancer on season four's "Dancing With the Stars." The winning chemistry between Julianne and then-dance partner, Olympic speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno, was so great, some speculated that it existed off the dance floor as well. That's all rumors and speculation, according to Julianne and her mother.
"I asked her, 'You sure you don't like him, 'cause we all do,'" Marianne said. "She says, 'Mom, it's like dancing with my brother.'"
Trials and Tribulations
When the season began this year, Julianne was back with a new partner -- Indy 500 champion Helio Castroneves. Derek joined the show for the first time, teamed with former Beverly Hills 90210 star Jennie Garth, who had some serious doubts about Derek as a leading man.
"I remember my little girls were peering out the windows, watching him walk up the walkway," recalled Garth. "And they came running down, and they were like, he's so young, he looks really little!" she laughed.
But any reservations she may have had based on his appearance were quickly lost when Derek showed amazing calm under pressure, helping Jennie overcome an awkward fall during their second dance together.
"I think it was quick step, and it went really well, and we were sort of flying by the seat of our pants," she recalled. "We had this great move planned for the end, and it was very exciting. Very like brave of us, and we did it, but we didn't account for the dress, and the dress just sort of slipped right under his shoe."
And so went "The Fall" as show fans have dubbed it. Both dancers ended on the ground, but Derek was the first to spring up and offer a mortified Garth his hand and reassuring words.
"I said, 'You know what? Do not worry about this; I've already got a plan. I know next week you're going to come back, we're going to tango, and you're going to do amazing,'" Derek said. "And she did."
He's right. Though they stumbled out of the gate, they've been waltzing with the judges and audience ever since, often winning scores of perfect 10s as they step lightly toward the finals.
Racing to the Finish Line
Meanwhile, Julianne is also nearing the checkered flag with a very spunky race car driver who has control issues. "I love racing because [with] racing you have to be in control," explained Castroneves, a two-time Indy 500 winner and the youngest to achieve this feat. "But here, I'm not in control of this machine."
For her part, Julianne has taken to the driver's seat very well, working diligently with Castroneves to pull off crowd and judge-pleasing routines each week, while still managing to have fun and yes, amazing chemistry, with a second dance partner. Although she's been known to go wild on them from time to time, something to which her old partner can attest. Castroneves has reached out to Ohno via text message during the season to get feedback and advice on how best to work with the "race car" that is Julianne Hough.
"OK, Julianne is becoming a little wild. What do I do?" recounts Castroneves of a message he sent Ohno. "He'd be text messaging me, 'Great, keep on doing what you're doing,'" he said. "'That's the way she is -- happened to me as well.'"
Castroneves is hoping that a "Dancing With the Stars" win will "happen to him," just as it did for Ohno with Julianne in control of their partnership last season. The rhumba they danced together this week to the usual applause and judges' praise suggested they were on the right track to get there. Derek and his ever-improving partner Jennie Garth are on the same track, however. Which sibling makes it to the finish line first -- if at all -- remains to be seen. But in the eyes of millions of fans, especially their parents, the dancing siblings from Utah, by way of London, are equally fantastic.
Julianne and Derek will both participate in a "Dancing with the Stars" tour, starting this December in Seattle. ---------------------------- I'm not so sure the last sentence is incorrect, despite Julianne not being listed in the tour schedule. I have a feeling she may appear at a select few shows, kinda like how Apolo made a few appearances. I like how Helio has reached out to Apolo.  |
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Post by linmiste on Nov 10, 2007 12:35:06 GMT -5
Here's the 20/20 segment on youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKWGoD_xB-UApart from trying to quash the Apolo-Julianne rumors (Julianne's mom was cute: "Are you sure you don't like him? 'Cause we all do ...") the interview really avoided Julianne and Derek's love lives. No mention of Zack, or even the fact that Julianne was previously engaged, or who she is dating now. No mention of who Derek is dating. And Apolo was not interviewed. Boo. Other than that, I really liked the segment. The bit with them dancing to Rockin' Robin as young 'uns was adorable. I loved how Julianne teased that Derek hasn't grown much since then (interestingly, no one mentioned Marky even though he showed up in a few shots). Great clips from the show. It would've been nice if they'd shown more footage of J&D dancing together, since they seem to be paired quite a bit in the pro dance numbers, in which they are spectacular. Hi, angelina. Thanks for posting this video link and article! I agree with your assessment. Wish they could have interviewed Apolo.  Seems like this interview was done a couple of weeks ago. Even though they had footage of recent shows, some parts of the live conversation made me think it was two or three weeks old. Still, really nice to see! I think there just might be siblings in the final three, if not the final two. I love Julianne's mom! Assuming there is mutual admiration, I hope they might have a chance to date. But maybe that is just the wish of a long-distance romantic who doesn't know the real people and believed what they sold us on the dance floor! I wish the best for Apolo and Julianne (and Derek). Glad she said they'll be friends for life. ;D |
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Post by Rici on Nov 11, 2007 0:23:59 GMT -5
It was really good!I think I am beginning to think that something could have or is still going on with Julianne and Apolo. I've always thought that if something was going to happen between Apolo and Julianne, it was going to be later rather than sooner. I think they have a great foundation for a more significant relationship later on. And I think they both know it. I can't shake what Apolo has said about Julianne bringing things to the table for him that he can take into the outside world, as well as into his own sport and how special that is to him. I have a feeling he's never met anyone quite like her before, and vice versa. Neither of them are instant gratification types. I think they are both much more interested in the big picture. I think it would be a shame if they never had the chance to at least explore a relationship at some point. Whatever happens, I look forward to following their journeys. They are both the best who deserve nothing but the best. |
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Post by Lindsey on Nov 19, 2007 16:42:09 GMT -5
I don't know if this has been posted yet, but Julianne now has a Facebook profile, and it seems like it's fairly new. www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=7331041455Only a few fans so far... If you have Facebook, become a "fan"! |
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Post by lexi on Nov 20, 2007 1:40:14 GMT -5
Thanks for the scoop, Lindsey. I have Facebook, but I'm a closeted DWTS fan so will probably pass on adding her. LOL
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Post by angelina on Nov 20, 2007 5:45:22 GMT -5
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Post by angelina on Nov 20, 2007 5:57:40 GMT -5
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Post by lisam on Nov 20, 2007 10:36:53 GMT -5
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Post by number1fan on Nov 20, 2007 16:57:34 GMT -5
angelina...thanks for bringing those pics over. 
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Post by daisymomma on Nov 22, 2007 10:46:05 GMT -5
I love the way they are both dressed from the American Music Awards.Julianne has such a nice body she can probably pull anything off *sigh * I would be wearing that too if I didn't have the lovely childbearing hips and boobs compliments of my daughters.
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