"Dancing" Pro Ices Yamaguchi

Figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi better watch out -- there's a few sour Tonya Harding-types in the "Dancing with the Stars" mix.


Penn Jillette already ripped her a new one, saying her triple axel-filled past (like that of all the choreographed boybanders before her) has given Kristi an edge ... and he's not bellyaching solo.



Tags: edyta Sliwinska, EdytaSliwinska, kristi yamaguchi, KristiYamaguchi

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16. Kristi rules on ice and the dance floor.

Posted at 7:16PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Bigfoot

17. Someone said that apollo was also a skater exactly the point and he won!!! They have the training, the grace, the stamina and the competitive drive to win. It comes easier for them to win. I think Apollo was up against the girl who was tall, and it was impossible for her to do some of the moves the others could even do. I think it is not a fair advantage. I think Kristi has it in the bag from the beginning unless everyone is so starstruck with priscella presley. She does look good considering her age. I have to say she does in all fairness to her.

Posted at 8:01PM on Apr 1st 2008 by lori

18. TMZ, I HAVE ONLY ADVISE FOR YOU...I DON'T LIKE THE WAY YOU DISRESPECT JASON TAYLOR IN FRONT OF HIS WIFE...YOU ASKED HIM A VERY UNCOMFORTABLE QUESTION ABOUT EDYTA...YOU ARE VERY DISRESPECTFUL TOWARDS JASON TAYLOR'S WIFE....YOU SHOULDN'T ASK HIM QUESTION ABOUT EDYTA IN FRONT OF HIS WIFE... THAT IS VERY DISGUSTING...YOU NEED TO SHOW RESPECT FOR JASON TAYLOR'S WIFE...SHE IS BEAUTIFUL TOO...AND BY THE WAY, EDYTA IS MARRIED TO ANOTHER PROFESSIONAL DANCER "ALEC MAZO" BUT HE IS NOT ON THE SHOW THIS SEASON...PLEASE SHOW SOME RESPECT FOR MRS. TAYLOR...THAT'S ALL I HAVE TO SAY...

Posted at 8:19PM on Apr 1st 2008 by L.B.

19. Protect and advocate your God given right to hate.

Posted at 1:41AM on Apr 2nd 2008 by Bad Shogun

20. Apolo was a SPEED skater. That might give him a good sense of balance, but it isn't comparable to figure skating, where half of your score is ARTISTRY based on spirals and hand gestures and twirling about. I'm not opposed to Kristi being in it, but it's foolish to suggest that she doesn't have an advantage here. The thing that really annoyed me was when she was being "humble" and said she "didn't know anything about placing her feet and arms." Um, if you didn't know how to place your feet and arms, you'd crack your head on the ice.

Posted at 4:48AM on Apr 2nd 2008 by SIGH

21. I remember reading a statement about mario lopez' mother commenting on his taking tap lessons when he was little, and people speculating, in jest, if that was fair. I thought the contestants weren't supposed to have any dance training. But, that all changed last season with the cheetah girl, who you know has had dancing lessons. So, if Dancing has changed their policy, or never had one in the first place, of people having training or not, that is their decision. But, Kristi Y should not be chastized for being in the competition. She doesn't make the rules. And to the 14-year-old who commented about the judges talking about how hot edyta is and asking jason taylor about it --- don't worry. When you're an adult you'll learn that adults in good relationships communicate with each other. If Jason Taylor said he didn't think Edyta was hot - he'd be lying!!! That in no way disparages his wife, and she probably understands that. Would it be insulting to Jason if his wife thought Mario was good looking?? Being in a committed relationship doesn't mean you're never attracted to other people ever again, it just means you don't do anything about it. That's what makes it worth it.

Posted at 10:16AM on Apr 2nd 2008 by not a dumbass

22. Kristi's husband has been in raleigh, NC playing for the carolina hurricanes (NHL) and she hasn't seen him for several weeks. She is a family person and I can only imagine how hard it is for her little girls to all be separated. Kristi is making a huge personal commitment in order to be in DWTS. She is working really hard each week. I just wish that all of these negative comments would stop!

Posted at 3:40PM on Apr 2nd 2008 by Lulu

23. KRISTI ROCKS!!! TO ALL YOU HATERS OUT THERE, GET A LIFE!!!

Posted at 2:08PM on Apr 2nd 2008 by Chewy

24. She never said it was a bad thing.

Plus, she was laughing when she said it so I honestly think she doesn't really care or is like 'hey good for her' because in another interview they asked her about it and she said she should be proud she is well prepared for the show with her skating background.

Posted at 3:58PM on Apr 2nd 2008 by Team Edyson.

25. kristy is awesome on the show, shes my fave

Posted at 6:02AM on Apr 3rd 2008 by Lana

26. Kristi took some ballet growing up and in her early teens. She admitted that when she was interviewed.

Posted at 9:10AM on Apr 6th 2008 by SK

27. She said in an interview before DWTS started.

Posted at 9:12AM on Apr 6th 2008 by SK

28. But beyond that, no. There are a lot of celebrities who had ballet lessons before and probably won't admit it though.

Posted at 9:14AM on Apr 6th 2008 by SK

29. WE LOVE KRISTI ! THOSE OF YOU THAT DON'T,YOU WANT TO WRITE TO ABC, THEIR THE ONES THAT PUT HER ON THE SHOW. DO YOU THINK THEY REALLY CARE WHO IS ON THE SHOW, LOOK AT SOME OF THE PROS THAT ARE STILL ON--IT'S RATINGS THAT THEY ARE INTERESTED IN NOT ANYTHING ELSE. WE WILL CONTINUE TO VOTE FOR KRISTI BECAUSE SHE'S DOING GOOD, AND IS A GOOD PERSON. WE WANT BRUNO TO KNOW THAT YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE 'DIRTY' TO DO GOOD IN LIFE...

Posted at 7:21PM on Apr 7th 2008 by L.A.flipz

30. I don't know why Kristi Yamaguchi is even on Dancing with the Stars? She is not learning how to dance. That's a big lie and I'm sure other peoeple can see that too. She's been performing for years on ice and basically she got the same type of training. I don't think it's fair to the others, who have NOT danced and have done all those moves. They have to really work at it, Kristi does not. Of course she's good on the dance floor, she should be. I mean she's done all that before and her she probably has not stopped training. So, I think people like Mario, Shannon, Marlee, and a few others are the ones who would deserve the credit. I think some of those judges are full of it. I think it just depends on who they like or don't like. Anyways, it is unfair to all those others who work hard not to receive credit. Kristi should not be there. Period. Thank you for listening.

Posted at 9:23AM on Apr 23rd 2008 by Marie Cornett

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