Maksim Chmerkovskiy: Marie Osmond Shouldn’t Be Dancing with the Stars

Give Maksim Chmerkovskiy props for more than simply being hot and talented; the man is honest, as well.

When asked whether voters made the right decision sending Jennie Garth home on Dancing with the Stars last week, here’s what the professional dancer had to say:

“I think Jennie was better than Marie Osmond. Frankly, I think there are a lot of other people better than Marie.”

It’s a view shared by many, as Marie has gotten by on public sympathy more than talent. That being said, who does Maks think ought to win the competition?

His partner, Melanie Brown. After all, “she’s hands down the best dancer left… [the] most capable, most natural,” he said.

In the end, though, true ability can get trumped.

“History shows [Dancing’s celeb champ is] either a cute man or somebody with a huge fan base and I think Marie has both [Helio Castroneves] and Mel’s fan base combined times five.”

We’ll find out tonight, as the Dancing with the Stars season finale airs on ABC.

Published 11/26/07 by

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  • You guys need to review your comments shown a little more closely. There is a lot of ugly comments, don't even let them get on your columns.
    Anonymous 1/4/09 Reply
  • He was right. The public loved Helio who was not the best dancer, and that was shameful. Remember this is a dance competition, not a popularity contest. If this was so, you need to change the title of this program to "Popular Celebrity of Dance" or...
    Anonymous 1/4/09 Reply
  • Max is not queer. I think he is sexy. Very sexy. Why do you think he is gay?
    Ann
    Anonymous 5/7/08 Reply
  • Get real folks, the whole show is nothing but a personality contest. Dancing has little to do with it. The public votes based on personality. Marie has a great personality. What did Mel have?
    Anonymous 1/10/08 Reply
  • Maks is a Commie Queer and that's why he lost Mel the title. And for you who agree with his bashing of Marie Osmond, go live in Communist Russia with that QUEER, Queerbait!
    Anonymous 12/20/07 Reply
  • Max and Mel were bamboozled righteously. I like DWTS, however, the method of eliminations should be carefully revisited. The winner was not selected based on performance,instead, it was based on WHO'S YOUR FAVORITE. Helio is quite gorgeous, dimpled...
    Anonymous 11/29/07 Reply
  • Marie Osmond's daily promotion by her brother Donnie was enough to make us all want her OFF of the competition. It was ALL ABOUT HER and she tried to profit from every little thing going on in her life. Jane Seymore did not, nor did she have her...
    Anonymous 11/28/07 Reply
    • Tired of the Osmonds? Funny that Donny and Marie's Vegas show was sold out months in advance. Stop spewing hate and get a life, my friend.
      Anonymous 7/21/08