"Dancing With Stars" Dances with Truth

DWTSSo you think all those performances on "Dancing with the Stars" are arranged by the professional dancers, like Cheryl Burke? Think again, people.

Our spies -- and they're unimpeachable -- tell us many of the routines are arranged by outside choreographers, especially when it comes to the "younger, less experienced" professional dancers, like Burke, Kym Johnson, Derek Hough, and his sis, Julianne.

The show makes it appear as if the professional partners create all the moves for the celeb contestants -- but that's just not the case. All that rehearsal video is a little deceptive -- we're just sayin'.

One source says, "Cheryl Burke is the worst" when it comes to arranging her own material. She relies heavily on outside help.

BTdubs, we shot video of Cheryl Burke with one of the professional choreographers -- Wendy Johnson -- outside an L.A. restaurant. We're told Wendy worked on the dance that won Drew Lachey the cheesy trophy.

For the record, Cheryl's rep says any insinuation that she gets outside help is a "blatant lie," adding that Wendy Johnson is a good friend of Cheryl's -- she's known her since she was 11 or 12-years-old. Also, the rep says, Cheryl "spends Tuesday night choreographing her routines in her apartment."

An ABC source says it's not against the rules for the dancers to use outside help.



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16. Isn't the world based on illusion....how to look younger, thinner, tan.....the "nice radio and TV stars when met one on one are not the people we think we see and hear. Nothing new. How realistic are reality shows? If you are entertained by something, enjoy it. If you look closely just about everything is not what it appears. Except gas prices.

Posted at 3:12PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Barbara

17. TMZ, The RAG online Magazine.... always trying to find dirt, where none exists. DWTS is a good, wholesome family show. Generations can watch together and all enjoy it. It doesn't matter who helped with the dances. The pro and a "star" have to go out there and perform them themselves. Julianne won't be winning a third title though.... She got stuck with a bad partner this year in Adam and he will be going home in the next week or so.

Posted at 3:19PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Debs2005

18. Who cares if they seek help from the outside. Did they say they are responsible for their own choreography? Did they lie?

Posted at 2:56PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Vinny

19. I would say who cares. Its an old fart show. And I bet they are all cheating on their spouse with the dancers.

Posted at 3:05PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Smart Guy

20. Who cares? It's called entertainment!!

Posted at 3:43PM on Mar 26th 2008 by over it

21. What does "BTdubs" mean?

Posted at 2:59PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Question

22. Whats the matter, not enough Britney news the last 2 weeks? What is this, lets beat down Cheryl Burke week?

Posted at 3:12PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Christy

23. I think the part that should be checked out , is the counting of the public vote. In my opinion I think the producers choose who will win. Choosing the one who will get the show the most publicity. Like last season, all through the weeks of the show who did they shower all of the attention own., Julianne and Helio. Showing them at the beach, at the race track and lots of other places, playing up the romance angle, and guess who won ! even tho most people said they voted for Mel B., and Maks. and thought they should have won. I think this was a way of getting the public to come to the tour shows. Who else knows what the real count was, we just have to take their word for it. I think they should add another judge and they have the final say. leave the public vote out of it. jmo

Posted at 3:09PM on Mar 26th 2008 by triccia

24. Wow.... I think i'll put the job title of "TMZ Reporter" right above "Blood sucking Lawyer". I can't believe you guys actually get paid for this. Hopefully karma comes back to haunt all of you. Who knew you could make a living trying to ruin other peoples lives. Losers....

Posted at 3:09PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Chris

25. And you don't think AI (which is TMZ's favorite) is rigged????? It seems to me that you are desperate to find something negative about DWTS!

Posted at 3:08PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Dallas

26. Seems like TMZ has something against Cheryl Burke or is it a slow gossip day? Last year when Derek first came on the judges kept saying his choreographing was amazing. So the Judges lie, the dancers lie, the show lies? What's the point in trying to find and hunt down things like this and ruin the fans enjoyment of a pleasant show? You are like pit bulls I swear.

Posted at 3:09PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Lainey

27. So we have this really delightful hour (or two) of wholesome entertainment that apparently a whole lot of veiwers across the country love; and you guys find it necessary to try and put some kind of sinister spin on it all because there may be some additional talented people assisting the dancers!!?? Who gives a dam..........go stick your noses into some issues that are a real threat to someone. This is just a little fun entertainment, not meant to hurt or decieve anyone, leave them alone.

Posted at 3:15PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Pepito

28. god you guys are lame. you don't care about the story at all but you care enough to comment and complain? Looks like TMZ isn't the only one having a slow day..... grumpy fruymp housewives.

Posted at 3:16PM on Mar 26th 2008 by wait what

29. I think they are all a bunch of hacks! I honestly don't care who is thinking their dances up, but from the few shows I have seen, most of the contestants, if you want to call them that, seem to be decent. I thnk this site was on the same track as you guys, but of course yall got better proof!
http://www.newstoob.com/2008/01/23/great-dancing-with-the-stars-photos/

Posted at 3:20PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Jason

30. I can't believe how many of you trailer park trash are sticking up for this show. Shows how stupid this country is as a whole.

Posted at 3:19PM on Mar 26th 2008 by dust

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