Enjoying the journey …
Perhaps Kirstie Alley isn’t the most talented celebrity on Season 12 of Dancing with the Stars, but she and her pro partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy definitely qualify as the “fun couple” in the bunch.
During previous seasons, Maks played the role of resident bully to perfection–running a decidedly tight ship with his last two partners. Sportscaster Erin Andrews finished in third place and the highly sensitive Brandy got the boot during Week 9 despite scoring three 9’s and three 10’s for her last two dances.
The judges jumped all over Maks for his teaching style … and it looks like he got the message. OR, he is firmly under the spell of Kirstie Alley, who will not allow herself to be pushed around by anyone.
She is 60, he is 31 … but that hasn’t stopped them from bonding. They have adopted a light-hearted vibe — despite falling two weeks ago, and her shoe issue last week. No drama for these two … they’re having too much fun to sweat the small stuff.
They staged a little intervention behind the scenes in rehearsals this week, calling in ‘The Dance Doctor’ to give them some advice. John Travolta, a close friend of Kirstie, made a cameo appearance — as seen on the video below.
The judges have been particularly kind to the dancing duo, no doubt because the former Cheers actress is wildly popular and they feel compelled to place them in the middle of the pack to keep the naysayers at bay.
Last season Bristol Palin got dismal scores and continued to get a reprieve week after week … leading to security threats.
This week marks the midway point in the competition. How long can the mellow couple remain unscathed?
More photos and their Americana performance video below:
Photos: Courtesy WENN