Originally Posted by Karma Ardent:
“Yes only caught glimpses of the Australian DWTS of late and did ask 'sunshine' what it was like and we had a bit of a discussion on it earlier on in this forum and asked the differences between each country. Watched all the Ozzy dancers to start with - a few duffers in the mix, but as it should be, can tell they had no dancing background lol. Seems like Danielle and Damian are the ones to beat, haven't watched the last few weeks, so wondered if Rusty Crowe has shown his face?
Yes I too thought Damian was maybe gay, so surprised to hear he and Peta were a couple. Maybe there was an overlap between Damian - Peta - Maks, and that's why his Dad got in on the act?”
I only started watching out of interest for Damien and because I was having withdrawal symtoms with US DWTS nearing it's end! I've watched most of Danielle's dances - should catch up and see if any more have been added but all the vids I saw I couldn't see Crowe in the audience - I think the presenter would be having kittens if he was

I'm sure I saw an article on him in DM and I think he's globe trotting around the world publicising his latest film....perhaps he'll make an appearance if she gets to the finals! He's been name dropped quite often though - not always Danielle's fault because often the presenter gets her to talk about him similar to when Pamela Stephenson was on SCD and talked a lot about Billy Conolly

....I know she's famous in her own right in Australia so is there any need for the name dropping so often? It does seem like she and her family are like Australian show biz royalty! I'll have a look at the vids of some of the other competitors so I can compare but although Danielle is quite good - I get the feeling the judges are treating her with kid gloves a bit - they are being critical but I get the feeling they'd be even more so if she wasn't so famous. Also some of the music choices were a bit strange 'When Doves Cry' for a cha cha and 'Alejendro' for a samba - 'Somebody that I used to know' for a foxtrot

- those songs weren't suitable for those dances IMHO!
I noticed on DS today that Jessica Watson has been eliminated.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/australi...ontestant.html
She did a hilariously bad jive..........bless
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeOsb8jQgIE
I'll catch up with her vids because I want to see if she improved! From what I've seen of the show - I'm generally impressed with the judges - they can be harsh but they give constructive criticism - doesn't seem to be the same level of pantomime and ego matches as in the US and UK judging panels.
Could be some overlap between Peta, Damien and Mak but even if that's the case I still think D's dad should stay out of it.