Fainting Spell -- a Fake?!

Posted Nov 27th 2007 4:00PM by TMZ Staff

Sources on the set of "Dancing With the Stars" tell TMZ that Marie Osmond's fainting spell was scripted -- to the point where she had a writer just off camera feeding her lines when she stood up!
Marie Osmond Faints
Our moles say Marie has a writer on set at all times, prompting her with witty conversation. One on-set source says he was in position when Marie went down -- and didn't miss a beat.

And get this -- Marie, we're told, is seriously on the hunt for a "successful guy." We're told she's asking some highfalutin people if they know someone who's available. Marie is divorcing hubby number two.

Marie's rep tells us that reports of a writer on set are "absolutely false." "There is no writer on set feeding her lines," she says, "Her manager is there and we (her publicists) are there but no one is feeding her lines." As for a fake faint? Her rep says that's "ridiculous. Why would anyone fake fainting on a live TV show? That show happened during the wildfires and Marie has allergies, there was smoke in the air which was extremely toxic. The trailers for the show are outside the stage and she was breathing the air. It's happened before." And lastly, the rep says Marie is NOT on the prowl. "She's going through a divorce," we're told, "She's not looking to meet someone now -- she wants to spend time with her kids. Dating is the last thing on her mind."

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16. Oh man, that would be just too funny! She's toast if they can prove it! Awesome!!!

Posted at 4:27PM on Nov 27th 2007 by Moral Superiority?

17. WHY would they fake that? It wasn't fake. I think she hyperventalated and passed out. Gimme a break!

Posted at 4:29PM on Nov 27th 2007 by Holy Crap!

18. This was not a fake faint.......what's next?........ did Jane fake her food poisoning too? Marie's CLEARLY NOT the best dancer and should not have gotten as far in the competition as she has. I have to admit that her bragging about being one of the "top dollmakers in the world" and constantly hyping her business is a turn off. Aside from the self promotion that ALL the contestants seem to do, Marie is likeable, mature, fun and seems to be a good person. Even GOOD parents have kids with problems and GOOD people can go through more than one divorce.

Regarding her personal life, that is no one's business but her own. Whether she supposedly leaked info or not, the press would eventually dig it up. This is a contest for talent and the public should vote accordingly and not out of sympathy or spite.

Posted at 4:29PM on Nov 27th 2007 by Jeranddi

19. I would love to Marie You....

Posted at 4:31PM on Nov 27th 2007 by Hound Dog

20. If it was all about pure dancing ability and technique, then Mario Lopez would have won the year he competed.

Posted at 4:31PM on Nov 27th 2007 by billie

21. Go Marie. Rooting for ya!! Hope ur ok jr.

Posted at 4:31PM on Nov 27th 2007 by Kelli

22. If it was all about pure dancing ability and technique, then Mario Lopez would have won the year he competed.

Posted at 4:32PM on Nov 27th 2007 by billie

23. she is getting way too much attention and publicity because of her brother and fake fall. this is a dance contest and she can't even dance!! her fans don't know what they're voting for because they sure don't know about dancing. Pick the right dancer and give him/her the vote...not some has been.

Posted at 4:34PM on Nov 27th 2007 by kitty

24. MILF. Mormon I'd Like to..............

Posted at 4:34PM on Nov 27th 2007 by first posters who type FIRST suck

25. NO it was not fake and I hope she sue you all for this one. When she wins tonight you will see how many fans she has. And the judges are to harsh they should get all constents that can't dance spice girl could already dance. Marie is a sweetheart now don't start on her you bunch of hounds.

Posted at 4:36PM on Nov 27th 2007 by Mavis

26. If that was a fake faint ! I feel sad for her. Everyone else is going on their ability to dance.
Look at Jennie Garth, she was a way better dancer than Marie. So was Sabrina! I
smell something here. Does it help her brother Donny is on ET commenting on
everything that gives Marie the edge! Not fair! Cheat. If she wins I will never watch it
again. Here's to Jane and Sabrina the real dancers. You too Jennie!

We will be watching. If she want's that ball so bad and cheated to get it. Then let her
have it. You still can't dance!

Posted at 4:38PM on Nov 27th 2007 by Leo Woman

27. Karma's a bitch, ain't it, Marie Osmond. Your daddy dying after you (((FAKED))) passing out. Cause = Solution Now only if you _you'd_ follow suit.

Posted at 4:40PM on Nov 27th 2007 by Channel 70 France (channel70.fr)

28. Mavis,

Read much? You have the writing ability of a 4 year old.

And my impression was this dancing show was a talent show, not a popularity contest. Hence, it wouldn't matter how many fans she has in order to win. Am I wrong about that?

Posted at 4:40PM on Nov 27th 2007 by Jenny 7

29. My fainting spell was not a fake. My perfect, wrinkle-free face is not a fake.
Leave me alone to make my dolls. I hate attention.

Posted at 4:42PM on Nov 27th 2007 by Ms. Marie O

30. If Marie was looking for another husband:

#1 The Mormons would find her a suitable husband. That cult has a network to keep their single members in the circle. They have a single member dating service at the temple in Salt Lake where singles go to find a spouse. It is very very effective.

#2 Marie doesnt have to marry another Mormon but will cause she is a good Mormom.

#3 Whoever marries her gets to take care of those 8 Mormon kids. That should be a really enjoyable time.

#4 Whoever marries Marie would get to put up with her Mormom family.i.e. brothers, sisters, cousins, neices and all of the rest.

#5 It would take a person that is already Mormon and already has been indoctrinated into the cult to marry Marie.

#6 She is a beautiful person and has a lovely outward shell by first impression BUT she is a Mormon and looks at everything thru Mormon eyes. They are made to believe the religion comes first. Everything else is way down on the list.

#7 I dont think the faint was scripted.

#8 Marie will win Dancing with the Stars. There are several million Mormons out there with telephones. They have probably already gotten their orders from the Elders and Bishops to call in and vote for Marie. Just wait and see.

I like the Osmonds but don't uphold the Mormon religion. Although it is a very fast growing one.

Posted at 4:42PM on Nov 27th 2007 by Greg Smith

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